Doncaster Road

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Latest submitted planning applications

Reunion is planned for those who worked at South Yorkshire Motors.

Did you work at South Yorkshire Motors?

Wakefield Independent School

Wakefield school could close this year 'as profoundly sad' move announced

Before: Sarah would avoid having her photo taken

Super slimmers seven stone success

The owner of a dog grooming business has challenged a council enforcement notice banning the exercising of animals at a former farm in Wragby, Wakefield.

Doggy daycare business to challenge exercise ban over barking claims

Rev Kathy Robertson, Judith Holding and Barbara Stephens

Church that burned down marks 30 year anniversary of rebuild

Police were called to the junction of Doncaster Road and King Royd Lane on Saturday.

83-year-old man dies in hospital following serious road collision in Ackworth

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Latest decided planning applications: Application to turn pub into flats refused

Blythe Bradley spotted the lights in the sky above Wakefield.

Photos capture mysterious trail of lights falling from Wakefield sky

Redbeck Filling Station. Picture by Google

Planning application submitted to revamp petrol station

Road closed and queueing traffic due to crash on A638 Doncaster Road both ways.

Doncaster Road closed in both directions after pedestrian hit by lorry

Police are urgently appealing for information to help find Kristian Brown who is missing from Wakefield city centre.

Call 999: Urgent appeal to find missing man from Wakefield injured in assault

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Decided planning applications

Shirley Holding, Tim Brook and Shannon Owen from St Catherine's Church Centre.

St Catherine's Church Centre's campaign for 'lifeline' mini bus

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Decided planning applications

Before & After

South Elmsall woman transforms health and confidence with Slimming World support
Janet has turned her life around with the support and encouragement from our friendly groups.
Karen Binns

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Latest decided planning applications

Wakefield Council looks set to be reimbursed for £3.4m it paid out in compensation to residents whose house values fell after a bypass was built in the city.

Neil Fox Way: Council set to get back £3.4m paid out in compensation over bypass

Coroner’s officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of the following people.

Search to find loved ones of three people from Wakefield who have sadly died

Members of the public are advised not to approach Mohammed and to contact Wakefield CID via 999 with any information which could assist officers in finding him.

'Call 999' if you see missing Wakefield man Mohammed Naeem

Wakefield Council’s planning committee turned down the proposals to construct a new building to store machinery at Foulby Farm.

Councillors vote against company’s plan to improve security at Wakefield farm

S & D Landscapes wants to construct a new building to store machinery, vehicles and equipment at its base at Foulby Farm, Wakefield.

Officers oppose landscaping firm’s expansion plan on green belt land

An artist's impression of the wetland planned at South Elmsall

Yorkshire Water given green light for wetland to reduce sewage discharges

The dog was found with a bag containing a brick and dumbbell tied around its neck, the RSPCA said

Dog deliberately drowned in Wakefield river with weights

The collision between a bus and a female pedestrian occurred on Wednesday evening near Chantry Bridge.

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by bus near Chantry Bridge

This gorgeous home, on Doncaster Road, is currently available on Yopa for £800,000.

Stunning period conversion: Inside one of Pontefract's most expensive homes

A diversion will be put in place along Neil Fox Way (A6194), Noval Way (A6194), Aberford Road/Stanley Road (A642), Jacobs Wells Lane (A642), Marsh Way (A61) and Kirkgate (A61).

Diversions in place as Doncaster Road partially closed for major gas works
Wakefield’s Doncaster Road is being partially closed for two weeks while gas repairs take place.
Leanne Clarke

Emergency services were called to Doncaster Road earlier this morning.

Popular Wakefield road partially blocked following three car collision

Police received reports of a body in the water at The Moorings, off Doncaster Road.

Police investigating after body found in water in Wakefield

The 5km stretch of road, also known as Neil Fox Way, connects Aberford Road in the north of the city to Doncaster Road in the south.

Compensation bill for Neil Fox Way relief road passes £5m

The Redbeck Motel and Cafe, on Doncaster Road, Crofton, Wakefield, could be demolished to build 90 new homes.

Plan to demolish famous Redbeck cafe and motel to build 90 new homes

Firefighters were called early this morning to help the pair in Wakefield

Scores of firefighters called to pull two men from river in Wakefield

The former schoolhouse property, with additional annexe or 'guest house'.

Rare chance to buy former schoolhouse home with guesthouse and gardens for £900k

Enquiries are continuing at the scene and motorists are asked to avoid the area at this time.

Motorists urged to avoid Doncaster Road following three-car crash

Police in Wakefield are appealing for information to help locate Simon Foley who has been reported missing from home.

Police 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of missing Wakefield man

Tony Bennett in 1971 on the London leg of his tour.

A look back at Tony Bennett's 1971 stint at Wakefield Theatre Club

The attractive property has extensive gardens and a stone paved patio area.

A bright and appealing rural retreat in a 'special' location is for sale

Your afternoon traffic update for West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire afternoon traffic update: Delays on the M62

Crofton Arms

Plans submitted to convert former Wakefield pub into a car showroom

Police were called to an incident at Chantry Bridge on Doncaster road last night (Tuesday February 28).

Emergency services called to Wakefield bridge

Wakefield Council has confirmed that temporary traffic lights will be in place until at least May while repairs continue to a historic bridge on Doncaster Road.

'Nightmare' Notsell Priory roadworks in place for at least four more months

View of the five-bedroom house from the driveway, with the garage and gym in the foreground.

This modern home is described by its current owner as a "countryside retreat"

Centre manage Lisa Grant of St Catherine's Church Centre and foodbank.

St Catherine’s predict ‘ever-growing demand’ for food bank provision

St Catherine’s Church and Centre, Doncaster Road, Wakefield.

Wakefield Church and food pantry open throughout Christmas Day for those in need

The stone built property with double garage is for sale priced £795,000.

This stylish barn conversion has space but cosy elements too - see inside...

One of the professional kite flyers flew a dog kite.

The best photos from the Heath Common Kite Festival 2022

Members of Wakefield Council’s cabinet will meet in private to discuss the possibility of purchasing the Old Golf House on Heath Common.

Council to consider buying historic golf house to make way for traveller site

Councillor Matthew Morley, Wakefield Council's Cabinet member for planning and highways, said the proposals to improve Doncaster Road will make travel better for pedestrians, bus users and cyclists.

Plan approved for £6m scheme to improve ‘torturous’ road

Nick Howarth, Howarth Timber & Building Supplies managing director wishes Geoff Hill well on his retirement.

Geoff retires after 49 years with Wakefield timber merchant

The River Calder at Chantry Bridge.

'Hero' former soldier hailed for rescuing man from freezing Wakefield river

Councillors at Doncaster Road

Is Doncaster Road good enough? Wakefield Council wants to know what you think

Councillors George Ayre and Matthew Morley

Residents invited to have their say on Doncaster Road in Wakefield

The roundabout on Doncaster Road.

Car driver suffers serious injuries in early-morning HGV smash on Doncaster Road

The ambulance crashed on Doncaster Road (library pic)

Investigation into Wakefield ambulance crash during a call out

The Citroen DS3 travelling towards Badworth on Doncaster Road collided with the bridge.

Man seriously injured after car crashes into Wakefield bridge