- Are EHCPs going to be scrapped? What we know so far – and why some experts say they’re worth keepingby Amber Allott on July 18, 2025 at 4:54 pm
One psychologist says they are the only thing guaranteeing support for 270 thousand pupils with SEND đź“ś
- Crash in Castleford: Two people rescued from vehicle following crash on Willowbridge Laneby Catherine Gannon on July 18, 2025 at 2:16 pm
Two people have been rescued from a vehicle following a crash in Castleford this afternoon (Friday).
- Heath battery site scheme rejected by councillorsby Tony Gardner on July 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Plans to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) close to a Wakefield village have been rejected by councillors.
- Road between two Wakefield villages to be closed for gas worksby James Carney on July 18, 2025 at 10:30 am
A road between Fitzwilliam and Havercroft is due to be closed over two week for gas works.
- Pontefract Road: Emergency services called after girl in collision with carby Leanne Clarke on July 18, 2025 at 9:17 am
Emergency services were called to Featherstone this morning after a girl was in collision with car.
- Amateur horse rider from Pontefract qualifies for prestigious Horse of the Year Showby Kara McKune on July 18, 2025 at 8:00 am
An amateur horse rider from Pontefract has qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) that will take place in Birmingham later this year.
- Overturned lorry in Wakefield: Road closures in place after lorry flipped on its side near Trinity Walkby Catherine Gannon on July 18, 2025 at 7:48 am
Road closures are in place after a lorry overturned in Wakefield this morning (Friday).
- Thousands of Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford children in families hit by two-child limitby Leanne Clarke on July 18, 2025 at 5:00 am
Thousands of children across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford are living in households affected by the two-child limit, new figures show – as charities urged the Government to scrap the policy.