News
Accident causes delays on the M62
Motorists face delays on the M62 motorway this afternoon (Thursday).
Record number of cyclists raise thousands for hospice video
A record number of cyclists took to the streets of Pontefract for the Prince of Wales Hospice’s cyclothon event last weekend.
MPs submit health review responses
MPs Yvette Cooper and Jon Trickett will hand over more than 500 responses to health bosses tomorrow on proposed changes to hospital services.
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.
Firm’s anger at repeated flooding
A Castleford haulage firm is calling for Yorkshire Water to take action after it was flooded for the fifth time in two years.
Roadworks planned for Ackworth and Castleford
Motorists across the district face delays later this month when roadworks take place.
Sport
Magic Weekend: Wakefield Wildcats prop Andy Raleigh eyes another “fantastic day” in Manchester
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Andy Raleigh is hoping to enjoy another “fantastic day” at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
Date change for Castleford Tigers game against Hull
Castleford Tigers have confirmed that their next home match against Hull FC has been moved forward by two days and will now take place on Friday, June 21 with an 8pm kick-off.
Magic Weekend: Taulima Tautai set for Wakefield Wildcats debut against Castleford Tigers
New signing Taulima Tautai has been thrown straight into Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ 19-man squad to face Castleford Tigers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm).
Castleford boxer loses unbeaten record after brave Prizefighter effort
Castleford professional boxer Nathan Owens won new fans for a brave performance in reaching the semi-finals of the prestigious cruiserweight Prizefighter competition – just three days after his mother died from cancer.
Chase faces fitness test to play in Magic derby
Daryl Powell will wait on a late fitness test for star player Rangi Chase before naming his team to face local rivals Wakefield in his first Magic Weekend with Castleford Tigers.
Townville close gap on CYL leaders
Townville CC took full advantage of defeats for rival teams Wrenthorpe and Methley as they ran out convincing nine-wicket winners at
Video
Record number of cyclists raise thousands for hospice video
A record number of cyclists took to the streets of Pontefract for the Prince of Wales Hospice’s cyclothon event last weekend.
Lifestyle
Rising star Tom set for Academy date
After finishing one sold-out tour this year rising star Tom Odell has announced he is hitting the road again in the autumn and will be heading for Leeds.
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.
Community
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.
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
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 30 mph
Wind direction: North east
