Wakefield Council’s headquarters and the city’s Grade-I listed County Hall were among ten buildings without insurance cover during 2024, the authority has confirmed.

Police are appealing for information after an incident which left a 16-year-old motorbike rider with a serious head injury, which is said to be life-threatening.

Outlet shopping destination Junction 32 has announced British Wakefield-born heritage brand Double TWO, is returning to the centre this weekend.