Musical magic to counter cancer
AN all-star line up of local musicians will join forces next month to play a spectacular one-off gig for charity. Inspired by Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer TV event last Friday night, Driffield...
View ArticleNew vice president for air museum
Marking the 67th Anniversary of the departure of Elvington’s unique French Air Force Squadron’s back to France, the new Chief of the French Air Force, General Denis Mercier, will take on the role of...
View ArticleBellowhead and Clannad to visit The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe early in 2013
Two fantastic bands are to visit The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe early next year.Bellowhead, currently at number 16 in the UK album chart with their new record ‘Broadside’, will visit the venue on 19...
View ArticleBoost for charities thanks to Yorkshire Building Society, Driffield
LOCAL charities were donated £100 by a building society as part of their annual charity giveaway.Four Driffield organisations received money during Yorkshire Building Society’s Make a Difference Week....
View ArticleDriffield’s truant kids
NINE children were caught skiving in a one day truancy clampdown in Driffield. The sweep took place last week and is set to be the first of several surprise visits to the town by education welfare...
View Article10 year asbo is quashed
A BLOGGER and journalist is claiming a victory for free speech after a 10-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) barring him from contacting community leaders near his home was quashed by the High...
View ArticleFree parking in Driffield
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will again be running its popular scheme which gives shoppers free parking in the run up to Christmas.For the past three years, those preparing for Christmas by...
View ArticleCranswick gets 21st century internet accesss
Around 1,000 homes and businesses in the Hutton Cranswick area are seto to benefit from a faster broadband internet connection.This follows updating of the Watton telephone exchange by BTWatton and...
View ArticleA silly mistake
A disqualified motorist from Great Kelk who was caught driving with no MOT or insurance and in possession of cannabis was ordered to complete 130 hour of unpaid work and given a further nine month...
View ArticleWork experience at the House of Commons for Driffield girl
Driffield politics student Hattie Turner has joined East Yorkshire MP Greg Knight at his Westminster Office for a period of work experience.Driffield resident Hattie is in her final year studying...
View ArticleChildren’s service
On Sunday November 4 at 10.30am, Driffield in Bloom will hold the annual Children’s Armistice Service at Driffield cemetery.The service is for children of all ages and invitations will go out to...
View ArticleBusiness boost for E.Yorks firms
DRIFFIELD played host this week to one of the most successful business events in recent memory.So many firms and their representatives tried to sign up that the organisers were forced to turn people...
View Articlegary shipley in good form
DRIFFIELD Rugby Club’s Gary Shipley is in good spirits two weeks on from breaking his leg in training.Gary, who turned 26 on Monday, said: “I am feeling good, very good.”Gary’s injury happened on...
View ArticleAdult boxing training sessions
Following on from the success of Driffield’s U18 Boxing Club they are now setting up an adult training session within the club for men and women of ages 16+, of all abilities.This will run from 6pm to...
View ArticleA deadley harvest
The leaves of autumn are colouring up nicely now – but this is by no means the end of their value.They become a food source for a plethora of fungi which are at their peak just at the moment during the...
View ArticleBook review: Winter warmers from Macmillan Children’s Books
As the nights draw in and the days grow shorter, Macmillan Children’s Books are spreading some welcome rays of forgotten sunshine onto a new season of reading.Forget the TV and the Xbox, find a comfy...
View ArticlePolice advice on how to stay safe in East Yorkshire this Hallowe’en
THE DARK nights are well and truly upon us and Halloween and mischief night are just around the corner. During this time, householders may experience the seasonal problems associated with these events...
View ArticleLinking with the past
A VILLAGE school has made strong links with it’s past at a 140 year anniversary celebration.Gembling School celebrated 140 years of existance on October 25 at a celebration for staff and pupils, past...
View ArticleDriffield bonfire
A Bonfire and Firework Display will take place on Saturday November 3 at Driffield Rugby Club.The fire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks will begin at 7.15pm.There is free parking, refreshments....
View ArticleFun festive fundraiser
a CHRISTMAS buffet and dance will be held at the Bell Hotel.The event, which will raise funds for The Whitehouse residential home, will take place on Saturday December 8 in the Maple Room at the Bell...
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