This ‘dilution of quality’ theory is a non-runner at the Cheltenham Festival
The older I get, the more of a grumpy snob I am when confronted by the daft trivialities of life.In racing, I can be heard shouting at, or seen throwing things at, the telly just because presenters,...
View ArticleNostalgia: St George’s Day Scout and Guide parade
The annual St George’s Day Scout and Guide parade is a popular event in Driffield.This image from April 1998 shows members of a local Brownie pack proudly marching with their group standard and adult...
View ArticleMedieval feast marks Royal visit
History books are pretty quiet on the subject of Edward 1’s visit to Thixendale on April 23.But he really did come, presumably on some business to do with Hammering the Scots – and the High Wolds...
View ArticleWoodhouse says he has resigned as Hull United boss
Curtis Woodhouse has announced on social media that he has stood down as manager of NCEL club Hull United.The footballer-turned-boxer said on Twitter this afternoon: “I’ve today resigned as manager of...
View ArticleTykes ace Bresnan suffers calf injury
Yorkshire seamer Tim Bresnan will miss the first six weeks of the season after scans revealed that he has torn his lower calf.The former England star sustained the injury during Yorkshire’s pre-season...
View ArticlePolice mobile safety cameras - where to spot them
Below are the enforcement locations for North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing Friday 1 April 2016.The safety cameras are now more visible than ever before with each of the...
View ArticleObituary: Mr Henry Frederick Fowler
A funeral service was held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday 24 March for Mr Henry Frederick Fowler of Driffield who died peacefully in Castle Hill Hospital on Sunday 13 March. He was...
View ArticleThe greatest horse in National history
Fresh from advising the winner of the Irish Grand National, Rogue Angel at 33/1, racing pundit Tony McCormick from.irishbigracetrends.com recalls ‘the greatest National horse’.Red Rum is the only horse...
View ArticleShrinking bees a threat to crops
Bees are shrinking in size due to more intensive farming - posing a risk to our crops, warns new research.The reduced size of the common ground-nesting bee, which is a vital contributor to farmed...
View ArticleDrivers warned 'good times are over' as price of petrol goes up
Motorists have been warned that the period of lower fuel prices is over after the cost of petrol rose last month for the first time since July 2015.Experts said the 3.4p per litre (ppl) rise in average...
View ArticleThe true story of gory killing that inspired Game of Thrones ‘Red Wedding’
In the lead up to the sixth series of hit TV show Game of Thrones, we take a look at the gory real-life event that helped inspire the infamous ‘Red Wedding’ scene.The gruesome ‘Red Wedding’ episode in...
View ArticleWarning over fake HMRC and PayPal emails
Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting agency, have issued a warning over two email scams that have come to light in recent weeks.The Action Fraud team have received hundreds of...
View ArticleHolidaymakers conned out of £11.5 million last year
Holidaymakers and other travellers were conned out of £11.5 million last year, according to a new report from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB).The 2015 figure represents a 425 per cent...
View ArticleAdvice sessions to be held across region
Land and property consultancy George F White is hosting a range of advice seminars across Yorkshire that are aimed to provide guidance and support to the region’s rural community.In partnership with...
View ArticleGRAND NATIONAL PREVIEW: the race that the world stops to watch
Aww, the Grand National. Don’t you just love it?More than a horse race, more of a national institution. An annual sporting event that transcends sport, engaging and exciting the whole country with its...
View ArticleGRAND NATIONAL PREVIEW: your A-Z pinsticker’s guide to all the Aintree runners
Fancy a flutter on the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday?Most of us will be tempted, even if it’s only 50p each/way. So to help you make your choice, here’s my potted A-Z pinsticker’s...
View ArticleDog microchipping law comes into force
All dogs in England and Scotland will have to be microchipped as part of Government plans to reduce numbers of lost and stolen dogs and promote responsible dog ownership.Owners of dogs that have not...
View ArticleDavid Essex 'final concert tour' coming to Sheffield City Hall
Rock On singing star David Essex has announced what may be his final concert tour and he's coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, November 6He said today: "I'm looking forward to getting back on the...
View ArticleProgramme of events at St Andrew’s Church Bainton
A series of events are being planned to herald a new beginning at St Andrew’s Church, Bainton.The programme will herald a new era for the ‘Cathedral of the Wolds’ as the work on the magnificent...
View ArticlePolice column
Lighter nights often means criminals are on the prowl for easy pickings from gardens, sheds and garages. As the weather warms up, we all spend more time outside, but we all also get a bit lax about...
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