Banking hub opens in South Elmsall with community bankers from HSBC, Barclays, NatWest, Halifax and Lloyds 13 Feb 2025

A new banking hub has opened in South Elmsall.

The Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund is now live 12 Feb 2025

A key element of the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership project is this £800k funding pot to support additional exploration into innovative approaches to policy.

Trinity Walk Wakefield bucks national trend with more than 11 million visits in 2024 11 Feb 2025

Wakefield’s Trinity Walk shopping centre is celebrating its best ever year after welcoming around 11.35 million visits in 2024.

Maker of the Month: Wayne Sables 11 Feb 2025

Our Maker of the Month for February is Wayne Sables. He's an innovative local creative who specialises in dynamic filmmaking, stunning projection mapping and much more. 

Citizen Coin: Rewarding social good in Wakefield 11 Feb 2025

Are you a Wakefield business looking to boost visibility and connect with community champions? Join the Citizen Coin initiative!

Six Chimneys: JD Wetherspoon to extend pub beer garden opening hours 10 Feb 2025

A city centre pub has been granted permission to extend its beer garden opening hours.

Wakefield district pavement cafe licences to remain free of charge 9 Feb 2025

Wakefield Council has agreed not to charge fees for pavement cafe licenses for two more years.

Society with Wakefield branch named top high street provider for savings for third year running 8 Feb 2025

Yorkshire Building Society’s savings team collected the awards for High Street Savings Provider of the Year 2025

Rob Hubbard to Host "Cost Matters - Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying” Conference 2025 7 Feb 2025

Rob Hubbard, Principal Consultant and Owner of Cantidad Limited, is pleased to present their conference, "Cost Matters: Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying."

Davis Wagon Services invests £130,000 in staff welfare and facilities at its Ferrybridge site 7 Feb 2025

Davis Wagon Services has completed a £130,000 refurbishment project to transform a derelict building at its rail freight maintenance depot at Ferrybridge.

Schools raise cash for Prince of Wales Hospice in Dragon’s Den meets The Apprentice challenge 6 Feb 2025

The Prince of Wales Hospice put local schools to the test with their new Dragon’s Den meets The Apprentice style challenge and the winners were revealed at a final event.

Castleford’s former M&S store set to become Heron Foods supermarket 5 Feb 2025

Castleford’s former Marks & Spencer store looks to be converted into Heron Foods supermarket.

Wakefield based Atkin Automation lands largest ever export contract 4 Feb 2025

The Atkin Automation division of Group Rhodes, based in Wakefield, is celebrating a record 7-figure export contract win.

Appointment aims to accelerate city’s long-term regeneration 3 Feb 2025

Wakefield Council has appointed Muse as its new strategic regeneration partner.

Six-figure investment helps fitness operators hit the right notes 3 Feb 2025

A music streaming app, developed in West Yorkshire, has launched to the UK fitness and gym industry.

Housing provider secures £30m to support green improvement plan 3 Feb 2025

Wakefield-based social housing provider, WDH, has agreed to a £30m funding deal with NatWest to support a series of green improvement projects across its portfolio.

All the Wakefield cafes, restaurants and pubs taking part in the Rhubarb Festival Food and Drink Trail 2025 31 Jan 2025

The countdown is underway for Wakefield’s famous Rhubarb Festival.

Supermarket giant Tesco to open new store in Wakefield 30 Jan 2025

Tesco is getting ready to welcome customers to a brand new Express store in Wrenthorpe.

City centre events, leisure and casual dining space to launch next month 30 Jan 2025

Wakefield Exchange (WX), a new space hosting events, street food, studios and more, will open next month in the city centre.

Pets & Friends launch on Just Eat, offering thousands of pet products delivered in 30 minutes or less 29 Jan 2025

Specialist petcare retailer Pets & Friends has teamed up with the UK’s biggest delivery network, enabling millions of customers to order products for same day delivery.

Pet superstore Jollyes announces plans for brand new store in Pontefract creating 12 jobs 29 Jan 2025

Award-winning pet superstore Jollyes has announced it is to open a brand new store in Pontefract later this year as part or its expansion plans.

Aegis Energy secure £100 million to build new network 29 Jan 2025

Aegis Energy has successfully completed their fundraising, securing £100 million to build a network of clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles.

Castleford's Junction 32 wins big at Loo of the Year Awards 2024 27 Jan 2025

It’s official, Castleford is home to the UK’s very best public toilet!

Fresh brand identity rolled out for video games developer 23 Jan 2025

Independent video games developer, Team17 Group, is rebranding itself to everplay group plc.

Castleford business networking group celebrate award winning success 23 Jan 2025

The Growth Community Castleford networking group is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning prestigious awards, recognising its impact on local businesses.

Coca-Cola plans to generate nitrogen at West Yorkshire drinks plant 21 Jan 2025

Coca-Cola has revealed plans to generate nitrogen at its factory in Wakefield to use in the production of soft drinks.

Amazon team in Wakefield celebrates as company is named top employer for second consecutive year 17 Jan 2025

The company, which has a fulfilment centre in Wakefield has received an accolade as a Top Employer in 2025.

Family-run Castleford estate agents start the new year with one mission - to give back to the community 17 Jan 2025

A family-run estate agents in Castleford are giving back in 2025 by supporting people and organisations that make their community thrive.

Bringing care closer to home: local social worker translates experience into new care company 17 Jan 2025

After four years of working in social care, James Cobbett saw firsthand the challenges faced by carers – burnout, long hours and a lack of appreciation.

Hands Across Wakefield: Celebrating 125 Years of Pinderfields Hospital 17 Jan 2025

Hands Across Wakefield is a landmark event celebrating 125 years of healthcare on the Pinderfields site.

