m2r Education awarded place on Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Supply Teachers Framework 11 May 2026

m2r Education is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a place on the Government Commercial Agency Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework (RM6376).

Pontefract Liquorice Festival: HARIBO UK sweetening celebrations once again for 2026 5 May 2026

The Pontefract Liquorice Festival is fast approaching and preparations are well underway.

Pets at Home plans new illuminated sign at Wakefield retail park store 5 May 2026

A Wakefield pet store could soon get a fresh new look if plans for updated signage are approved.

Wakefield animal lover able to buy a house thanks to her pet waste business 5 May 2026

Emma Garner, 45, has told how she was able to buy her £195,000 four-bed semi-detached house with the money she has earned scooping dog poo.

Tenpin Wakefield at Trinity Walk is now open for bookings 4 May 2026

Ahead of its grand opening on May 29, you can now book in advance to enjoy the new development at Trinity Walk.

Plan for new Bull Ring bar and tattoo studio 4 May 2026

Plans have been submitted to open a new bar and tattoo studio in Wakefield city centre.

Wakefield’s Blacker Hall Farm appoints marketing firm to support growth and launch online shop 24 Apr 2026

A popular Wakefield farm shop is bringing in outside help as it looks to reach more customers and grow its business.

Horbury-based building manufacturers to transform Flushdyke Kennels 21 Apr 2026

Plans are in place to transform Flushdyke Kennels, after it was bought by a local manufacturing company.

Warburtons to mark 150th year by opening new bakery in Wakefield - creating 40 jobs 20 Apr 2026

Warburtons will open a new bakery in Wakefield later this year.

Aldi unveils £7m Ossett store plan set to create 40 jobs 15 Apr 2026

Aldi has unveiled plans for a new store in Ossett.

New 369-space car park plan submitted for South Elmsall warehouse site 14 Apr 2026

Plans have been submitted to expand parking at the Next distribution hub in South Elmsall following a rise in staff numbers and parking pressure.

Castleford high street sees small boost with town centre manager at the helm 10 Apr 2026

A new town centre manager is helping coordinate efforts to support Castleford’s high street.

Primark set to take over former Debenhams store at Trinity Walk 10 Apr 2026

Primark is moving to a new location in Wakefield – the former Debenham’s unit at Trinity Walk.

Planned redevelopment to turn former fire control centre into specialist school 7 Apr 2026

Wakefield Council has secured an investment of £1.6m to acquire premises for a new specialist school.

Junction 32 welcomes back footwear store Hotter reopening at shopping outlet 7 Apr 2026

Renowned British footwear brand Hotter is reopening its outlet store at Junction 32 next week.

Empowering Entrepreneurial Success with the Thrive Programme 7 Apr 2026

How the Thrive Programme helped local entrepreneur Sonya Braddock turn a vision for MindFit into a clear, winning business plan.

Official opening announced for Tenpin bowling and entertainment centre at Trinity Walk 7 Apr 2026

The date has been announced for the official opening of the huge Tenpin and entertainment centre at Trinity Walk.

Hospital Radio Awards: Radio station which serves Dewsbury, Wakefield and Pontefract hospitals wins national awards 7 Apr 2026

A radio station which serves hospital patients and staff across the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has won at a national awards ceremony.

Xscape introduces ‘bubbly’ new drinks brand, Bubble CiTea to Castleford 31 Mar 2026

Bubble CiTea, the popular Taiwanese inspired drinks brand, is opening its first Castleford location at Xscape Yorkshire today (Tuesday, March 31).

Switalskis appoints four solicitors to its residential conveyancing team 30 Mar 2026

Switalskis has appointed four solicitors to its residential conveyancing team, including two directors, adding further property expertise to its Wakefield office.

Law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors expands its wills and probate team 30 Mar 2026

Law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has expanded its wills and probate team with the appointment of solicitors Helena Wong and Tom Grice.

Amazon helps flood-hit Wakefield school library with books donation 30 Mar 2026

Sandal Magna Community Academy has received a donation of 300 books from Amazon in Wakefield following recent flood damage to the school library.

Castleford hair and beauty salon win big at Salon Business Awards 2026 30 Mar 2026

Staff at a Castleford hair and beauty salon say they are ‘incredibly proud’ after being awarded the Platinum award for Best Local Salon in the UK.

The Prince of Wales Hospice unveils dynamic new website transforming access to local care 30 Mar 2026

The Prince of Wales Hospice has launched its brand-new website – making it easier than ever for people to find the care, support and information they need.

Castleford Business Responsibility Zone Scheme 26 Mar 2026

A simple, practical way for local businesses to take pride in the area right outside their doors and help create a cleaner, greener, more welcoming Castleford.

