Wakefield Shirt Company Gets £6.3m Funding Boost
Historic clothing maker The Wakefield Shirt Company has secured £6.3 million in funding from Cynergy Business Finance to support its development and product expansion.
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Primark Moves to Former Debenhams Site in Wakefield
Primark announces relocation to Trinity Walk in Wakefield, occupying the former Debenhams unit. All 70 staff will transfer, with construction starting soon.
CCL Facades Targets £100m Pipeline for North and Midlands Growth
Wakefield-based CCL Facades, part of Caddick Construction Group, announces ambitious expansion plans targeting a £100m pipeline across the North and Midlands, following significant growth in turnover and project delivery.
Man in Court After Wife's Body Found in Freezer
David Barraclough, 45, has been charged with the murder of his wife Carolann, whose body was discovered in a freezer at their home in Wakefield. A trial date has been set for October.
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Luxury Bed Firm Must Demolish Extension After Failed Appeal
Wakefield Council has ordered Sleep Factory in Ossett to tear down an unauthorized factory extension after a planning inspector dismissed its appeal, citing highway safety risks from HGV deliveries.
Wakefield Development Blocked Over Traffic Concerns
Plans for a major business park and 100 homes near the M1 in Wakefield have been rejected by councillors due to severe traffic impact concerns, despite promises of 700 jobs.
Blue Plaque for Women's Suffrage at Hatfeild Hall
Hatfeild Hall in Wakefield will unveil a blue plaque celebrating Dame Millicent Fawcett and the Beaumont family's suffrage work, marking International Women's Day 2026.
Card Factory: Uncertain High Street Outlook After Christmas
Card Factory reports a challenging Christmas with declining high street footfall, though group revenue grows. The retailer remains on track to meet profit guidance amid uncertain UK retail prospects.
115 jobs at risk as Morrisons closes historic bakery
A 100-year-old bakery faces closure by Morrisons, putting 115 jobs at risk. The Wakefield site survived a 2024 restructure but continues to operate at a loss. Read the full story.
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Morrisons bakery closure puts 115 jobs at risk
Morrisons is set to close its Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, putting 115 jobs in jeopardy. The decision follows significant losses and challenging market conditions. Read the full story.
M&S Announces Wakefield Store Closure for 2026
Marks & Spencer confirms the closure of its Kirkgate store in Wakefield city centre in 2026, part of a national shift in retail strategy. Read the local reaction and what it means for the high street.
Jane McDonald sells home after heartbreaking losses
Singer and TV star Jane McDonald reveals why she sold her £1m Wakefield bungalow after losing her mother and fiancé. Discover her journey of grief and new beginnings.
DWP trials new welcoming approach at Jobcentres
The DWP is testing new, personalised approaches in Jobcentres after a report revealed widespread feelings of stigma and hopelessness among claimants. Discover the changes.
£70 Christmas Vouchers for Wakefield Households
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to pensioners and £50 to families via the Household Support Fund to ease the festive financial burden. Learn who is eligible and how to avoid scams.
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New £70 Cost of Living Vouchers Land Tomorrow
New £70 supermarket vouchers from the Household Support Fund will be automatically issued to eligible households in Wakefield from December 3rd. Find out if you qualify.
UK family starts new life in Thailand on £40 a day
A Yorkshire family traded their five-bedroom home for a new life in Thailand, slashing their monthly expenses by 50% and living on a budget of just £40 per day. Discover how they did it.
£70 Cost of Living Vouchers for Pensioners
Wakefield Council issues £70 supermarket vouchers to eligible state pensioners from Nov 11-13, 2025. Automatic payments combat cost of living pressures.
Emmerdale star's emotional charity climb triumph
Actor James Moore, known for his role in Emmerdale, triumphs at 270 Climbing Park's challenging ascent while raising vital funds for the British Heart Foundation in a touching tribute to his late father.
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