Pontefract5 Feb 2025Leeds and Lofthouse road consultation progressesThe changes aim to make two roads safer for all users, West Yorkshire Combined Authority says.5 Feb 2025West Yorkshire1 Feb 2025Man in critical condition after crash into bushesThe 62-year-old man was taken to hospital after his car left the road near Pontefract.1 Feb 2025West Yorkshire29 Jan 2025Burglars jailed for £100k new-build homes spreeThe pair ripped out boilers, doors and white goods from homes in northern England, a court hears.29 Jan 2025England14 Jan 2025'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.14 Jan 2025West Yorkshire20 Dec 2024Reduced hours for libraries and museums consideredThe council say the measure would help cut costs, but it wants to limit the impact on visitors.20 Dec 20243 Dec 2024Sister of fatal crash victim's drink-drive pleaCarol Jones, from Harrogate, was killed by a drink and drug-driver in 2016.3 Dec 2024England24 Nov 2024Arriva confirms further cuts to Wakefield busesThe operator is grappling with a driver shortage, but says it is developing a reliable timetable.24 Nov 2024England21 Nov 2024Nuclear bunker sells for almost double guide priceA Royal Observer Corp bunker located in Pontefract fetches £29,000 at auction.21 Nov 2024West Yorkshire15 Nov 2024Lake repair work to get under way at parkPeople cannot currently access parts of Pontefract Park's lake as its edge has become hazardous.15 Nov 2024West Yorkshire