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.

Wakefield business owner shortlisted for Yorkshire Women's Award 9 Feb 2026

A business leader from Wakefield, operating a Batley firm, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Yorkshire Women’s Awards.

'To represent Wakefield makes this even more special': Costa barista Charlie crowned best in UK & Ireland 9 Feb 2026

Charlie Denton, barista from Costa Coffee’s Wakefield Drive Thru store has been named the 2026 UK and Ireland Barista of the Year, following a two-day competition.

Cathedral Quarter Transformation 5 Feb 2026

This is a really exciting moment for our city. The Cathedral Quarter project will be the biggest change Wakefield has seen since The Ridings was built in the 1970s.

New showbar ready to open in Wakefield city centre 2 Feb 2026

A touch of glamour will hit Wakefield this week, bringing live entertainment and a new offering to the heart of the city.

Aldi confirms plans to open new supermarket in Wakefield 2 Feb 2026

Another big name is set to make Wakefield’s City Fields it’s new home as Aldi confirms plans to open a store at the site’s District Centre.

'I’m passionate about coffee': Wakefield Costa barista in the final of Costa Coffee’s Barista of the Year 2 Feb 2026

A barista from Costa Coffee’s Wakefield Drive Thru store, is celebrating after being named one of just 12 finalists in Costa Coffee’s Barista of the Year competition.

Businesses and organisations praised for contributions to town at Pontefract Civic Society Design Awards 2 Feb 2026

Pontefract businesses have been recognised for their work highlighting the town’s rich history and enhancing its future.

West Yorkshire draft Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework joint Development Plan Document Consultation 2 Feb 2026

The West Yorkshire Councils and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are consulting on a Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework joint Development Plan Document.

Algorithmic Solutions: Engineering Efficiency in Excel-Based Data Systems 2 Feb 2026

Algorithmic Solutions is a data-focused consultancy that transforms fragmented, manual Excel processes into streamlined, decision-ready outputs.

The Old Galley Kitchen: providing a community space for book clubs, afternoon teas, and other exciting events 2 Feb 2026

The Old Gallery Kitchen is warm and welcoming cafe in the heart of the historic Old Courthouse in Pontefract.

Building Carer Friendly Workplaces Together 2 Feb 2026

An unpaid carer provides help and support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who needs it because of illness, disability, mental health, and other reasons.

NHS Health Checks at Your Workplace: Employer Benefits & Expectations 2 Feb 2026

Hosting NHS Health Checks at work helps identify risks like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and dementia, giving staff the chance to take action before problems develop.

Caddick Civil Engineering appoints Paul Ellenor as managing director 26 Jan 2026

Caddick Civil Engineering has appointed Paul Ellenor as managing director in a drive to grow the business’ portfolio of third-party contracts.

Budget worth more than £1bn agreed for West Yorkshire 26 Jan 2026

West Yorkshire leaders have approved a budget of over £1bn, which they say will boost growth through creating a better-connected, better-skilled and better-built region.

Positive outlook at video games developer following strong second half trading 26 Jan 2026

Wakefield video games developer, everplay group, expects to deliver results for FY 2025 in line with current market expectations of revenues of £173.6m.

Castleford window cleaning business named among top 100 start-ups in the country 26 Jan 2026

Paradise Window Cleaning has been named one of the UK’s best business start-ups at the Small Business Awards 2025.

Beauty Outlet store re-opens its doors after refurb at Junction 32 26 Jan 2026

Junction 32 unveils a newly refitted Beauty Outlet store offering global brands at incredible outlet prices.

Boots Opticians to close and relocate to new premises in Wakefield city centre 26 Jan 2026

Boots Opticians will close its current Wakefield branch to move to a new premises in February.

Trinity Walk: Jewellery retail giant Lovisa to open brand new store in Wakefield city centre 26 Jan 2026

Lovisa will open up their first Wakefield branch in Trinity Walk in the next few weeks.

Living standards rose over twice as fast as the rest of the country in 11 cities and towns – Cities Outlook 2026 26 Jan 2026

In a decade that saw disposable incomes increase by only 2.4 per cent nationally, Cities Outlook 2026 shows they increased over twice as fast in 11 UK cities and towns.

Meet the Wakefield fish frier named among the best in the UK 19 Jan 2026

Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year is one of the toughest titles in the fish and chip industry – and Wakefield’s Jack Spencer has been named as a finalist.

Wakefield Age UK chief excecutive who received MBE says her team are the ones who deserve a medal 19 Jan 2026

The chief executive of a Wakefield charity has praised her staff after being awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours.

Plans approved to replace 1960s Pontefract town centre apartment block 19 Jan 2026

Plans have been approved to build a new apartment block in Pontefract town centre.

Three Flames restaurant crowned Best Steakhouse in Yorkshire 19 Jan 2026

Three Flames Steakhouse is celebrating a fantastic start to 2026 after being named Best Steakhouse in Yorkshire.

Programmatic digital audio trade desk audioadpro starts the year with two new appointments 13 Jan 2026

audioadpro, the programmatic digital audio trade desk, has announced the appointment of two new team members as it continues to scale its operations.

Strong Life Care appoints Paul Hunter as head of estates & facilities 12 Jan 2026

Strong Life Care has appointed Paul Hunter as head of estates & facilities, further strengthening its senior leadership team.

Fry Awards 2026: Wakefield fish and chip shop named among 50 best in UK 12 Jan 2026

A fish and chip shop in Wakefield has been named among the 50 best in the UK.

Couple open international food store in Featherstone after realising “people were travelling to Leeds and Wakefield” 12 Jan 2026

A new international food store has opened in Featherstone.

The Art House and National Coal Mining Museum recipients of new regional accessibility fund 12 Jan 2026

Disabled artists and audiences are set to benefit from new investment to improve accessibility in creative and cultural venues across Wakefield, and the wider region.

Share Your Views – Wakefield Council’s 2026-27 Budget Proposals 12 Jan 2026

Wakefield businesses are being invited to share their views on the Council’s 2026-27 budget plans.

M&S to leave Ridings store and open new food hall on edge of Wakefield city centre 8 Jan 2026

Marks & Spencer has revealed plans to leave its store in Wakefield and open a new food hall on the outskirts of the city centre.

South-Kirkby filmed 'Adolescence' wins big at the Critics' Choice Awards 2026 8 Jan 2026

The limited series ‘Adolescene’, which was filmed in and around South Kirkby and South Elmsall, dominated The Critics’ Choice Awards 2026.

More than 200 jobs saved as modular manufacturer bought out of administration 5 Jan 2026

Modular manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group, has been acquired out of administration in a deal which has protected over 200 jobs.

Plan for new Wakefield sports bar approved 5 Jan 2026

Approval has been granted to open a sports bar at a new indoor football centre in Wakefield.

Plans approved for discount store at Castleford’s old Poundstretcher building 5 Jan 2026

Plans for a new discount store at Castleford’s former landmark Poundstretcher building have been approved.

Dad and daughter duo to open ladies gym in Wakefield to create space “where women feel comfortable to work out” 5 Jan 2026

A new gym for women will open in Wakefield in January.

WNY Chamber reports improving business confidence 5 Jan 2026

Business confidence in West and North Yorkshire has improved for the first time in several months, new data from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows.