Featherstone7 hrs agoArrest after woman crossing road killed in crashThe 40-year-old woman from Pontefract died at the scene, West Yorkshire Police say.7 hrs ago1 Sept 2026Reform councillor resigns as committee chairJacob Padget quits Wakefield Council's adult services and health overview and scrutiny committee.1 Sept 202627 Jul 2026Prison violence highest in England, report saysInspectors who looked at HMP & YOI Brinsford near Wolverhampton say living conditions were poor.27 Jul 202625 Jun 2026Brexit 10 years on: Has business risen, or is it underbaked?A decade after the vote to leave the EU, Yorkshire-based firms explain how Brexit has affected them.25 Jun 20269 May 2026Crossing could be shut for six months after misuseThe crossing in Featherstone saw several weeks of "dangerous misuse", Network Rail says.9 May 202624 Apr 2026Level crossing closed after youths 'play chicken'The crossing in Featherstone has seen several weeks of "dangerous misuse", Network Rail says.24 Apr 202621 Apr 2026This town has lost its identity - will it change how people vote?Residents from the rugby-mad West Yorkshire town explain what issues will affect their vote the most.21 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Level crossing warning after youths 'play chicken'Network Rail says there have been four recent instances of "dangerous misuse" in Featherstone.17 Apr 202616 Apr 2026New estate unfinished - two years after residents move in16 Apr 2026...
