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Not sinking...

Published on 30th November 2006 in News

Emergency services were called to help a barge reported to be sinking in the river Ouse near Swinefleet shortly before 6pm on Monday.

The call was classed as a false alarm with good intent after the skipper explained the barge had run aground and was waiting for the tide to come in so it could be refloated.

Flooding hell

Goole and the surrounding area was left counting the cost once again this week as torrential rain battered the region, flooding properties and leaving home-owners facing yet a

UNDER THREAT

Plans for a drastic downsize of the town's fire station have caused widespread disbelief and horror.

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