Hemsworth15 Oct 2024Plan for 260 homes recommended for approvalHundreds of people are opposed to the plans for new homes in Hemsworth.15 Oct 2024West Yorkshire11 Sep 2024Constituents back rebel MP over winter fuel stancePeople in Hemsworth say they support their Labour MP Jon Trickett, who voted against the government.11 Sep 2024West Yorkshire10 Jul 2024Man in hospital after being stabbed in early hoursWest Yorkshire Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the incident.10 Jul 2024West Yorkshire5 Apr 2024Inadequate care home in special measuresThe health watchdog says it will be "closely monitoring" the home to ensure improvements are made.5 Apr 2024West Yorkshire16 Jan 2023More than 1,000 burial plots in cemetery extensionWakefield Council is creating the plots at Hemsworth Cemetery as part of a £500,000 expansion plan.16 Jan 2023Leeds & West Yorkshire8 Oct 2022New homes plan set for green light after 14 yearsPlans for the Hemsworth site are expected to be approved after a series of legal challenges.8 Oct 2022Leeds & West Yorkshire20 Jul 2022Teenage cyclist dies after crash with parked carLewis Smith, 17, died in hospital after a crash with a stationary car in Hemsworth on 13 July.20 Jul 2022Leeds & West Yorkshire13 Dec 2019Labour lose Wakefield after 87 yearsWakefield had been under Labour control since 1932 but has been taken by the Conservatives.13 Dec 2019Election 2019