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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Here are some of your funniest shop signs in the Wakefield district

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
Latest Wakefield district submitted planning applications

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.
Castleford Tigers fail to roar in thrashing by table topping Hull KR

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

The gap between the top and bottom of Super League was amply demonstrated as Castleford Tigers were soundly beaten by leaders Hull KR at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle. Danny McGuire’s men came into the game hoping to cause an upset after beating the other Hull team in their previous game, but a victory was never on the cards as they found themselves under pressure from the first minute and went on to lose 48-0.
Emley set to play Football League opponents Huddersfield Town and Barnsley

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

Emley AFC are set to face two Football League opponents in friendlies as they look to build towards their second season in the Northern Premier League East. The Pewits will host Barnsley FC on Tuesday, July 1, (kick-off 7pm) in a second eye-catching pre-season fixture at the Fantastic Media Welfare Ground after they face another League One side against Huddersfield Town’s first team on Saturday, June 28 (3pm).
For sale in Wakefield: Inside a stunning £2.2 million mansion in Newmillerdam with a sauna, indoor pool and gym

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

Tucked away off Barnsley Road is ‘The Chateau’ – an incredible home with a dedicated leisure floor housing luxurious indoor swimming pool, state of the art gym and fully equipped wellness suite complete with sauna and steam room. This luxury mansion is situated in a unique and private setting, surrounded by a striking rock face backdrop and enhanced by dramatic long-distance views to the front. The sweeping driveway offers the property a huge amount of seclusion and a dramatic sense of arrival.
Castleford cheese manufacturer Cryer and Stott opens new facility in Allerton Bywater

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.
Two 'exceptional' healthcare support workers from local NHS Trust recognised at prestigious national awards

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

Two healthcare support workers from the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust have been nationally recognised in the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Chief Midwifery Officer (CMidO) Support Worker Excellence Awards. Ellie Glover and Alejandro St Julien, who work across Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury hospitals, were honoured with the awards celebrating their outstanding contributions to healthcare.
Pontefract Racecourse ranks inside top 10 best value for money tracks in UK

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

Pontefract is in the UK top six racecourses for value for money, according to the Racing Post Racecourse Price Index.
Weather in Wakefield: District to see highs of 31C this weekend, making it hotter than HAWAII

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

Wakefield will be hotter than Hawaii this weekend, with the Met Office forecasting highs of 31C on Saturday. Today (Thursday) will see highs of 27C despite some light winds into the afternoon. As the week ends, the weather will only get hotter with Friday then seeing highs of 30C in the early afternoon. Into the weekend, the sun will continue to shine with the temeprature set to soar to a vast 31C on the longest day of the year, Saturday (June 21).
How To Train Your Dragon: Wakefield actress shines alongside Gerard Butler in 'spectacular' live-action adaptation

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

Wakefield’s Bronwyn James stars alongside Gerard Butler in the live-action adaptation of the Oscar-nominated animated film ‘How To Train Your Dragon’, which premiered in cinemas over the weekend. Based on a book series by Cressida Cowell and the 2010 animated movie by Dreamworks, the adaptation follows a young Viking named Hiccup who befriends a rare dragon named Toothless, despite his community's tradition of dragon hunting.