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M62 Ouse Bridge update: Temporary repairs start today

National Highways has today (May 30) started repair work on the M62 Ouse Bridge which will enable part of the eastbound carriageway to be reopened.

Former Mayor promotes water safety

A former Goole Mayor is helping to promote the importance of water safety to local youngsters.

News - Emily Collins

Justine’s open garden will see charity funds flower

Goole Times columnist, Justine Dixon is opening her garden to raise money for charity as part of the National Garden Scheme’s Open Gardens event.

Plans progress for new Glews industrial park

Plans to develop an industrial park specialising in units for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Goole is on the cusp of being given the go ahead.

News - Emily Collins

Get involved in cuppa and a chat event

The health and wellbeing team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council are organising an outdoor cuppa and a catch event at the Mill Hill Community Centre in Goole.

News - Emily Collins

Commonwealth Games baton to visit Market Weighton

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit two East Yorkshire locations during its final journey through England.

Meet your new mayor

Councillor Ross Turner has been elected as the new Mayor of Goole.

Goole cheerleaders pass national-level qualification

Seven cheerleaders from Goole and Selby have passed their Level One Leadership Qualifications with the UK Cheerleading Association (UKCA).

Angela cooks up a storm on MasterChef

A woman from Gilberdyke has taken part in the popular BBC cooking show, MasterChef.

News - Amelia Cutting

Free compost at West Park

Goole’s West Park will be hosting one of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s free compost giveaway events.

Howden Mile here for the long run

The Ashes Playing Field Trust have officially opened their new all-weather track ‘The Howden Mile’.

PC windfall for The Snaith School

The Snaith School have received around 30 computers thanks to generous donations from Mitsubishi Chemical UK.

Car park fees set to rise

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has revealed that parking charges at all council owned car parks and on-street parking spaces across the county will be increasing next month.

School choice joy for most local families

Parents and carers of children due to start infant, junior and primary schools in September 2022 found out last week which school their child has been allocated.

Golf club raises £5000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association

The Oak’s Golf Club are celebrating a year of hosting fun-filled fundraising events which supported a cause close to the club’s heart.

Ramblers ramping up the friend factor

Goole and District Rambling Club have been back out walking again this April.

Two hospitalised in boat grounding incident

Two people have been airlifted to hospital after a boat ran aground near Goole.

Final school bell tolls for Reedness headmaster

Reedness Primary School hosted a fun day for headmaster Liam Jackson as he retires after an impressive 34 years of teaching.

News - Abby Backhouse

Two men die following motorway crash

Humberside Police have confirmed that two people have sadly died following a collision on the motorway near Goole yesterday.

News - Amelia Cutting

Motorway closed after incident at Goole junction

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the M62.

News - Amelia Cutting

Veterans find Swedish adventure enlightening

Two army veterans from Goole have taken on the journey of a lifetime after travelling across Sweden on snowmobiles thanks to veteran charity, VetRun180.

News - Emily Collins

The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom has just arrived in Goole to visit company producing military grade ambulances for Ukraine

The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, has just arrived in Goole where he is visiting a local company who are producing military grade ambulances destined for the frontline in Ukraine.

Green light for pub transformation

Despite objections from residents and the town council, plans to convert the former Woodlands Pub into a convenience store have been given the green light.

News - Emily Collins

Tackling counterfeit goods crime head-on

This morning Goole Times’ senior reporter Emily Collins was exclusively invited to join officers from Humberside Police and East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Trading Standards team while they carried out a large operation to take counterfeit cigarettes off the streets of Goole.

News - Emily Collins

Youths given eye-opening insight into police work

Young people from across our region have come together to take on Humberside Police’s Night Challenge.

Helping the homeless - internationally

A team of drivers have completed an “emotional” 1,200 mile journey across Europe to deliver humanitarian aid to families fleeing the crisis in Ukraine.

News - Emily Collins

Boost for bus users

New bus services have been announced on two East Riding routes after some commercial services were axed.

Mayor of London visits new Siemens Mobility facility

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today visiting the Siemens Mobility facility in Goole, where half of the 94 new Piccadilly line tube trains are due to be built, and is getting an exclusive first look at the final mock-up.

News - Emily Collins

Residents on new path to fitness

Residents flocked to the Ashes Playing Field last weekend to celebrate the official opening of the town’s new all-weather track.

Goole showing its generosity

The kind-hearted people of Goole have once again come together to support those in need by showing overwhelming support to the town’s Ukraine appeal.

News - Emily Collins

Young fundraiser reaches Miss Teen Great Britain finals

A young girl from Goole has made the finals of a competition which aims to celebrate teenage girls and their achievements.

Young Farmers’ tractor day to raise funds for mental health charity

Howden Young Farmers Club will host a Dyno Day to raise money for an East Yorkshire charity which supports young people’s mental health.

Plans submitted for town centre flats

A planning application to convert the storage space above the former We ‘R’ Cards store in the precinct into six flats has been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

News - Emily Collins

Fabio delivers mental health message

A man from Goole has released a book to help other people who are experiencing mental health struggles.

Deputy Mayor to embark on chilly Swedish adventure

Two Goole Veterans are set to embark on the adventure of a lifetime as they travel through Sweden on snowmobiles courtesy of Veterans charity VetRun180.

Woman’s charity walk in memory of lost son

A woman from Howden is taking on a 21-mile sponsored walk in memory of her son who tragically died at just eight-years-old after a battle with leukaemia.