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You will want to Seymour of Stagedoor’s spooky musical

Following their creepy and kooky production of Addams Family last year, Stagedoor Academy are back for another spooky performance - this time involving a six-foot tall, man-eating plant! From Tuesday, July 5 to Saturday, July 9, the talented cast at the Goole theatre school will entertain audiences at Howden Shire Hall with their production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Marching band reforms for farewell to ex-leader

Members of the former Old Goole marching band, the Blue Angels, reunited last week to give a poignant send off to their former leader.

Police appeal after alleged attempted child abduction

Humberside Police are appealing for information after the alleged attempted abduction of a young girl in Goole.

Royal Legion pays respects at Arboretum

The Goole and Howden branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) recently visited the National Memorial Arboretum to commemorate the lives lost in service.

Recognition for grief charity

The team at a Market Weighton grief charity are celebrating after reaching the regional finals of a national BBC Radio competition.

Hook villagers at the peak of their powers

A team of dedicated fundraisers have taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for St Mary’s Church in Hook.

Theatre troupe staging a comeback

The Crowle Entertainers are staging their first production since January 2020.

Medical group has Lavender windfall

More than £5,000 has been raised at this year’s Snaith Lavender Ball.

Eastrington man spells success for kids’ charity

A dedicated man from Eastrington who took on the task of running 5K every day throughout May has completed the challenge.

Dog show yappy to be back

Goole and District RSPCA are returning to West Park in Goole for their dog show.

Pub pours efforts into Helping Others

A Goole pub has made a generous cash donation to a worthy cause chosen by customers.

Poster winners named

The winners of the Clean Goole Campaign’s design a poster competition have been announced.

Pupils are gifted Jubilee mementos

A commemorative coin and cuddly teddy bear have been given to every pupil at Camblesforth Community Primary Academy by the Parish Council to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Goole Town Council reveal significant financial loss

Goole Town Council has revealed that it has made a financial loss due to the unpredictable nature of the current economic climate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Motorway closed after incident at Goole junction

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

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.

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.