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TWIN AIMS: New Sheffield Wednesday manager, Dave Challinor (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Owls manager Dave Challinor clear what his style challenge entails
Win and entertain – those are the two requirements for Dave Challinor as manager of Sheffield Wednesday. No pressure, then.

Castleford claimed a welcome win at Hull last time out. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

St Helens v Castleford - Chester fully focused on backing up positive showing

Chris Chester is back in familiar territory as the season draws to a close. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com)

Chester insists Tigers not 'back to square one' amid Carr uncertainty

Otley Town Crier Terry Ford, pictured in Otley Market Place. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

The Yorkshire town criers hoping to be named world champion later this year

Castleford have found consistency in recent weeks. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

'Sleeping giant' - Cas rebuild gathers pace as Chester reveals recruitment plans

Researchers examined the bees’ behavioural flexibility.

Bumblebees’ flexibility is in focus

Mat Feagai is on his way to Super League. (Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

'Sold me on it' - Feagai's first words after signing Castleford deal

Krystian Mapapalangi has been Castleford's standout performer this season. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Castleford to 'build club around' Mapapalangi after tying down star man

Valued at £2 million the new owner could move in, rent it out, or sell it and become and instant millionaire

£2m Cheshire home launched in summer charity prize campaign

Chris Chester is optimistic about Castleford's future. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Chester positive about strong end to 2026 amid ongoing recruitment drive

Valued at £2 million, the winner will keep all the furniture, and their moving costs and stamp duty will all be paid up

See inside this £2m dream home you could win in a charity prize draw

English architect and dramatist Sir John Vanbrugh. (Pic credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

John Vanbrugh: The architect famous for designing Castle Howard

Michael Wignall chef at The Angel Hetton. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Michael Wignall: ‘I’m a Michelin-starred chef but my meals at home are simple’

Denis Puka, 28, left, and Erisjan Laska, 29 have each been sentenced to 56 months in prison after pleading guilty to seven counts of conspiracy to commit burglary. Issue date: Tuesday February 03, 2026

Albanian burglar travelled from Yorkshire for raids in Cheshire

Chris Chester has revamped the Castleford squad - and is not done yet. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Chester provides latest on Castleford's search for new signing

BRAKAWAY: FC United of Manchester (Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Who will York and Halifax face after the FA Trophy third round draw?

Carden Park Hotel is set in a sprawling estate - with a spa and two championship golf courses

Inside the Cheshire resort where golf, spa and fine dining collide

Chris Chester is still hoping to add to the Castleford squad before the start of the season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Chester provides Castleford recruitment latest as 2026 strengthening continues

Chris Chester has set about improving the culture at Castleford. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Chester hits back at Griffin over Castleford criticism with culture statement

Martin Jepson has responded to Castleford's disappointing IMG score. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Jepson reacts to Castleford IMG disappointment with top-six vow

Liam Hood was an influential figure for Wakefield. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Hood's first words after swapping Wakefield for Castleford
Liam Hood is ready to help lead Castleford Tigers' revival after completing his move from Wakefield Trinity.
James O'Brien

Castleford have struggled once again this season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford and Huddersfield bid to end disappointing season on a high

Ryan Carr is doing his homework ahead of his arrival at Wheldon Road. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

Chester on Carr's detailed homework, his backroom team and Simbiken

Chris Chester, pictured, has had some tough nights up against Daryl Powell. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Chester looks to finally get better of Powell after trading places

Chester left fuming over Tigers' performance at Leigh

KEY ROLE: Chris Chester says Castleford Tigers' Tex Hoy is a vital part of the team's future plans. He has recovered from a calf muscle injury and plays for the first time since May. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com

Pride in the badge crucial as Tigers' players play for futures

Castleford have endured a miserable season but Ryan Carr's appointment offers hope for the future. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Chester throws down challenge to Castleford players as Carr era looms

Ryan Carr is on his way back to England to head up Castleford's rebuild. (Photo: Matt King/Getty Images)

