Here are 11 ways Wakefield has changed since the year 2000 The world looked very different at the turn of the millennium. People
Reports from the courts: Drink and drug driving dominate listings Then latest cases from Leeds Magistrates' Court: Crime
Wakefield Council blames weather for drop in recycling rate Fickle Yorkshire weather has been blamed for a drop in recycling rates in the Wakefield district. News
TECH TALK: Minut all-in-one smart home alarm Over the past five years home security has been getting more impressive with hi-tech alarms and doorbells with cameras now on the market. Lifestyle
Teenager with links to Pontefract has been missing for over a month Police are appealing for information on a missing teenager with links to Pontefract. People
Police cordon off Wakefield street as investigation into firearms incident continues Police have cordoned off a Wakefield city centre street as they continue their investigations into a firearms incident. Crime
Father claims £2,000 worth of cocaine was planted in son's car after he died in high-speed Wakefield crash The father of a young driver who died in a high-speed crash near Wakefield says £2,000 worth of cocaine was planted in his car, an inquest heard. People
Police confirm death of 62-year-old pedestrian on M1 following early morning collision A 62-year-old man has died after a collision on the M1 this morning. Traffic and Travel
West Yorkshire firefighters come under attack from youth throwing bricks Police are appealing for information after firefighters came under attack from a group of youths. Crime
Marriage split woman took shovel to husband and new partner's bedroom A woman walked into her husband and his new partner's bedroom holding a shovel as they watched TV, leading to a "melee.'" Crime
Health Care firm's donation to Mid Yorks NHS Trust will help fund training for nurses Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is to receive a chunk of funding donated by Sovereign Health Care. Health
Appeal for information after driver failed to stop in Featherstone A driver is appealing for witnesses to come forward after her car was in a collision with another vehicle in Pontefract. Crime
Wakefield mum calls on parents-to-be to learn about hypnobirth for a 'positive birthing experience' A Wakefield mum is calling on parents-to-be to learn hypnobirth, which she says will bring a 'positive birthing experience'. Health
Woman forced to spend night on streets after fleeing sex-for-rent arrangement A woman recently spent the night on the streets after being asked to offer sexual favours instead of rent. People
Anti-smoking pledge signed to tackle Wakefield's £95 million health problem Health organisations in Wakefield have signed a new tobacco control declaration after figures showed the habits costs the district £95 million a year. Health
Police search for missing teenager last seen in Wakefield Police are searching for a teenager who was last seen in Wakefield. People
Five vehicle collision closed major Wakefield road A five-vehicle collision closed a major Wakefield road on Saturday night. Traffic and Travel
Police close M1 after incident involving pedestrian Police have closed a two-mile stretch of the M1 this morning, after an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Traffic and Travel
Police close Barstow Square in Wakefield as officers investigate incident There is a police scene in the centre of Wakefield this morning as officers conduct a search. Crime
Leeds United in their 'worst moment' but Marcelo Bielsa does not believe they are falling apart again That song about Leeds United falling apart again is resurfacing and with good reason as the club's poor run in games in London continued when they somehow lost 1-0 to Queens Park Rangers. Football
