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Goole Boxing Club aims to raise £225k for knockout expansion

A Goole charity that punches above its weight for young people is launching a huge fundraising campaign to expand its premises. Goole Amateur Boxing Club (GABC) – a charitable incorporated organisation – is planning a major refurbishment and expansion of its base on Boothferry Road to meet growing demand, modernise the facility, and increase accessibility for the local community. The project includes purchasing the gym’s current home and the building next door to secure the club’s long term fu

Goole Hospital theatre manager hangs up scrubs

After more than 50 years working at the ‘cutting edge’ of healthcare Chris Graygoose has hung up his scrubs for the last time after calling time on his NHS career in theatres. Chris, who has been the manager at Goole and Scunthorpe theatres since 2006, had set his sights on working as an electrician on the dockyards in Plymouth, but he was too young. Instead, he went to his local hospital every day for a week pestering them to give him a temporary role. They eventually relented, and he joined

Junior judokas put up a fight

Goole Judo Club and Selby-based Judo Spirit Academy took a team of four judokas over to the English Institute of Sport earlier this month. The event was hugely attended this year, having 735 entries, with some of the clubs’ judokas being in the largest categories of each day. The British Schools Championships sees the athletes represent their schools as well as their judo clubs. Jacob Cuff represented Garforth Academy, Lily Fox represented Barlby High School, Paisley Savage represented Read Sch

Town's history to be projected onto St John's

One of Goole’s best-known landmarks will become the backdrop for a breath-taking, music-led projection show to kick-start the town’s 200th birthday celebrations. Shine On Goole will see St John’s Parish Church host ‘A Port In Green Fields’, which will transform the Grade II-listed structure into a ‘ship of stories’, taking audiences on a voyage through 200 years of history. Billed as a ‘collage of archive, illustration and light’, the six-minute show will be split into minute-long chapters, eac

Expect strikes at town’s new Dockyard…

East Riding Leisure have confirmed that the new six-lane bowling alley coming to the refurbished leisure centre is to be called Dockyard Bowl. A vote was held on Facebook, asking the public for help to name the new state-of-the-art addition to the new Goole Hub. The four shortlisted options were Neon Strike, Ouselight Strike, Leisure Lanes and Dockyard Bowl, with the latter receiving the most votes. Cllr Nick Coultish, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire

Goole man arrested after police execute £53million drugs bust

A man from Goole has been arrested after officers from the Regional Organised Crime Unit and UK Border Force seized 536 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of £53million. The drugs were seized at the London Gateway port, near Thurrock, Essex, earlier this month. A 44-year-old man from the Goole area was arrested in Manchester in connection with the seizure and has been charged with conspiracy to import Class A drugs and a separate charge of conspiracy to import 872 kilos of cannabi

February 26, 2026

Hull 4 Heroes to host weekly Goole meeting

A weekly Armed Forces coffee morning and outreach clinic has been set up in Goole. Hull 4 Heroes will hold the coffee morning and outreach clinic, held every Tuesday from 10am to 12noon in the Morrisons Café in Goole. The friendly, informal drop‑in session is open to all members of the Armed Forces community — serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and family members. The sessions offer an opportunity to connect with others over a warm drink, enjoy some friendly conversation, and access suppo

February 4, 2026

Household water bills set to rise by more than five per cent

Average household water bills in Yorkshire are set to increase by 5.6% in April – around £2.80 per month – to help fund an £8.3bn investment programme, which will improve customer service and environmental outcomes across the region. The increase, which was agreed by Ofwat in December 2024, sits just above inflation and will enable Yorkshire Water to continue delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects, totalling £1.1bn between April 2026 and April 2027, including: Progressing a £38m p

January 29, 2026

Local flood defence works hampered by wintry weather

Bad weather has slowed progress on a £17m project set to strengthen flood defences on Dutch River near Goole which will help protect around 10,000 properties. The major maintenance project on the northern (left) bank of the Dutch River, part of the River Don, is being delivered by the Environment Agency. Work began on site at the start of October, focusing on the downstream area at the end of the Dutch Riverside, near Goole Marina. Alongside this, the main compound area at Rawcliffe Bridge, whi

