As Long Division festival continues to epitomise Wakefield's revitalised scene, Dom Gourlay speaks with the city's hard-grafting promoters and musicians to get to the heart of what makes it tick ...

WAKEFIELD — A local firefighter in his 60s was transported to the hospital while at the scene of a quick-moving fire that may have been caused by children playing with a lighter and destroyed the home ...

It might boast two renowned galleries, but can Wakefield really rebrand itself as Yorkshire’s arts capital? Sarah Freeman heads to Barbara Hepworth’s birthplace to find out. Main pictures by Bruce ...

According to Skyscanner’s 2024 travel trends report, this year will see even more "budget bougie foodies" seeking out the very best food experiences and planning trips which centre wholly around their ...

A licensing sub-committee agreed to allow the operators of The Red Lion, on Batley Road, Alverthorpe, to keep its licence for the pub following a review hearing. Tony Powles, 62, died in hospital 13 ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. When you ask voters in Wakefield about the upcoming by-election you are mostly met with deep ...