Kaspars and Elina moved from Latvia to the UK, saved diligently, and purchased a four-bedroom home in Wakefield for £250,000 with a £15,000 deposit. Their story highlights the challenges and rewards of buying property as immigrants.
Rashid Gedel denies murdering former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, who was stabbed in prison while serving a 35-year sentence for child sex offences.
Supporters warn detainees are near death as former judge urges DPP intervention. Calls grow for urgent bail hearings amid political criticism of Starmer's government.
Heba Muraisi, on day 71 of a hunger strike in a Wakefield prison, tells friend her body is shutting down. Supporters and global figures demand action.
Morrisons announces closure of 100-year-old Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, risking 115 jobs. The site had narrowly avoided closure in 2024. Read the full story.
A man has denied murdering convicted sex offender and Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield. The trial is set for May 2025. Read the latest court developments.
Mark Fellows, Lee Newell, and David Taylor have been charged with the murder of child killer Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield. Get the latest on this prison case.
Three prisoners face murder charges after child killer Kyle Bevan found dead in HMP Wakefield cell. Latest developments in this breaking prison news story.
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence for the brutal killing of a toddler has been discovered dead in his prison cell at HMP Wakefield, sparking multiple investigations into the circumstances.