Wakefield articles
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11 dramatic pictures from scene as Leeds firefighters tackle derelict pub blaze on Wakefield Road
Wakefield Road, Leeds was closed in both directions this morning due to a fire at a derelict pub building. Fire crews including two appliances from Hunslet, Killingbeck, aerial from Leeds with support from Stanningley attended the scene shortly after 2.25am this morning (Monday, May 7). The fire broke out across the basement, ground floor and the first floor of the former Queens pub in Stourton. Sign up for our free newsletters today Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Tony Johnson captured...
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Wakefield Council refuses Ossett bungalow public spa hire plan as town left with no swimming pool
Planning officers rejected the proposals over noise and traffic safety concerns raised by neighbours. The owners of a detached bungalow on Station Road made a retrospective application for a change in use of a private pool, gym, sauna and spa at the property. The business, operating as Ossett Leisure, lies within a conservation area and is near to two retirement homes. The scheme has divided opinion among the town’s residents. The application was supported by more than 170 people, including...
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Live as miles of traffic builds up after crash on M1 northbound near Wakefield and Leeds sees car overturned
There are delays of 30 minutes on the M1 northbound following a collision near junction 40 for Wakefield. The crash has resulted in an overturned car and an oil spill over the carriageway. Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at junction 40. Sign up for our free newsletters today There are delays of 30 minutes on the approach to the collision and three miles of traffic back to junction 39 for Durkar. West Yorkshire Police are at the scene. For the latest updates follow our...