Castleford4 days agoThe Leeds designer outlet - that's 15 miles from LeedsOutlet village has become a symbol of Castleford - yet is now named after Leeds, 15 miles away.4 days ago7 days agoPub bouncer guilty of killing man on night outDylan Maxwell did not know Luke Thompson but punched him so hard he fractured his skull.7 days ago7 days agoFire-hit cinema to be converted into 37 flats The century-old Castleford Picture House has lain empty since a fire in 2017.7 days ago8 May 2026Reform UK ousts Labour from Wakefield CouncilThe Labour Party, which has ruled exclusively in Wakefield since 1974, is virtually wiped out.8 May 202620 Apr 2026Man jailed over 140mph chase ending in crashAshley Parr, from Leeds, is jailed for 16 months after admitting dangerous driving and drug-driving.20 Apr 202615 Apr 2026'Children with maths dyslexia are set up to fail'Often referred to as the "dyslexia of numbers", dyscalculia is thought to affect one in 20 people.15 Apr 20267 Apr 2026'Voters want councillors who are proud of our town'People in Castleford have their say about the big issues ahead of this year's local elections.7 Apr 20264 Apr 2026New nesting beach for birds at RSPB reserveThe beach-style pontoons are aimed at common terns, which migrate from Africa for the UK summer.4 Apr 202626 Mar 2026Yorkshire Water sewage spills down to 1,000 a weekThe firm pumped sewage into rivers and the sea for 285,000 hours in 2025 - a cut of 33% on 2024.26 Mar 2026...
