Four blocks of 1960s flats in Pontefract town centre are to be demolished because they spoil the view of the town's 955-year-old castle ruins. Wakefield Council has given the go-ahead for Violet ...

A heritage statement said the buildings are within the Pontefract Castle conservation area and less than 300m from the medieval monument, the Local Democracy Service reports. According to the ...

The huge festival will return to Pontefract Castle on June 7, and will feature a wide variety of street food and entertainment. Since debuting in 2022, the event has become a staple within the ...