Book review: Deserter: The Last Untold Story of the Second World War by...
Of the 100,000 British and 50,000 American troops who fled the ranks during the Second World War, Eddie Slovik must count as the most unlucky... in a small French village in January 1945, he became the...
View ArticleSports equipment stolen
Police are investigating after a goal net was stolen from a pitch on Allotment Lane, Driffield, overnight between Tuesday April 9 and Wednesday 10.The equipment was supplied by a community sports...
View ArticleBurglars strike twice in town
Residents are being urged to remain on their guard after burglars targeted two properties in Driffield this month.Both attempts failed and police are appealing for witnesses.The first offence happened...
View ArticleSeminars for private landlords
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Private Sector Housing Team is inviting private landlords, who own properties in the area, to attend one of two business seminar events taking place in May.Seminars...
View ArticleEvent for potential foster carers
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer? That will be the message at an information event being held at Tickton Grange Hotel, Tickton, near Beverley, on Wednesday April 24, at 6pm.The...
View Article15,000 sign up for power switch
Collectively, households that signed up to the YORSwitch energy saving initiative, run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and its partners, stand to save up to £1m on their energy bills if they choose...
View Article£8,000 damage to village bridge
Thieves stole a variety of metal from Burton Agnes Bowling Club between Saturday March 30 and Thursday April 11 after climbing over a fence to gain access.A police spokeswoman said: “They have removed...
View ArticleChildren should be vaccinated
Public health experts in East Yorkshire are urging parents to ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against measles.The move comes as cases of the disease reported across England and Wales...
View ArticleHousehold waste site from the air
Pictured here is the redesigned household waste recycle site at Kelleythorpe, near Driffield - as seen from the air.The site is set to reopen on Thursday April 18, in the wake of an extensive £800,000...
View ArticleForthcoming events in Kelk
Step in to Spring with soup, bacon butties, coffee and chat from 10am to 1pm on Saturday May 4 at the Chapel Schoolroom, Kelk.There will also be a bring and buy and all proceeds will go to the...
View ArticleBOOT ROOM TV: Leeds United v Burnley preview
Check out the latest edition of The Boot Room as the lads look ahead to Leeds United’s clash with Burnley at Elland Road.The show is presented by Andrew Hutchinson (@AndyHutchYEP) with football writer...
View ArticlePlanning applications
The following planning applications which relate to the Driffield area have been submitted to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council:Erection of a detached triple garage and boundary wall following...
View ArticleCyclist assaulted by motorist
Police have launched an investigation after a cyclist was assaulted by a van driver in Middleton on the Wolds.The cyclist was pushed over during the incident on the busy Warter Road at 9.50am on...
View ArticleBook review: Outside in My Dressing Gown by Liz Cowley
‘Spring – where are you? Where have you been hiding for so long?’The weather certainly hasn’t given us much to smile about this year so step into the garden with people’s poet Liz Cowley and let her...
View ArticleCricket is the spice of life for teenager Tom
Talented Driffild cricketer 16 year old Tom Norman scored an unbeaten 177 for Hymers College 1st XI in their first game of the season against Ampleforth College - thanks to a special Indian...
View ArticlePrimary school places allocated
Parents and carers of children starting primary school in September have been told which school their child will be attending.This year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council received 3,084 applications for...
View ArticleTheft of charity money
Money intended for a children’s charity was stolen by a woman who suffers from mental health issues, a court has heard.Kimberley Hanson, 27, of Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington, admitted to two charges...
View ArticleMan in court for driving over limit
A man drove while over twice the legal alcohol limit.Leigh Carpenter, 28, of Skerne Road, Driffield admitted to driving with 263 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine - the legal limit is...
View ArticleSIN BIN TV: 2013 Challenge Cup Round 4 preview
Check out the latest edition of The Sin Bin as the lads look ahead to the fourth round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup.Games discussed include Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers; Wakefield Wildcats v Hemel...
View ArticleDiscount membership for agricultural show
It’s an exciting year ahead for the Driffield Showground with several brand new events taking place throughout the year as well as the ‘must go to’ favourites that everyone has become accustomed to. In...
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