Ossett4 days agoHundreds take part in Easter coal-carrying raceThe annual sack-carrying challenge in Gawthorpe began more than 60 years ago.4 days ago8 days agoOperators found for collapsed bus company's routesThe West Yorkshire Combined Authority says temporary operators will run four services from Tuesday.8 days ago8 days agoMan told to close private swimming pool businessPlanning inspector agrees with council concerns about public pool run from private home.8 days ago1 Apr 2026Bus firm folds 'with heavy heart' as costs riseYorkshire Buses, based in Wakefield, operated services in both West and South Yorkshire.1 Apr 202629 Mar 2026Terminally ill football fan's day as club bossRetired Danny Burkley, 60, says he was "honoured" to be invited to manage his beloved Ossett United.29 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Bed firm ordered to demolish factory extensionWakefield Council rejects the application by Sleep Factory to expand its premises in Ossett.25 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Hundreds run in memory of mum and 'dearest friend'More than 200 people attended the Wakefield Hospice 10k in memory of Debbie Holland.22 Mar 202628 Feb 2026Coal race 'at risk' over pub redevelopment planThe pub where the race has begun for more than 60 years could be turned into a 24-hour petrol station. 28 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Sixteen arrested in child sex abuse probeThe arrests had been made in several places across West Yorkshire since late last year, police said.12 Feb 2026...