January 22, 2026

Hospital visitors asked to wear masks

Visitors to wards and clinical departments at Hull Royal Infirmary are being asked to wear face masks to protect patients from winter illnesses. Staff in all clinical areas of the hospital will be wearing face masks after an increase in patients admitted to hospital with flu, diarrhoea and vomiting and norovirus over the past week. Dr Debbie Wearmouth, Infection Doctor at Hull University Teaching Hospitals, said: “We are asking visitors to wear masks in wards, clinics and clinical departments t

January 8, 2026

Santa set to swing by Hook

’Tis the season of goodwill, and this year Santa will visit Hook on his travels to help raise money for the renovation of St Mary’s Church. The annual Hook Santa ride around the village will take place on December 21 from 3.30pm. There will be refreshments, raffle and children’s activities in the Memorial Hall from 3.30pm and at River Close. The elves will be handing out sweets as Santa and Mrs Clause travel around the village on their sleigh. Any money raised will go towards renovation costs

December 19, 2025

Truck drivers thanked at Christmas event

More than 100 truck drivers enjoyed some hot food, festive music and and good company at a gathering organised to show appreciation for their hard work throughout the festive period. The event was part of SNAP’s Deck the Hauls campaign, which aims to shine a light on the essential work drivers do to keep supplies moving in the critical weeks before Christmas, when consumer demand peaks and delivery schedules intensify across the UK. It was held at Glews Services on November 26. SNAP is a digit

December 8, 2025

Perfectly Imperfect Christmas Trees free at Tesco

Tesco is inviting Goole residents to embrace the magic of imperfection this Christmas by giving away free Perfectly Imperfect Christmas trees at Tesco Goole Superstore on Saturday 6th December from 10am. From unevenly spaced branches, to leaning ever-so-slightly to the side, these wonky Christmas trees wouldn't normally make the cut to go on sale in Tesco stores but are perfectly imperfect in their own way. With Christmas being the time of giving, Tesco is giving these Christmas trees a

December 3, 2025

Help a husky this holiday season

This Christmas, staff at Jerry Green Dog Rescue are hoping to make one special boy’s wish come true. Rocco, a two-year-old Husky Cross, has been under their care for three long months after coming to the charity due to his owner’s ill health. Now, he’s ready to find the loving forever home he deserves, hopefully in time for Christmas. Currently living in a foster home, Rocco has become a firm favourite with everyone who meets him. Full of life and affection, he’s described by his foster carers

November 20, 2025

Homes needed for rescue dogs

Jerry Green Dog Rescue wants to let the people of Goole know that they are still very much present and here to support dogs and their owners of the East Yorkshire community, despite sadly having to close the Gilberdyke branch in 2022. The East Yorkshire Community Support team wishes to reassure the region that they remain in the area and still offer rehoming; they have just adapted their services. The Jerry Green Dog Rescue East Yorkshire Community team now operate rehoming services via their H

November 5, 2025

Blast from the past for Donny fan Alan

A 93-year-old man from Rawcliffe Bridge living with dementia, was given the VIP treatment at Doncaster Rovers Football Club for the game on Saturday, October 18. Alan Turner, a former electric linesman, celebrated his 70th wedding anniversary last month with his wife Rita from Goole and, to mark the occasion, their granddaughter Kate hosted a get-together with family and friends. Kate’s father and Alan’s son Paul is also a Rovers supporter. Kate said: “My Grandad is living with dementia, and sa

October 30, 2025

Hospital buys therapy chair with donated funds

Patients at Goole Hospital are benefiting from a new therapy chair thanks to a fundraising walk which raised almost £3,000. Tony Lister, 50, from Grimsby, organised a three-mile sponsored walk in 2023 from the Cleethorpes pier to the leisure centre to raise funds for the Neuro Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).He spent time on the NRC after suffering a stroke in 2021. The walk, where Tony was accompanied by his wife Emma, family and friends, raised more than £2,800. Their goal was to raise funds for

October 23, 2025

Get your tickets for a banging bonfire night fireworks display

Goole’s Bonfire Night is set to return with a bang - with tickets on sale now! Tickets for this year’s fireworks spectacular in Goole’s West Park can be booked from 10am today, with the popular event taking place on Wednesday November 5. Over the last three years, the spectacular musical display has become a firm favourite with crowds over 6,000 attending each year. Once again, Optimum Fireworks will be lighting up the town’s skies, fresh from their triumph at this year’s Spectacular British M

October 17, 2025

Entrepreneurial education for youngsters

Young people in Goole have been learning about how to develop their own business at a ‘Be Your Own Boss’ workshop hosted by Opportunity Goole. Held at The Moorlands Community Centre in Goole, the informative session was supported by Making Changes For Careers, which supports young people to start their own businesses and realise their entrepreneurial ambitions. Around ten young people heard Charlene Porteous of Making Changes For Careers (MC4C) speak about the type of skills and knowledge need

September 29, 2025

Council keen to boost transport links with Leeds

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is launching a major study to improve public transport connectivity for Goole and the Lower Aire Valley to Leeds, working with local authority partners across Yorkshire.

