France

Alex Mellor pictured at the end of Castleford Tigers' home game against the Catalans Dragons team he will now join. Picture by Matthew Merrick/SWpix.complaceholder image

Released Castleford Tigers skipper prepares to take on French adventure

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BMW’s X3 proved a bona fide French fancy

Belle Vue will be rocking again on Friday. Photo by John Clifton.placeholder image

Belle Vue will be ‘rocking’ in top two Super League clash

Half of UK football fans admit secretly backing another country during international tournaments.placeholder image

Half of UK football fans admit secretly backing another country

Karen Wright served her girlfriends salad Nicoise with focacciaplaceholder image

Karen Wright column: how to make a salad Nicoise

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa overlooking the Marne Valley vineyardsplaceholder image

Review: France’s award-winning Champagne hotel escape

Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e tries to evade a tackle in Castleford Tigers' defeat to Leigh Leopards at the OneBore Stadium. Picture: Rob Hareplaceholder image

Castleford Tigers boss believes his team need to be better in key moments

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Karen Wright: From sausage struggles to sizzling souvlaki

Wakefield Trinity players, fans and the U15s team celebrate in Toulouse. Picture by Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.complaceholder image

Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell looking to fix up slow starts

Seth Nikotemo goes over for a try for Wakefield Trinity against Toulouse. Picture by Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.complaceholder image

Trinity hold on for hard earned points after late Toulouse fightback

Romania's Brasov cityscape is a must see.placeholder image

Ad Feature European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays

Le Chateau De Jouarres sits in the Minervois wine region of southern Franceplaceholder image

Seven nights in this gorgeous French chateau cost just £129 per person

Disappointed Castleford Tigers players shake hands with conquerors Toulouse at the end of last Saturday's game. Picture by Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.complaceholder image

Castleford Tigers will work hard to put defensive failings right says Carr

Krystian Mapapalangi about to go over for a try for Castleford Tigers against Toulouse. Picture by Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.complaceholder image

Castleford Tigers lose way in France after promising first half against Toulouse

Castleford Tigers fans at the opening Super League game of the new season at the OneBore Stadium. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Castleford Tigers boss Carr challenges team to be tough and resilient all year

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Karen Wright: Hearty and warming goulash hits the spot

Here we are already at the end of January! It's quite unbelievable how fast the month has flown.

Karen Wright

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This non touristy part of Wales reminds me of the south of France

Châteaux Le Vieux Logis offers calm character and change of scenery in authentic four-star surroundsplaceholder image

Stone, wine and time ... celebrating delightful Dordogne’s Art de Vivre

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Julie Marshall loves the bright green, all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech

Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont in Berny-Rivière is just on the outskirts of Paris - perfect for a day trip to the city. Picture: Jamie Jonesplaceholder image

The cheap alternative to Center Parcs that costs less than £400

The maître d'hôtel has recreated scenes from the three films Brits voted as the nation’s favourite festive rom-coms – Love Actually, The Holiday, and Bridget Jones’s Diary.placeholder image

Fred Sirieix to star in a series of romcom parodies this Christmas

And still the European champion Jasmina Zapotoczna. Picture: Maree Boxingplaceholder image

Wakefield boxing star Jasmina Zapotoczna retains her European crown

Tom Johnstone in action for England against Australia in the third Test at Headingley. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Wakefield Trinity star Tom Johnstone may need operation after Ashes series

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The countries you can fly to from Leeds Bradford Airport this winter

Sam Wood in action for Castleford Tigers in 2025. Picture: John Victorplaceholder image

Former skipper on way out as Castleford Tigers make room for new recruits

A range of up to 20 real ales, including five from international brewers, will be available.placeholder image

Wetherspoon festival brings global real ales to Pontefract and Castleford pubs

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Karen Wright: A festival finale with a dash of adventure

My last festival of 2025 was last week and it was in quite a unique place: Silverstone, the racing circuit.

