Police hunt shop vandals
Humberside police are investigating a case of criminal damage at a Driffield business premises.During the evening of Tuesday 14 May a group of teenagers gained access to the rear of Pocklington Carpets...
View ArticleMalicious acts of vandalism
Humberside Police are investigating the malicious damage of three vehicles left parked on Northfield Crescent, Driffield.Overnight on Sunday 12 May a Black Citroen C2 was attacked by vandals, leaving a...
View ArticleThe body of missing man is discovered at Kiplingcotes
Police have confirmed that the body of a man found at Kiplingcotes was that of missing Middleton-on-the-Wolds pensioner Mr Robert Storey.A police search was launched after Mr Storey, 73, who was...
View ArticleMrs Olive Kneeshaw
A funeral service was held at the Parish Church, Driffield on Friday, May 24 for Mrs Olive Kneeshaw of Spencers Way, Driffield who died peacefully in Hull Royal Infirmary. She was 96.The service was...
View ArticleBarbara Shirley Baron
A funeral service was held at the East Riding Crematorium on Friday, May 24 for Mrs Barbara Shirley Baron, of Weaverthorpe, who died suddenly in hospital. She was 71.The service was conducted by the...
View ArticleHelping the planet at barracks
BBC’s Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury has recently visited the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield.Despite DST being the world’s largest residential military driving school, there is a great...
View ArticleGarton pupils retrace soldier’s steps
Pupils from Garton on the Wolds Primary School visited the Somme battlefields of northern France. Linking to their current class work on the Great War, children spent four days in France taking in the...
View ArticleA shining example of safety at school
High visibility jackets were donated to youngsters at Driffield Junior School.Specsavers in Driffield presented the equipment to pupils as part of Walk to School Week.The jackets will promote safety on...
View ArticleLearn about farm life at open day
An annual event showcasing British farming is set to come to Driffield.Open Farm Sunday, on 9 June, will take place in farms including Manor Farm at Thornholme, JH Farming Ltd at Elmswell Farms...
View ArticleFloral display to be opened by dignitary
A flower bed will be unveiled this weekend by the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding.Susan Cunliffe-Lister will visit Driffield to officially unveil the floral arrangement at Northend Park on Sunday 2...
View ArticleRuffling feathers at art exhibition
Animals from around the world depicted by Robert E Fuller will be on display for a fortnight in June.The exhibition of paintings and sculptures are on show to the public from Saturday 1 June to Sunday...
View ArticleBook review: Leftovers by Stella Newman
If Stella Newman’s tasty debut novel Pear Shaped left you hungry for more, then prepare for a feast of fun – and pasta – in her delicious follow-up.Leftovers serves up the same winning blend of fresh,...
View ArticleRaising cash for cancer charity
Staff members at Specsavers in Driffield will dedicate the first day in June to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research.A host of fun activities, including a bake sale, face painting and a raffle,...
View ArticleFund raising in style for hospice
A fashion show in aid of Martin House Hospice raised over £400.The show, held in M&Co, Market Place, Driffield saw 60 people turn out to enjoy the fashion on display and raise £418 for the...
View ArticleKings Mill bike riders seek sponsorship
Lunchtime staff at Kings Mill School, Driffield, are planning a sponsored bike ride to raise funds to buy new bikes for the children’s lunchtime play.The bike ride will take place on Sunday 30 June,...
View ArticleHospice shop set to reopen next week
A charity shop which has undergone extensive refurbishment will once again welcome customers in on Monday.St Catherine’s Hospice, in Market Place, Driffield, has been shut for over six weeks. The...
View ArticleEPSOM OAKS PREVIEW: the day little Leicester harboured a Classic Secret
All roads lead to Epsom Downs this coming weekend for the third and fourth Classics of the new Flat season, the Investec Derby and the Investec Oaks.Steeped in tradition, the races provide the ultimate...
View ArticleBook review: Wherever You Are by The Military Wives
When a woman marries into the military, she doesn’t just marry the man she loves… she marries a way of life.And it’s not an easy life. Military wives move home almost every two years, uproot their...
View ArticleScarecrow festival takes flight
Glorious sunshine heralded in this year’s Wetwang Scarecrow Festival last Saturday.Families, visitors and scarecrow judges descended upon the usually sleepy village on Saturday 25 May to take in the...
View ArticleDISC implores town council for cash aid
Driffield town council is to consider giving financial aid to a youth group for disabled children which is facing closure.The Driffield Inclusive Saturday Club has warned that it will struggle once...
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