South Elmsall5 days agoWaste site operator appeals health hazard decisionResidents have previously complained about a foul smell coming from the site in South Elmsall.5 days ago4 Jul 2025Man who shared animal fight videos online detainedBen Bates ordered his dogs to attack deer and birds before "boasting" about it online, police say.4 Jul 202527 Jun 2025Waste site to stop operating over 'putrid smell'The site causes "misery for the community and blights the environment", councillor George Ayre says.27 Jun 202513 Mar 2025Residents complain over 'putrid' smell from quarryThe smell is described as "tar-like" but site operators deny there is an odour or risk to health.13 Mar 202514 Sep 2024Woman dies a week after motorbike crashThe 79-year-old pedestrian was hit by a motorcycle in South Elmsall, police say.14 Sep 202410 Sep 2024Wetland plan to cut down on sewage approvedThe wetland will use thousands of plants to treat storm flows, Yorkshire Water says.10 Sep 20247 Sep 2024Woman in critical condition after motorbike crashThe pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was hit by the motorcycle in South Elmsall on Friday, police say. 7 Sep 202426 Mar 2024Parking charges to rise for first time since 2016Cash-strapped Wakefield council says it had "no choice" but to increase car park charges.26 Mar 202416 Jan 2024Illegal vapes seized in underage sales crackdownRetailers were targeted following community concerns about underage sales in the Wakefield area.16 Jan 2024...