Castleford firm chooses The Prince of Wales Hospice as its 2026 Charity of the Year 24 Mar 2026

Castleford firm, Target Components, has announced that The Prince of Wales Hospice will be its chosen Charity of the Year for 2026.

Profits surge at everplay as new CEO tees up a busy year of new releases 24 Mar 2026

Everplay has ramped up its financial performance, posting a sharp rise in pre-tax profits as the indie games group presses play on an ambitious growth phase.

Wakefield barista Charlie Denton brings UK win to Costa Coffee’s global final 23 Mar 2026

After being crowned UK Barista of the Year 2026, Charlie Denton from Costa Coffee’s Wakefield Drive Thru store, is going to the global final.

Family-run outdoor retailer unveils Ossett showroom expansion which makes it largest in the North 23 Mar 2026

Outdoor World Direct, a family-run camping equipment and outdoor retailer, has opened its brand new expanded showroom.

Pixel Floors have announced a fantastic, fun attraction at Xscape Yorkshire 23 Mar 2026

Brand new to the area, an interactive gaming floor is being opened in Xscape for the local community.

Car wash to be converted into Greggs bakery 16 Mar 2026

Plans to open a Greggs bakery outlet at a Wakefield petrol station have been given the go-ahead.

Wakefield and Pontefract businesses take centre stage at Crufts 2026 16 Mar 2026

Two local businesses made their mark at one of the world's biggest dog shows over the weekend.

Wakefield Post Office opens new branch in city centre following petition success 16 Mar 2026

Wakefield Post Office has officially opened at a new location in the city centre.

Expansion plan at Production Park gets go-ahead 9 Mar 2026

Planning permission to expand the site at Production Park in South Kirkby has been approved.

Plans submitted for warehouse bigger than a football pitch in Castleford 9 Mar 2026

A planning application has been submitted for a large distribution and storage warehouse in Castleford.

Giant former Superdrug warehouse in South Elmsall set for upgrade to ‘secure new tenant’ 9 Mar 2026

Plans have been lodged to refurbish a giant warehouse in South Elmsall previously occupied by Superdrug.

Developer for city centre hotel is confirmed 9 Mar 2026

Wakefield Council has confirmed ION Developments will deliver a new hotel for the city centre, helping to meet growing demand from visitors and business travellers.

Corporate office fit out firm secures a permanent home 9 Mar 2026

Workspace, a company providing office planning, design, furniture and installation, has secured a 17-year leasehold of an office and showroom in Wakefield.

Contractor secures place on £15bn construction framework 9 Mar 2026

Caddick Construction has been appointed by the Department for Education’s (DfE) to four lots of the new £15bn Construction Framework 2025.

More commercial units destined for old gas processing plant site 9 Mar 2026

West Yorkshire’s HJ Consulting Engineers (HJCE) is working on the next phase of development of a business hub in North Yorkshire.

Paid internship opportunities for Wakefield District students, young people and creatives 9 Mar 2026

Art is my Career is offering a paid internship open to the Wakefield district community.

Dig Deep and Donate Easter Eggs 9 Mar 2026

Could your business help us bring Easter joy to local children by sponsoring Easter eggs for our FREE community Egg Hunt?

Partner with Yorkshire’s Leading Celebration of Inclusive Sport 9 Mar 2026

Disability Sport Yorkshire is a longstanding charity working with disabled people across the Yorkshire region.

Leeds Business School launches #WECAN - Impact and Growth programme to empower women in business 3 Mar 2026

The Business School at Leeds Beckett University has launched #WECAN - Impact and Growth, a new leadership and development programme

A Perfect Match: Squash Takes Centre Court as MatchPoint 2026 Open Comes to Wakefield 17 Feb 2026

Wakefield Squash Club is set to host MatchPoint Wakefield Open on 28th February, bringing together established athletes, rising talent and the squash community.

Engineering business recruited to help deliver major employment development 17 Feb 2026

A West Yorkshire firm of civil and structural engineers has won work to support plans for a multi-million pound regeneration project in South Yorkshire.

Pontefract's Malt Shovel pub raises more than £14K for charity 16 Feb 2026

A community pub in Pontefract is celebrating after raising more than £14,000 for charities, organisations and individuals.

Books on the Lane: The Wakefield bookshop set up to support local youth music 16 Feb 2026

Books on the Lane near Wakefield, is an independent bookshop set up to support youth music in the local area.

Boots Opticians unveils new store in Wakefield 16 Feb 2026

Boots Opticians has reopened in Wakefield following a relocation from Northgate to Trinity Walk Shopping Centre.

‘High-quality’ Aldi store set to open at Wakefield’s Cathedral Retail Park 16 Feb 2026

Plans have been approved to build a “high quality and modern” Aldi supermarket at Wakefield’s Cathedral Retail Park.