INNOCENT
A mother who was accused of shaking her 10-week-old son to death in 2003 has finally had her name cleared this week after a judge ordered she should not stand trial for mansla [...]
Red tape blocking a safer walk to school
Plans for a much-needed pedestrian crossing in Station Road, Howden - as we [...]
Stabbed partner
A mother from Old Goole who stabbed her boyfriend with a kitchen knife duri [...]
Planning Latest
Plans for a detached house on land west of Holly House, Grange Road, West C [...]
Youths 'sound-off' on views of town
Students from Howden School have been taking technology out and about this [...]
MP backs vital life saving campaign
Goole MP Ian Cawsey has this week backed a British Heart Foundation (BHF) c [...]
Jail for drink driver who fled cops in a Clio
A four-times-banned drink driver took Goole police on a 70mph car chase bef [...]
Man hit by HGV died 'instantly'
A drunken traveller wandered along the M62 and caused several vehicles to s [...]
Specialist care on the cards in NHS shake-up
Goole Hospital could be set to benefit as part of an £8 million investment [...]
e-Bayer not a proper copper
A man who impersonated a police officer has appeared in court this week and [...]
£9,500 grants help Arts groups to thrive
Two arts organisations in Howden and Goole have been given the chance to th [...]
£85,000 donation to Oakhill project
The future is looking bright for the Oakhill Country Park after it last wee [...]
Furious over card eating cash machine
A simple trip to a town centre cash machine led to a whole load of trouble [...]
Back on waiting list as knee operation cancelled
A Goole resident was left disappointed last week when a scheduled knee oper [...]
Waterways initiative 'great opportunity' for youths to enter skilled employment
A new-look workshop which will help young people achieve qualifications in [...]
Courtyard school photographs sought
Do you have photographic evidence of The Courtyard in Goole when it was a s [...]
Help needed for exhibition
Goole Museum is appealing to anyone who may be able to help with a forthcom [...]
Goole MP supports animal campaign
Goole MP Ian Cawsey showed his support for his canine and feline constituen [...]
Grant award delights sports group
Members of the Snaith and District Community and Sports Association have th [...]
Landlords reject demolition buy-out
Landlords of houses on two streets earmarked for demolition have refused an [...]
Worship group going from strength to strength
Some people say TGI Friday - but a councillor in Howden is proclaiming TGI [...]
Problems as PCSO funding scrapped
The head of the region's police monitory group has said they are looking at [...]
New look to landscape as £520m distribution park takes shape
The first unit on Ozone - a new £520 million distribution and light manufac [...]
Library/swim initiative
Libraries, leisure centres and visitor attractions across the East Riding a [...]
No more fees as motorcyle club becomes a 'fellowship'
The Howden District Historical Motorcycle Club is no more - it has become t [...]
Green light for waste recycling plant plans?
Controversial plans for a waste recycling centre in Old Goole look set for [...]
Church services
Services at Howden Methodist Church on Sunday, February 11 are: 9.15am Com [...]
Police group seeking new volunteers
Humberside Police Force Independent Advisory Group (FIAG) is seeking volunt [...]
£3.8m bill for Drax protest
North Yorkshire Police may have to foot a £3.8 million bill to cover the co [...]
Free lightbulbs
Pensioners receiving council tax or housing benefit can claim an energy sav [...]
Grants available for groups
Groups who are involved in developing outdoor play opportunities for childr [...]
Fab 40s and 50s
A new show that celebrates the songs and musicals of the 1940s and 1950s wi [...]
Hobby Day
The Rotary Club of Goole is once again organising a Hobbies Exhibition at G [...]
Blooming beautiful
Goole is to once again enter the Britain in Bloom competition. Town counci [...]
'No trains' weekend warning
Due to vital engineering works carried out by Network Rail, Hull Trains ser [...]
Keeping warm this winter
Residents across Yorkshire and Humberside could be eligible for help with h [...]
Two hurt in collision
Two men were taken to hospital after a head-on collision in Holme upon Spal [...]
Walker training
A walk leaders' training day takes place this month as the Snaith and Cowic [...]
Women's World Prayer Day
Snaith Priory Church will be a venue for the Women's World Day of Prayer, t [...]
Chance for a cuppa at the Fire Station
There will be an opportunity to take a look at what goes on behind the scen [...]
Green-fingered pupils grow their own!
There was big excitement at Cowick School recently when tractors delivered [...]
Paris is top for city breaks
Couples in Goole still see Paris as the number one destination for Valentin [...]
Youths present 'care plan' to state minister
A group of young people from Goole will travel to London to present their i [...]
Open day
South Cave Parish Council is opening up its offices for the day to celebrat [...]
OAP left shocked by bag snatch
A 79-year-old woman had her bag snatched as she walked along Axholme Street [...]
Taking to the job like ducks to water
Two teacher trainees from York St John University are gaining valuable expe [...]
Three in court on ABH charge
Three men facing a joint charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm h [...]
Camera club delighted with results
Howden Camera Club came joint first in a regional photography competition r [...]
Ceilidh night
A ceilidh held at Snaith Sports Hall on January 27 proved to be a great suc [...]
Local girl seeing stars in Manhattan
Seen here is Howden girl Eloise Parker when she recently interviewed actres [...]
