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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.

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

Howden press-up man is back to prove he’s one in a million

A pig farmer from Howden who suffers with Parkinson’s Disease is encouraging people to join him in an ambitious challenge to complete one million press-ups in January.

December 30, 2024

New investment into town’s storm overflows announced

Yorkshire Water recently announced a £2.8 million investment into Goole storm overflows to reduce discharges into local rivers.

October 4, 2024

Goole foodbank given a grand donation by local charity

The Garlthorpe Charity of Barmby on the Marsh have donated £1,000 to Goole’s Mission Trinity Foodbank.

September 26, 2024

Traffic to be affected as Boothferry Bridge scheduled for CCTV works

One lane across Boothferry Bridge will be temporarily closed later this month to allow for the replacement of the bridge’s CCTV cameras.

September 13, 2024

Shed set to open doors

The Howden Community Shed is set to launch this weekend.

September 6, 2024

Free compost scheme returns

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s free compost giveaways are returning this month for their second round this year.

September 4, 2024

Lung checks available in bid to diagnose illnesses earlier

NHS Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHC) are now being offered in Goole and Howden.

News - Emma Swaine

Ofsted praise for local preschool

The Step-Up Preschool have recently been inspected by Ofsted and awarded a rating of ‘Good’.

Nationally renowned brewery to operate new food hall

Exciting plans to transform Goole’s Market Hall into a vibrant food hall and events venue have taken a major leap forwards this week with the announcement that a third party operator has been appointed to run the venue.

Crossfit kids do local gym proud

Recently a team of seven local youths compete in the Castle Games individual Crossfit competition.

Museum on the hunt for Burton’s artefacts

Staff and volunteers at Goole Museum are currently working on an upcoming exhibition about Goole’s Burton’s clothing factory and its workers.

Goole Market Hall plans approved

Plans to turn the Goole’s historic empty indoor market into a food hall and venue for live music and events have been approved.

Woman making strides for charity

A woman from Rawcliffe is taking on a sponsored walk in aid of a local charity which offers work experience and social therapeutic horticulture for adults who live with the challenges of learning difficulties, Autism and physical disabilities.

Compost giveaway is back

Goole residents can pick up two free bags of compost in East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s annual compost giveaway.

East Riding Libraries to hide books around the county for World Book Night

East Riding Libraries are encouraging people to participate in World Book Night by hiding books across the county for residents to find.

TV star remembered with bike ride

A group of bikers from Howden have taken part in a memorial ride to honour the late Hairy Bikers star, Dave Myers.

Walks to improve your health and wellbeing

The East Riding Wellbeing and Connector service are inviting people to learn more about ways they can improve their health and wellbeing during mindful wellbeing walks in Goole.

Vic Club to become church

A former working men’s club in Goole is set to become a Christian Church after a planning application for change of use was approved.

Grand total for local charity walker Maeve

A kind-hearted 10-year-old from Goole has helped to raise over £1,100 and counting in support of a family friend who recently underwent surgery for a brain tumour.