Altofts9 hrs agoElderly man dies after fall from electric bikeThe incident happened at about 11:55 BST on Friday on Lock Lane in Altofts, according to police.9 hrs ago29 Oct 2025Planners reject 164-home plan for site near villageThe site near Altofts is not allocated for housing and is not suitable, planners in Wakefield say.29 Oct 202521 Jul 2025Man charged after car driven wrong way on M1The driver of a blue Audi A4 failed to stop for officers on Friday leading to a pursuit, police said21 Jul 20257 Mar 2025Device which caused evacuation 'not of concern'The item was found by officers searching a home in Altofts, Wakefield, police say.7 Mar 20256 Nov 2024Driver dies in crash during police chaseA man in his 20s died at the scene after a car hit a fence near Wakefield, police say.6 Nov 20244 Sep 2024Motorists using area as 'racetrack' could be finedDrivers could be fined up to £1,000 for using their vehicles anti-socially in the Altofts area .4 Sep 2024
