Housing plan set to get green light
Two planning applications made by East Riding of Yorkshire Council look set for approval after consideration this week by a committee.At the meeting of the Eastern Area Planning Sub-Committee on Monday...
View ArticleSite visit needed for housing plan
A planning application to build a dwelling on land in North Frodingham has been deferred.Following a meeting of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Eastern Area Planning Sub-Committee on Monday 18...
View ArticleAllotments have been vandalised
Vandals have struck at Driffield’s town council-run allotments, causing damage and smashing eggs in pigeons lofts on the site.During their fortnightly meeting on Tuesday, town councillors were told...
View ArticleLet us know what you think of your new-look Driffield Times and Post
The new-look Driffield Times and Post is in the shops now.It’s bigger, brighter, bolder and better - and this week it is just 85p for 88 pages.Tell us what you think about our new design and the new...
View ArticleSteve scoops social media award
An award has been won by a member of the editorial team at the Driffield Times and Post.Steve Petch, Times and Post news editor, was presented with a trophy for the Best Use of Social Media at the...
View ArticleParents petition to save Langtoft School
Dedicated campaigners in have gathered almost 1,000 signatures against the proposed closure of a village primary school.Parents and residents of Langtoft hit the streets of Driffield on Thursday 14...
View ArticleFrom the Villages
For the full round-up of village news and much more, get the Driffield Times & Post every thursday, priced 85p. Or subscribe and pay just 55p a copy by calling 0844 991 6464.Hutton CranswickVillage...
View ArticleSafety clamped down on by police
A campaign has been launched by Humberside Police and its partner agencies to reduce the number of motorcycle casualties on roads around Driffield.East Riding of Yorkshire Council has provided funding...
View ArticleEgg-cellent Easter fun
Youngsters in Driffield learned through a variety of activities at school about the significance of Easter.Last week pupils in the area took to the stage, made crafts and held competitions to celebrate...
View Article‘A gift that keeps on giving’ presented to town
A life saving defibrillator has been donated to the town’s emergency first responder team.On Thursday 21 March the equipment costing £1,600 was presented to the emergency team by the mayor of Driffield...
View ArticleTouching hearts at home and in Malawi
A former Driffield School student has recently returned from a month in Malawi as part of a school initiative to create overseas experiences for students.Jessica Watson, who first visited the African...
View ArticleWriggly race for school trip
A night of maggot racing is set to take place to help raise money for pupils to attend a school trip.On Saturday 30 March at the Packhorse Inn, Hutton Cranswick, the fundraiser for year six pupils at...
View ArticleHouses burgled in small village
Police in Driffield are seeking witnesses and information following a burglary at a house on School Lane in Kilnwick near Driffield.The owner of the house left the address secure at 8.45am on Friday 22...
View ArticleCharity Everest climb finished
A determined fundraiser has completed a mammoth challenge and climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest on a stepping machine.Jon Wortley, 41, of Nafferton finished the climb in five hours on Friday 22...
View ArticleEaster enjoyed by youngsters
A day of Easter fun was enjoyed by pupils at North Frodingham Primary School.On Wednesday 20 March the 64 pupils learned about Easter traditions through crafts and competition.Foundation pupils...
View ArticleVillage nursery pupils enjoy meeting new born lambs
CHILDREN at Old Macdonald’s Nursery in Lund have been getting to grips with around 30 new born lambs.Acting manager at the nursery Sara Jefferson said: “The children have been outside and on farm walks...
View ArticleDrumming up support
A young musician is the top British contestant in an international competition for female drummers. Bridie Stagg, 12, of Nafferton, is in the running to be crowned the best under 18 female drummer...
View ArticleBurglars strike in Cranswick
Police are investigating a series of unconnected thefts in Cranswick.Between Saturday 16 March and Monday 18 March three bikes were stolen from a garage on Laburnum Avenue, Cranswick.The bikes have...
View ArticleCouncil faces challenge
A letter of objection has been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council challenging the speed with which a planning application will return before a committee.The application concerns an amendment...
View ArticleOsteopaths make a move
A Driffield Osteopaths will be returning to the practice where it started 20 years ago.Wadsworth Osteopaths will be moving to The Medical Centre on Cranwell Road, Driffield from a premises on Brook...
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