Zero tolerance on dog fouling
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to look at a pilot scheme with the area’s 168 town and parish councils to combat dog fouling.This is one of the proposals that will be put before the environment and...
View ArticleSIN BIN TV: Super League Round 17 preview
Check out the latest edition of The Sin Bin which looks ahead to round 17 of Suyper League games. Games discussed include Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos v Castleford Tigers and Wakefield...
View ArticleTractor run will aid charity coffers
Tractor enthusiasts and members of East Riding YFC will once again join together on Sunday 2 June. They will take to the roads on a Charity Tractor Road Run to boost funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance...
View ArticlePyjama party against dementia
Staff at a care home spent a relaxing day of fund raising by wearing their pyjamas to work. Riverhead Hall Residential and Nursing Care Home, Driffield held the day of fund raising on Wednesday 22 May...
View ArticlePlant fair set for growing success
The grounds of an historic hall will open to green fingered visitors for a gardening weekend.From Saturday 8 June to Sunday 9, Burton Agnes Hall, near Driffield, a Gardener’s Fair is set to fill the...
View ArticleHigh ranking for Hermione
A Driffield St John’s Ambulance Cadet has been crowned Deputy Cadet of the Year.Hermione Halman, 17, gained the prestigious accolade earlier this year, after being nominated by cadet leaders as a...
View ArticleBargain hunting at village sale
Hundreds of bargain hunters descended on a jumble sale in aid of a junior school.On Saturday 18 May the sale was held in Weaverthorpe Village Hall and raised over £200 for Weaverthorpe Junior School...
View ArticleChance to test out new FootGolf course
As Bridlington Links prepares to host the UK’s biggest FootGolf competition to date, local players can steal a march on their international opponents by practising on the course on Thursday.The course...
View ArticleRecycling help for tenants
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is highlighting the help it gives to residents moving into new rented accommodation to know more about their bin collections and recycling.The service, for tenants,...
View ArticlePlanning applications
The following planning applications relating to the Driffield area have been submitted to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council:Erection of two detached dwellings following demolition of existing...
View ArticleTalk will be a hoot
An illustrated slideshow by wildlife artist wildlife artist Robert E Fuller will take place on Saturday 8t June at his village gallery.See stunning photographs by this knowledgeable artist and learn...
View ArticleCash boost for historic church
A generous donation of over £50,000 has enabled a church to finally begin work on a heritage centre.Over two years since the idea for the centre was formed, All Saints Church in Rudston received a sum...
View ArticleEPSOM DERBY PREVIEW: race revolves around Dawn Approach stamina dilemma
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: Intrepid Travelers: Lowestoft Chronicle’s 2013 Anthology Edited...
So why would an American online literary magazine give itself the rather unlikely, quintessentially English title, the Lowestoft Chronicle?The answer lies in the travel history of its founding editor,...
View ArticleCharge of violent entry denied
A 43-year-old man appeared in court charged with using violence to enter a premises.Mr Sean David Cousins, from Harpham denied using violence to secure entry to premises on Monday 6 May in Mill Street,...
View ArticleWomen set to get fit with ex-marine
Ex-marine Steve Tighe has gone from fighting pirates to fighting the flab with a new boot camp style exercise class for Driffield women.The 34-year-old who previously worked securing ships against...
View ArticleClaim defedants were “bullied” into making a plea
People accused of criminal offences were bullied into going ahead with their court cases without legal representation during a solicitors’ training day, it has been claimed.At Bridlington Magistrates...
View ArticleBook review: Last Man Standing by Jack Straw
‘I love politics, Parliament, my Blackburn constituency,’ declares Jack Straw, one of the last Labour government’s most commanding figures and safest pair of hands, in his engaging and clear-sighted...
View ArticlePupils turn back time at vintage fair
Class five pupils from Garton-on-the-Wolds Primary School plucked up the courage to perform for visitors at the Spa Bridlington’s Vintage Fair.Kathryn Allan, Garton teacher, said: “Performing at the...
View ArticlePaw-fect family fun day
Over 700 visitors and their pet pooches crowded to Sledmere House for the third annual fun dog day.The glorious sunshine made for a fun filled day, with the East Coast Flyball Team and the Tail Waggers...
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