CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 1 MAY 2025

By Tony Wallis Councillor Wallis

Castleford Daily Briefing – Thursday 1 May 2025

Produced by Tony Wallis


TODAY’S NEWS

  • Castleford Tigers announce plans to rebuild The Jungle – CEO Mark Grattan confirmed a phased development to modernise the stadium.
  • MP Yvette Cooper backs Castleford flood defence funding – bid submitted for new embankments near the River Aire.
  • Castleford’s Queen’s Mill opens new artisan bakery – part of ongoing riverside regeneration.
  • New street-lighting upgrade begins – Carlton Street and surrounding roads to benefit by mid-May.
  • Public health alert – local GP practices report a sharp rise in hay fever cases and are urging early medication.
  • Castleford Heritage Trust unveils Roman artefact exhibit – now open at Queen’s Mill with free entry until 1 June.
  • Castleford Library to host ‘Spring into Reading’ event on Saturday – family-friendly sessions from 10am.
  • Police issue appeal after anti-social behaviour at Savile Park – extra patrols planned this weekend.
  • Castleford RUFC celebrate end-of-season awards – club thanks volunteers and junior players.

📅 EVENTS

3–6 May: Tulip Festival at Farmer Copleys – peak bloom expected, tickets required.

4 May: Sunday Craft Fair at Xscape Castleford

18 May: Pontefract 10K Run – charity entries open

31 May: Castleford Roman Festival – re-enactments, market stalls, live music

🌤️ WEATHER

Today: Dry and warm with plenty of sunshine. 

Maximum temperature  20°C, minimum 8°C overnight.
UV index: High – sun protection recommended.
Air Quality: Moderate
Pollen: Very high (tree and grass)

🚆 TRANSPORT

Trains: All Northern and TPE services from Castleford station are currently on time

Roads:

M62 J32 slow eastbound near Xscape

A1(M) contraflow at Ferrybridge continues – allow extra 10 minutes

⚽ SPORT

Castleford Tigers: Next match – Friday 2 May vs Warrington

Castleford Town FC: Season closed – trials announced for U18s

Castleford RUFC hosting junior sevens tournament Sunday

🌱 HEALTH

Hay fever warning – very high pollen count today

UV index – high between 11am–3pm


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