Wakefield Express

The Wakefield Express is a local newspaper that caters to the City of Wakefield area in West Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1852, it celebrated its 100th anniversary with a film directed by Lindsay Anderson in 1952. The paper is currently owned by National World and is edited by Mark Bradley.

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'Why open up both sides of the street at the same time?' - Wakefield residents say chaotic roadworks are putting children at risk

23 hours ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | James Carney

People on a Wakefield estate say that roadworks that have dug up both sides of the street dug up are putting lives at risk. Residents of the Peacock Estate said they found an entire side of the road upturned for electrical work without warning. Currently the pavements of both sides of Sycamore Avenue are open and holes have been dug in individual gardens.
Cut above the rest: 12 of the best barber shops across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

1 day ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Kara McKune

If you’re looking for a tidy-up, a trim or a shave these 12 places have all been highly recommended on Google. 1. Black Dog182 Leeds Road, Wakefield WF1 2QA. 4.9 stars out of 5 based on 329 reviews. Photo: Google Maps2. Headhunters: The Gentlemans Quarter10 Market Place, Pontefract WF8 1AX. 4.4 stars out of 5 based on 156 reviews. Photo: Google Maps3. Blades73a Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3BX. 4.7 stars out of 5 based on 229 reviews. Photo: Google Maps4. Best Cuts Styling9 The Circle, Pontefract WF8 2AY.
25 of the best dog-friendly pubs and restaurants across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

2 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Kara McKune

So, if you fancy a nice meal or an evening drink but don’t want to leave your pup behind, visit one of these 25 places. 1. The Dam Inn669 Barnsley Road, Wakefield WF2 6QG Photo: Google Maps2. The Cherry Tree19 Church Street, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 6LT Photo: Google Maps3. The Star Inn245 Batley Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield WF2 0RZ Photo: Google Maps4. The Navigation InnBroad Cut Road, Calder Grove, Wakefield WF4 3DS Photo: Google Maps
Wakefield charity that helps adults to read is looking for volunteers

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

A charity in Wakefield that helps adults to read is recruiting volunteers. Ready Easy started to set up a branch of its charity in the city in 2023. A spokesperson for the charity said: “With seven per cent of the adult population of Wakefield unable to read in a way that impacts their daily life a group of volunteers have formed Read Easy Wakefield to offer support.
South Elmsall couple and friends complete charity walk raising hundreds of pounds for Macmillan

2 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Kara McKune

Sarah and Mark Flavell were inspired by their own personal experience with cancer to raise vital funds for British cancer charity, Macmillan. The married couple and friends, Keith Nash and Richards Davis, walked from the Redbeck Motel, in Crofton, to South Elmsall bus station on May 31 – raising an incredible £315 in the process. The two were inspired to organise the charity walk following Mark’s own experience with cancer and the support he recieved from Macmillan.
Woman in her 70s suffers 'life-threatening' injuries after being hit by car in Ackworth

3 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Kara McKune

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Ackworth yesterday (June 3) which resulted in a pedestrian suffering serious injuries. Officers were called at 9:24am yesterday to a report of a collision involving a red Hyundai i10 and a pedestrian on Barnsley Road, Ackworth, near the BP petrol station. The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was taken to hospital where her injuries were described as “potentially life-threatening”.
New support for victims of road crashes across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

3 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Kara McKune

More support services are being offered to victims of serious road crashes across the region, with the creation of a new role. West Yorkshire now has an Independent Road Victim Advocate (IRVA) – a new position that is managed by the road safety charity Brake, and has been funded by the West Yorkshire Vision Zero Partnership. The new position will offer face-to-face help following referrals from Police Family Liaison Officers (FLOs), who have first contact with road victims.
Hunt’s ‘Trilogy’ fight with Moorcroft tops bill on Wakefield Trinity’s big boxing show

3 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Wakefield Trinity’s DIY Kitchens Stadium is set to stage the city’s biggest ever boxing show with an exciting card topped off by a title fight for home boy Dom Hunt. Tickets are now on sale for ‘Trilogy at Trin’, which takes place on the pitch on Saturday, July 12. Headlining the night is a clash for the prestigious WBA European Super Welterweight title between Hunt and James Moorcroft while there will be a full undercard of explosive match-ups featuring top local and national talent.
Pontefract Cricket League: Unbeaten leaders Oulton race to 10-wicket victory

3 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Pontefract League leaders Oulton made short work of beating Hundhill Hall in their latest Premier Division match. The Premier Division game was over in only 30.1 overs as Hall were skittled for 70 and Oulton raced to a 10-wicket win with openers Jonny Henshaw (39no) and Henry Blythe (26no) bringing them home with ease. Joshua Hurcomb battled in vain to make 33 for Hall, but the rest of the batsmen had no answer to an attack led by Thomas Conboy, who took 7-23.
Pontefract’s Sienna Lavine breaks her own UK record in Yorkshire League match

3 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Pontefract AC’s Sienna Lavine produced an amazing run in last week's Yorkshire and District Athletics League match at Cleckheaton to knock more than three seconds off her own UK record for the Under 13 girls 1200 metres event. Sienna set the UK record for this distance last month, knocking 0.8 seconds off the previous record. Her solo front running performance in last week's race was very much like watching one of the top Kenyan athletes storming round the track in an international competition.