Nadeem Ahmed will stand in the by-election following the resignation of the previous incumbent.
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Wakefield by-election: Tory candidate named
Nadeem Ahmed will stand in the by-election following the resignation of the previous incumbent.
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Wakefield by-election: Tory candidate named
Nadeem Ahmed will stand in the by-election following the resignation of the previous incumbent.

Arena bomb family 'living best lives they can'
Eve Senior's photograph after the Manchester Arena bomb five years ago was seen around the world.

Tory MP criticises sex offender's conviction again
MP Crispin Blunt told the BBC he still believes former Wakefield MP Imran Ahmad Khan did not get a fair trial.

Gentleman Jack costumes to feature in exhibition
More than 30 iconic costumes from the BBC one drama will go on show.

Appeal for footage of Huddersfield Town trouble
Many Huddersfield fans went on to the pitch at the end of the game with Luton Town.

Anne Bronte was keen rock collector, research shows
The youngest Bronte sister built up a collection of specimens before her death in 1849.

Culture win could bring £700m boost to city
Winning UK City of Culture would help build a 'huge profile' for Bradford, the council says.
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Wakefield by-election: Tory candidate named
Nadeem Ahmed will stand in the by-election following the resignation of the previous incumbent.

Arena bomb family 'living best lives they can'
Eve Senior's photograph after the Manchester Arena bomb five years ago was seen around the world.

Tory MP criticises sex offender's conviction again
MP Crispin Blunt told the BBC he still believes former Wakefield MP Imran Ahmad Khan did not get a fair trial.

Gentleman Jack costumes to feature in exhibition
More than 30 iconic costumes from the BBC one drama will go on show.

Appeal for footage of Huddersfield Town trouble
Many Huddersfield fans went on to the pitch at the end of the game with Luton Town.

Anne Bronte was keen rock collector, research shows
The youngest Bronte sister built up a collection of specimens before her death in 1849.

Culture win could bring £700m boost to city
Winning UK City of Culture would help build a 'huge profile' for Bradford, the council says.

Arena bomb family 'living best lives they can'
Eve Senior's photograph after the Manchester Arena bomb five years ago was seen around the world.

Tory MP criticises sex offender's conviction again
MP Crispin Blunt told the BBC he still believes former Wakefield MP Imran Ahmad Khan did not get a fair trial.

Gentleman Jack costumes to feature in exhibition
More than 30 iconic costumes from the BBC one drama will go on show.
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