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Castleford

British  
/ ˈkɑːsəlfəd /

noun

  1. a town in N England, in Wakefield unitary authority, West Yorkshire on the River Aire. Pop: 37 525 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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During his playing career, Kear made 133 appearances for hometown club Castleford between 1978 and 1988 before he subsequently moved into coaching.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

Train operator Northern said services between Leeds and Sheffield via Castleford and Barnsley had been affected by the earlier disruption, as well as those to Carlisle to Leeds via Sheffield.

From BBC May 28, 2026

Transpennine Express had said all lines between Leeds and Castleford were blocked, but the disruption had now ended and trains were running as normal.

From BBC May 28, 2026

He was born in Castleford in West Yorkshire and studied at Leeds School of Art alongside Wakefield sculptor Barbara Hepworth.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2026

To see Castleford again, and especially in its January dress, was an attraction.

From The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life by Brazil, Angela

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