Wakefield1 day agoWaste site to stop operating over 'putrid smell'The site causes "misery for the community and blights the environment", councillor George Ayre says.1 day agoWest Yorkshire1 day agoPlan to reopen open cast mine in village rejectedDeveloper's scheme involved building 92 new homes after coal had been extracted from site.1 day agoWest Yorkshire1 day agoCall to surrender ninja swords ahead of new lawPeople can hand the weapons in at five police stations across West Yorkshire without facing action.1 day agoEngland4 days agoDeputy mayor backs tighter rules for new driversAlison Lowe, whose sister Debbie was killed by a speeding driver, is calling for graduated licences.4 days agoEngland19 Jun 2025Car meet driver caught speeding at 135mph on M62The driver has been told to appear in court after the incident on the motorway on Sunday, police say.19 Jun 2025West Yorkshire18 Jun 2025'Lack of transparency' over school's closure Parents say the school should have been more upfront about it difficulties as it confirms its closure.18 Jun 2025West Yorkshire16 Jun 2025Plan for more than 100 homes next to cricket clubPersimmon Homes hopes to build dozens of houses of varying sizes on land in South Kirkby.16 Jun 2025West Yorkshire15 Jun 2025District's roads to get £2.4m pothole repair boostRoads across Wakefield will benefit from the cash due to be signed off next week, the council says.15 Jun 2025West Yorkshire13 Jun 2025Artist among those honoured in King's Honours listJason Wilsher-Mills, from Sleaford, described it as a "wonderful honour".13 Jun 2025England...