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Dec 15, 2025 · All the latest content about Wakefield from the BBC.
Heinous crimes and nursery rhymes: Wakefield Prison's story - BBC
Nov 8, 2025 · The towering walls of HMP Wakefield have been home to some of the UK's most notorious and violent criminals, from serial killer GP Harold Shipman and armed robber …
Wakefield beat Leeds on Super League return - BBC
Feb 15, 2025 · Newly promoted Wakefield Trinity survive a late scare to beat Leeds Rhinos 14-12 at Headingley on their return to Super League.
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack as two men …
Oct 12, 2025 · The disgraced rock star from Pontypridd was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for child sex offences.
Wakefield Council facing budget deficit of £3.1m next year - BBC
Nov 12, 2025 · Despite the announcement, Wakefield Council's leader says it is in a "strong position" to balance its books.
Wakefield Council approves tax increase of almost 5% - BBC
Mar 3, 2025 · A rise in council tax of just under 5% has been approved as part of Wakefield Council's budget for the next financial year.
Increased violence at HMP Wakefield, report finds - BBC
Sep 29, 2025 · "In addition to our national security investments we've taken further action in high-security prisons such as Wakefield to reduce violence."
Fact-checking three claims Trump made about autism - BBC News
Sep 23, 2025 · The discredited idea that childhood vaccines are linked to autism first gained mainstream attention after a paper by British doctor Andrew Wakefield was published in the …
Wakefield: Man seriously injured in Crofton group machete attack
Aug 8, 2025 · The man was attacked by a machete-wielding gang after two cars crashed in Wakefield, police say.
Super League: Huddersfield Giants 10-46 Wakefield Trinity - BBC
Jul 18, 2025 · Wakefield Trinity moved back into the top six of Super League and secured their best ever victory against West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Giants in a 46-10 win at the newly …