South Elmsall14 Sep 2024Woman dies a week after motorbike crashThe 79-year-old pedestrian was hit by a motorcycle in South Elmsall, police say.14 Sep 2024West Yorkshire10 Sep 2024Wetland plan to cut down on sewage approvedThe wetland will use thousands of plants to treat storm flows, Yorkshire Water says.10 Sep 2024West Yorkshire7 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 2024West Yorkshire26 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 2024Leeds & West Yorkshire16 Jan 2024Illegal vapes seized in underage sales crackdownRetailers were targeted following community concerns about underage sales in the Wakefield area.16 Jan 2024Leeds & West Yorkshire16 Jan 2024Wetland plan to cut down on sewage releasesThe plan comes amid public anger at the amount of sewage being discharged into rivers and seas.16 Jan 2024West Yorkshire10 Jan 2024Pontefract Market £1m transformation completedMarkets in Castleford and South Elmsall are also being renovated as part of a £6.5m scheme.10 Jan 2024Leeds & West Yorkshire16 Nov 2023Next warehouse closure plan puts 780 jobs at riskThe Next warehouse in Bradford is set to close by September 2024, the retailing giant says.16 Nov 2023Leeds & West Yorkshire24 Aug 2023Train operator re-records mispronounced stationsLocals have helped Northern after the firm received complaints about stations pronounced incorrectly.24 Aug 2023England