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Grants available for community groups

Community groups in villages in our part of East Yorkshire can now apply for grants from The Sixpenny Wood fund to help facilitate projects that benefit and support the local community.

October 20, 2021

Siemens virtual work experience is giving young people more opportunities

Time is running out to apply for Siemens’ next round of free virtual work experience.

News - Emily Collins

October 18, 2021

Goole set to commemorate Remembrance Day

Goole’s annual Remembrance Sunday parade will take place on Sunday, November 14.

News - Emily Collins

October 18, 2021

Promising chef dies in tragic accident

An 18-year-old chef who lost his life in a collision last month has been described as a “larger than life character” who “was destined for great things”.

News - Hattie Holt

October 17, 2021

Friends conquer the Three Peaks for MIND

A group of friends from the Crowle area are raising money for MIND after taking on the National Three Peaks challenge.

News - Emily Collins

October 15, 2021

Green light for Goole prototype fusion energy plant

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has today confirmed that a site in Goole has passed the second stage of assessment in answer to the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) national call for sites as a potential host for the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme.

October 14, 2021

Millions of flu vaccine invitations issued as part of largest annual drive in NHS history

Millions of people will be invited to get their flu vaccine from this week as part of the biggest annual flu drive in NHS history.

October 13, 2021

Aldi submit plans for Goole store

Supermarket chain Aldi has submitted a planning application to build a new food store in Goole.

Goole News - Emily Collins

October 12, 2021

Company’s apprenticeship scheme praised by Ofsted

A local company’s apprenticeship scheme has been judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted after a recent inspection.

October 12, 2021

Cooling towers demolished

The second set of cooling towers at the former Eggborough Power Station have been demolished in the next “milestone” step towards redeveloping the site.

News - Emily Collins

October 11, 2021

NHS encourages pregnant women to get Covid-19 vaccine

The NHS is encouraging pregnant women to get the covid-19 vaccine as new data shows that nearly 20% of the most critically ill Covid patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated.

October 10, 2021

Dance school hotfoots it into final of charity challenge

Duet School of Dance has been selected as a finalist in the Viking FM Cash for Kids Sports Challenge.

October 8, 2021

One week left of consultation

There is one week left for residents to have their say about how East Riding of Yorkshire Council communicates with residents, businesses and communities.

October 8, 2021

Tornado blows through region

Local railway enthusiasts were delighted to spot the Tornado, a new-build steam locomotive that has found fame on both the large and small screens, as it passed through Wressle, Howden and Gilberdyke last Thursday.

October 8, 2021

Coffee morning raises fostering awareness

A new, local foster group held their second coffee morning recently all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

October 7, 2021

Top award for maestro Isaac

A talented young musician from Goole has been crowned the BBC’s Young Composer of the Year.

October 6, 2021

Cargo-carrying barges back on Aire and Calder

The Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA) have welcomed the news that commercial barges are now able to begin transporting goods from Hull to Rotherham and Leeds via the Aire and Calder Canal once again following the reopening of the Aire and Calder Canal.

October 5, 2021

Town Mayor dusts off her running shoes

The Mayor of Snaith and Cowick has raised more than £600 for a mental health charity by successfully completing the Asda Foundation Sheffield 10k run, which took place at the weekend.

News - Jane Douglas

October 4, 2021

Read School students take a trip around the world

On September 26 each year, people celebrate diversity and encourage people to learn a new language through the European Day of Languages.

October 1, 2021

A Goole burglar has been put behind bars for over three years.

September 30, 2021

Council welcomes Glews site plans

The owners of Glews Services have applied for planning permission to develop an industrial estate targeted at small and medium enterprises in Goole.

September 29, 2021

Charity concert takes to Junction stage

Six local performers will take to the stage at Junction for a charity concert in aid of Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA) and The Fiona Wade Appeal.

September 29, 2021

Fuel deliveries arriving on time

The owner of a local chain of service stations has reassured motorists that fuel deliveries continue to arrive as normal, but the supply chain simply can’t keep up with overwhelming public demand.

September 28, 2021

School gets funding boost

A village school has received £1,000 to help them purchase new IT equipment.

September 27, 2021

Alex walks the walk to raise funds for school

A kind-hearted six-year-old Gilberdyke Primary School pupil has raised over £600 for his school after taking on a huge 500-mile challenge throughout the summer holidays.

September 26, 2021

Childminder Gemma given rave report by inspectorate

A childminder has been called an “excellent role model” by Ofsted after being rated ‘Outstanding’.

September 26, 2021

Legion attracts a right Royal turnout

Running enthusiasts descended on Garthorpe last weekend for two fundraising running events organised by the Garthorpe and District Royal British Legion.

September 24, 2021

Howdens branching out for Queen’s green scheme

Kitchen supplier, Howdens, has become a platinum supporter of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), the tree planting initiative created to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

September 23, 2021

Passes required to access recycling sites from October 1

Local residents are being reminded that they will now need passes to gain entry to East Riding recycling sites.

September 21, 2021

Council takes back control of the VPG

The community interest company (CIC) which runs Goole’s Victoria Pleasure Ground (VPG) has announced it has handed the running of the venue back to Goole Town Council after four years at the helm.

September 21, 2021

Sewing Brigade are recognised with medals

The Marshlands Sewing Brigade group members have been awarded commemorative medals for supporting NHS staff during the pandemic.

September 20, 2021

NHS Rolls Out Covid-19 Jab To Children Aged 12-15

The NHS has started to roll out the Covid-19 jab to school children aged 12-15, as part of the biggest vaccination drive in health service history.

September 20, 2021

Cause of Spitfire crash remains undetermined after investigation

The cause behind a pilot losing control of a replica Spitfire aircraft at Breighton Air Field has not been determined, a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch confirmed.

News - Angela Huzulak

September 20, 2021

Litter-pickers give a good account of themselves

Staff from the Goole branch of TSB held a sponsored litter pick in aid of children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters.

September 19, 2021

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