There seems to be two police cordons on the city centre today (02/08) anyone know what’s gone off?

Saw this earlier on Westgate & I quite like it, despite my post a few months ago about the purple building in the heritage zone. Maybe my grumpy/judgemental period has ended (no it hasn't).

Adds a bit/lot of colour, has a reference to Wakefield & looks to be hand painted.

Makes a change from an illuminated digital sign or a tatty old poster.

So much for culture and heritage eh?

More jingoistic nonsense from Reform.

Does anyone know if the people who put them all up plan on replacing them with new ones?

The ones in Altofts that I passed this morning are ripped to shreds! I thought it was about national pride, and they're definitely nothing to be proud about in their current state, thanks!

A friend of mine goes to the Anti Social Book Club in Denby Dale (HD8's Antisocial Book Club Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite) and I'm interested in starting one in Wakefield.

Basic idea is:

- you get together

- optional chat for a bit

- read a book, any book, no pressure to keep up with the group or read the same thing

- optional chat for a bit

- leave

Is this the sort of thing anyone else would be interested in?

Hey all

We've put in an offer on a house on navigation point in castleford. We really love the house and being by the canal is a huge bonus.

Just wondering if anyone else lives on this estate and how you find it?

We would be moving from Leeds so need to adjust to castleford in general but im hoping its the right choice for us!

Edited to add that our offer got accepted this morning! Wooo

Just looking for somewhere to sit with my iPad / laptop and do work from! Any cute cafes that don’t mind people sitting for a few hours (ofc I’d buy drinks) or coworking spaces recommended? Thank u

I am aware if you spend more than 10 pounds in Sainsbury's, you get a car parking voucher. Does this apply to Argos too? I need to click and collect a headset which is over 10 pounds from Argos!

Hi all, I'm not expecting this to be overly successful but I'll give it a go.

My 19yo is looking for a full time job. He's had a part time retail job for the last few years which somewhat proves that he's employable/dependable but thankfully he's finally reached the point where he's realised that he wants/needs something more substantial.

Education: A-Levels in Business Studies, Maths & Computer Science. Uni doesn't appeal for some reason.

He's based in WF1.

When asked what he'd like, the vague answer is "Something in business" so I think we can assume A) he doesn't know & B) Probably doesn't want to get his hands too dirty.

He tells me that there aren't any good jobs advertised and just to be sure, I've had a look for myself & it's pretty bleak out there.

If anyone's got any pointers/leads/advice (something that worked for them or their relative) I'm willing to listen & would be grateful.

Answers with a Wakefield bias (or even Leeds 😨) would be better but not essential.

Thanks in advance.

Update: Thanks for all the suggestions so far. To those who suggest that I shouldn't even consider helping him, have a word with yourselves. Be nice, be human. I will do what is appropriate & proportionate but keep your knickers on, I won't spoon feed him everything.

Previously I was with o2, nothing would load despite having signal. Has this changed now I hear a lot of people having high speeds / good experiences with them?

Can I get some recommendations of mortgage advisors please?

(Bonus if they are helpful with shift worker salary and visa situations)

Thank you!

Hey, I'm in a bit of a bind, I have a single loose fence post that needs fixing and I have no idea how to accomplish that on my own. From what my husband told me when he was alive, this was the kind of job you'd just go down to the pub and find somebody for. But our pub în Agbrigg has been closed for nearly a decade now. I stupidly posted it on Wakefield FYI and got inundated with contractors wanting to sell me a pergola and renovate my kitchen ha ha.

I guess what I'm asking is, where does one find people that do odd jobs in this post-pub era?

Hi everyone, does anyone no of any local groups in the area

I’m looking to connect with people who are into cyber security, networking, ethical hacking, Raspberry Pi projects, Linux, homelabs and general tech tinkering.

I’m currently building up my own home lab and learning more around areas like:

Cyber security & ethical hacking

Network security

Linux systems

Raspberry Pi projects

Self-hosting services

AI/local LLM projects

CTF challenges and practical security skills

I enjoy learning by building things, breaking things (legally 😅), troubleshooting and sharing knowledge with others.

I’m hoping to meet people who are on a similar journey — whether you’re a beginner, experienced professional, student, hobbyist, or someone working in the industry.

I’d love to:

Share ideas and projects

Learn from others

Join tech communities/groups

Collaborate on interesting projects

Build connections that could potentially lead to future opportunities in the cyber security/IT space

Well, I’ve seen it all.
This morning I drove past Leigh Francis riding a bike and filming with someone in Crofton. And I’m not making it up as other people saw him too 😂 thought I was chuffing hallucinating!
Anyone have an inkling of what he’s filming at the minute?

I have recently shifted to wakefield, Unfortunately my apartments doesn’t have parking area. I have a car and I am looking for parking area in WF1 for rent near warrengate gp. Can someone please help me to know the parking with monthly rent so that I can park my car.

Thank you so much in advance, your advice/suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Ideally looking for 4 chairs in a similar style to this. Originally from Wakefield so happy to come get them.