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Wakefield Council has withdrawn one of its expert witness from giving evidence at a public inquiry into the future of the city’s rubbish dump.

Welbeck Landfill: Council withdraws key expert witness as public inquiry ends

Experts commented that it was 'remarkable' that neither of them had died in the powerful explosion.

Footage shows moment gas tank explodes and is catapulted into the air

The tip has been open since 1998

Closing landfill site could lead to ‘long-term pollution risk’, expert warns

Paul Dainton, president of Residents Against Toxic Scheme (RATS), pictured in 2019 with plastic waste piled up at Stanley Ferry.

‘Welbeck is a national disgrace’: Campaigner tells inquiry of alleged breaches

The operators of Welbeck landfill site have appealed against a decision to end the dumping of materials at the tip, in Wakefield

Residents 'plagued' by pollution, foul stench and fly infestations from tip

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Nightmare tenant with rubbish dump in front garden gets EVICTED

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Next door has a rubbish dump in the garden...it's making our kids sick

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Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

Invest in flood protection in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Crucial right steps to take to stop flooding in your home

The flood alert is in place until later this afternoon.

Flood alerts: Warnings put in place after heavy rain continues in Wakefield

Foam floating along the River Tame after reports of pollution

Watch: Drone footage of shocking river foam in town

Recycling saves energy. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Celebrating 21 years of recycling products

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

Yorkshire Water given green light for wetland to reduce sewage discharges

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK
An expert shares 5 tips on how to keep your dog safe 🐕
Sarah McCann

Clean Up Britain founder John Read wants more to be done about motorway litter

Rubbish dumped on motorway...what do we pay our council tax for?

Discharge is seen flowing into the River Thames at Crossness sewage treatment works in March 2024 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ofwat investigating every England and Wales water firm over pollution

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Water bills are going up across the UK - what it means for you

Protestor Simmo Burgess outside Walley's Quarry Landfill Site.

Video: Residents of UK’s smelliest town can’t go in their gardens

Going Green: Make the most of your summer staycation

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

Oil is still visible in the water at the Calder and Hebble Navigation after an oil leak was reports on May 3.

Investigation launched over river and canal oil leak in Wakefield

The River Calder in Wakefield. The river was ranked in a Guardian analysis as the fourth worst in England for sewage spills in 2023. Picture: Scott Merrylees

'We have frankly had enough': Wakefield MP criticises ‘abhorrent’ sewage spills

Watch incredible moment couple spot dolphins in a river miles from sea

Craig Lingard will assess which players have put their hand up for a starting spot in the Super League team when he watches their final warm-up game against Huddersfield Giants. Photo: Castleford Tigers

Castleford Tigers boss ready ro run the rule over players in final warm-up game

A sign reads "footpath closed". (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Flood alert issued for Wakefield as heavy rain causes river levels to rise
Wakefield is being warned there flooding is possible as heavy rain persists.
Abigail Kellett

Trying to keep out flood water. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Very few Brits feel they’re prepared for climate change

Sir Paul McCartney (photo: Getty Images)

On the search for that perfect green eco-job

Flood alerts are in place

Here are all in the flood alerts in place for in and around Wakefield

Take measures to help flooding. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Take preventative measures to help flooding

Heavy rain and winds are continuing to affect the district this morning and are expected to continue.

Storm Babet: Teams on standby across Wakefield

Plans to widen Kemps Bridge, which crosses Alverthorpe Beck, in Wakefield, have been withdrawn.

Plans to widen bridge over Alverthorpe Beck scrapped due to flood risk concerns

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

The cleanup will take place at the AIre and Calder Navigation at Stanley Ferry.

Volunteers take plunge on canal clean up at Stanley Ferry tomorrow

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

Family playing at the seaside in winter, Instow, Devon, UK. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

England’s most polluted beaches revealed

Take a Friend Fishing offers more opportunity than ever to get out fishing with a friend and family

How to make the most of Take a Friend Fishing campaign this Easter

There are 5.2 million homes across the UK that are at risk of flooding (photo: Adobe)

Warning of risk of flooding for homes next to waterways

Dave Walton, Deputy Chief Fire Officer also warned of the danger when walking close to lakes, rivers and canals in extreme weather.

Icy water and floods within West Yorkshire lead to warnings from Fire Chiefs

Houses in Ironbridge surrounded by flood waters as River Severn levels started to rise following heavy rain.

Watch: Areas engulfed by water as rivers burst banks

Willow Farm, Hall Green, Wakefield. Picture Scott Merrylees

Stinking pig farm told to be cleaner and feed animals better

The region is still officially classed as within drought, however the increased rainfall has helped river and Yorkshire Water’s reservoir levels to increase significantly.

Reservoir levels ‘moving in the right direction’ says Yorkshire Water

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding

The Environment Agency is encouraging people to be more aware of the materials they burn this Bonfire Night. Photo: Getty Images

Bonfire night in Wakefield: Think about the environment plea

Four flooding areas across Wakefield and Kirklees have been issued by the Environmental Agency.

Flood warnings issued for Wakefield and Kirklees

Angling has the younger generation hooled

How fishing has the younger generation hooked

Low water levels at Grimwith Reservoir near Grassington North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Water thanks customers for conserving water

Low water levels at Baitings Reservoir reveal an ancient pack horse bridge. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Yorkshire moves into drought status

Yorkshire Water has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August.

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir., as the heatwave continues across the country. Picture by Simon Hulme 10th August 2022

Yorkshire Water denies bid for hosepipe ban

Yorkshire Water agreed a £400,000 payout

Yorkshire Water agrees £400,000 payout after poisoning Wakefield watercourse

Plan ahead to cut down on food waste (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Ideas for shopping smarter and cutting down on food waste

Pictures from 2020 show the devastating impact of Storms Ciara and Dennis on Reid Park Avenue

Angry residents in flood-hit area call for Yorkshire Water action on drainage