The fight at the top of NCE Division One is starting to hot up after Wombwell Town defeated league leaders Horbury Town last week – and with Wakefield AFC on a run of 14 wins from 15 they went into their fixture away at Shelley knowing a continuation could see them in a position to eventually overhaul Horbury, once games in hand are played.

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10 hours ago · The report explained: “During the early phases of the build project, the contractor raised a number of issues and specific unforeseen works have been identified, including fire stoppages and compartmentalisation works, blockwork defects, steelwork defects and key infrastructure missing.”

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Wakefield Council is urging event organisers to check whether they need a market licence, making it easier than ever to apply and ensuring markets across the district remain safe, well-managed, and successful.

12 hours ago · A space hosting events, street food, studios and more is opening this week in the heart of Wakefield city centre. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Wakefield Express, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Wakefield Exchange, the city’s former market hall, is ...

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Dec 26, 2024 · Keen to inspire the next generation of artists and creatives, the Our Year programme also provided 15,000 five to 11-year-olds with creativity kits including objects like skipping ropes and balls, as well as craft equipment and enabled over 4,000 students from local schools to access culture, heritage, and creative learning opportunities.