Karen Wright

Castleford Tigers players try to stop Catalans Dragons' Fouad Yaha from scoring a try. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Tigers fade after promising start against Catalans Dragons in France

Castleford Tigers struggled against Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Tigers ready to 'clear the decks' as Chris Chester vows to restore pride

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New Jordy Kerwick exhibition opens at Yorkshire Sculpture Park next month

Snacking is easy to drift into, especially when distracted by screensplaceholder image

Column: Dr's Casebook" Dr Keith Souter: Why you should try to avoid the snacking...

Visiting Toulouse, the quirky and captivating French city.placeholder image

I visited this beautiful French city for a mind-bending two day trip

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Karen Wright: Quick and easy bakes for a delicious day out

Featherstone Rovers head coach Paul Cooke was frustrated by the narrow loss to Toulouse. Picture: Rob Hareplaceholder image

Featherstone Rovers boss Paul Cooke frustrated by another narrow loss

James Glover's try gave Featherstone Rovers the lead in the second half at Toulouse. Picture: Rob Hareplaceholder image

Battling Featherstone Rovers come up just short in French examination

Gadwin Springer thanks the travelling Featherstone Rovers fans at Hunslet. Picture: Kevin Creightonplaceholder image

Featherstone Rovers boss Cooke has selection decisions to make for French test

'Les Miserables: School Edition', by Powerhouse, will be performed at Unity Hall in July.placeholder image

New youth theatre company to perform Les Miserables at Wakefield's Unity Hall

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Karen Wright: Lemon Greek potatoes are a great alternative to chips

Brits only take 70 per cent of their lunch breaks allotted time placeholder image

Brits ‘waste’ £29bn worth of work a YEAR - by not taking lunch breaks

The team have so far raised an incredible £15,000 to support refurbishment work at Wakefield Hospice (with Gift Aid included), with donations still coming in.placeholder image

Cycling heroes conquer epic 900-mile European bike ride for Wakefield Hospice

Ben Pearson (right) and his husband Nathan.placeholder image

Watch: Couple buy historical French 'village' for just €80k

Police break through gang leader’s front door using chainsaw.placeholder image

Watch: Police with chainsaw break through door of drug dealer's home

Renouf Atoni is set to miss the clash with Castleford Tigers at Magic Weekend after picking up an injury. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Wakefield Trinity suffer more injury blows ahead of Magic Weekend game

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Why you should jump on the Eurostar to this less-visited European city

Friends travel through Europe in a Corsa.placeholder image

Friends save £4k by making back of Corsa into bed to travel Europe

St Dalfour is bringing an indulgent twist to the chic patisserieplaceholder image

Ad Feature Spread a little ooh la la with this Parisian twist on Easter treats

Hosted by comedian and actor Russell Kane, each episode of TUI’s ‘Pack Your Bags’ podcast features a celebrity guest sharing stories of their most memorable travel moments and offering a glimpse into how their adventures (and misadventures) have shaped their lives.placeholder image

Russell Kane invites celebs to tell their travel tales in new podcast

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I stayed at Club Med Serre Chevalier after its £50m renovation

Jordan Williams scored Featherstone Rovers' first try against Catalans Dragons. Picture: Kevin Creightonplaceholder image

Paul Cooke admits Catalans were 'too strong' for his Featherstone Rovers team

HMS Victory is being restored and a £45m project is currently underway to bring the former Royal Navy flagship back to her former glory. Lord Nelson's flagship is being regenerated with fresh timber and other additions.placeholder image

Enlightening pictures of HMS Victory conservation - take the tour

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Civic society honours nine brave Victoria Cross recipients

Across all age groups, trustworthiness remains the top priority placeholder image

Ad Feature Half of Brits say trustworthiness is key in how they consume media

Since the election, the Labour government has been working to strengthen UK borders, increase enforcement and returns, bring migration down and restore order to the system so it is a properly controlled and managed system.placeholder image

Yvette Cooper MP: Strengthening our borders.

Tom Johnstone scoring a try in his previous spell with Trinity back in 2022. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpeplaceholder image

Ashes call-up and World Cup on Wakefield returnee’s radar

Ireland's captain Caelan Doris holds the Six Nations trophy at the 2025 Six Nations official launch in Romeplaceholder image

Here are nine pubs around Wakefield where fans can watch the Six Nations rugby

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