Heath18 Jul 2025Battery farm plan unanimously rejected by councilThe scheme in Wakefield could still go ahead if a planning inspector overrules councillors.18 Jul 202512 Jul 2025Battery farm plan recommended for approvalPlans for the battery storage system near a Wakefield village were submitted three years ago.12 Jul 202524 Mar 2025Woman died after being strangled during sex - courtAlcwyn Thomas is accused of murdering Victoria Thomas at their home.24 Mar 202513 Mar 2025Man strangled partner to death after night out Alcwyn Thomas admits he strangled his partner at home but claims it happened during consensual sex.13 Mar 202519 Jul 2023Explosion fears over planned battery storage siteFire chiefs warn the risk is "very real" amid plans for a battery storage plant near Wakefield.19 Jul 202317 Jun 2023Woman killed in three-car crash is namedLynn Mellor, 64, died at the scene after a collision between two cars and a lorry.17 Jun 20231 Jan 2023TV presenter shows life goes on with spinal injuryA trip to the beach changed Matthew Bassett's life - now he's determined to say yes to everything.1 Jan 202326 Oct 2022Calls for historical dig at planned battery siteArtefacts dating to prehistoric times may lie beneath the soil in Wakefield, a heritage body says.26 Oct 20226 Aug 2022Battery storage plant opposed amid fire worriesTech to capture excess energy is a "bomb waiting to go off", one residents fears.6 Aug 2022...
