About Wakefield

Wakefield is a town in West Yorkshire, south of Leeds and on the banks of the River Calder. Situated at the intersection of the M1, A1 and M62 motorways, Wakefield is ideally placed for access to other regional centres such as York, Leeds and Sheffield as well as having easy access to Leeds Bradford Airport which provides both domestic and international flights.Originally an area with much reliance on the coal mining industry, Wakefield has developed into a thriving manufacturing, shopping and distribution centre, using its ideal position for distribution to its full potential. This change has also brought more leisure facilities to the area such as the celebrated National Coal Mining Museum, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and a new development is planned for Wakefield's Waterfront, The Hepworth which will open in 2008 and replace the current art gallery.

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Businessman speaks of libel win
A businessman who won libel damages against the chairman of Leeds United says the action was not directed towards the club.

Delay in 1986 child death trial
The trial of a West Yorkshire man accused of the murder of a Leicester toddler in 1986 is delayed again.

A-level student died in reservoir
A 17-year-old boy from west London who died at a reservoir near Hebden Bridge has been identified by police.

Stray cow prompts driver warning
Drivers on a part of the M1 motorway are being urged to be cautious after a stray cow caused an accident.

Residents out on beat with police
Residents in Bradford and Airedale are going out on the beat with police officers in an initiative to strengthen community relations.

Driver held over M1 death crash
A man is arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a lorry driver is killed on a crash on the M1 motorway near Leeds.

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