Maureen Cummings

Coun Maureen Cummings set out action taken by the council to end the anti-social behaviour issues. Picture: John Clifton

Nightmare neighbour evicted by council after police called '30 times in a year'

A taxi driver had his licence revoked after he assaulted two men in a pub in an apparently “unprovoked and sustained attack”, a council report has revealed.

Taxi driver pays price for “unprovoked and sustained attack” on two men in pub

The woman will get a back payment from the DWP after it reinstated an allowance that had been wrongly stopped (Photo: Chris Young/PA Wire)

Woman to get £10k DWP payout after she was wrongly refused benefits

Another big feed meal delivery leaves Mobile Rocket Stadium. Picture c/o Wakefield Trinity community foundation.

Trinity foundation's big feed project hailed as huge success

Welcome to Yorkshire asked councils for a £1.4m bailout earlier this year.

Wakefield councillors attack 'lavish lifestyles' at Welcome to Yorkshire and ref...

Ty (left) and Bonnie (right) were left in the bathroom for "some time". Pictures from Wakefield Council

Dogs left dehydrated and 'in their own faeces' found trapped in small bathroom i...

The weapon was found in the driver's seat pocket.

Taxi driver caught carrying knuckleduster

Police made one arrest in connection with the incident.

Council officers 'punched and kicked' in violent attack

Warning signs that a child may be living in an abusive home include turning up to school in their own clothes, and showing signs of aggression.

Support scheme for children living with domestic abuse to be expanded

The claim was made at a full council meeting at County Hall.

Dog's death investigated after claim of 'unauthorised euthanasia'

Sobeckis was prosecuted at Leeds Magistrates Court

Fly-tipper told to pay thousands after dumping 'tonne of waste'

Street marshalls are joining police and others working to keep revellers safe in Wakefield city centre.

Street marshals bolster police teams keeping revellers safe in Wakefield city ce...

Police want to identify this man after a biker was seen doing wheelies in front of other cars.

DNA spray to be used 24 hours a day in battle against illegal off-road bikers

Man jailed after being caught with can of booze

Detective Inspector David Watts, of Wakefield District CID.

Wakefield detectives make 14 arrests as part of 'bust a burglar' operation

Fly-tipping generic image, provided by Wakefield Council.

Leeds man fined Â£1,000 for fly-tipping after dumping fridge and doors at former...

Arsonists cause damage at two Wakefield country parks

Recycling centre's closure date confirmed

Wakefield: Three council-run golf courses set to be axed

'˜Disgraceful' vandals cause Â£1,000 of damage after trashing popular skate park

Extra police patrols will be on the streets this December.

Extra police to patrol Wakefield's streets this Christmas

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