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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

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

October 17, 2025

Entrepreneurial education for youngsters

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 ab

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

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 e

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.

Work starts on £50k makeover for Newport play area

Construction work has started on the renovation, improvement and extension of a children’s play area in Newport.

Top award for perfect Goole Youth Action

Goole Youth Action (GYA) were the overall winners at this year’s Humberside Police Night Challenge.

Goole Town book author needs your help

The first book written on the history of Goole Town Football Club has raised a brilliant amount of cash for charity.

Art4All festival set to return to town

Following on from last year’s success, an inclusive art festival will once again be held in Howden.

Solar power boost for Siemens

A total of 1,700 solar panels have been switched on by Siemens Mobility at its Goole Rail Village, as part of a range of low carbon investments to reduce the site’s carbon footprint.

New peaceful protest at Goole Hospital on Friday

A second peaceful protest will take place at Goole Hospital as part of the fight against any changes to patient services.

February 7, 2025

Riverside student Ryan stars on BBC show

Eagle-eyed viewers of the BBC show ‘Something Special, We’re All Friends’ might have noticed Riverside student Ryan Atkinson appearing in the first episode of the new series.

January 23, 2025

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.

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.

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. Children from Boothferry, Kingsway, Snaith, Airmyn, Barmby on the Marsh and Barlby Primary Schools attended the event at the business’s new factory in Goole on Tuesday, April 25 to put into practice skills they have been learning in recent months. Siemens Mobility has been collaborating with Primary Engineer since 2021 to inspire the next ge

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.

February 3, 2023

Still time to put yourself forward for business awards

Still time to put yourself forward for business awards The 2023 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards are still open for entry. This year’s award ceremony will take place on April 14, after building work at Goole Academy has taken place. The committee’s Chairman Garrey Haase, said: “After the disappointment of not being able to hold the 2021 event due to the pandemic, it was wonderful to finally be able to come together again in February of last year to celebrate everything that’s so

February 2, 2023

Viking Striders star in Sledmere

It was the fourth round of this season’s East Yorkshire Cross Country League at Sledmere last Sunday and there was a great turnout by the Goole Viking Striders.

January 16, 2023

Nationwide brings joy to the vulnerable

The Goole branch of Nationwide Building Society has donated hundreds of toys and other essentials to local families in need this Christmas.

December 20, 2022

Boxer Jackson packs a punch at county level

A talented young boxer from Swinefleet has fought his way to the top in a Yorkshire boxing competition.

December 5, 2022

Striders in league action

Round two of the East Yorkshire Cross Country League took place staged at Welton by Goole Viking Striders and neighbouring club Selby Striders.

November 21, 2022

Venari constructing more ambulances for Ukraine

A company in Goole is hard at work building another batch of military grade ambulances destined for war-torn Ukraine.

Business - Emily Collins

November 14, 2022

Goals galore as United sides make stunning start

Goole United’s Saturday teams have started the season in fine form.

September 29, 2022

Towering display by Carlton

Carlton Towers 1st XI 205 all out York 2nd XI 167 all out

August 30, 2022