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Council plans to raise tax by maximum amount Wakefield Council says the rise is part of measures to help tackle a budget shortfall.
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
3 days ago · The Trump administration is placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, further restricting the legal routes for entering the US. The State Department on …
Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured
Jan 10, 2026 · Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital.
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 Charles …
Solar farm near Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield approved
Jul 22, 2025 · Panels will be installed across 55 hectares of countryside, including some around 500m from the outdoor tourist attraction near West Bretton, Wakefield.
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack as two men ... - BBC
Oct 12, 2025 · The disgraced rock star from Pontypridd was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for child sex offences.
Three in court over Kyle Bevan death in Wakefield Prison - BBC
Nov 7, 2025 · Three men have appeared in court charged with murder over the death of a child killer in a West Yorkshire prison. Kyle Bevan, 33, was found dead in his cell at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday.
Gang members served order to protect Wakefield children - BBC
Jul 30, 2025 · Three gang members have been served with an injunction order to prevent them from recruiting, intimidating or harming children in Wakefield.
'We need Greenland': Trump repeats threat to annex Danish territory
Jan 5, 2026 · Donald Trump has again proposed annexing Greenland, after Denmark's leader urged him to "stop the threats" over the island. Speaking to reporters, the US president said "we need …
Heath Common traveller site expansion halted by Wakefield Council
Oct 4, 2024 · Plans to extend Wakefield’s biggest council-run traveller site have been put on hold.