James Carney

5 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | James Carney

We asked you what you thought were the wittiest or most eye-catching names of businesses or shops. Here are a handful of what you told us. All pictures by Google. 1. Hair off the DogHair off the Dog, Hoyland Road, Wakefield. Picture by Google Photo: Google2. The CodfatherThe Codfather, Townley Road, Wakefield Photo: Google3. Hark to MopseyHark to Mopsey, Wakefield Road, Normanton Photo: Google4. Born & BreadBorn & Bread, Wakefield Road, Ackworth Photo: Google

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | James Carney

These are the latest submitted planning applications for the Wakefield district. The following applications were validated by Wakefield Council the week beginning Monday, June 16.

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | James Carney

A Castleford cheesemonger has opened a new facility in Allerton Bywater. Cryer & Stott has opened a new state-of-the-art cheese blending facility in Allerton Bywater. The company said it represented a “bold step forward in the company’s commitment to innovation, tradition, and celebrating regional heritage through cheese”. The new facility will be used to craft new cheese blends, with the company collaborating with local producers and drawing inspiration from Yorkshire’s rich culture and history.

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | James Carney

A teenager from Wakefield battled the elements during a tough Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise money for a charity that supported his seriously injured sister. Elliott West, 13, from Stanley, was among a team of 24 hikers to brave the northern wind, rain and hail on Saturday, June 14 to raise money for Day One Trauma Support. Elliott was joined for the full 24 miles by his First Yorkshire BP Scout Group leader Harrison Jones, affectionately known by his scouts as ‘Chunk’.

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | James Carney

These are the latest court cases involving people from the Wakefield district heard at Leeds Magistrates’ Court. Darren Swain, aged 62, of Parklands, Castleford: Drunk and disorderly on Carlton Street, Castleford. Eighteen month conditional discharge and £85 costs. Richard Green, aged 33, of Grosvenor Street, Wakefield: Drove of a Nissan Note on Shilling Street, Wakefiled while over the limit for cocaine. Three-year driving ban and £85 costs.