CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 14/12/2025 - NEWS AND EVENTS

 

15 December 2025 

Compiled by Tony Wallis of 'Talk Castleford with Tony’

Good morning, Castleford, keep dry.

As a dedicated councillor, I start my day searching social media and my emails to find useful information about Castleford. A while I ago, I decided to share that knowledge with my residents so that we could all join in talking about the town - its successes, shortcomings, and its future. This is ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’.

As part of that project, I publish these posts, ‘Castleford Daily Bulletin’, on my blog. From this week, I am replacing this daily bulletin with a twice weekly blog called ‘Talking Cas’.

This change will give me time to put more quality as well as quantity into each post and design the blog to be more engaging.

It means I can also develop the ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ brand on social media (such as Instagram and Facebook). 

After 25 years serving the people of Castleford, I have realised, as politics has changed,  it’s time to step down as a councillor here. However, I still care about my town. This project ’Talk Castleford with Tony’ - including ‘Talking Cas’- is not party political. 

Politically, I have accepted the challenge to stand as a 2026 candidate at Knottingley and Ferrybridge, where my family live, because I have encountered concerns in that ward that need addressing.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave a comment or visit my Facebook page to continue the conversation.

https://www.facebook.com/talk.castleford/




In “News” today:

Appeal Over Road Traffic Collision, Lower Oxford Street, Castleford

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision that left two pedestrians with serious injuries. The driver stopped at the scene.

More information at

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/appeal-over-road-traffic-collision-lower-oxford-street-castleford

Costa Coffee opens brand-new drive-thru in Castleford

The drive thru on the Bridge Street car park is now open. This complements the ones at Glasshoughton and in Junction 32. Leanne Clarke reports for the Wakefield Express.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/business/costa-coffee-opens-brand-new-drive-thru-in-castleford-5440808


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Events subject to change. Please check with the organiser before visiting. More events are on the ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ Facebook page.



CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY


Trinity Methodist Church, Powell Street

21 December 2025 3pm Christingle service

 


CHRISTMAS AT THE SALVATION ARMY CITADEL
BOOTH STREET, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1SA

TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2025
Carols in Roebucks
7PM–9:30PM

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Jumper Sunday 10AM
Carols by Candlelight 5PM

THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Day Service 10:30AM


POP UP ICE RINK RETURNS

Castleford market hall 21 to 30 December 2025


#Castleford #TalkCastleford #LocalNews  #CastlefordEvents #CastlefordMuseum #HaveYourSay #costacoffee

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