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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.
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.
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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 …
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.
Wakefield murder inquiry as man dies after shooting - BBC
Aug 13, 2025 · A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a shooting in Wakefield.
Wakefield: Man seriously injured in Crofton group machete attack - BBC
Aug 8, 2025 · The man was attacked by a machete-wielding gang after two cars crashed in Wakefield, police say.
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.
Woolley Hall sold for undisclosed figure, Wakefield Council says - BBC
Sep 28, 2025 · Jeffery told a full council meeting that Pontefract's old swimming pool building and Queen Elizabeth House, a former 25-bed care facility, in Eastmoor, Wakefield, had also been sold.
Wakefield city centre square plans dropped over sewer find - BBC
Oct 18, 2025 · Plans to create a city centre square in Wakefield where public events could be held have been withdrawn.