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£1 million facelift for arcade

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

After much speculation about plans for the Arcade, Northern European Leisure have this week confirmed that the units will be turned into 'The Village', an indoor complex full of bars, restaurants and up-market shops.

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Old photo sparks memories

When the Goole Times published this old photograph on October 30, there were five names missing from the many smiling faces pictured in the grounds of St Thomas\'s presbytery

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£2m project will help flood-hit Millennium Way

A £2 million project to protect Goole residents from flooding is about to get under way.

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Grand opening for revamped store

Old Goole's Co-operative store has received a £200,000 revamp and officially opened its doors to the new-look shop in a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.

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Travel plan joy benefits school

Snaith School is celebrating after being awarded a Travel Plan certificate.

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Birthday bash celebrates 140 years for PA

The Press Association recently celebrated its 140th anniversary and completely overhauled its identity to mark the occasion.

Green-fingered prize for garden

Howden Junior School's garden has been named as the greenest around, earning the green-fingered pupils an eco-tastic prize.

Scouts' postal service returns

The Goole Scout Group is helping to deliver seasonal goodwill with their Christmas post service.

Name needed for new arts centre

As Goole Arts and Civic Centre begins to take shape, a name is needed for the new, multi-purpose venue.

Over 1,000 people sign pay petition

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

£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 million is granted.

Views aired over Advance Goole

Old Goole residents had an opportunity to air their views on issues affecting their community in a series of Planning For Real consultation events recently.

Hopeful news for docks companies

Dockland firms were given a boost this week when it was announced that the Government was considering new legislation aimed at preventing the immediate payment of back-dated p

Woolworths future unknown

The future of High Street giant Woolworths - which has a branch in Goole - looks increasingly uncertain.

Bookings taken for restored Lowther Hotel

Although the extensive programme of restoration to Goole\'s Lowther Hotel is not yet complete, the developers have been overwhelmed by the high level of interest generated in

Drink-driver banned

A man has been handed a 12-month motoring ban and 150 hours' unpaid work after smashing into the back of a car on his motorbike.

Jobs go at local business

Jobs at a major packaging firm are about to be axed.

Battle begins over underage drinking

Police and council officers are targeting adults who buy alcohol for underage drinkers.

New group starts at The Courtyard

A new group run by Action for Children, for disabled youths aged 14-21 years, will run at The Courtyard in Goole on Tuesday evenings from 6.

Don't have a wasteful Christmas

Christmas, the season to eat, drink, spend too much and produce a staggering extra three million tonnes of waste!
With money in short supply and the need for each of us to me

Annual Christmas shopping event returns

Shops in Howden will be staying open late for festive shoppers.

Conservatives want end to energy bill rip-offs

Howden MP David Davis and prospective Goole MP Andrew Percy are calling for action to be taken to stop energy firms 'ripping off' local householders.

Drink-driver banned from roads

A man has been given an 18-month motoring ban after he was caught driving while almost three times over the limit.

Cadet completes Nepal expedition

A Goole cadet recently completed the challenge of a lifetime as he took part in a 28-day expedition to Nepal.

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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.

Customer Service Assistant at Glews Garage

We require someone to work in our busy Shell petrol station.

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.

Sport

Nathan delivers goods

VIP Communications 1 Goole Goods Office 2 Goole Goods Office came away from their trip to Cottingham on Saturday with three County League points against VIP Communica

Argentina-bound for Polo club

Members of White Rose Polo Club are heading to Argentina, where they will compete against teams from across Europe and watch the final of the world famous Argentine Open Polo

More youngsters required for rugby club section

A bout of cold weather which brought sleet and snow to the Goole area on Sunday saw the postponement of the scheduled activities at Westfield Banks.

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Funny star of top comedy programmes to appear locally

Best known for her legendary one-woman shows, one of the finest female stand-ups, Jo Caulfield (left, 27-11-17 SU) will be entertaining audiences at Selby Town Hall.

Puppet theatre lend a hand at Town Hall

One of Britain's best-loved puppet theatre companies will be visiting Selby Town Hall this festive season.

Win tickets for an Elvis night to remember

Mark Summers is back as Elvis in a one-off Christmas spectacular at Drax Club next weekend.

Letters

Are we subsidising officers' pay rises?

Sir - In response to the letter from Andrew Barnes 'Better use for officer's pay rise' (Readers' Page, October 13), I believe I can explain where some of the money involved in

Greedy agencies deprive workers of their rights

Sir - Mugging or conning people out of their money are despicable crimes.

Elderly need heating help

Sir - In response to W. Haigh's (Readers' Page, October 23) I can completely understand the problem faced by Goole's elderly.