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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Former Lock Lane junior Riley Lumb making his mark with Leeds Rhinos

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

Castleford-raised Riley Lumb has backed up his breakout season with the Leeds Rhinos by signing a new contract with the Super League club. The 20-year-old former Lock Lane junior has pledged his long-term future to the Leeds club, with his new deal keeping him with the Rhinos at least until the end of the 2029 Betfred Super League season. Lumb has become a first choice winger following the season ending injury to new signing Maika Sivo. “I'm really enjoying my rugby at the minute,” he said.
Cam Hardie is hat-trick hero as big crowd turns out for Pontefract Racecourse's OAP Free Day meeting

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

A bumper crowd turned out for Pontefract's popular OAP Free Day race meeting. An attendance of almost 6,000 was up 31 per cent on last year's meeting and the racegoers saw some exciting action on an eight-race card. It was the fourth year the course have run the initiative and they have promised it will be back again next season.
Proud Ainie: Brand new Irish pub to open on popular Wakefield street this weekend

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA new Irish-inspired pub will open up on Westgate this weekend. Proud Ainie will open its doors to the pubic at 5pm on Friday, April 18 and will sell a variety of drinks including special cocktails and Guinness. Owned by Wakefield-based businessman Kevin Spencer, the pub will host live music, including various specialist Irish music acts, with opening night featuring a performance from singer, Andrew Lingard.
Guinness World Records: 'Fury’ from BBC’s Gladiators and former GB Rugby Union star Jodie Ounsley becomes fastest woman to run 50m carrying sack of coal

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowDewsbury-born Jodie Ounsley has become the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest woman to run 50m while carrying a 20kg sack of coal. Jodie, 24, completed the distance in 8.06 seconds at Wakefield’s Thornes Park Stadium, becoming the fastest woman to do so while carrying a 20kg sack of coal on her shoulders.
I went to Farmer Copleys' Tulip Festival 2025 - and it was even better than last year!

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe Pontefract attraction’s Tulip Festival has returned for 2025 so I went down to see if it was just as impressive as last year and *spoiler alert* it was even better!Located just off Pontefract Road is Ravensknowle Farm, known to many as the award-winning Farmer Copleys.
100 years of Cancer Research: Incredible Wakefield fundraiser reflects on the last 10 years living with cancer

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowHaving been diagnosed a decade ago with breast cancer, Sara Williamson has reflected on the last 10 years living with cancer alongside her tireless volunteering, fundraising and supporting other people in her community. 2025 marks a significant year for Wakefield woman, Sara Williamson, as it is 10 years since she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Wakefield Traitors star Theo Mayne speaks of the heartbreak of losing his cousin to asthma attack

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Leanne Clarke

Star of BBC One’s The Traitors UK has shared an emotional and poignant tribute to his beloved cousin who passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack last year, aged just 49. Wakefield’s Theo Mayne, 29, who apperared as a ‘faithful’ in the first series of the hit show in 2022, finishing tenth out of 22 players, now wants to raise awareness about the seriousness of asthma along with the importance of being open and honest when dealing with grief.
Adrian Parker at the double as AFC Royal retain League Cup

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Striker Adrian Parker notched two first half goals to help AFC Royal retain the Wakefield Sunday Premiership One League Cup in the final against AFC Chickenley. The final, played at the Nostell MW complex, saw Royal run out 3-0 winners of a game they controlled for large parts. They were guilty of missing a glut of chances in what proved to be an easy win with only a sporadic challenge by the overpowered Chickenley side.
The Wakefield Hospice Pub Walk returns for 2025 with extra pub added to route!

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Leanne Clarke

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowWakefield Hospice’s ever-popular Pub Walk event is back for 2025, with TEN venues spread across five miles, all raising funds for one great cause. Taking place on Saturday, July 19, the Wakefield Hospice Pub walk sets off from the centre of Horbury before heading down Horbury Junction, onto the Calder & Hebble Navigation towards Horbury Bridge, and finally looping back to Horbury town centre.
Ribbon cutting and tree planting ceremony held at South Elmsall care home as residents and staff celebrate milestone anniversary

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA South Elmsall care home has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a day of events, including ribbon cutting and a tree planting ceremony. Warde Aldam Nursing and Dementia Care Home, on Westfield Lane, has celebrated its 30th anniversary.