CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 30 JUNE 2025

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 Castleford Tigers after conceding the video referee made a "clear error" in Saturday's controversial 26-20 defeat to Wigan Warriors.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/castleford-tigers-receive-apology-over-clear-error-in-wigan-warriors-defeat-5200122



EVENTS


Friday 4 July 2025 8 pm-10.30 pm. The Bon Jovi Experience. The Last Bank, Pontefract, WF8 1LQ

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thelastbank/1263142?


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 13 July 10am to 4pm Pontefract Liquorice Festival. Pontefract town centre.


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 5 & Sunday 6 July, drop-in 11am - 3pm Brunch Takeover with Tony's Chocolonely

The Hepworth, Wakefield.


WEATHER

Sunny intervals. Warm reaching a high of 30°C late afternoon. Slight chance of rain. Sun sets at 9.40 pm. Tomorrow expected to be less warm.


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