Doncaster Road

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
A member of staff at a Wakefield timber merchant's has retired after 49 years.

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

Crofton home for sale

Stylish family home for sale in village close to Wakefield

Police were called to reports of remains being found near Fall Ings Lock in Wakefield.

Police called to reports of remains found near river in Wakefield

The new, 635-tonne bridge was installed on Christmas Day. It is higher and stronger than the previous bridge, which had stood for 140 years. Photo: Network Rail

First pictures of new 635 tonne Redbeck Bridge over busy Wakefield road

Lane closures, diversions and temporary traffic lights will be in place on a busy Wakefield road as urgent work begins to replace an ageing gas main. Doncaster Road, Neil Fox Way and Kirkthorpe Lane are among the roads affected. Photo: Google Maps.

10 weeks of work on busy Wakefield junction begins

A former Wakefield hotel has been left with a hole in the roof after a blaze broke out at the property. Police remained on the scene this afternoon. Photo: Scott Merrylees

First photos of former Wakefield hotel damaged by blaze as fire service issues s...
A former Wakefield hotel has been left with a hole in the roof after a blaze broke out at the property.

Fire crews and police were rushed to a fire at the former Stoneleigh Hotel on Doncaster Road, Wakefield.

Video: Fire crews rush to blaze at former Wakefield hotel

Temporary traffic lights are to be installed on a busy Wakefield road next week. Photo: Google Maps

Temporary traffic lights and lane closure in place on Doncaster Road

A number of road closures throughout Wakefield will take place as Northern Gas Works carry out work in the district.

Road closures planned throughout Wakefield as Northern Gas carry out essential w...

Co-op plan to build a new store on Wakefield relief road

The scheme is subject to planning permission.

Co-op reveals plan to build new convenience store off Neil Fox Way by Doncaster ...

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Gritters out in Wakefield following snowfall

The snow fell in the early hours.

Snowfall causing some traffic issues this morning

Drivers have been advised to plan journeys ahead over Christmas, as a major Wakefield road closes for a week. Redbeck Bridge, near Crofton, is being demolished and rebuilt at a taller height. Photo: Network Rail

Major Wakefield road closes to all traffic over Christmas

The bridge over Doncaster Road, Crofton, is known locally as Redbeck Bridge, and has been the site of many collisions over the years, as drivers in high-sided vehicles misjudge the height of the railway lines.

Diversions and road closures planned as upgrade begins on Redbeck Bridge

Spectrum on Doncaster Road.

Covid-19 trials centre in Wakefield given approval

Network Rail has started work on a £3,7million project to upgrade the railway bridge at Doncaster Road in Crofton.

New closure dates and times on major Wakefield road as railway bridge reconstruc...

Three months of work to reconstruct a railway bridge on a busy Wakefield road is expected to begin this weekend.

Three months of roadworks to begin on Redbeck Bridge

Spectrum Community Health CIC in Wakefield.

Coronavirus vaccine trials proposal in Wakefield

An outbreak was confirmed. Picture by Google.

Outbreak of coronavirus confirmed at Wakefield car dealership as staff test posi...

Delays and disruption are expected on a major Wakefield road as reconstruction work begins on an overhead railway bridge.

Major road from Wakefield to Pontefract to close for bridge reconstruction

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision on a major Wakefield road. Photos: Emma Humphreys

Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash on major Wakefield ro...

The road opened in 2017.

Neighbours of Wakefield's eastern relief road get £2m in compensation

Delays are expected as roadworks begin on a major Wakefield road this morning. Photo: GOogle Maps

Temporary traffic lights to be in place on major Wakefield road

New Starbucks coffee house to open at Wakefield's City Fields.

New Starbucks coffee house to open at Wakefield's City Fields

From temporary lights on Doncaster Road, to lane closures on the M62, these are all the major roadworks planned across the Wakefield district for the week beginning Monday, March 2, 2020.

These are all the major roadworks taking place in Wakefield, Pontefract and Cast...

Police have reissued their appeal for Mateusz Lugowski, who has been missing for a month, saying his family have been left in 'pain' by his disappearance.

Mateusz Lugowski: Family in 'pain' over disappearance of Wakefield teenager miss...

Barnsdale Road is shut.

Main road into Castleford remains shut this morning

Man cut from car after it overturns

Hepworth flooding - Gavin Hutsby

Wakefield Sea Cadets building damaged in floods

Lessons need to be learnt after traffic chaos

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Four cars involved in collision on Agbrigg Road

Accident on Doncaster Road

UPDATE: Police appeal after collision between pedestrian and car on Doncaster Ro...

News from the police

Double decker bus and lorry involved in crash