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Two taken to hospital after crash in Wakefield

TWO people were injured in a crash which led to a road being closed in Wakefield this morning.

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Jet2 announce new flight to Italian city from Leeds Bradford Airport

Budget airline Jet2 has added a new destination to its Leeds Bradford flight roster.

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M62 slip lane blocked by vehicle on it side near Wakefield

A vehicle on its side is blocking an M62 slip road this morning, police have said.

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Traffic halted on M62 near Leeds as children spotted running across motorway

Traffic was halted on the M62 near Leeds last night after children were spotted running in front of vehicles on the motorway.

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Car dragged to M62 hard shoulder after crash

Police "dragged" a car to the hard shoulder after a crash on the M62 this morning.

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M62 lane blocked due to 'broken down van' at Brighouse

Congestion is building on the M62 during this morning's rush hour.

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Full list of planned roadworks in Yorkshire over the coming week

Motorists know that roadworks and diversions can cause a nuisance when travelling on the roads.

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What do you think of the HS2? Should the money be spent elsewhere?

HS2 teams on tour to talk about scheme

Teams from HS2 Ltd will be visiting locations this month, to talk to residents about how the design of Britain’s new high speed railway is progressing.

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Commuters at Wakefield Westgate railway station as Northern Rail introduce a new timetable. Picture Scott Merrylees

Raw deal for Five Towns in rail fiasco

Northern rail timetable changes that caused misery for passengers have been branded a ‘joke’ and have left the Five Towns worse off, an MP said.

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Live: Northern rail chaos revealed as we go out on the trains to force change

Rail travellers across the north have faced disruption ever since a major timetable overhaul was implemented in May.

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Walter the swan pictured at Chantry Vets with senior nurse Megan Everett (left) and surgical director Lisa Flood.

Police rescued stricken swan with broken leg from M62 near Wakefield

WALTER the swan underwent lifesaving surgery after suffering a broken leg when it is believed he was struck by a vehicle on the M62 motorway near Wakefield.

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LISTED: All the planned roadworks in Yorkshire over the coming week

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week and is correct as of Friday, June 1.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Wakefield's Di Bosco restaurant

A motorcyclist was left with serious injuries after crash in Wakefield.

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Train gets 'lost' in Yorkshire after it goes the wrong way

A long-distance express train became stranded while travelling through Yorkshire after it took a wrong turn while on a diversion.

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Further disruption to Yorkshire rail services as Northern workers walk out on strike

Rail passengers in Yorkshire face further disruption today as Northern staff stage a further 24-hour strike as a dispute over the role of guards rumbles on.

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