MP backs moves to tighten controls of the scrap metal industry
BEVERLEY MP Graham Stuart has written to Richard Ottaway MP in support of his Private Member’s Bill to re-regulate the scrap metal industry.Mr Stuart said: “Criminals cannot be allowed to continue to...
View ArticlePlanning sought
The following planning applications which relate to the Driffield area have been submitted to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council:Retention of access with parking and turning facilities - 2 The...
View ArticleBook review: The Wrong Man by Jason Dean
Revenge is a dish best served cold... and in the case of former US Marine James Bishop, that means icy cold.He’s been sent down for murders he didn’t commit and when – not if – he breaks out of jail,...
View ArticleSo near yet so far for men’s captain
Having previously had two holes in one on the par 3, 14th hole the men’s captain, John Prescott, duly teed-up his ball and, having selected his five metal wood, pondered the prospect of yet a...
View ArticleHurricanes a pleasure to watch
Driffield entertained Tickton at the Rec and served up a great hurricane, with Andy back between the sticks and dealing with everything thrown at him. The defending pairing of Tom and Riley thwarting...
View ArticleDREGS day
One of the great things about being a member of Driffield Golf Club is that there is such a healthy variety of groups which have banded together at certain times during the week for a game of golf.The...
View ArticlePanthers set for another Plate campaign
Pallet-Track sponsored Panthers suffered a first round defeat in the Knock-Out cup against a well organised and accomplished Shiptonthorpe team who signified their intentions from the outset, taking...
View ArticleAmazing golf experience
THIS year’s Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club (USA) had the most exciting finish in golf history, as Europe came from well back to take the honours in the final games.And while millions were at home...
View ArticleNo luck for third team
Driffield set off to Leeds hoping they could return home from the West Riding with a win under their belt but it was not to be. We knew this was going to be a tough game from the off as the Leeds team...
View ArticleMelsa Consort in concert for water charity
THE well-known Melsa Consort, conducted by David Wigley, will present a concert of choral music in St Mary’s Church, Beverley, on Friday October 12, at 7.30pm.The event is being held in association...
View ArticlePolice probe village arson
POLICE are investigating after 300 straw bales were destroyed in an arson attack at at farm in Neswick, Near Bainton.The attack happned on Sunday September 30 and involved a stack was about 200 feet in...
View ArticleBook review: Ravenscliffe by Jane Sanderson
As a new series of ITV’s Downton Abbey grips the nation, Jane Sanderson unearths another rich seam of upstairs/downstairs drama in her second novel set in a Yorkshire mining community.Ravenscliffe...
View ArticleAwards were easy to digest
DRIFFIELD firms were the toast of the east coast business community during the annual Chamber Bridlington and Yorkshire Coast Business Awards at the resort’s Spa.Now in its sixth year, the prestigious...
View ArticleDiabetes challenge
MEMBERS of the Bell Hotel Gym, headed by Driffield man John Taylor have raised thousands of pounds for a Diabetes charity.Gym members met the ‘Diabetes challenge’ set by John which saw them climb the...
View ArticleRape trial
A WOMAN told a jury she was raped at knife point by a man who stalked her and threatened to kill her with a knife and then himself.The woman said Graham Kelly, 58, took her by surprise after she had...
View ArticleConstruction work on A164
Construction of the A164 Humber Bridge to Beverley Route Improvement Scheme continue to progress swiftly in the Cottingham/Willerby area, at Skidby and along the A164 towards Beverley.Pipe work,...
View ArticleOverseas visitors
Humberside Police is playing host to a group of 12 Polish police officers visiting the area as part of a developmental training exercise supported by the European Union’s Lifelong Learning...
View ArticleHarvest festival for retirement home residents at Burton Fleming
A SKILLS sharing day was combined with a harvest festival celebration for residents of a reirement home. Staff at The Willows care home, Burton Fleming, organised a skills swap-shop day as part of the...
View ArticleThe way forward
THE future of Driffield and District Skate and BMX PArk has reached a watershed following the resignation of two founding trustees.So the club committee contacted the town council to ask if it would be...
View ArticleMr David Cunliffe
A funeral service was held at St Mary’s Church, Etton for Mr David Cunliffe of Main Street, Etton who died suddenly at home on September 17. He was 74.The service was conducted by the Rev Paul Davis...
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