CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 7 MAY 2025

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING WEDNESDAY 7 MAY 2025

Compiled by Tony Wallis


LOCAL NEWS


Castleford prepares for this year’s Roman Festival

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/castleford-celebrates-town-s-heritage-with-roman-festival


FORTHCOMING EVENTS

10 May: VE Day 80th celebrations at Queen’s Park and RAFA (Flarepath) Club

18 May: Pontefract 10K

31 May: Castleford Roman Festival


WEATHER FORECAST

Cloudy with bright intervals. Maximum temperature 17°C.


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