Crofton2 days agoThree murder arrests after assault victim diesStephen Jedynak was found unresponsive at his home on Christmas Eve after a suspected assault.2 days ago6 days agoMurder inquiry after assault victim diesStephen Jedynak died in hospital after being found injured at his home on Christmas Eve, police say.6 days ago11 Dec 2025Homes plan approved despite hundreds of objectionsCampaigners say the village in West Yorkshire is already "saturated" by other housing schemes.11 Dec 202512 Sep 2025Motel to the stars demolition plan set to go aheadThe Redbeck Motel in Wakefield was established in 1969 and welcomed music icons including Tom Jones.12 Sep 20251 Sep 2025Mining museum strike extended in row over payA strike by some workers at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield is extended into October.1 Sep 202510 Aug 2025Five arrested after man injured in machete attackA 27-year-old man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being attacked on Friday.10 Aug 202510 Aug 2025Show honours women's roles in mining communitiesAn exhibition at a West Yorkshire museum highlights women's contributions to the industry.10 Aug 20258 Aug 2025Man seriously injured in group machete attack The man was attacked by a machete-wielding gang after two cars crashed in Wakefield, police say.8 Aug 202517 Nov 2024History of 'cultural icon' motel plannedDevelopers say they want to collect memories of the Redbeck Motel in Crofton, near Wakefield.17 Nov 2024...
