Kurtus ASDA be the Golden Apron King
A teenage catering student named as Yorkshire’s best young chef was stunned to hear of a last-minute addition to his prize – the chance to create a product for one of the UK’s leading...
View ArticleDriffield Ladies 1sts hit Donny for six
Driffield Ladies 1sts returned to winning ways with a 6-1 success at home to Doncaster 2nds in Division Two South East of the North Hockey Women’s League.From the outset, Driffield were ruthless and...
View ArticleWally’s Wagers: Sprinter back in the running
A fantastic performance put Sprinter Sacre back in contention for the Queen Mother Chase.The Nicky Henderson trained nine-year-old was once regarded as the best two-mile chaser of his generation but...
View ArticleCost of Christmas meal less than last year
The cost of making a traditional Christmas meal for eight people has come down this year.The Good Housekeeping Institute researched prices across the main supermarket chains and concluded that...
View ArticleFind out what crimes happened near you
We are pleased to bring our readers the first of our new monthly crime round-up of crime throughout Driffield and its surrounding villages.BEEFORDBetween 19:00 on 02/03/2015 – 09:00 on 03/10, two car...
View ArticleCURTIS WOODHOUSE: Talented Murray to remain ‘nearly man’
Martin Murray has the chance to shed his ‘nearly man’ tag when he fights Arthur Abraham for the WBO super-middleweight title in Hanover on Saturday.In the past he’s had a fair bit of bad luck, coming...
View ArticleNew heights for Driffield man
A farmer’s son from Kilham is taking his passion for climbing to its greatest heights.Mark Savile, 30, of Raven Hill Farm near Kilham, is heading for Argentina to climb the highest mountain outside...
View ArticleObituary: Mrs Eileen Annie Flintoft
A funeral service was held at the East Riding Crematorium on Friday November 13 for Mrs Eileen Annie Flintoft, of Driffield, who died peacefully at home on October 29. She was aged 88 years.The service...
View ArticleSophia called up to Yorkshire under 15s squad
Former Bridlington and Driffield rugby player Sophia Topham has earned a call-up to the Yorkshire girls under 15 squad for the 2015/16 season.She started playing mixed rugby at the age of four, and has...
View ArticleTen per cent of GPs set to quit due to overwork and sinking morale
One in 10 GPs feel so overworked and disillusioned that they are ready to quit their jobs within the next year, a poll on behalf of the Royal College of GPs has found.And nine out of 10 of those...
View ArticleLangtoft Dexter herd both hardy and tasty
Langtoft isn’t known for too much in the greater scheme of things. It has a pleasant bowling green in its centre and a church with a 13th century tower and that’s about it as far as the amenities...
View ArticleDog smart tips for pupils
Hundreds of pupils at Leconfield Primary School have been learning all about how to Be Dog Smart thanks to the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust.Education and Community Officer, Laura-Jane...
View ArticleScarborough and Flixton net ground honours
Scarborough and Flixton have impressed in the annual ground marks released for the 2015 Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League season.The North Marine Road club led the way with an overall...
View ArticleTake a leaf out of my book when it comes to rules
Recently, I played with a Bridlington Links member and found myself explaining a rule. Lots of leaves are getting blown into bunkers at the moment so it’s important to know the can and can’t dos in...
View ArticleRACING AHEAD: The latest tips, trends and racing news
Racing pundit Tony McCormick from.irishbigracetrends.com presents his weekly column, highlighting a looming crisis and looking forward to the renewals of two grand old races.Our trainers to watch in...
View ArticleEyes down for Lions Club's bingo fundraiser on Tuesday
The North Wolds Lions Club is hosting a Christmas bingo evening in Carnaby next week.The event will be held at Ferns Farm Hotel on Tuesday December 1, not Saturday November 28 as printed in this week's...
View ArticleViews from the Pews: Be patient and try to be prepared
A minister and a priest were by the side of the road holding up signs to passingcars. The minister held up a sign, “The End is Near!”The priest, on the other side had a sign proclaiming, “Turn before...
View ArticleTaking on the Chemistry Challenge
Top chemistry students Rosie Jackson (Y11) Freddie Jackson (Y9), Leah Palmer (Y10) and Olivia Laurie (Y9) took part in the regional heat of the national Royal Society of Chemistry ‘Top of the Bench’...
View ArticleClear labelling way forward for dairy
Up to three Yorkshire dairy farmers are quitting the industry on average every single month, compelling proof of an urgent need for clear dairy labelling to help shoppers choose products made with...
View ArticleInspirational exhibit
Graphic Design students, comic and Manga enthusiasts enjoyed a Saturday out in Leeds at the annual Thought Bubble Comic Convention on Saturday 14 November. Thought Bubble is an annual celebration of...
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