Men caught after police chase across village farm land
Two men have been fined after admitting poaching on a farm near Driffield.Stephen Joseph Hardy, 27, of Newholme Estate and John Thomas Cowie, 23, of Dormand Court, both of Wingate, County Durham,...
View ArticleTools stolen from shed in village
Between Tuesday 26 March and Monday 1 April a selection of tools were stolen from inside a metal shed at Emmotland, North Frodingham.Entry was gained through the side door of the shed by prising the...
View ArticleSecurely parked car is vandalised
Humberside Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a car in Driffield.Overnight on Sunday 31 March, a red Ford Ka was left parked on Downe Street when the front windscreen was...
View ArticleGardening expert to speak at meeting
A garden club are set to hold a meeting at which a public parks expert will deliver a talk about his life in gardening.Alec Dobson will speak at the meeting of Leven Garden Club on Thursday 16 April at...
View ArticleTea-riffic fund raiser for cancer charity
Over £400 was raised in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care at a tea party held in a village hall.The North Frodingham Country Women’s Association held the party, which was attended by around 60 people, and...
View ArticleCall for campaign support from MP
A firefighter who is lobbying parliament to halt potential changes to the retirement age for defence emergency service personnel has called for support from Greg Knight MP.David Kirby, a firefighter at...
View ArticleBook review: Outdoor Adventure Manual by The Scout Association
‘One touch of nature makes the whole world kin,’ wrote William Shakespeare.From the great bard to the more contemporary and much loved travel author Bill Bryson, writers and poets have found that the...
View ArticleWinning flag design to be unfurled
The winner of a competition to design an East Riding flag has been selected by the public.It will be unfurled for the first time at Beverley Minster on Thursday 18 April at 10.15am and the Lord...
View ArticleWe’re off to see the wizard
A show of the Wizard of Oz is running at Driffield School.Driffield Musical Theatre group will perform each night from 7.30pm until Saturday 13 April. Tickets from Sokells, Ashley Adams and Aldgate Vets.
View ArticleUnique portrait by Yorkshire artist for auction
A rare image by a celebrated Yorkshire artist currently owned by a client of William Gibbons Fine Art is set to go before a famous Irish auction house.The chalk and pencil portrait of Sir Roger...
View ArticleTractor used during traffic dispute
A man is accused of using his tractor to shunt a car eight to 10 feet along a Nafferton street during a traffic dispute.Peter Foster, 45, of Little Houndales Farm, Nafferton, entered no plea to charges...
View ArticleMan caught driving at 95mph
A Flamborough man drove at 95mph through a 60mph zone to ‘try out a lease car’, a court heard.Darren Neil Tobin, 44, of Chapel Street, Flamborough, was clocked speeding in a Toyota Avensis car on the...
View ArticleBlood pumps donated to Alfred Bean
A day hospital received two blood pumps donated by individuals with a strong connection to the community facility.The transfusion and infusion pumps were accepted by the Alfred Bean Day Hospital,...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty to robbery
A DRIFFIELD man who hears voices in his head telling him to do things has appeared in court admitting a street robbery.Jonothan Clarke, 43, robbed Daniel Jenkinson of £10 on 10 February and then fled,...
View ArticleSIN BIN TV: Super League Round 12 preview
Check out the latest edition of The Sin Bin as the lads look ahead to round 12 of Super League games.Games discussed include Leeds Rhinos v London Broncos; Castleford Tigers v Widnes Vikings and...
View ArticleCreating award-winning classes
An innovative and award winning programme for pre-school children is being launched in Driffield.The Creation Station’s hands-on art and craft exploration sessions give even very young children the...
View ArticleRiders saddle up for annual club meet
Horse riding instructors from across the country met at Bishop Burton College for the Pony Club Annual Instructors’ Conference.On Wednesday 3 April over 350 instructors joined the day of talks and...
View ArticleNew homes could get green light
A planning application to build six dwellings on land at a former petrol station has been deferred for approval.After a meeting of the council’s Eastern Area Planning Sub-committee on Monday 8 April...
View ArticleInvestment for new cycle lane
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will receive £868,000 to construct an off-road cycle lane along the A1035.The lane will run between Tickton and White Cross Roundabout and along Swinemoor Lane, between...
View ArticleCreative residents enjoy Easter competition
Residents of Easterfield Court in Driffield created egg-cellent decorated headwear as part of their Easter celebrations.Creativity flowed on Easter Monday as the residents customised flat caps and...
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