Valley is all churned up
This week I decided to give our visitors an opportunity to experience tranquil beauty by walking the Wolds path from Gill’s Farm to Thixendale.I was devastated to see the way the verdant valley had...
View ArticleAction on dog fouling
DOG mess is causing such concern for some residents in the Driffield area that they are taking their own action to encourage people to clear up after their animals.Wansford Road resident Ann Bennett,...
View ArticleSteps to stop ‘witch hunt’ online blog
Hutton Cranswick in Bloom have declared they are not part of a “witch hunt” against dog owners after a blog was launched to name and shame those failing to clean up their animal’s mess.And the group...
View ArticleBook review: Agent of Rome: The Siege by Nick Brown
Fresh-faced teenager Cassius Corbulo never wanted to be a soldier – and certainly not a hero – but the Roman army has quite literally left him holding the fort.It’s 270 AD and Syria is one of the most...
View ArticleA blot on our landscape
DRIFFIELD town councillors have drawn up a top 10 hit list of derelict buildings currently tarnishing the image of The Capital of the Wolds.Councillors were subjected to a barrage of criticism after...
View ArticleYoungsters in court for mock trial
AROUND 60 young people will be in Beverley Magistrates’ Court on March 10 as participants in the 2012 Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition.Groups of 12 to 14 year olds will take on the roles of...
View ArticleNo code of conduct breach by councillor
A PARISH Councillor who allegedly launched into a “vitriolic attack” in a phone conversation with a council clerk amid allegations of vote rigging has been found not to have breached the code of...
View ArticleBig book sale
A large book sale was staged at Kilham Village Hall on Saturday, to raise money for the churches at Harpham and Lowthorpe.Other charities such as Macmillan Nurses also reaped the benefit of the event,...
View ArticleSmiles of the Lambs!
SPRING is in the air as nursery children in the Driffield area have been discovering.Youngsters have been busy meeting some new additions to Old Macdonalds Childrens Day Nursery.The nursery, which is...
View ArticleGirlfriend stabbed chef
THE girlfriend of a Driffield chef wept in court as she admitted plunging a huge knife into his back in a drink-fuelled rage while he lay slumped on a bed.Petite Tiffany Baillie, 32, thrust the...
View ArticleBrandes complete a league double over EI
DRIFFIELD EI put in a poor team performance on Saturday as they went down to Brandesburton at Driffield School.It was a game Driffield were confident of winning, and looking to avenge an away defeat to...
View ArticleTon up Driffield stroll to big win
A bright day was made for running rugby and that is what was on show. Driffield picked the same team that had won last week at Heath except that Saddler did not play and Furbank was on the wing. The...
View ArticleFour points take the Dragons joint top
Driffield Dragons U10 went home with four points in hand following two very close games sending them to joint top position.The first match was about even in terms of chances but in general both teams...
View ArticleGirls can be proud of their performance
A combination of snow, half term holidays and the cup competition meant this weekend’s game was the Wildcats’ first football action since January. The girls couldn’t have picked much tougher opponents...
View ArticleDraw fair result after slow start
Travelling this week to face the Slazengers at Wakefield, Driffield were still on a victory high from last week. With three points in the bag, the ladies we hungry for more.Driffield travelled with 12...
View ArticleLadies were chasing from the off
Pre-Christmas the team secured a 1-1 draw against Tadcaster.Due to improved play since then they were wanting and expecting a win to keep them out of the relegation zone.A very short pitch warm up due...
View ArticleKiplingcotes Derby
This years Kiplingcotes Derby will take place on March 15.Reputed to be the oldest race in the country, the four and half mile race which dates back to 1519 kicks off at 11am. First prize is £50.
View ArticleCouncil salaries
HOUSEHOLDERS in Driffield will be forced to shell out £282,000 to pay for the services and facilities provided by town council over the forthcoming financial year.A total £145,273 of that will go on...
View ArticleMotorist fined £175 for driving without license
A DRIFFIELD motorist has been fined £175 for driving a car without a valid licence.Nicholas David Fletcher, 54, of New Road, Driffield drove a Ford car along the A614 at Burton Agnes otherwise than in...
View ArticleMuseum to reopen
SOUTHBURN Archaeological Museum (SAM) has announced an open day to celebrate reopening following the winter closedown period.During the closedown SAM has undergone improvements thanks to funding from...
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