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Popworld Wakefield: Nightclub opens for business after £250K makeover

27 March 2024

Wakefield has a new pop-tastic hotspot for clubbers! ...

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Work gets underway to unlock a £20m funding boost for Castleford

22 March 2024

Wakefield Council is asking local residents and businesses to have their say on shaping the future of Castleford and helping to unlock £20m of funding for the town. ...

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The students of CAPA College join Wakefield Council in celebrating the successful completion of the HAZ project

21 March 2024

The Upper Westgate Heritage Action Zone project has helped to preserve and protect the future of 19 historic buildings and five traditional ginnels. A special performance of "Bowhead Whale" was put on to mark the occasion. ...

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Amazon Wakefield Team Shares the Joy of Red Nose Day

21 March 2024

The team from Amazon in Wakefield has been doing something funny for money and enjoying a team challenge to raise awareness and funds for Comic Relief. ...

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AIM Partners With Tileyard North To Support Growing Independent Sector In The North Of England

20 March 2024

The Association of Independent Music (AIM), the not-for-profit organisation championing the UK’s independent music community, is partnering with Tileyard North to help support the independent sector in the North of England. ...

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Hotel construction at former Wakefield Westgate station could start in 2025

19 March 2024

The construction of a hotel on the former site of Wakefield's main railway station could get under way next year. ...

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Wakefield Phoenix Mills to be transformed after £625k grant

15 March 2024

A former mill is to be redeveloped into what it is claimed could be one of the largest creative spaces outside London following a £625,000 grant. ...

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Motee Gowns Set to Expand Presence with Move to Tileyard North

14 March 2024

Motee Gowns, a trailblazer in bespoke bridesmaid attire, is thrilled to announce its UK headquarters relocation to Tileyard North. This strategic move signifies an exciting new chapter for the brand as it expands its footprint and introduces innovative bridal gown collections. ...

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Vegan and sustainable skincare brand Wild and Wood opens new store in Pontefract

14 March 2024

Vegan and sustainable brand Wild and Wood Skincare has opened its new store in Pontefract with customers travelling far and wide to queue for the big opening. ...

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The Groucho Club to open permanent new venue in Yorkshire

14 March 2024

Groucho Bretton to be housed in Bretton Hall, renowned former arts institution First time Groucho has opened new club outside London in its history New club will be set within world famous Yorkshire Sculpture Park. ...

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Ferrybridge: Plans put forward to develop former power station site

13 March 2024

Up to 2,500 jobs could be created if plans to redevelop an old power station site in West Yorkshire are approved. ...

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Wakefield First's Maker of the Month: April Key: Contemporary Sculptor

12 March 2024

April Key is a contemporary sculptor who relocated to Wakefield to set up her studio and engage with the thriving community of creators. She's worked on a number of visually striking and fascinating projects and events, contributing to Wakefield's notoriety as the city of sculpture. ...

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Cryer & Stott cheesemonger win multiple awards at prestigious British Pie Awards

12 March 2024

Castleford cheesemonger and fine food merchant Cryer & Stott are celebrating after winning multiple awards at the prestigious British Pie Awards. ...

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Top 100 Companies In Wakefield To Be Announced At Exclusive Launch

11 March 2024

Launch of joint initiative to celebrate business success in the Wakefield district. ...

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Wakefield car retailer named region’s champion

07 March 2024

A local car retailer is celebrating after being crowned the best in the region in a national awards ceremony. ...

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Production Haus establishes new HQ at Tileyard North, Wakefield

05 March 2024

Production Haus proudly announces its relocation to Tileyard North, the renowned hub in Wakefield. ...

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