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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 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.
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 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.
Wakefield Council gives £10,000 to Zarach charity to provide ... - BBC
3 days ago · Wakefield Council is supporting charity Zarach, which will deliver 66 new beds to children.
Barbara Hepworth: Wakefield gallery hits £3.8m target to buy
Aug 19, 2025 · Olivia Colling, interim director and CEO at the Hepworth Wakefield, said Dame Barbara would be "delighted" so many people ensured the piece can be displayed in her home …