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The M1 Southbound exit slip road to the M62 Westbound is currently closed.

Drivers face major delays on M1 near Wakefield following police incident

The Parkside Barratt development on Park Road at Pontefract.

New roundabout to be built for Barratt Homes scheme next to park

Around 1.3 million tonnes of limestone could be quarried from land next to homes on the Warwick Estate in Knottingley if proposals are approved by Wakefield Council. LDRS image

Noise and pollution concerns raised over quarry extension plan

Total Travel Brighouse celebrate two years on Brighouse High Street.

Summer 2026 is shaping up very nicely indeed

The M62 will be closed between junction 29 (Lofthouse) and junction 28 (Tingley) this weekend.

M62 stretch near Wakefield set for full closure this weekend

The M62 will be closed between junction 29 (Lofthouse) and junction 28 (Tingley) next weekend.

M62 stretch near Wakefield set for full closure next weekend

Drivers can expect 45-minute delays on the M62 near Lofthouse.

Breaking Live updates after multi-vehicle crash on M62 near Leeds

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Long 40 minute delays on M62 following crash this morning

It is hoped the scheme, which also includes installing new crossing facilities and creating cycle lanes, will ease congestion and improve journey times into the town from the M62.

New footpaths planned at Pontefract Park to enable major road upgrade

New pedestrian footpaths look set to be created in Pontefract Park to make way for a major road improvement scheme.
Work on a £12m upgrade to the A639 Park Road is expected to start later this year. Google image

Footpaths to be diverted through parkland as part of £12m road upgrade

Road closures: almost two dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid this week across the district

A stretch of the M62 will close overnight starting in January.

M62 overnight closure to start in January

Road closures across Wakefield over the next two weeks.

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid over Christmas and the New Year

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Drivers are facing delays of 35 minutes after M62 crash

A group of four people can win a festive fun day out at Xscape Yorkshire

Competition: Win a festive fun day out for four at Xscape Yorkshire

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Long delays on M62 after an earlier crash eastbound this morning
Drivers are facing long delays on the M62 this morning (Thursday) after an earlier crash.
Abigail Kellett

The front aspect of the bungalow for sale in Darrington.

Stunning, energy-efficient bungalow for sale with office annexe

Jade Botterill MP

Political opinion with Jade Botterill MP: Setting up young people for success

Boss Training's New Office and Training Centre

Boss Training expands into new Sowerby Bridge headquarters, marking 20 years of ...

Derelict and vandalised village school goes up for sale at £300,000

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M62 vehicle fire: Drivers facing 60 minute delays after incident

The accident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Man dies in Mercedes police chase on M62 at Lofthouse

Homes evacuated, road closed & emergency rest centre opened in Lancs after gas leak

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid across the district this week

The man failed to stop for police and later crashed into the barrier.

M62 reopens following crash that left driver with 'serious' injuries

Traffic was stopped between Junction 22 at Saddleworth and Junction 23 at Huddersfield due to a collision involving a van which has crossed through the central reservation. Picture: Highways England.

Crash on M62: Drivers face hour delay after crash between J22 and J23

M62 westbound entry slip road to close for six nights this week

These two properties for sale together carry an asking price of £1m.

Two distinctive homes for sale together in pretty village location
The White House and The Stables are two unique properties that share a courtyard, and are offered for sale as one entity.
Sally Burton

Severe delays and two lanes closed on M62 westbound due to broken down vehicle

Paws & Co Veterinary Centre

Yorkshire’s only 360 pet-care hub launches affordable veterinary centre

Junction 32 outlet shopping centre

This 85-year-old Wakefield clothes brand is returning to outlet centre

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Emergency works on the M62 cause severe delays this morning

Jade Botterill MP meeting with Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson

Jade Botterill MP: Delivering for the next generation and their parents

Lane closures will be in place on the M1 and M621 from tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) for vital repair works on a bridge that spans the motorway.

Lane closures on M62 at Lofthouse lasting three months as bridge works begin

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M62 this afternoon

M62 delays: All lanes now reopen on the M62 following crash

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M62 this afternoon

Drivers face a two hour delay as two lanes closed on M62 westbound

Road closures: more than a dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid across the district this week

The impressive frontage of the distinctive period home.

Distinctive and beautiful period home overlooks canal and countryside

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M62 this afternoon

M62 delays: All lanes CLOSED on the M62 Westbound

The new Prima House. Picture by Google

Business to create 50 jobs in former council building

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M62 delays: Lane closed on slip road at J25 and two lanes closed Eastbound

Plans to a extend major cold storage distribution centre in Wakefield have been approved. The scheme involves building a new 41m high structure at the Newcold site, on Newmarket Lane, Stanley.

NewCold: Plans approved to extend giant storage warehouse

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M62 this afternoon

Full M62 carriageway closure to take place this evening to carry out repairs

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Drivers face severe delays of more than 60 minutes after crash on M62 Westbound

Proposals to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) on farmland off Holmfield Lane, Castleford, have been given the go-ahead. (Image: Harmony Energy).

Battery energy plant to be built on Castleford farmland

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M62 delays: All lanes CLOSED on the M62 Eastbound due to serious collision

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Severe delays on the M62 with one lane closed Eastbound between J22 and J23

Kia Picanto

The small but mighty Kia Picanto proves its worth up hill and down dale

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Traffic & Travel: Slow traffic on the M62 this morning at Chain Bar

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 19 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid across the district

Jade Botterill MP received an in-depth look at the technology behind the tower’s operations

Jade Botterill MP visits iconic Emley Moor transmitting station

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Drivers are facing 60 MINUTE delays on the M62 this morning

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M62 traffic: Drivers face delays of 45 minutes after crash earlier this morning

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Drivers are facing severe delays of 30 minutes on M62 Eastbound

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M62 traffic: Drivers are facing severe delays on M62 this morning

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that four closures already in place are expected to carry on this week:

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid this week across the district

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