Tony Wallis

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING  - MONDAY 30th JUNE 2025 Compiled by Tony Wallis Good morning. In this daily briefing, I highlight reports on news within our town. This morning, I am saddened that one of those reports involves a tragedy in my neighbourhood.  My thoughts, and indeed that of the community, are with the family who have suffered a tragic loss. Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of news and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked. Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog.  NEWS Boy, 12, dies in social media challenge as family warn of 'unknown horrors' online https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boy-12-dies-social-media-35472969 The Rugby Football League has apologised to Castl...

  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING  - SUNDAY 29th JUNE 2025 Compiled by Tony Wallis Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of news and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked. Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog.  NEWS ‘I don’t get it’ – Castleford Tigers boss slams costly Captain’s Challenge call amid ‘bewildering’ refereeing. Castleford Tigers 20 Wigan Warriors 26 https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/rugby-league-news-castleford-tigers-boss-slams-costly-captains-challenge-call-amid-bewildering-refereeing-105893/ EVENTS Sunday 6 July 10am to 4.30 pm - Armed Forces Day. Pontefract Park. https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/wakefield-armed-forces-day-returns  Saturday 1...

  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING  - SATURDAY 28th JUNE 2025 Compiled by Tony Wallis Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of news and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked. Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog.  NEWS Castleford nursing home goes back to the ’50s with ‘Grease Lightning’ party. Castleford Lodge on Middle Oxford Street honours “Grease.” YEP newspaper article by Dominika Biela https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/community/castleford-nursing-home-goes-back-to-the-50s-with-grease-lightning-party-5197866 More about Castleford Lodge https://orchardcarehomes.com/carehomes/castleford-lodge-castleford Castleford PE teacher to make his debut as referee in Super Le...

  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING  - FRIDAY 27th JUNE 2025 Compiled by Tony Wallis Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of news and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked. Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog.  NEWS Wakefield Council’s Energy Savers scheme aims to help people save energy and enjoy a warmer home. Free cavity wall and loft insulation is available for homeowners and private rented tenants that qualify. Free gas central heating upgrades are also available for private rented tenants that qualify . The support is a from limited fund on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.  More information at https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/energy-savers-scheme-secures...

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING  - ThURSDAY 26th JUNE 2025 Compiled by Tony Wallis Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of news and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked. Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog.  NEWS Police shoot dog dead after child attacked in Castleford - full police statement https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/police-shoot-dog-dead-after-31917855 EVENTS Now to 7 September. ’Jason and the Wakefield Adventure.’ Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills with the first large-scale exhibition of work in his hometown. Wakefield Exchange (WX). https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/exhibition-by-wakefield-born-artist-jason-wilsher-mills-coming-to-wx Saturday 28 ...

  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING  - MONDAY 16th JUNE 2025 Compiled by Tony Wallis Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of news and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked. Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog.  NEWS Summer events at Junction 32 announced. Summer beach 19 July to 31 August 2025 https://junction32.com/ EVENTS Now to 7 September. ’Jason and the Wakefield Adventure.’ Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills with the first large-scale exhibition of work in his hometown. Wakefield Exchange (WX). https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/exhibition-by-wakefield-born-artist-jason-wilsher-mills-coming-to-wx Saturday 28 June 5.30 pm to 10 pm. Proms at the Castle . Pontefract C...