Crofton17 Nov 2024History of 'cultural icon' motel plannedDevelopers say they want to collect memories of the Redbeck Motel in Crofton, near Wakefield.17 Nov 2024West Yorkshire9 Oct 2024Pumpkin harvests ravaged by 'army of slugs'National Trust gardeners say it has been a poor season for growing squashes and pumpkins.9 Oct 2024England10 May 2024Demolition plan opposed over motel's novels roleThe Redbeck Motel in Crofton has "literary significance", Wakefield Civic Society's president says.10 May 2024Leeds & West Yorkshire23 Nov 2022Striking museum staff win pay rise - unionWorkers at the National Coal Mining Museum secure increases of up to 10.5%, according to Unison.23 Nov 2022Leeds & West Yorkshire5 Oct 2022Boy, six, suffers head injuries in quad bike crashThe boy's injuries have been described as 'life-threatening', police say.5 Oct 2022Leeds & West Yorkshire16 Nov 2021Campaigners 'elated' after HS2 route scrappedRelief sweeps towns and villages in Yorkshire as reports suggest a high-speed line will be scrapped.16 Nov 2021Sheffield & South Yorkshire26 May 2021Boy, 4, hit by bus suffers serious injuriesThe boy was struck by the Arriva single-decker bus near a primary school in Crofton, police say.26 May 2021Leeds & West Yorkshire