News
700 jobs at risk at pit
Hundreds of jobs are under threat at Kellingley Colliery as bosses fight to save the pit from closure.
Tour de France visit to school
Children at Kippax North J&I School had a wheely important visitor as five-times Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault dropped in.
MP calls for halt to ‘delusional’ shake-up at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust
An MP has asked for “dangerous” plans do downgrade and centralise parts of the district’s hospital services to be referred to the secretary of state.
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VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts video
Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.
Big plans for park move a step closer
Work to revamp Pontefract Park is underway after a group campaigned for improvements at the site.
Sport
Worthington could be back to face Knights
Featherstone Rovers hope to have centre Greg Worthington back for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championsdhip clash against York City Knights at Big Fellas Stadium.
Webb and Brain are pairs champions
Castleford’s Andy Webb (pictured) and Glasshoughton’s Mark Brain won Castleford and District Crown Green Bowling Association’s Jenkar Pairs Trophy on Sunday.
Cooper helps England lift European crown
Pontefract Squash Club’s juniors have again enjoyed plenty of success.
Six Rovers players in England squad
Six Featherstone Rovers Ladies players have been selected for England’s 24-strong squad for the Women’s Rugby League Cup.
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.
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VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts video
Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.
Lifestyle
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!
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.
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
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.
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:
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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