News
Roadworks planned for Ackworth and Castleford
Motorists across the district face delays later this month when roadworks take place.
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals new deadline to become Foundation Trust
NHS bosses say they are working towards securing the long-term future of the district’s cash-strapped hospitals trust.
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Kings of the crafty catwalk
Fashion forward pupils from The King’s School in Pontefract have snapped up an award for their savvy style skills.
SLIDESHOW: Bouncing bunnies turn heads in Featherstone video
Bouncing bunnies turned heads in Featherstone when they practiced their jumping skills.
In this week’s Express
This week we lead on the hundreds of jobs at risk at Kellingley Colliery as bosses fight to save the pit from closure.
Sharna’s close shave!
Castleford woman Sharna Child is taking a short cut to raising cash for charity when she has her head shaved as part of a fun day she has organised to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Sport
Mixed emotions for Castleford coach Powell
Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell was left with mixed feelings after taking charge of his first game back in Super League.
Test match ticket competition winners
Winners of the Test Match Tickets Competition we ran across the Yorkshire Weekly Newspaper Group are:
Castleford star Carney makes young fan’s day
Castleford Tigers winger Justin Carney has quickly become a fans favourite at the Wish Communications Stadium for his powerful, no-nonsense displays in his first season at the club, but ‘The Beast’ was tamed at the Tigers last home match against Hull KR when he gave away his boots to a young fan.
McCormack ‘gutted’ at Scotland omission
Leeds United striker Ross McCormack is “gutted” at missing out on Scotland selection in Gordon Strachan’s latest squad.
Pontefract sailing team enjoys national victory
Pontefract sailing stars Emma Grayson and Ben Settle triumphed against the cream of under 19 sailors in the country when they took part in the first NeilPryde Mirror Dinghy Youth National Championship at Northampton Sailing Club.
Debut day to remember for young Castleford Tigers fans
After the first ‘My Home Debut’ promotion proved a huge success in the Hull KR game Castleford Tigers are set to repeat the idea to give young fans the opportunity to make their first ever match special with a once in a lifetime experience.
Video
SLIDESHOW: Bouncing bunnies turn heads in Featherstone video
Bouncing bunnies turned heads in Featherstone when they practiced their jumping skills.
Lifestyle
Trevor hosts poetry evening
Castleford man Trevor Wainwright is hosting a poetry evening in Leeds next month .
Author to hold book signing in local pub
Newly-published author Lorna McAndrew is set to sign copies of her first novel at an event at the White Horse Inn in Ledston on Saturday.
The weird, wonderful web
Each week we bring you some weird and wonderful stories from our websites to put a smile on your face at the start of the weekend. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Tenacious D announce Leeds acoustic show
US comedy rockers Tenacious D are on their way to Leeds after announcing that Christmas 2013 will see them play six UK shows across December.
Wretch 32 to headline new stage at Leeds Festival
Wretch 32 has been confirmed as the third headliner on the new BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage at this summer’s Leeds Festival.
Kettlebell team score success in competition
A new team of sportsmen and women have scored a spectacular success in an international kettlebell competition with a haul of medals.
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Community
Ruby’s all heart with teddy bear fundraiser
Big-hearted Ruby Hodlin will be taking her teddy bear to Pontefract Park next month after asking her mum if she could raise money for her friend who has cerebral palsy.
Cash grant helps community garden
A community garden has been given a £500 boost with a grant from Leeds City Council. The Growing Zone at Kippax will use the money to buy materials for its work with teenagers, who attend placements to learn skills including gardening and carpentry.
Cash grant gets singers note perfect
Choral group the Fairburn Singers have received a £1,000 grant from the Western Community Engagement Forum.
Ideas call for Counting House
The owner of the historic 15th century Counting House in Pontefract is calling on townsfolk for their ideas on its future use.
2 commentsGive Steve a chance in Castleford Tigers job
After reading all the comments made in regards to Castleford Tigers appointing Steve Gill as their new chief executive (Express April 18), I have just two questions of the contributors:
A heartfelt thanks
We would like to thank the motorists who stopped to help our son Mark when he had a bike accident on Castlesyke Hill travelling from Ackworth to Pontefract on Tuesday April 16 at around 4.15pm.
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Weather for Wakefield
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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