In this week’s Pontefract and Castleford Express

Also in news:

- The family of a four-year-old boy with a rare condition that means he is unable to walk or speak is raising money for research into possible treatments.

- Controversial plans for a waste incinerator at Kellingley Colliery have been given the go ahead despite objections from those living close to the site.

- Thieves smashed through a glass door at Castleford’s Carlton Lanes shopping centre before raiding a jewellers.

- Castleford’s Roman history will take centre stage at a festival in the town later this year.

In sport:

- Castleford Tigers coach Daryl Powell is demanding greater mental toughness from his players after their late collapse against Wakefield in their opening Super League match.

- Featherstone Rovers aim to hit the ground running when they open their Championship campaign in next Monday evening’s home clash against Hunslet Hawks at Wakefield’s Belle Vue ground.

- Action photographs, match reports and reaction from last weekend’s matches involving Castleford Tigers and Featherstone Rovers.

- A full round up of rugby union, amateur rugby league and football match reports, plus all the latest news from Pontefract Squash Club.