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 ...

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 ...

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 ...