Normanton1 Dec 2025Energy firm wins battery plant appeal YLEM Energy's plans for a site near Normanton meet new "grey belt" land criteria, inspectors say.1 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 202522 Aug 2025Hoax call prompts armed police operation at parkDerbyshire Police said hoax calls were "a waste of police and other emergency services' time".22 Aug 202520 Aug 2025Man suffers life-changing injuries in stabbingPolice say a 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.20 Aug 202514 Jul 2025Farm battery storage plan recommended for approvalCouncil officers say the benefits of the proposal near Normanton outweigh any potential harms.14 Jul 202511 Jul 2025Teen caused 'life-changing' injuries in hit-and-runTaghan Bal, 19, injured a petrol station worker as he sped away without paying for his fuel.11 Jul 202523 Jun 2025House fire damage too severe to determine causeA semi-detached home in Normanton was destroyed in a fire and the cause was "undeterminable".23 Jun 202519 Jun 2025Investigation to take place after house fireA number of properties were evacuated while the blaze was dealt with, police said.19 Jun 20258 Jun 2025Murder charge after woman found dead in flatThomas Turner is due to appear in court on Monday following the death of a 47-year-old woman. 8 Jun 2025...
