Wakefield3 days agoMan accused of trying to kill Roy Whiting in jailAndrew Light appears in court charged with trying to murder Whiting, who killed Sarah Payne in 2000.3 days agoEngland3 days agoMan who tried to kill partner jailed for 23 yearsSwindells repeatedly kicked his girlfriend's head as she lay on ground outside a Tesco store.3 days agoWest Yorkshire4 days agoReduced hours for libraries and museums consideredThe council say the measure would help cut costs, but it wants to limit the impact on visitors.4 days ago6 days agoMan charged with attack on serial rapist in jailJack McRae allegedly tried to assault Reynhard Sinaga, who was jailed for raping 48 men in 2020.6 days agoEngland7 days agoPolice officer and dad in court for driving offenceTwo PCs have been suspended by West Yorkshire Police and charged with perverting course of justice.7 days agoWest Yorkshire15 Dec 2024'We've been friends since 1959 and still meet up every year'Members of the group, who meet in West Yorkshire, say their friendships have "no airs and graces".15 Dec 2024England13 Dec 2024Stalker who threatened boyfriend and his ex jailed"Unpredictable" Sarah Scott said she "dreamed of snapping" the neck of her boyfriend's ex-partner.13 Dec 2024West Yorkshire11 Dec 2024Council to expand domestic abuse supportThe new services in Wakefield include counselling for children and a course for perpetrators.11 Dec 2024West Yorkshire8 Dec 2024Children's care homes set to open to meet demandThe number of children in care across Wakefield rose by almost 7% in the 12 months to March 2024.8 Dec 2024West Yorkshire