Wakefield2 hrs agoStories to make you smile from across YorkshireThis week's stories include tales of rescued animals and children starting school against the odds.2 hrs ago4 hrs ago'We need to save water tower before it's too late'Residents are trying to secure the long-term future of the Gawthorpe landmark.4 hrs ago22 hrs agoWoman and girl arrested after wrong-way crash on M1Police say a man is seriously injured after being hit by the vehicle near Wakefield.22 hrs ago2 days agoLonger jail term for driver who killed boyfriendMia Howarth, from Horbury, filmed Alfie Lovett hanging out of her car window before the fatal crash.2 days ago2 days agoBiker seriously hurt in crash after police pursuitThe rider collided with a car driven by a member of the public in Ossett on Thursday, police say.2 days ago2 days agoLaser attacks may lead to 'catastrophe', pilot saysYorkshire Air Ambulance's lead pilot warns of the dangers of having lasers pointed at helicopters in flight.2 days ago4 days agoArrest after woman crossing road killed in crashThe 40-year-old woman from Pontefract died at the scene, West Yorkshire Police say.4 days ago6 days agoDog bite victim died of wound complicationsLee Ellis is charged with manslaughter after James Judge was attacked by a dog in Wakefield.6 days ago7 days agoLive facial recognition cameras lead to 82 arrestsLFR vans were deployed to Wakefield city centre last week as part of its rollout across the region.7 days ago...