Ryan Carr's first words after accepting Castleford job

Angling Direct told investors it had achieved “strong momentum” as rising online sales helped support a jump in revenues for the past six months.(Photo by Jeff Moore/PA Wire)

Angling Direct opens Bradford store

Chris Chester is overseeing a rebuild at Castleford. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

'No longer shopping at Netto' - Chester expresses confidence for future

Leeds were far too good for their rivals. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Chester apologises for 'pathetic' Castleford display in Rhinos rout

Chris Chester is excited about the new head coach. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Massive signing for the club' - Castleford prepare to unveil new head coach
Chris Chester is preparing to unveil Castleford Tigers' new head coach after settling on a preferred candidate.
James O'Brien

Chris Chester returns to an old stomping ground this weekend. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Chester takes trip down memory lane at start of rebuilding project

Matt training in his Shine running vest

Multi-marathon runner goes the distance for charity

Jenson Windley in action against Hull FC last year. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford tie down 'special young talent' Windley

Chris Chester, pictured, is in charge of appointing Danny McGuire's successor. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

'We'll make sure it's right' - Castleford head coach decision pushed back

Tough to take: Joe Westerman and his Castleford Tigers team-mates took a step back on Friday night when they lost 40-0 at St Helens.

Castleford Tigers boss Chris Chester frustrated after nilling by St Helens

Chris Chester is leading Castleford's search for a new head coach. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford coaching search in final stages as Chester targets announcement date

Members of the Adoption Matters team were present on the day.

Adoption Matters supporters host garden party which raises over £1,000 for the c...

George Lawler has committed his future to Castleford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Very influential player' - Castleford tie down Lawler

Chris Chester applauds the Castleford fans after the win over Warrington. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Chester provides latest on Tigers head coach search after gritty win over Wolves

Bright moments have been few and far between for Castleford this season. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford v Warrington - Club legend provides timely inspiration for Chester

Chris Chester is overseeing Castleford's search for a new head coach. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford step up search for new head coach as Chester draws up shortlist

Manor Park care home

New care home brings major investment and local jobs to Old Malton

Castleford are at the start of another rebuild. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Chester outlines Castleford priority at start of another new chapter

Chris Chester has begun the search for Danny McGuire's successor. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford supremo Chester drops strong hint over McGuire successor

Martin Jepson is under scrutiny for the first time since arriving at Wheldon Road. (Photo: Castleford Tigers)

Tigers must look within after McGuire becomes latest victim of flawed cycle

Chris Chester is back in West Yorkshire with Castleford. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford director of rugby Chester on recruitment, recent links and McGuire

Chester at the finish line

How farmer's son, 8, set world record for ploughing with the help of a robot

Alex Mellor has committed his future to Castleford. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Chester ties down key man to complete first piece of business as Cas chief

Progress has been slow on the field but Castleford are putting building blocks in place behind the scenes. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford's quiet rebuild begins as Jepson talks green shoots

Danny McGuire has a new boss at Wheldon Road. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

McGuire addresses potential implications of Chester appointment

Chris Chester is back in West Yorkshire with Castleford. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Tigers underline ambition with Chester appointment as Wilson accepts new role

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DJH acquires Beswicks Legal’s private wealth business

Chester was cared for at Sheffield Children's when he was just six weeks old

Tiny feet, big mountain

Michael Wignall. (Pic credit: Tim Green / The Angel at Hetton)

Michael Wignall: Michelin-starred chef suggests favourite places to eat

Avanti West Coast train.

Watch: Full list of train cancellations as Storm Éowyn hits the UK

View of the flooding at Proctor's Pleasure Park near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.

Watch: Full list of 133 areas where flooding is ‘expected’

OVER THE LINE: Jack Dawson scores to give Sheffield the lead in their top-of-the table clash against National Two North rivals, Lymm, the hosts evenutally prevailing 24-5 at Abbeydale. Picture: Mike Inkley.

Sheffield and Tykes leapfrog rivals as title race intensifies

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