Tarts and vicars
A cheeky tarts and vicars Valentine's dance is to be held at the Charter Cl [...]
Shoplifting charge
The case against a Goole woman who is facing an allegation of shoplifting h [...]
Lost cat
A cat feared missing from her home in Goole has been featured on the UK Nat [...]
Free offer
Spring is in the air... so now is the time to show your purr-fect companion [...]
Lowther Hotel arson attack
A rubbish fire in the porch of one of Goole's oldest buildings burned out b [...]
Bin blazes
Goole firefighters had to deal with two rubbish fires over the weekend. A [...]
Pupils delight at 'beastly' production
Pupils from Years one to six at Boothferry Primary School enjoyed a perform [...]
Staying on the ball at Marshlands
Pupils at Marshland school were keeping fit and healthy with members of Hul [...]
A step in the right direction
Year 8 pupils at Snaith School took part in a sponsored work out recently a [...]
Wheelchair fall
A woman needed help after she fell out of her wheelchair on Stocks Lane at [...]
Coffee morning cash boost
Barmby on the Marsh Chapel held a fund raising coffee morning and Traidcraf [...]
Letters
Demolition of two streets 'the correct decision'
Sir - I would like to use your letters page to respond to the various lette [...]
Affordable homes? they're already on our doorstep
Sir - I am sure Goole people will be reassured now that East Riding Council [...]
Cemetery vandals are sick people
Sir - I am writing this letter with anger and frustration on going to the c [...]
Just get on with jct 36
Sir - At last, a piece of common sense coming from the East Riding Labour G [...]
Thanks to Gilberdyke street cleaner
Sir - If there was ever a prize for dedication I would like to give the Gil [...]
Don't whinge! Support Howden cinema
Sir - I am writing in response to 'Howden Resident's' letter 'Cinema Plans [...]
Entertainment
The Vagina Monologues - a great girls night out!
"Please turn off your mobile phone. Or, switch it to vibrate, sit back [...]
Comedy gem at Hull Truck
Nostalgia is a deceptive thing - it's deluded many a photographer and speak [...]
Singer John Parr to perform in Rawcliffe
A singer who two months ago appeared with Roger Daltrey and Yoko Ono in fro [...]
Music fans set to flock to Shire Hall
A musical veteran described as legendary, unique and timeless is set to mak [...]
Audience enjoys comedy showcase at Shire Hall
"Well, that's three people," joked Ian Smith as he asked how many [...]
Children's puppet workshop in Goole
Children aged six and above have the chance to discover the secrets of pupp [...]
Live music at the Bell and Crown
More up-and-coming bands are set to appear at Snaith's Bell and Crown tomor [...]
Win tickets to see Omid Djalili in York
A British-Iranian comedian and actor who has wowed the Edinburgh Festival, [...]
Sport
'Vets' and Vic with quick league doubles
Division One Old Goole Veterans 3, NUR 1 A bitterly cold but bright sunn [...]
Boxing promise
Goole Amateur Boxing Club travelled to Skipton last Friday to compete at Th [...]
Mavericks look set for the Premier Division title
The value to the Goole Pool League of Victor Erwin has been heavily highlig [...]
Eight tries in Goole romp
Goole 1st XV 46, York RI 0 Eight unanswered tries by Goole came courte [...]
Tigers unlucky at last year's champions
Selby Olympia 2, Goole Town Tigers 0 The Tigers travelled to last year's [...]
Older juniors show their maturity in excellent win
Pocklington 15, Goole U16/17 29 Goole travelled to Pocklington on Sunda [...]
Raiders' title hopes hit with draw
Viking Raiders 3 Holme Rovers 3 Vikings' already slim title hopes wer [...]
Play-off race hotting up
THE FIRST REAL sign of winter may put this Saturday's Unibond League One ga [...]
Goole Girls cool on the ice
Farsley 0, Goole Town Girls U15s 5 Kick off was delayed due to a frozen p [...]
Matty's second half brace lifts villagers
Swinefleet F.C. 3, Deltron 1 Swinefleet moved second in the table followin [...]
First half is costly
Grimsby U14s 33, Goole U14s 12 Fortunately the frost had relented for Goo [...]
Amateurs knock out the Country Cup holders
Howden Amateurs 3, Northfield Athletic 1 Having won the East Riding Cou [...]
Rugby Union extra
Goole provided one of its strongest teams for the match against Grimsby. Wi [...]
Two out of three for Under 9s
Goole RUFC Under 9s Goole entertained Grimsby in three games of mini rugby [...]
Ship overcome player shortage
Valley View 1, Ship Inn 5 The Ship manager Colin Chappell must dread Sund [...]
Unbeaten run continues
Goole Under 12s 28 Grimsby Under 12s 26 A cold, icy morning saw the U [...]
Howden Under 8s edge home
Barlby 'B' 1, Howden U8s 2 Howden travelled to Barlby this week hoping to [...]
Tigresses claw back Goole Women
Hull City WFC 3 Goole Town Women FC 3 Goole WFC travelled to Hull for one [...]
Goole RUFC news
First team arranging friendly With no league fixture this week, and the fi [...]
Juicy ties
The Frank Cawthorn Cup reaches the quarter final stage this Sunday with two [...]
Late goals keep play-off push on track
Goole AFC 3, Warrington Town 1 Nine wins and two draws in their last 12 l [...]