The Grain column by Emma Croft
Feed wheat markets are unchanged once again this week following the release of this month’s rather uninspiring WASDE. Feed wheat for spot collection is currently valued in the region of £102/T - £104/T...
View ArticleYork & District League round up: Stones smashes 152 in Flixton win
Flixton's Anthony Stones notched the highest York League score of the day as he hammered a sensational 152 in his side's win against Osbaldwick.The Division One clash was moved to Flixton's ground as...
View ArticleExperience proves key at Crucible
Alan McManus is leading the charge of snooker’s ‘golden oldies’ at this year’s Betfred World Championship.At 45, the Scotsman is the oldest player to reach the last eight at the Crucible since Steve...
View ArticleBormio trip a piste of cake for students
On Friday 25 March five staff and 41 students embarked on a 27 hour journey across Europe to the picturesque town of Bormio, high in the Italian Alps, in search of snow. The journey was spent laughing,...
View ArticleRailway set to gauge Wolds storytellers
Fantastic Books Publishing and the Yorkshire Wolds Railway are on track to launch a new short story competition.The railway opens its 2016 season on Sunday 1 May at Fimber Halt.At the opening, the...
View ArticleSandown’s fitting finale to the Jumps season proves that change can be positive
As we all know, there are no ‘dead certs’ in racing. Except, of course, when it comes to the surefire banker that any hint of change within the sport will be greeted by much wailing and gnashing of...
View ArticleASDA pork increase welcomed by farmers
News that ASDA will increase its fresh pork to 80% British by next year has been welcomed by British pig farmers, who face losses of around £150 million in 2016.The losses come as a result of low...
View Article£1,600 raised by Young Farmers
Earlier this month Skirlaugh Young Farmers held their third Annual Charity Tractor Run.Raising money for Hornsea Inshore Rescue, 67 tractors took to the roads passing through many local villages.The...
View ArticleTime for Ding Junhui to gatecrash the party at Crucible in Sheffield
Living in Sheffield for Ding Junhui is like having a works party in your front living room for 17 days every year and you’re not invited.Ever since Ding moved to the Steel City as a fresh-faced...
View ArticleYorkshire CCC’s best is still to come, insists Jack Brooks
JACK BROOKS believes that Yorkshire have been nowhere near their best in a low-key start to their title defence.The pace bowler said they can be “20 to 30 per cent” better as they aim for a hat-trick...
View ArticleGrain column by Emma Croft
Both old and new crop wheat markets have suffered a volatile week over the last seven days with old crop wheat valuing anywhere between £102/T - £107/T ex-farm for spot collection. As for new crop...
View ArticleShirley to take key role in Minster plays
A Driffield woman is to play a key role in the Mystery Plays which are on at York Minster for only the second time in 700 years.Hailing from Driffield, Shirley Williams Shirley is excited to be...
View ArticleRACING AHEAD: May - the force be with you.
Racing pundit Tony McCormick from.irishbigracetrends.com takes a look at some trainers to keep onside during the month of May.I have had a look at the last three years of data to wean out some trainers...
View ArticleCinema listings
What's showing at local cinemas around the region over the coming week.Friday 29 April to Thursday 5 MayMALTON, THE PALACE CINEMABox Office 01653 600008/ Info Line 01653 698899Captain America - Civil...
View ArticleEntertainment listings
Catch up with what's on in the area this weekendFRIDAYTHEATREHULL TRUCK THEATRE: The Hired Man, 7.30pm, tickets £14, concessions £12.CATWICK VILLAGE HALL: Badapple Theatre Company present The Thankful...
View ArticleIdeas man Rob Auton takes on the mundane for shows
Making a living from making others laugh, York comedian Rob Auton is going up in the world, presently touring his fourth show! Here, in the run-up to his performance of “The Water Show” at Hull Truck...
View ArticleOne in four people with food allergies taken ill while dining out
One in four people with a potentially fatal food allergy has suffered a reaction while dining out in the last 12 months, according to new research.And one in five of those allergic reactions (19 per...
View ArticleVIDEO: Tour de Yorkshire begins in Beverley
The second Tour de Yorkshire got underway earlier today, with Beverley given the honour of hosting the start.Crowds of people gathered to see the spectacle and gloomy skies gave way to sunshine as the...
View ArticleVIDEO: ‘We want race here again next year’
The East Riding will bid to host a stage start or finish of the Tour de Yorkshire for a third successive year.The leader of East Riding Council says he wants the race to return to the area again in 2017.
View ArticleGlorious bike event returns to Driffield
Motorcyclists are gearing up for a fund-raising event taking place in the centre of Driffield next month to raise money for a charity.Jackie and Sean Stanhope, who are officers of the Goldwing Owners...
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