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Live facial recognition cameras lead to 82 arrests
West Yorkshire Police has used live facial recognition cameras in Wakefield city centre to arrest 82 suspects since November 2025, catching people wanted…
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Light Up Wakefield is back this winterNew approach put forward for managing Council property and landAdditional £2.5m road investment proposed for Wakefield districtImproving skills and job opportunities for Wakefield residentsOssett’s Church Street play area improvements completeToday in Wakefield — 10 September
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