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Top Lane near West Bretton. Google image

Wakefield Council to set up mobile cameras at dogging hotspot

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

Drivers face major delays on M1 near Wakefield following police incident

Yvette Cooper MP meeting with West Yorkshire Police's off -road bike team.

Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision in Foulby, Wakefield, left a man critically injured.

Peugeot driver, 67 in critical condition after collision with heavy goods lorry

Police on patrol in Wakefield found a man with serious stab wounds

Man taken to hospital after police find him with serious stab wounds

Cash for parcels? Police warn of growing criminal trap

Cash for parcels? Police warn of growing criminal trap

Officers would like to hear from the driver, occupants, or anyone who can assist in identifying a black van, possibly a Ford Transit, which was seen entering the northbound A1 from the B6474 a few moments prior to the collision.

Appeal for black van after teen suffers life-threatening injuries in A1 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A1 earlier today in which the driver of a car suffered life-threatening injuries.

Teenager suffers life-threatening injuries in A1 collision at Wentbridge

Police are urging young people and their parents to be aware of the dangers of entering abandoned buildings.

Police warn youngsters over dangers of entering derelict buildings

Barnsley Road, South Elmsall.

Round-the-clock booze sales and delivery permit granted to South Elmsall store

Wakefield murder investigation launched after man dies after attack

Wakefield murder probe launched after man dies following dog attack

AAC Lee Berry (left) and Elliott Sharrard-Williams (right) have been appointed by WYP.

West Yorkshire Police appoints two new high-ranking officers

Family release photo of 16-year-old who died in Pontefract collision

The IOPC are investigating the crash on Eastbourne Terrace in Pontefract.

Police watchdog to investigate death of 16-year-old in motorbike crash

Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy in Pontefract.

Boy, 13, arrested after 16-year-old dies in Pontefract motorbike crash

Coun Karl Johnson, leader of Wakefield Council, will meet with businesses and residents across the city.

Wakefield Council announce summer of action to smarten up city centre
Action is being taken to make our city centre a ‘safer and smarter’ place for all throughout the summer.
Kara McKune

David was last seen in Ferrybridge.

Missing: Police appeal to help find David, 76, last seen in Ferrybridge

Police carried out an operation to catch unsafe drivers in West Yorkshire last week

Police catch 30 drivers using undercover HGV on motorways

Enquiries are ongoing by Wakefield CID.

Man seriously injured after being stabbed in stomach in Wakefield

West Yorkshire Police are supporting the initiative, along with the Community Safety Partnership, who will be heading out to venues across the district to give them assets for display and offer de-escalation training for pubs, bars and other night-time economy venues.

Safety campaign calls on people to ‘Walk Away’ ahead of the World Cup

Louise Hargill, who was 46, died after she was in collision with a black Vauxhall Corsa.

Man denies killing woman by dangerous driving as trial date set

Sgt Lee Geary and Mason at the National Police Dog Trials.

In pictures: National Police Dog Trials take place in Wakefield

Gill Sike Grove, Wakefield

Statement after man found dead in Wakefield street

Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a passing woman.

Police appeal after man exposes himself to woman near Wakefield

A61 Barnsley Road in Wakefield, close to Sandal Castle school

Breaking Road closed and school shut after serious crash on A61

National Police Dog Trials to take place in Wakefield this weekend

Have you seen missing Subhana?

Urgent search for missing girl in Wakefield
Have you seen missing teen Subhana? 🚨
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Nostell, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield

Busy spring and summer ahead at Nostell

Lewis Selby, aged 32, is wanted by police in Wakefield.

Man wanted in connection with stalking and harassment offences

PC Ashley Barrett, who served as a Specialist Operations Trainer, was sentenced to eight weeks in prison due to harassment of an ex-partner.

Former West Yorkshire Police officer sentenced for harassment

Bar Liquid, Pontefract

Former bar approved for beauty salon and flat conversion

Police were called to a footpath close to Pildacre Lane yesterday evening.

Woman and pet injured after 'serious' dog attack in Ossett

A1 near Ferrybridge

Man dies after fatal collision with HGV on A1 near Darrington

The operator of a caravan park at a former pig farm has been ordered to close it down.
The Planning Inspectorate said the unauthorised site in Knottingley had "led to noise and general disturbance" to people living nearby. LDRS image.

Caravan park at former Wakefield pig farm ordered to close

Police have launched an appeal to find Christopher Rafferty, who has been charged with rape

Police hunt for wanted man charged with rape and false imprisonment

The collision happened just before noon today.

Car overturns and three people taken to hospital following crash outside stadium

West Yorkshire Police called for the premises licence for The Little ‘Un, in South Elmsall. to be placed under review following the incident earlier this year.

South Elmsall pub issued with closure notice over serious assault

West Yorks Police officer formally acquitted of offences against woman

Emergency services rushed to scene of fire near Church Street

Five crews and aerial ladder called to Wakefield blaze

Emergency services rushed to scene of fire near Church Street

Road closures as emergency service rush to fire

Armed police swooped on Swithenbank Avenue, Ossett on March 11

Armed police swoop on street after report of ‘man with weapon’

Emergency services were called this morning.

What's happening at Thornes Park: Emergency services called to Wakefield park

Club granted new licence after support from 1,000 residents

Man to appear at Leeds Crown Court charged with Carolann Barraclough's murder

Man to appear in court charged with murder of Horbury woman

The crash happened on Doncaster Road, Wakefield

Driver dies days after serious crash involving a Porsche

Wayne Miller, owner of Division 24 in Wakefield.

Behind the business at Division 24

The crash happened on Doncaster Road, Wakefield

Driver left with life-threatening injuries after crash with Porsche

The Whinney Moor pub, Horbury Road, Wakefield. Photo: Google

Police call for premises licence reviews at two pubs in Wakefield district

The competition involves a total of 21 police dogs and handlers from forces across the country and showcases their exceptional skills, dedication and service to public safety.

Prestigious National Police Dog Trials heading to Wakefield

Pictured from the left are Arriva North area director Richard Hoare; Simon Lightwood MP; Arriva UK Bus managing director Martijn Gilbert; Wakefield Councillor Daniel Wilton; and Inspector Paul Fraser from West Yorkshire Police

Arriva Yorkshire launches new Community Hub at Wakefield Bus Station

Sgt Coleen Mellor

Tributes paid to police officer Coleen Mellor who died off duty at home

Officers were called to Arncliffe Drive in Knottingley yesterday morning.

Man, 61, dies after smoke reported coming from Knottingley home

Explore Wakefield's abandoned golf club and its 18 hole course

The old police ‘box’ on Dewsbury Road in Lupset, Wakefield was once used as a mini station before being sold by West Yorkshire Police in 2007.

Inspector rejects bid to turn old police station into vape shop

Paul Jones was sitting on steps on Westgate in Wakefield when he pulled down his jogging bottoms in front of horrified members of the public.

Man caught checking private parts was checking 'it hadn’t fallen off'

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