South Elmsall11 Dec 2025Waste stench 'making residents ill' inquiry toldA public inquiry is being held into the future use of the Minore recycling site in South Elmsall.11 Dec 20254 Sep 2025Two hours of free parking to be reintroducedThe plan for off-street council-run car parks in Wakefield could be put in place before Christmas.4 Sep 202529 Aug 2025Public inquiry to be held over waste site operationResidents complained about a "putrid stench" from the centre on Hacking Lane in South Elmsall.29 Aug 202513 Jul 2025Waste site operator appeals health hazard decisionResidents have previously complained about a foul smell coming from the site in South Elmsall.13 Jul 20254 Jul 2025Man who shared animal fight videos online detainedBen Bates ordered his dogs to attack deer and birds before "boasting" about it online, police say.4 Jul 202527 Jun 2025Waste site to stop operating over 'putrid smell'The site causes "misery for the community and blights the environment", councillor George Ayre says.27 Jun 202513 Mar 2025Residents complain over 'putrid' smell from quarryThe smell is described as "tar-like" but site operators deny there is an odour or risk to health.13 Mar 202514 Sep 2024Woman dies a week after motorbike crashThe 79-year-old pedestrian was hit by a motorcycle in South Elmsall, police say.14 Sep 202410 Sep 2024Wetland plan to cut down on sewage approvedThe wetland will use thousands of plants to treat storm flows, Yorkshire Water says.10 Sep 2024...
