Are we heading for a drought this summer and another hose pipe ban? My garden is very dry and needs watering twice a day.

The youngest member of Wakefield Council has been appointed as a member of the authority’s cabinet a year after being elected. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post ...

The policy change by Wakefield Council means residents' opinions on planning matters can no longer be viewed online Public comments on a council's planning website will no longer be available to ...

Three Wakefield Council-run children's homes have been awarded "outstanding" ratings following Ofsted inspections. In one of the homes, inspectors found "children have wonderful experiences" and ...

The policy change means residents' opinions on a range of things such as loft conversions or large housing developments can no longer be read on Wakefield Council's planning portal. A spokesperson ...

Wakefield Council said it would help Burberry employees but that it also wanted the brand to continue to play an "important role" in the local economy. Council leader Denise Jeffery said ...

Exercise is widely celebrated for its heart-strengthening benefits and ability to regulate cholesterol over time. Yet, it may come as a surprise to learn that for some individuals, physical ...

Wakefield Council has approved an amended scheme to convert the upper floors of building next to The Ridings Shopping Centre into three new homes. Planners refused a previous application for the ...