£35,000 solar spend for RUFC
DRIFFIELD rugby club has chalked up an off-the-pitch victory following a decision to turn to natural energy to power its headquarters.Driffield RUFC, one of the leading teams in Yorkshire Division One,...
View ArticleDrink driver’s court shame
A RETIRED company director who drove a car while almost twice the drink drive limit has spoken of his embarrassment at ending up in court.David Dowson, 70, of Manor House Court, Hutton was banned from...
View ArticleAttractions celebrate tourism awards
ATTRACTIONS in the Driffield area have been recognised for their contributions to the region’s tourism industry after scooping top awards. At a gala presentation evening the Remarkable East Yorkshire...
View ArticleContribution award
Driffield Agricultural Society has presented a prestigious accolade to Mr Maurice Robson, Managing Director of James Mortimer Ltd (Grain, Seed & Fertiliser Merchants).Mr Robson has been awarded the...
View ArticleFlutter by Tophill Low
The warm start to this spring has already seen a number of butterflies on the wing.One of the first we expect is the brimstone; leaf green in colour it, like a number of species overwinters as an adult...
View ArticleAround the world in a day
SCHOOL children in Nafferton have travelled the world in one day thanks to the sound of music.Renowned professional percussionist Janet Fulton has paid the Year 6 pupils at Nafferton Primary School a...
View ArticleLion produce a great second half in derby
Driffield Red Lion’s opponents for this Division Two League game on a warm afternoon were Driffield J.F.C. 3rds .This game was a tester for both teams as they meet again in a few weeks time in the...
View ArticleGoing the extra mile for Sport Relief
YOUNGSTERS in Langtoft have donned the guise of their favourite sportsperson in aid of Sport Relief.Staff and pupils at Langtoft Primary School spent the school day dressed as a sportsperson of their...
View ArticleWagoners medals amaze at auction
AN exceptionally rare set of World War I medals awarded to Carter G R Dale, of the Wagoners Special Reserve, sold for £950 at the weekend.The medals, along with with associated items and paperwork,...
View ArticleBook review: Victims by Jonathan Kellerman
What makes the best crime thrillers so thrilling ... plot, suspense, characterisation, credibility or simply the ability to surprise?As a clinical psychologist and best-selling author of over 30...
View ArticleMinke whale washed up at Spurn Point, Yorkshire, suffering from head injuries
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust said today that one of nature’s giants has washed up dead on a popular local nature reserve.The minke whale which was reported on the Humber side of Spurn Point earlier today...
View ArticleBook review: Just Business by Geraint Anderson
City slicker Steve Jones has been followed half way round the world by two men whose sole mission is to kill him.So how did a smooth-talking, quick-thinking chancer end up on a beach in Goa with two...
View ArticleF.ocus Group photography exhibition opens at Sewerby Hall, Bridlington, East...
The 2012 exhibition of work from F.ocus Photographic group of Bridlington was formerly opened on Saturday by councillor Mrs Kay West, Madam Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.Harry...
View ArticleAnother undefeated tour for the U14s
Driffield RUFC U14 end of season tour to Pontefract last weekend.The early exchanges were even with both sides testing their opponent’s defences. Driffield then produced a number of good phases to...
View ArticleImpressive win by an excellent Ponte
It was a cool and breezy day at Pontefract but good for rugby. Driffield selected from strength with only Calum Reilly still unfit.However, Pontefract set about the game as though it was a cup final...
View ArticleRangers left to rue missed chances
Driffield Rangers welcomed Wawne Ferry Reserves to Little Driffield looking to atone for the defeat handed to them by their opponents four weeks ago.Manager Shaun Walker handed Steve Young his first...
View ArticleHorse left snookered in cup semi-final
After weeks of playing league format cup matches it came round to the semi-final where Bay Horse were up against Bridlington Snooker Centre at Burton Agnes, with players missing due to holidays and...
View ArticleBook review: The Helper by David Jackson
In the murky realms of murder fiction, serial killers come and go ... but some remain indelibly in the mind long after the last page has turned.Who could forget deranged American Psycho Patrick...
View ArticleBook review: Macmillan Children’s Books gear up for the Olympics
It’s London 2012 and the good sports at Macmillan Children’s Books are making sure that the youngest members of the family don’t miss out on all the excitement.To celebrate an exciting year, there are...
View ArticleSave Our Swans!
SAVE Our Swans! - that is what the Driffield Times & Post has asked a power company to do by helping to stop the majestic birds flying into and being killed by overhead cables near the town’s...
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