Fry Awards 2025: Two fish and chip shops in Wakefield named among 50 best in UK 16 Jan 2025

Two fish and chip shops in the Wakefield district have been named among the 50 best in the UK.

Card Factory has good Christmas on the high street 14 Jan 2025

The cards and gifts retailer increased sales by 4.7% through November and December.

Specialist machinery manufacturer is on the move 13 Jan 2025

Group Rhodes, which designs, develops and makes machinery, has relocated its BJD Crushers business to Wakefield from Barnsley.

Maker of the Month: Tori Tipton 13 Jan 2025

Tori Tipton is a local contemporary artist. She uses her natural surrounding in Ackworth to inspire her creations and she is featured as our Maker of the Month.

Wakefield's Conservatory Outlet posts £35m sales as Premium Retailers break record after record 8 Jan 2025

The UK’s leading manufacturer of windows, doors and living space products has seen its Network of Premium Retailers achieve an economy-busting 24% year-on-year growth.

Leading bodywork and alloy wheel repairer comes to Wakefield 8 Jan 2025

Revive! opens an exciting new franchise in Wakefield to expand on its rapidly growing SMART Repair network.

Vue Cinema coming to Castleford 6 Jan 2025

Xscape Yorkshire in Castleford has today announced that cinema chain Vue will be opening at the leisure hub next year.

Normanton engineering firm teams up with clothing bank for Christmas mission to help people in poverty 3 Jan 2025

A Normanton based engineering firm has teamed up with a charity to tackle clothing poverty.

Escape rooms firm shortlisted for Yorkshire Business of the Year award 1 Jan 2025

The business behind the escape rooms and cocktail bars found in Xscape and White Rose, The Escapologist, has been shortlisted for the Yorkshire Business of the Year.

Wakefield Morrisons host festive lunch for senior citizens 27 Dec 2024

Morrisons on Dewsbury Road brought a festive treat for a group of senior citizens in time for Christmas.

Advotec Info Solutions: diverse computer consultancy from the centre of Castleford 18 Dec 2024

Advotec Info Solutions are computer consultancy/repair service, focusing on Windows-based computers.

Costa drive-thru plan for Castleford town centre car park gets green light 18 Dec 2024

Plans have been approved to build a Costa drive-thru outlet in Castleford town centre.

Studio complex unveils its largest ever programme of expansion 17 Dec 2024

West Yorkshire-based studio complex, Production Park, is making its most significant investment yet with an expansion of its facilities.

Family-run Pontefract business BB Superstore celebrates 40th anniversary 12 Dec 2024

The owner of a Pontefract store has described the business’ survival in the face of family tragedy as it celebrated an anniversary with a visit from the Yvette Cooper.

South Elmsall firm bids to shape a sustainable future 10 Dec 2024

Located in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, Minore is pioneering the creation of sustainable products which are rooted in its industrial heritage.

Yorkshire commercial vehicle dealership scoops another prestigious award 10 Dec 2024

A Yorkshire commercial vehicle dealer group has successfully defended its title at an awards ceremony often described as the Oscars of the motor trade.

Total Fitness Wakefield enhances facilities including new cafe, squads area and equipment 9 Dec 2024

Total Fitness Wakefield has revealed its impressive upgrades designed to enhance the fitness journey for all its members.

Maker of the Month: Toni Carver 9 Dec 2024

Toni Carver is a Colour, Style, Image and Make-Up Consultant at TLC Style & Colour, and is featured as our Maker of the Month for December.

Wakefield Business Awards donate £750 to St George's Lupset 6 Dec 2024

We Are Wakefield have donated £750 to St George's Lupset, a distinguished local charity and community anchor.

Thurston Group, has appointed a new HR director, after continued growth 6 Dec 2024

Wakefield-based off-site manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group, has appointed a new HR director as it looks forward to continued growth in 2025.

Card Factory advances into US market with strategic acquisition 6 Dec 2024

Wakefield-headquartered greetings cards and gifts retailer, Card Factory, has acquired the entire issued share capital of Garven Holdings LLC.

Normanton manufacturer makes steps to reduce environmental impact 4 Dec 2024

Normanton-based manufacturer, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, has launched a range in response to the growing demand for environmentally friendly products.

Businesswoman Beverley picks up acclaimed Domestic Cleaner Award 3 Dec 2024

Wakefield residents have a reason to celebrate local talent as Beverley Proctor, the founder of Spotless Cleaning Wakefield, has won the Domestic Cleaner Award.

Aldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to those in need in Knottingley 2 Dec 2024

Aldi is spreading festive cheer by donating Christmas lunches to those in low-income in West Yorkshire – including Knottingley.

The Wellness Mentor: running fitness sessions and offering personal training for women across the Wakefield District 2 Dec 2024

The Wellness Mentor is a fitness coaching and personal training business created by Natalie Wood.

200 Degrees coffee shop opening in Castleford 27 Nov 2024

Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees has announced that the doors of its new Castleford coffee shop will open next weekend.

Work starts £3.5m Calder Park business units that will generate 100 jobs 27 Nov 2024

Construction work has began on a £3.5million, 40,000sq ft development of nine new business units at Calder Park, Wakefield.

Wakefield BID awards 2024: Celebrating the best of Wakefield 26 Nov 2024

The Wakefield BID Awards returned with a flourish on Friday 22nd November, celebrating the exceptional contributions of local businesses, individuals, and organisations.

Wakefield-based company YPO helps district shine bright at Light Up Festival 2024 26 Nov 2024

Simon Hill, Managing Director and Darren Elvidge, Head of Technology at YPO, joined Light Up Wakefield 2024, as the headline sponsor of the city’s spectacular festival.