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Major refurbishment gets in ‘full swing’ at Goole Swing Bridge

Goole Swing Bridge is set for a new lease of life following a programme of extensive renovations to the historic structure.

Cueists pocket £340 for charity

A Goole pub has raised over £340 for charity after hosting a fundraising pool tournament.

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.

Paul's marathon effort raises cash for MND

A Goole man has raised over £1,385 for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association after taking part in the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

Clean energy centre funding given £12m green light

“Cheaper and cleaner energy” could be on its way to Goole homes in the coming years after East Riding of Yorkshire Council secured £12million to fund a new green energy centre in Goole.

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Have your say on health and wellbeing

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a survey to hear about residents’ health and wellbeing.

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Councillor Anne Handley elected new leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Councillor Anne Handley has been elected as the new leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council following today’s annual general meeting.

Chelsea Flower Show garden is food for thought

An award-winning garden designer from West Cowick has designed a first-of-its-kind garden which will appear at Chelsea Flower Show later next week.

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.

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National pageant success for former Snaith woman

A former Snaith woman has been crowned as the winner of a national pageant competition.

FIG launch after school group to help their members

The Families in Goole (FIG) Group has launched a new After School Group to provide children in Goole with a weekly session where they can do homework, socialise and relax.

Good Ofsted rating welcomed by Axholme Academy

The Axholme Academy was deemed a “good” school in a recent inspection by education watchdog, Ofsted.

Charter anniversary to be marked with time capsule

The Children at Snaith Primary School plan to bury a Time Capsule to commemorate the 800th Anniversary of Snaith’s Market Charter.

School choice joy for the vast majority of families

The proportion of children in the East Riding who have been awarded their first preference of primary or infant school for September 2023 is 96.3 percent.

May return for compost giveaways

The ever-popular free compost giveaways run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council are set to return in May.

Duo’s charity snack bar a success

Two kind-hearted Year 9 students from Read School in Drax, have rallied friends and local businesses alike to raise much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Michael Gove officially opens new Components Facility at Siemens Mobility’s factory

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has visited Goole today to officially open the new Components Facility at Siemens Mobility’s new factory on Tom Pudding Way.

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Paul completes rough-sleeping fundraiser for veterans

A man from Crowle has raised over £300 to support homeless veterans after taking part in a month-long sleep out.

Call for candidates to share manifestos in Goole Times

Ahead of the upcoming local elections, the Goole Times will be giving all candidates for local Wards the chance to share a short manifesto or statement in the paper.

Moorlands forced to end its meals on wheels service

After more than 15 years of serving the local community, The Moorlands Community Charity has announced it has taken the decision to end its Meals on Wheels Service.

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New Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopter lands in Goole

The new, first of its kind, Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) helicopter was in Goole yesterday evening to deal with a medical emergency.

Brownies go green

The Friends of Howden Marsh Group has teamed up with Howden Brownies to plant 70 new trees in the nature reserve.

Goole groups launch Easter Egg appeal

A number of organisations across Goole are teaming up to spread some Easter bunny magic, by collecting Easter Eggs for local children.

Local man sleeps rough to help homeless veterans

A man from Crowle is taking part in a month-long sleep out to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans.

Drax asthma case dropped by HSE

A prosecution against the owners of the UK’s largest power station has been dropped by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Rotary Club raises £784 for earthquake disaster fund

The Rotary Club of Howden has raised a fantastic £784 for victims of the Syria and Turkey earthquake.

Awards honour for Peatland Railway

Crowle Peatland Railway have been shortlisted for a prestigious Heritage Railway Association (HRA) Award.

Cliffe aid drivers witness tragic aftermath of Turkish earthquake

A husband-and-wife lorry-driving team have paid tribute to the ‘amazing people’ affected by the horrific earthquakes in Turkey.

From Women at War to the Yorkshire Watermen

Snaith Historical Society’s next meeting will feature a talk on the lives of the Yorkshire Watermen.

February 24, 2023

Legion unveils tribute bench

A new memorial bench has been unveiled at Goole Cenotaph to pay tribute to local people who have fought for our county.

February 23, 2023

Motorists warned of road closure

Drivers are advised that part of the M180 in South Yorkshire remains shut as a result of an earlier collision involving four vehicles.

February 21, 2023

Calling local artists

Goole Museum is looking for artists and creative people living in and around Goole to submit artwork for their annual Open Art Exhibition.

February 20, 2023

Force tackles troublesome truckers

More than 100 traffic offence reports were issued by Humberside Police’s Roads Policing Unit last week as part of a national initiative to identify commercial vehicle drivers committing offences.

February 15, 2023

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

The 2023 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards are still open for entry.

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