11 photos as we relive the fantastic Castletown Primary production of Lion King in Sunderland in 2017
Eighty children, aged six to 11, were involved, with pupils from Years five and six taking on the lead roles.
Local news from Castletown and the surrounding area
Eighty children, aged six to 11, were involved, with pupils from Years five and six taking on the lead roles.
Exciting news for our Castletown community! It's election time again, and we've got a full list of candidates ready to stand for Arbory, Castletown, and Malew. Let's see who's putting themselves forward to represent us!
A series of roads in Sunderland’s Castletown area will close for up to six months from 21 September to allow gas main replacement works, with restrictions affecting vehicles, cyclists and horse riders

A police appeal has been made to find Luke, 21, who is missing from the Castletown area of Sunderland
Oh dear, it looks like there's some concerning news about our very own Castletown police station. Residents are understandably upset about plans for its sale, and we'll be keeping a close eye on what this means for our community.
Big news for our local streets! It looks like there's a plan to bring in 20mph speed limits to some parts of Castletown, which could make our neighbourhood even safer for everyone. We'll be keeping a close eye on this as it develops!
Well, it looks like there's a bit of a buzz around the old Castletown police station again, with local folk raising concerns about its future. We'll be keeping a close eye on what happens next with this familiar landmark right here in our community.
Great news for our local hockey stars! The Castletown Ladies team has absolutely smashed it, being crowned champions of the Premier League! Cheers to them for bringing home the trophy – a fantastic achievement for our community!
Huge congratulations to our local Castletown team for clinching the Division Two title! It's fantastic news for everyone in the community, and we're all incredibly proud of their achievement. What a brilliant season for our lads!
Great news for our Castletown residents! Those pesky road restrictions on Old Castletown Road are set to be lifted much sooner than we all expected. Get ready to enjoy smoother journeys around our neighbourhood again very soon!
Well, it's a bit of a blow for our taste buds here in Castletown! A popular food van was hoping to bring some delicious treats to our area with a whopping 42 dates lined up, but sadly, it looks like it won't be happening. We'll be keeping an eye out to see if there are any other tasty opportunities coming our way soon!
Great news for our local businesses and visitors alike! We're seeing plans for extra coach parking right here in Castletown, which should make it even easier for summer tourists to explore all that our wonderful area has to offer. This is a fantastic step to welcome more people to enjoy our community!
Well, it looks like there's a bit of disruption coming our way here in Castletown! Old Castletown Road is set to close for some manhole cover work. Keep an eye out for diversions if you're travelling that way.
Brilliant news for our very own Castletown! We've got a local diver making a real splash with their achievements. Let's hear it for our talented resident making waves!
Good news for our local drivers - it looks like Old Castletown Road will be back open soon! After a bit of a closure, the road is set to reopen in just over two weeks, so you can plan your journeys accordingly.
Good news for our visitors arriving by coach! The Castletown Commissioners have been busy sorting out some new parking spots for those big buses, making it easier for cruise ship passengers to explore our lovely town. It's a great step to welcome more people to experience the best of Castletown!
Exciting news for our visitors and local businesses! Castletown Commissioners have introduced dedicated coach parking right here, making it even easier for cruise ship passengers to explore our beautiful town. It's a fantastic step forward for welcoming more people to experience the best of Castletown.
Castletown, Isle of Man Faces Cruise Visitor Surge New Coach Parking Plan Could Transform How Tourists Explore the Historic Town! Travel And Tour World
Well, well, well! It's a local derby on the hockey pitch as our very own Castletown team battled it out against Valkyrs in the Ladies Premier League. The excitement was palpable as the teams drew, showing some fantastic local talent right here on the island!
Good news for some and a bit of a headache for others, it looks like Old Castletown Road will be closed in March. This is all down to some essential works on the pumping station, so brace yourselves for a bit of a detour!