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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 [...]

£1 million facelift for arcade

Goole Arcade is set for a major renovation which will bring a new class of eateries and entertainmen [...]

Goole Arcade is set for a major renovation which will bring a new class of eateries and entertainment facilities to the town.

£2 million funding bid for youth centre

Youths in Old Goole could soon benefit from first-class facilities if a funding bid for almost £2 mi [...]

Youths in Old Goole could soon benefit from first-class facilities if a funding bid for almost £2 million is granted.

Over 1,000 people sign pay petition

A petition launched by two Goole Town and East Riding councillors to protest at the planned massive [...]

A petition launched by two Goole Town and East Riding councillors to protest at the planned massive pay rises for senior council officers has received more than 1,000 signatur

Jobs

NURSES at Westfield Park

Registered Nurses are required for our newly refurbished Nursing Home at Hook, near Goole, which is due to open in February 2009.

RESIDENT HOUSEPARENT at The Read School

The Read School is seeking a RESIDENT HOUSEPARENT for January 2009 To work in the boys' boarding house and to be a member of the resident staff team.

Facilitator/Librarian at Selby College

Salary £12,560 per annum (pay award pending) Well motivated Facilitator/Librarian required for busy Learning Resources Centre in an outstanding College.