September 18, 2025

Parkside Primary “proud” of latest Ofsted report

A recent Ofsted report has found Parkside Primary School continues to be rated ‘Good’ and offers a place where everyone is welcome.

September 10, 2025

Folk trio scheduled to play in Howden

Howden Live’s autumn season starts with a bang, welcoming folk artist Simpson, Cutting and Kerr as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album Murmers.

September 4, 2025

Hub build takes big step forward

The huge metal framework for the new Goole Hub has been installed.

August 28, 2025

September start for town improvements

Work to improve the appearance of Goole Town Centre will start next month, as part of the £3.1m Public Realm project.

August 21, 2025

Running man Mridul vows to keep on going

A student living in Goole who has run every day for almost six years is hoping to set a Guiness World Record.

Aladdin takes to the stage in Goole

It's time to discover 'A Whole New World' with the Junior cast of Goole Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society as they take to the stage next week with their production of Aladdin. William Knight, Director, explained how excited he was when he saw Aladdin had become available for junior societies. In November and December he ran a number of workshops for the over 8’s to keep the regular kids in touch and to give potential new members a taster of what to expect from joining the society. January

Bicentenary calendar launched

A commemorative calendar marking Goole’s 200th anniversary and featuring exclusive artwork by renowned local artist Harold Mason BEM is now on sale.

Hosepipe restrictions begin

Temporary hosepipe restrictions are now in force in Yorkshire following the driest and warmest spring for 132 years, which led to the region being declared in drought.

Outstanding Ofsted report for nursery

Goole’s Mini Bugz Nursery has been awarded outstanding in all areas in their latest Ofsted report.

Virgin boss Branson hails school business initiative

Business magnate Sir Richard Branson has highlighted Newport Primary School’s entrepreneurial projects on his online blog.

Charity fundraisers play a peaky blinder

Staff from a business in Goole have helped to raise £1,963 for a charity which provided vital support to one of their colleagues and his family. The team of ten staff members from Elite Office Furniture UK Ltd helped to raise the impressive sum after taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Friday, September 22. The challenge was organised to raise money for The Chris Aked Foundation, a charity which provides support to the children of families dealing with cancer and other life affect

October 5, 2023

Boxing Club adopts CIO status

A Goole boxing club which has been punching above its weight since opening its doors has become an independent charity. Goole Amateur Boxing Club was established by The Moorlands Community Charity in partnership with local businesses in 2021, to meet the needs of young people in the town. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, attracting more than 200 members and 67 carded boxers ready to represent the club. Now, the club has become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in its own

August 18, 2023

Howden Joinery expansion and new settlement plans

Councillors are set to decide on plans which would see Howden expand by up to 1,900 homes along with a new school, pub, medical centre and other facilities.Plans set to go before East Riding Council’s Planning Committee next week would also see a new relief road and a new factory for Howden Joinery built.Applicants stated the expansion would create a desirable place to live that would stand the test of time and which people could be proud of.But six people have raised concerns about its effects

Goole gymnasts take gold at national event

Two teams from the Goole Gymnastics Club travelled to Newcastle last Sunday, to take part in the English Gymnastics Teamgym Tournament.

Students engage with STEM project

Pupils from schools across our area have been putting their engineering and design skills to the test after taking part in a project with Siemens Mobility.

Business - Emily Collins

Jobs boost thanks to new production line for Howdens

Trade kitchen supplier, Howdens has unveiled a new state of the art, multi-million pound production line and extension, which aims to boost the company’s manufacturing capability and create jobs locally. On Friday, January 27, Howden MP David Davis, and Howdens’ Chief Executive, Andrew Livingston officially opened the new high gloss kitchen door frontal line, at the company’s Howden site on Thorpe Road. Guests were welcomed to the opening ceremony with a guided tour of the new extension and the

February 3, 2023