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CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 26 JULY 2025

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CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - COMPILED BY CLLR TONY WALLIS Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to inform a wider audience. I hope you find it useful. Please in my survey about activities in the summer holiday. It takes just a few minutes. You can find it at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YYS373 If you’re bothered by nuisance calls please read my blog https://anthonywallis.blogspot.com/2025/05/guide-lets-talk-about-nuisance-calls.html to find out what to do to tackle the problem. Regards, Tony  26th July 2025 NEWS Rugby League: Analysing Castleford Tigers coaching shortlist as final five profiled in-depth https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/analysing-castleford-tigers-coaching-shortlist-as-final-five-profiled-in-depth EVENTS The Summer reading Challenge for kids has now started at your local library. Call in for more information.  Summer Funfest 2025 is about to s...

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 25 JULY 2025

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  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - COMPILED BY CLLR TONY WALLIS Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to inform a wider audience. I hope you find it useful. Please in my survey about activities in the summer holiday. It takes just a few minutes. You can find it at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YYS373 If you’re bothered by nuisance calls please read my blog https://anthonywallis.blogspot.com/2025/05/guide-lets-talk-about-nuisance-calls.html to find out what to do to tackle the problem. Regards, Tony  25th July 2025 NEWS 'Smiling from the day she was born': Family pay tribute to Paige Smallwood who sadly passed away aged 25 Leanne Clark reports on a sad story, from Wakefield Express. https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/smiling-from-the-day-she-was-born-family-pay-tribute-to-paige-smallwood-who-sadly-passed-away-aged-25-5240383 Rugby League: E...

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 24 JULY 2025

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  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - COMPILED BY CLLR TONY WALLIS Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to inform a wider audience. I hope you find it useful. Please in my survey about activities in the summer holiday. It takes just a few minutes. You can find it at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YYS373 Regards,  Tony 24th July 2025 NEWS Education: Castleford businesswomen Jodie and Maria, who co-own Bright Sparks Childcare, "absolutely over the moon" after Ofsted rates all three of their nurseries “outstanding" https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/education/education-castleford-businesswomen-jodie-and-maria-who-co-own-bright-sparks-childcare-absolutely-over-the-moon-after-ofsted-rates-all-three-of-their-nurseries-outstanding-5239056 The OFSTED report can be found here: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282024 Rugby league: Lawler signs new three-y...

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 23 JULY 2025

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  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - COMPILED BY CLLR TONY WALLIS Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to inform a wider audience. I hope you find it useful. The Summer reading Challenge for kids has now started at your local library. Call in for more information.  Regards, Tony 23rd July 2025 NEWS Major redevelopment plans unveiled for town’s civic centre site The proposal is for a extension to nearby Castleford Academy to provide facilities for students with Special Education Needs and Disabilities, and a performance centre. It is subject to government funding. https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/2141657-major-redevelopment-plans-unveiled-for-towns-civic-centre-site HARIBO leads the UK sweet confectionery category https://insidefoodanddrink.com/haribo-leads-the-uk-sweet-confectionery-category/ EVENTS Summer Funfest 2025 is about to start....