Castleford

Wakefield will see highs of 22C later this week.

Weather in Wakefield: Warm weather to continue despite scattered showers

Here are the most expensive streets per WF postcode.

The 11 most expensive streets to buy a property on in Wakefield

Newfield Lodge residents with an Easter bunny

Castleford care home hops into Easter with egg-citing community event

Castleford's Roman Festival returns next month.

Castleford to be transformed back in time to celebrate Roman Festival 2025

The river Aire in Castleford

Castleford’s £24m regeneration schemes delayed as deadline extended

These films and tv shows were all filmed across Wakefield.

The best films and TV shows filmed across Wakefield throughout the years

Riley Lumb has signed a new deal with Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Former Lock Lane junior Riley Lumb making his mark with Leeds Rhinos

Brad Singleton talking to Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West's Land Director, David Coe

West Yorkshire homebuilder sponsors Super League rugby club

In Wakefield, heavy rain is expected at the end of this bank holiday weekend.

Easter weather: Met Office warns of 'heavy showers' across Wakefield

Jacob with sisters Alexis (behind) and Luna. A fundraiser has been launched to help the family pay for home modifications to meet Jacob's additional needs and improve his quality of life. Photo: Stu Alexander

Fundraiser launched for family of seven-year-old boy with rare brain condition

Latest ratings for across the Wakefield district.

Food hygiene: Latest ratings for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Car boot sales are back in and around Wakefield over the next few months.

Here's some of the car boot sale being held in and around Wakefield

What a difference? Jenny is now 8 stone lighter and living life to the full.

Castleford mum sheds eight stone with Slimming World

Kev Field has released the song in tribute to his beloved club.

WATCH: Castleford musician celebrates Leeds United with new song

These jobs have ll become available across the district.

Here are 12 new job openings across Pontefract and Castleford this spring

Explore inside Castleford's old Maestro social club.

Inside the abandoned fire-damaged Castleford social club
Here’s 17 photos exploring Castleford’s abandoned Maestro Club, a once thriving nightspot, which has been left empty for 18 years.
Kara McKune

These affordable properties are all afor sale on Rightmove.

12 of the most affordable homes currently for sale in Pontefract and Castleford

Seasonal worker at Farmer Copleys from May to November. Responsibilities include: general outdoor farm maintenance, landscaping tasks, planting seasonal crops, arranging produce, and assisting with parking management. More information can be found on Indeed.com. Photo: Scott Merrylees

Seasonal jobs to apply for this spring

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Latest submitted planning applications

Temperatures will reach highs of 21C later this week.

Weather in Wakefield: Will the sunshine last until Easter?

Newfield Lodge residents enjoying the session

Castleford care home’s Easter bonnet extravaganza brings joy to residents and lo...

Newfield Lodge residents enjoying special daffodil-themed cakes

Castleford care home supports Marie Curie with endearing month-long fundraiser

Here are some of the cheapest dog breeds to own.

National Pet Month: The 10 most affordable dog breeds to own in Wakefield

How many of these pubs do you remember?

Lost pubs of Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Society members in Castleford are helping make Yorkshire a building society hotspot.

Society members in Castleford help make Yorkshire a building society hotspot - a...

Castleford's Young Traders Market will return later this year.

Young entrepreneurs in Wakefield encouraged to apply for free market stalls

These are some of the most popular beer gardens to visit across the district for a refreshing pint, a thirst-quenching G&T or an ice cold soft drink.

The best beer gardens to visit in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford
The sun is out! And what better way to enjoy the lovely weather than to visit one of the district’s beer gardens.
Leanne Clarke

Kris's son had complained of feeling unwell the night before the carbon monoxide alarm alerted the family to the danger in their home.

Castleford family discovers carbon monoxide threat from boiler: "It was a wake-u...

A view of the detached Castleford property from its gardens.

Stylish family home on the market, with brilliant outdoor facilities for summer

Here is an hour-by-hour forecast for today (April 1).

Hour-by-hour forecast for today as sun shines over Wakefield

Here are a variety of events taking place this Easter holiday.

16 things to do with the kids this Easter across Wakefield

Here are some of the best places to grab a dessert in Wakefield.

Nine of the best dessert spots to grab a sweet treat in Wakefield

Wakefield will see highs of 20C next week.

Temperatures to soar to 20C next week across Wakefield

Baby reindeers team arrive at Junction 32 Castleford, checkpoint 2 in Forget Me Not's Race Across West Yorkshire

Wakefield fundraisers pay tribute to kindness of West Yorkshire public

The detached property has a gated entrance with plenty of driveway parking space.

Detached home in sought after location has fabulous family room with bar

It's Mother's Day this Sunday!

Mother's Day: Some of the best places to go for afternoon tea across Wakefield

Alistair is delighted to have his keepsake piece of the iconic cactus.

'I won a piece of Xscape's iconic 'Cas Cactus' and I am delighted!'

Westmead,in Castleford, was put into special measures following an inadequate inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Call for answers over ‘inadequate’ rating of ‘maggot infested’ care home

Yvette Cooper MP presented a petition to the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust at the time of the temporary closure of the birthing unit in Pontefract.

Maternity unit closure consultation receives 250 responses

The market is part of a district-wide series, with upcoming events in Wakefield and Castleford.

Pontefract to host a feast of flavours as the continental street market returns

Here are some of the best beauty spots across the district.

16 of the best health and beauty salons in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Red Nose Day 2025.

Here's your fantastic photos enjoying Red Nose Day across Wakefield

Munchies Cafe will open up in Castleford on March 24.

Brand new cafe to open up on popular Castleford street next week

All the fun of Red Nose Day through the years.

29 pictures of Red Nose Day fun in Wakefield from 2005-2017

Wakefield Kirkgate railway station. Picture Scott Merrylees

No trains between Wakefield Kirkgate and Knottingley after points failure

Newfield Lodge colleagues traded their usual uniforms for eye-catching green ensembles on St Patrick’s Day,

Care home transforms into sea of green for St Patrick's Day extravaganza

Here are some of the best parks across the district.

The nine best parks in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford to visit this spring

Wakefield will see a 'mini-heatwave' throughout the end of the week.

Wakefield to be hotter than IBIZA as 'mini-heatwave' begins

Happy St Patrick's Day!

St Patrick's Day: Here are some of the best places to get a pint of Guinness

Here are 16 new job openings across Pontefract and Castleford.

Here are 16 new job openings in Pontefract and Castleford including gelato maker

Junction 32 will be hosting a series of onsite events throughout the year to raise vital funds for the charity.

Junction 32 announces new charity partner for 2025

These things all originated in Wakefield.

History in Wakefield: Seven things you didn't know originated in Wakefield

Here are some of the best places to go for a walk in Wakefield.

Nine of the most beautiful places to go for a walk in Wakefield

Scope, on Carlton Street, will close this weekend.

Popular Castleford charity shop to close this weekend due to it 'losing money'

World Book Day 2025.

Schools photos: 19 fabulous pictures as pupils dress up for World Book Day