Load mobile navigation

Wakefield

Leeds school teacher quit classroom week before his arrest - now he's in prison
Leeds
Richard Whitaker has been jailed for two years
Bookmark
Wakefield predator who targeted girl for six years jailed over 'horrific abuse'
West Yorkshire Police
The man targeted the girl when she was eight years old and continued the 'horrific abuse' for six years
Bookmark
Horror moment masked gang fire shots at Leeds teenager in broad daylight
Gipton
The four teenagers fired the gun at their rival, but it became lodged in the barrel
Bookmark
Man charged with murdering rugby star's brother killed himself after ‘missed opportunity’ in prison
Leeds
Prisons Ombudsman has published a report on death of Lee Robinson in jail
Bookmark
Two children among six killed in horror A61 crash between motorbike and car
Traffic and Travel
Six people, including two children, have died in a collision between a car and a motorbike on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley, West Yorkshire Police said
Bookmark
Voneus brings 'game-changing internet' to West Yorkshire villages
Yorkshire
Plans to roll out across villages like Sharlston and the wider Wakefield area are well underway
Bookmark
Tragedy of 'thoughtful and loving' dad who set fire to himself in garden shed
Wakefield
Tribute from family of 'thoughtful' man who worked hard all his life
Bookmark
Tragedy as newborn baby found dead in Leeds pub toilet
West Yorkshire Police
The baby girl was found at the Three Horseshoes in Oulton
Bookmark
Palestinian Leeds woman and Jewish best friend run length of Gaza 27 times to raise money for help
Leeds
The duo took part in a sporting weekend to highlight a message of peace and unity
Bookmark
Struggling single mum killed her son, 10, before killing herself
Leeds
Adalia Baptista killed her son Frederico Baptista Mendez before taking her own life at their home in Leeds last year
Bookmark
Family finally 'feel normal' as disabled girl enjoys Coca Cola Christmas Truck in Leeds
Christmas in Leeds
Little Lottie had a fantastic day out like no other with chuffed parents Craig and Lauren
Bookmark
Man seriously injured in hospital after being attacked in Wakefield
Wakefield
He was taken to hospital after being assaulted in Westgate in the early hours
Bookmark
Leeds mum who married in Pinderfields Hospital to go home in time for wedding anniversary
Real Life
Michelle could be home in time for the first time in two years and in time for her first wedding anniversary in June
Bookmark
UK weather map shows 'proper snow' to hit Leeds as 'Beast from the East' still possible
Leeds
Leeds, like the rest of the nation, could experience some heavy snowfall in March
Bookmark
Serial flytipper paid by residents to get rid of waste appears in court
Leeds City Council
Daniel Clayton, 29, pleaded guilty at Kirklees Magistrates Court to several flytipping offences
Bookmark
Recap: M62 junction 30 crash as overturned car causes miles of queues
Traffic and Travel
National Highways said two lanes had been closed on the M62 Westbound between J30 (Oulton), and J29 (M1)
Bookmark
Wakey Wines owner walks off TikTok video after kids make Tesco joke in his shop
Wakefield
The shop owner has been selling Prime energy drinks for £100 a can
Bookmark
Live updates as police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Leeds man Callum McHugh
West Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire Police are searching for Callum McHugh
Bookmark
Man accused of murdering rugby league star Danny Kirmond's brother dies in Leeds prison
Leeds
He died on his birthday
Bookmark
Amy Winehouse's ex-mother-in-law predicted son's tragic death in Leeds B&B
Courts
Freddy Civil, 27, died on April 26, 2021, from a heroin overdose while staying in a hotel in Leeds
Bookmark
Daughter of 'Shoe Fetish Killer' victim Wendy Speakes tells parole board 'release him and you'll have blood on your hands'
Crime
Christopher Farrow tied up Wendy Speakes, from Wakefield, with stockings and forced her to wear blue shoes before he raped and stabbed her in 1994
Bookmark
Tragedy as man's body found in car park next to Wakefield corner shop
Crime
West Yorkshire Police have released a statement following the tragic discovery on Tuesday afternoon
Bookmark
Man scales roof for hours after cars smashed in street - and has to be rescued by fire crew
West Yorkshire Police
The man had to be rescued by firefighters after being up on the roof for a number of hours
Bookmark
Tony Brooks pleads guilty to murder of Leeds woman Kirstie Ellis
Leeds Crown Court
Brooks had previously denied murdering 35-year-old Kirstie Ellis
Bookmark
Story Saved
You can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.
⌂