In Full

A decision to block plans for a new warehouse on land once set aside for Wakefield's community stadium has been overturned.

Tougher punishments need to be handed down to criminals who dump rubbish on public land, according to a motion being put forward by Wakefield Council.

An Audi driver was arrested by police after CCTV footage caught him snorting a substance, thought to be cocaine.

A suspected thief jumped into the River Aire after being caught trying to break into a car park ticket machine.

Laptops, bikes and leaf blowers are among the items to have been stolen from Wakefield Council over a 12 month period.

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday and, for those of us who still have ours us around, it’s a time to reflect on the sacrifices they have made for us as well as how they have helped shape who we are growing up, writes YEP guest columnist Dave Kelly.

A new data recording system for Wakefield's children's services will make life easier for social workers, senior councillors have been told.

Wakefield Council has pledged a crackdown on rogue landlords whose tenants are forced to live in poor conditions.

The final phase of redevelopment of Rutland Mills on Wakefield's waterfront is expected to be signed off on Tuesday.

A four bedroom family home valued at just under £300,000 could be demolished to make way for a new housing development on the Wakefield and Kirklees council boundary.

Pupils and teachers have bid a fond farewell to a classroom stalwart who began her life at the school as a dinner lady.