Pontefract & Castleford Express

Sarah Longlands interview: Why our towns are just as vital as cities in future of the North

Politics

The Gin Society is hosting the festival at Unity Hall in October.

Discover the delights of over 120 gins at Wakefield festival

News

Road closed after lorry and car crash under railway bridge

News

Church awarded £800 to help bolster congregation

News

Congratulations to a diamond couple who are ‘keeping happy’

News

Caught on camera...can you help the police?

Crime

Wakefield’s Forgotten Women: The Gissing sisters left an indelible mark on our children’s education

News

Road closed in both directions causing ‘significant disruption’ after crash

News

The Real Junk Food Project in Sharrow.

Wakefield could be the first waste-free city in the world

News

Sport More Sport >>

Luke Ayling celebrates his goal with fellow goal scorer Kemar Roofe. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds United maintain winning start with strong second half show against Rotherham

Leeds United

$Classic Pursuit races ahead in a driving finish at Pontefract's most recent race meeting. Picture: Alan Wright$

Pontefract ‘In The Zone’ for last of family days

More Sport

Action from Castleford Tigers Women's game at Bradford Bulls. Picture: Sebastian Sternik

Injury-hit Castleford Tigers Women look to step up after defeat

Castleford Tigers

Harry Newman in action for Featherstone Rovers.

Newman returns to Featherstone Rovers squad for Rochdale game

Featherstone Rovers

Featherstone Rovers: Disappointed Duffy demands ‘professional performance’ at Hornets

Rugby league

Castleford Tigers back up to third after key win over Warrington

Castleford Tigers

Keeping players motivated is challenge for Featherstone coach Duffy

Featherstone Rovers

Watts keen to finish off season in style with Castleford

Castleford Tigers

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There's a wealth of travel options open to those heading to the festival

Leeds Festival: how to get to Bramham Park

News

There's an array of campsite options to choose from, ranging from quieter areas to livelier ones

Leeds Festival: the best campsites to pitch your tent

News

Understanding performance practice

Theatre and Comedy

Lifestyle More Lifestyle >>

There's a wealth of travel options open to those heading to the festival

Leeds Festival: how to get to Bramham Park

News

Lynn Robinson after her makeover. Picture by Dean Atkins.

Wakey Up win came as a surprise to Lynn

Lifestyle

Blackcurrant, lime, coconut cheesecake

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