Drifield Juniors claim new inter-school rounders trophy
Driffield Cluster Rounders TournamentSeven teams competed for the new rounders trophy in a contest at Driffield Senior School on Wednesday. Sports leaders from the secondary school umpired the...
View ArticleHeartache for Driffield as they lose in Drax Cup semis to eventual winners
Driffield Junior School suffered heartache for the third year running in the Drax Cup finals held at Headingley Cricket Ground last Wednesday.The team lost to the eventual champions Shawlands Primary...
View ArticleHow racing is coping with the summer logjam of sporting congestion
Eagle-eyed readers will have spotted that this is my first column since Royal Ascot. Doe-eyed readers (of which there are probably fewer than the number of world-class footballers with a UK passport)...
View ArticleHarrison races to Cock O’ The North glory at Oliver’s Mount
It was a weekend full of thrills and spills at Oliver’s Mount as up and coming star Dean Harrison retained his Cock ‘O The North title.The Bradford-based rider was comfortably home almost nine seconds...
View ArticleResidents urged to register to vote
East Riding residents are being urged to ensure they are registered to vote under a new electoral registration system.The new system, called Individual Electoral Registration (IER), is being introduced...
View ArticleSolid set of results at Oliver’s Mount
Overcast conditions greeted Kilham’s James Cowton and his fellowriders as they prepared for practice for the day one of the 2014 Cock o’the North Continental Road Races at Oliver’s Mount in...
View ArticleQueen approves Richard Frith to be Bishop of Hereford
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Richard Michael Cokayne Frith, MA, Bishop of Hull, for election as the 105th Bishop of Hereford.The Rt Rev Richard Frith said: “It’s a great...
View ArticleYour top ten tips for Glorious Goodwood and Ascot’s King George weekend
Cheltenham, Aintree and Royal Ascot take some beating. But one of the most enjoyable periods of the racing year will soon be upon us.Five days at Glorious Goodwood, preceded by the three-day King...
View ArticleApplications submitted to council
The following planning applications which relate to the Driffield area have been submitted to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council:Conversion of existing integral garage to additional living...
View ArticleTwelve horses to follow from Glorious Goodwood
Glorious Goodwood lived up to its name, basking in wonderful weather and attracting suitably bumper crowds.The racing didn’t quite live up to its billing, particularly on the first three days, which...
View ArticlePaul Goodwin’s match report: Yeovil Town 0 Doncaster Rovers 3
When Paul Dickov's head hit the pillow on Friday night, following the long, arduous journey to Yeovil, he must of dreamt of a performance just like this.A matter of weeks ago the Scot was probably...
View ArticleTorrential rain hits popular Driffield Steam and Vintage rally - see this...
The 25th annual Driffield Steam Rally was hailed a great success despite the event’s early finish because of bad weather.Hundreds of determined visitors attended Driffield Showground on Saturday and...
View ArticleMiddleton earn their first victory of the season to move off the bottom
York Senior Cricket League Eastern ConferenceDivision One North Dalton extended their lead at the top of Division One following a win at Hessle, who slip from third to fourth.Hessle made 163-7 with...
View ArticlePolice search Sir Cliff Richard’s house in connection with Sheffield concert...
A South Yorkshire Police search team has raided the home of Sir Cliff Richard after a complaint that he sexually assaulted a boy at a Christian concert in Sheffield.Officers travelled to the...
View Article3: A traditional village show
To people who have moved to the East Riding from other parts of the country, one of the things that impresses them most is the community spirit.And one of the things which showcases this at its best,...
View ArticleNew season for the ladies club
The Driffield Ladies Club start their new season of meetings and events on Wednesday the 3 September 2014 at 7.30pm at The Bell Hotel.Steve Race will be with the club to talk and present a slide show...
View ArticleTips for York’s Ebor meeting -- DAY TWO (THURSDAY)
York’s Ebor meeting, which is now into its second day, is a highlight of the racing year in this neck of the woods. An annual pilgrimage for many punters.There’s no doubt the feel of the meeting has...
View Article4: Visit Burnby Hall and Gardens
Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum are situated in the charming town of Pocklington on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds.Originally the estate of Major Percy Stewart, adventurer and collector, the gardens...
View Article5: See the seabirds at Bempton
It is one of the finest wildlife reserves in the UK, but if you want to catch a glimpse of the stunning seabirds at Bempton Cliffs, you will have to be quick.The RSPB site closes next week for major...
View Article6: Driffield Show - a big day out
Now approaching its 140th year, the Driffield Show combines the winning formula of celebrating the area’s agricultural heritage while also embracing new developments.The Driffield Show continues to...
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