- Village primary school set to be demolished and replaced with new buildingby Tony Gardner on December 4, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Councillors have been asked to approve plans to demolish an ageing village primary school and replace it with a new facility.
- ‘Life will never ever be the same for us again’: Pontefract mum’s heart ‘shattered’ after daughter, 4, given just months to liveby Leanne Clarke on December 4, 2025 at 2:23 pm
A devastated mum has been told her four-year-old daughter has just 12 to 18 months to live following a terminal brain cancer diagnosis.
- Toys the season to be jolly! Here’s how kids in Castleford and beyond can win the entire DreamToys list this Christmasby Leanne Clarke on December 4, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Children across the district are in for a festive treat this year as a toy retailer has announced it will be giving away all 15 toys featured in this year’s coveted DreamToys list.
- ‘Together for Becca’: Halfpenny Lane School comes together to support teacher with terminal brain cancerby Leanne Clarke on December 3, 2025 at 4:49 pm
Staff and pupils at Halfpenny Lane Primary School are showing their support for Castleford teacher who has been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer.
- A tree-mendous way to support The Prince of Wales Hospice this Christmasby Leanne Clarke on December 3, 2025 at 1:32 pm
The Prince of Wales Hospice is hoping to recycle 800 Christmas trees this year – and if offering a service where you can help!
- Castleford care home spreads Christmas cheer by supporting Airedale Baby Bankby Leanne Clarke on December 3, 2025 at 12:37 pm
Newfield Lodge Care Home in Castleford is spreading some Christmas cheer by supporting Airedale Baby Bank this festive season.
- Wakefield Hospice announces the grand opening of new retail space ‘Unit G’by Leanne Clarke on December 2, 2025 at 1:35 pm
Wakefield Hospice has announced the official opening of its brand-new retail store, Unit G, this Saturday (December 6).