News
Faux doe sews up a new life for Leanne
A former firefighter who had to give up her job when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has sewn up a new career.
Cash grant gets singers note perfect
Choral group the Fairburn Singers have received a £1,000 grant from the Western Community Engagement Forum.
Flash talent decks out museum’s new display
Emerging amateur photographers got snap happy for a new exhibition at Pontefract Museum.
Rocket scientists shoot for the stars
A team of budding mathematicians and engineers ranked fifth in a national rocket building competition last week.
Richard to take on marathon with a twist
A market trader in Castleford will make the most of the bank holiday later this month by playing video games non-stop for 24 hours.
UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash
The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.
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Sport
Handling mIstakes send Rovers crashing out of cup
Featherstone Rovers were punished for handling errors as they bowed out of the Northern Rail Cup with Sunday’s 22-12 home defeat against Leigh Centurions.
Castleford fight back proves in vain in France
Despite a rousing second half comeback Castleford Tigers were unable to give new head coach Daryl Powell a winning start in France as they lost 39-30 in a high scoring match with Catalan Dragons.
Castleford coach Powell aims to strengthen defence
Daryl Powell has immediately turned his attention to improving Castleford Tigers’ defence in his first week after taking over as head coach.
Pontefract stage annual ‘Singles Night’ meeting
Pontefract’s annual ‘Singles Night’ meeting next Tuesday evening (May 21) promises to be an evening of fun and flirting.
British Open qualifiers battle it out at Pontefract
Pontefract Squash Club this week hosts the qualifying matches for the Allam British Open which will be staged at the KC Stadium, Hull.
Players are looking sharp says Castleford coach
Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell is delighted with the way training has gone and the way he has been received by fans since taking over as head coach last week.
Video
Video: Councillor Brian Holmes becomes new Mayor of Wakefield video
The new Mayor of Wakefield has promised to bring a bit of humour to his role over the next year.
Lifestyle
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.
1 commentThe 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!
Community
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.
‘Private investment is not the answer’
“Heritage could unlock investment cash” (letter of the week, Express April 18) is an unrealistic vision and demands challenge.
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