Readers' favourites: Here are 24 of the best local independent businesses in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Readers' favourites: Here are 24 of the best local independent businesses in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford - according to you

We asked Express readers to name their favourite independently owned businesses in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford and were overhwlmed by the amazing response.

By Kara McKune

Published 13th Apr 2024, 06:00 BST

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Across the two Express sites, we have had over 600 comments and counting!

From cafes to clothes shops, martial arts studios to hairdressers – these businesses were all named by readers as places that deserve more recognition.

Here, in no particular order, are some of the most common recommendations shared by readers.

Following the vast response, we’ll be sharing more of your favourite independent businesses next week, so share your recommendations via our Facebook post.