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UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash
The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.
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UPDATE - Police advise motorists to avoid M62
Motorists have been advised to avoid the M62 after a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.
M62 motorway closed after serious smash
A lorry, a tanker and a car have all been involved in accident on the M62.
Inquiry into force conduct
A “root and branch” review of the conduct of West Yorkshire Police officers has been ordered following-high profile scandals.
Dedicated traffic court to be set up in West Yorkshire
A dedicated court will be set up in West Yorkshire to deal with low-level road traffic offences.
Fire service should make cost savings after call-outs fall 40 per cent, says report
Fire and rescue services in England could be merged or privatised to cut costs.
Faux doe sparks new career for Leanne
A former firefighter who had to give up her job when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has sewn up a new career.
Video: South Kirkby and South Elmsall councillor Laurie Harrison becomes new deputy mayor of Wakefield video
A South Kirkby and South Elmsall councillor has become the new deputy mayor of Wakefield.
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Bus crashes into garage video
A bus driver has been taken to hospital after ploughing into the side of a garage.
South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council meeting tonight
The annual meeting of South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council is being held tonight.
UPDATED: Savile abused victim at Dewsbury and District Hospital
Jimmy Savile abused one of his victims at Dewsbury and District Hospital, West Yorkshire Police have said.
Hemsworth jobless total falls for first time in six months
The number of people claiming out-of-work benefits across Hemsworth fell for the first time in six months last month.
Earlier tanker fire on M62 cleared
Traffic on the M62 has returned to normal following a tanker fire earlier this morning (Wednesday).
Tanker fire causing M62 and M1 delays
A tanker which caught fire earlier is causing delays on the M62 westbound between J30 at Rothwell and J29 at Lofthouse.
New clinic tackles alcohol harm
A new hospital clinic to tackle the growing number of people arriving at A&E with alcohol-related problems will launch next month.
Lane closure causes delays on M62
A broken down vehicle is causing delays on the M62 this afternoon (Tuesday).
Say thanks to council workers
Citizens have until June 7 to nominate council workers they feel have gone the extra mile.
Safety fears over parking near school video
A worried dad fears parking restrictions near an Ackworth primary school are putting children’s lives at risk.
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New managed motorway system to be tested on M62
Tests of the new managed motorway section of the M62 will be carried out from tomorrow (Tuesday).
Traffic back to normal after earlier accidents on M62
Traffic has returned to normal following two accidents on the M62 this morning (Monday).
Accident causes further delays on M62
Motorists face delays this morning (Monday) after two accidents on the M62.
Heavy traffic on M1 and delays on M62
Heavy traffic is causing delays on the M1 northbound between J39 at Durkar and J41 at Carr Gate.
Accident causing delays on M62
An accident has closed two lanes of the M62 eastbound between J31 at Castleford and J32 at Pontefract.
Helicopter search for runaway driver
A West Yorkshire police helicopter was called out around 5am this morning (Saturday) after a driver crashed their car and ran away.
Dog poisoned in vile attack
A woman who claims her dog was poisoned in a malicious attack has warned other pet owners to be on their guard.
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Mum’s terror at theft of daughter
A mum thought her daughter had been kidnapped after her car was stolen - with her three-year-old in the back seat.
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Old folks’ cash topped up by community fund
A club run by and for old people for more than 60 years is the latest group to be awarded the Express 100 Community Grant.
Think it’s a clam? It could be a scam
Seafood lovers have been caught by a fishy business scam hook, line and sinker.
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Results of by election
Labour candidate Richard Askew has been voted onto South Elmsall Town Council after yesterday’s by election.
“No evidence” Jimmy Savile was protected by West Yorkshire Police
An investigation by West Yorkshire Police found “no evidence” Jimmy Savile was protected from arrest or prosecution by his relationship with the force.
Police vow to keep watch on M62 drivers
Police have vowed to take action against dangerous motorway drivers to cut the death toll in accidents on the M62.
By election in South Elmsall today
Voters will take to the polls today in South Elmsall Town Council’s by-election.
Delays on M62 near Castleford after lane closure
A broken down vehicle is causing motorists delays on the M62 near Castleford this afternoon (Thursday).
Police appeal after South Kirkby accident
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic accident in South Kirkby on Saturday.
Burglary in South Kirkby
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of burgling two cars from outside a house in South Kirkby.
Mum and children flee house fire in South Elmsall
A mother and her two young children escaped a house fire in South Elmsall today (Saturday).
Five hurt in head-on smash in South Kirkby
Five people were hospitalised after a head-on collision in South Kirkby today (Saturday).
South Kirkby playground made an eyesore after traffic sign ‘bonfire’
A children’s playground was turned into an ‘eyesore’ after firebugs torched plastic signs from nearby roadworks.
New directors appointed to trust board
Four new non-executive directors have been appointed to join the board of Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Bomb scare in South Elmsall
A suspected bomb in South Elmsall has forced residents to be evacuated from their homes today (Friday).
M62 hen party crash: South Elmsall Town Council hold special meeting
Councillors in South Elmsall will hold a minute’s silence at a special meeting tonight in memory of an 18-year-old trainee nurse who was killed when a minibus carrying a hen party crashed on the M62 a week ago.
Get on your bike for the hospice
Cyclists are being encouraged to get in gear and sign up for an event next week to raise money for Pontefract’s Prince of Wales Hospice.
Sunshine Underground to top city centre music bill
Indie veterans The Sunshine Underground will top this weekend’s city-centre music festival, Live at Leeds.
Caring Ayesha to run in grandads’ memory
Caring Ayesha Watkins will tackle the Sheffield Half Marathon in memory of her grandads who both died from cancer.
M62 hen party crash injured face a ‘long road to recovery’
Some of those injured in last week’s M62 hen party bus crash face ‘a long road to recovery’, police have confirmed.
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‘Inspirational’ teacher remembered by pupils
Hundreds of pupils gathered together to pay tribute to their ‘beloved’ teacher who died last year.
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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