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Cannabis factory discovered in Howden

Police officers have discovered a cannabis factory with a grow worth an estimated £5,000.

September 17, 2021

University hands local firm prestigious overseas contract

Elite Office Furniture has recently fulfilled its largest contract of more than £1million to supply furniture for University of Birmingham’s new Dubai International Academic City campus.

September 17, 2021

NHS Begins Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Campaign

The NHS has started delivering Covid booster jabs to people in eligible groups from this week, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in health service history moves to the next stage.

September 17, 2021

Crash closes M62 at rush hour

The M62 westbound carriageway was closed for several hours following a serious collision near the Ouse Bridge this morning.

September 15, 2021

Rotary Club urging charity cyclists to pedal to a medal

There is still time to sign up to take part in Howden Rotary Club’s Sponsored Cycle Ride.

September 14, 2021

TV showcase for interior designer

A green-thumb’s work has been showcased on BBC Gardener’s World.

September 13, 2021

Green light given to Manor House events venue plans

The Bishops Manor House will be converted into a events venue following approval from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

News - Angela Huzulak

September 13, 2021

Free compost giveaways to return for first time in two years

Residents in the East Riding can receive two free bags of compost thanks to ERYC’s giveaway scheme.

September 10, 2021

Family run business continues to expand

Family run business, Jos Richardson and Son Ltd, has announced they have purchased a local convenience store in Gilberdyke.

September 9, 2021

Positive Covid cases bounce back up

Covid cases have risen, both locally and nationally, once again following a one-week cooling period.

News - Angela Huzulak

September 8, 2021

Beth’s got talent

A musician from Goole has been crowned the winner of Nottinghamshire’s Got Talent after wowing judges with one of her original songs.

September 6, 2021

Care workers dress up to raise funds for a day out

A group of carers from Shamrock House care home in Goole have raised £690 to give residents at the home a special treat following the pandemic.

September 3, 2021

Half of all 16 and 17 year olds receive Covid vaccine

New figures published today show 50% of all teens aged 16 and 17 have had their first Covid jab, just four weeks after the green light was given for this age group.

September 2, 2021

Park concert wows crowds

Residents flocked to West Park last weekend for the annual Music in the Park event.

September 2, 2021

Tributes paid to bar owner and businessman

Staff at Stanley’s Bar and Kitchen have paid tribute to the “lovely” owner following his sudden death.

September 1, 2021

‘Teechers’ is next up for the New St Paul’s Players

The New St Paul’s Players will present John Godber’s ‘Teechers’ next week.

September 1, 2021

Minster to host concert by acclaimed pianist duo

An acclaimed pianist duo are set to entertain crowds at Howden Minster in Howdenshire Music Project’s next lunchtime concert.

August 31, 2021

Get to know Goole through Junction’s new art trail

Goole’s Junction theatre has launched an art trail around Goole to encourage people to get out and about and see some of the local sites in a new light.

August 29, 2021

Life-saving defibrillator is donated to South Park

A defibrillator will be installed at South Park.

August 27, 2021

Fun had by all at Youth Festival

Over 240 young people descended on West Park this week for Goole Youth Action’s (GYA) free Youth Festival.

News - Emily Collins

August 26, 2021

The fight starts now to keep a cap on global warming

The CEO of Drax Power Station has warned that “everyone must play their part” in cutting down their carbon footprint after commenting on a recent independent climate change report.

August 26, 2021

Tackle your grief with bereavement sessions

There is still time to sign up to take part in a short series of new bereavement sessions in Goole.

August 25, 2021

Chimneys felled with an eye on the future

Residents who live near Ferrybridge Power Station got to witness a “poignant moment in history” on Sunday, August 22, after a set of 200-metre chimney stacks were blown up at the energy facility.

News - Patrick Gouldsbrough

August 24, 2021

Acts announced for Music in the Park event

Friends of West Park’s (FOWP) annual Music in the Park event is set to return “bigger and better than ever” this month.

August 24, 2021

Multi-sports facility a reality in Eastrington thanks to windfall

Eastrington Playing Fields and Recreation Ground has been awarded £12,814 in funding towards the construction of a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).

August 23, 2021

Memorial match scores goal

A charity football match in remembrance of two local men has raised £3,000 for the Queen’s Centre at Castle Hill Hospital.

August 23, 2021

Region’s 16 and 17 year-olds urged to get their Covid jab

As invitations to get a Covid vaccine go out to 16- and 17-year-olds, newly released NHS figures show in North East and Yorkshire four in every 10 of those eligible have already been vaccinated.

August 20, 2021

Airmyn villagers unveil bench in honour of much-loved Margaret

A bench has been installed in Airmyn in honour of a late resident, Margaret Hayton.

News - Emily Collins

August 18, 2021

Club launched to help men’s mental health

A man from Goole who was left “grief stricken” after his mum passed away, has launched a men’s mental health group in Goole to help get men talking.

News - Emily Collins

August 12, 2021

MP visits Eastoft’s community book exchange

Goole and Brigg MP, Andrew Percy and North Lincolnshire Councillors, John Briggs and Julie Reed visited residents in Eastoft this week to view the community book exchange they helped to fund.

August 12, 2021