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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Goole Operatic and Dramatic Society stage their comeback

Goole’s Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society are relaunching this year.

February 24, 2022

Plans submitted for major new speculative industrial site in Goole

Trebor Developments has submitted planning for a new unit in Goole.

February 22, 2022

Boditrax coming to Goole library in groundbreaking scheme

In a ground-breaking scheme, East Riding Libraries and Customer Services are launching Boditrax units in Goole library, and four others.

February 21, 2022

Hefty fine for fly-tipping couple

A couple from Goole have been ordered to pay more than £1,600 in fly-tipping charges.

February 14, 2022

Police investigate supermarket ram raid

Police are currently on scene at the Co-op on Swinefleet Road in Old Goole following a burglary early this morning.

February 11, 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council to increase council tax by 3.99 per cent

Councillors have today, February 10, agreed to increase East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s part of the council tax charge by 3.99% for the 2022/23 financial year.

February 10, 2022

David Davis meets PM to push for political education

Howden MP David Davis met with the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to push forward the Children’s Parliament project.

February 8, 2022

Riverside shows drive in quest for new minibus

The school community at Riverside Special School in Goole are fundraising to buy a new, accessible minibus after one of the school’s old buses broke down.

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February 4, 2022

Archie aiming for glory at World Sailing Championship

A Howden teenager is representing Great Britain in the 2022 World Sailing Championships.

February 2, 2022

Isle of Axholme given bespoke flag honour

A new flag representing the history and independence of the Isle of Axholme has been unveiled.

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January 31, 2022

NHS expands Covid vaccinations to the most vulnerable 5 to 11 year olds

The NHS vaccination programme will begin to roll out to children aged between 5 and 11 who are most at risk of covid-19 this week, as the health service’s drive to protect the country from the virus continues.

January 28, 2022

Harry Potter book nights are back to celebrate magical anniversary

Three local libraries are hosting Harry Potter Book Nights to celebrate the magical 25th anniversary of the much-loved books.

January 28, 2022

Goole show takes to Junction stage

Junction is hosting a show that is set in our very own Goole.

January 27, 2022

Howden Juniors eyes academy status

Howden Junior School has announced it will be joining The Education Alliance Multi Academy Trust (TEAL).

January 27, 2022

Nostalgic new exhibition brings childhood to life

A new exhibition has opened at Goole Museum.

January 27, 2022

Trio to kick-off new year of Howden Live events

The first Howden Live show of the year features Sherburn-Bartley-Sanders.

January 20, 2022

Air Ambulance choc-full of ideas on how to tackle hypothermia

The team from Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) are urging people to stay warm this winter with a mug of hot chocolate to raise vital funds for their charity, with their annual YAA Hot Chocolate Fundraising Day.

January 20, 2022

Hospital improvements expected in 2022

The new year will bring several upgrades to hospitals in Scunthorpe and Goole.

January 14, 2022

Snaith signs up 13 mini constables

Some of Snaith’s youngest residents are helping to protect the community and make streets safer after joining Humberside Police as mini constables this week.

January 13, 2022

Local charity thankful for storage solution

Eastrington-based racking company, Filstorage has helped a local charity feed more people in need this winter.

January 11, 2022

Finalists announced in local business awards

The independent judging panel for the 2022 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards has chosen its finalists.

January 6, 2022

Hospital trust suspends patient visiting

North Lincolnshire and Goole (NLAG) NHS Foundation Trust has announced that it has suspended patient visiting at all of its hospitals due to a “sharp increase in reported cases of Covid-19 in our area”.

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January 5, 2022