Crofton23 Feb 2026'Goodbye Redbeck! We've gone out with a bang'Staff and customers celebrate "exceptional" years of motel that hosted stars such as Sir Tom Jones.23 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Motel graced by stars to shut later this month Wakefield's famous Redbeck Motel, once visited by Sir Tom Jones, will close on 22 February.11 Feb 20268 Jan 2026Three murder arrests after assault victim diesStephen Jedynak was found unresponsive at his home on Christmas Eve after a suspected assault.8 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Murder inquiry after assault victim diesStephen Jedynak died in hospital after being found injured at his home on Christmas Eve, police say.4 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Homes plan approved despite hundreds of objectionsCampaigners say the village in West Yorkshire is already "saturated" by other housing schemes.11 Dec 202512 Sep 2025Motel to the stars demolition plan set to go aheadThe Redbeck Motel in Wakefield was established in 1969 and welcomed music icons including Tom Jones.12 Sep 20251 Sep 2025Mining museum strike extended in row over payA strike by some workers at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield is extended into October.1 Sep 202510 Aug 2025Five arrested after man injured in machete attackA 27-year-old man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being attacked on Friday.10 Aug 202510 Aug 2025Show honours women's roles in mining communitiesAn exhibition at a West Yorkshire museum highlights women's contributions to the industry.10 Aug 2025...
