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A shining example of safety at school

High visibility jackets were donated to youngsters at Driffield Junior School.Specsavers in Driffield presented the equipment to pupils as part of Walk to School Week.The jackets will promote safety on...

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Learn about farm life at open day

An annual event showcasing British farming is set to come to Driffield.Open Farm Sunday, on 9 June, will take place in farms including Manor Farm at Thornholme, JH Farming Ltd at Elmswell Farms...

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Floral display to be opened by dignitary

A flower bed will be unveiled this weekend by the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding.Susan Cunliffe-Lister will visit Driffield to officially unveil the floral arrangement at Northend Park on Sunday 2...

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Ruffling feathers at art exhibition

Animals from around the world depicted by Robert E Fuller will be on display for a fortnight in June.The exhibition of paintings and sculptures are on show to the public from Saturday 1 June to Sunday...

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Raising cash for cancer charity

Staff members at Specsavers in Driffield will dedicate the first day in June to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research.A host of fun activities, including a bake sale, face painting and a raffle,...

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Fund raising in style for hospice

A fashion show in aid of Martin House Hospice raised over £400.The show, held in M&Co, Market Place, Driffield saw 60 people turn out to enjoy the fashion on display and raise £418 for the...

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Hospice shop set to reopen next week

A charity shop which has undergone extensive refurbishment will once again welcome customers in on Monday.St Catherine’s Hospice, in Market Place, Driffield, has been shut for over six weeks. The...

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DISC implores town council for cash aid

Driffield town council is to consider giving financial aid to a youth group for disabled children which is facing closure.The Driffield Inclusive Saturday Club has warned that it will struggle once...

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Tractor run will aid charity coffers

Tractor enthusiasts and members of East Riding YFC will once again join together on Sunday 2 June. They will take to the roads on a Charity Tractor Road Run to boost funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance...

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Pyjama party against dementia

Staff at a care home spent a relaxing day of fund raising by wearing their pyjamas to work. Riverhead Hall Residential and Nursing Care Home, Driffield held the day of fund raising on Wednesday 22 May...

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Plant fair set for growing success

The grounds of an historic hall will open to green fingered visitors for a gardening weekend.From Saturday 8 June to Sunday 9, Burton Agnes Hall, near Driffield, a Gardener’s Fair is set to fill the...

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Bargain hunting at village sale

Hundreds of bargain hunters descended on a jumble sale in aid of a junior school.On Saturday 18 May the sale was held in Weaverthorpe Village Hall and raised over £200 for Weaverthorpe Junior School...

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Scarecrow festival takes flight

Glorious sunshine heralded in this year’s Wetwang Scarecrow Festival last Saturday.Families, visitors and scarecrow judges descended upon the usually sleepy village on Saturday 25 May to take in the...

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Planning applications

The following planning applications relating to the Driffield area have been submitted to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council:Erection of two detached dwellings following demolition of existing...

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Talk will be a hoot

An illustrated slideshow by wildlife artist wildlife artist Robert E Fuller will take place on Saturday 8t June at his village gallery.See stunning photographs by this knowledgeable artist and learn...

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Cash boost for historic church

A generous donation of over £50,000 has enabled a church to finally begin work on a heritage centre.Over two years since the idea for the centre was formed, All Saints Church in Rudston received a sum...

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Charge of violent entry denied

A 43-year-old man appeared in court charged with using violence to enter a premises.Mr Sean David Cousins, from Harpham denied using violence to secure entry to premises on Monday 6 May in Mill Street,...

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Women set to get fit with ex-marine

Ex-marine Steve Tighe has gone from fighting pirates to fighting the flab with a new boot camp style exercise class for Driffield women.The 34-year-old who previously worked securing ships against...

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Claim defedants were “bullied” into making a plea

People accused of criminal offences were bullied into going ahead with their court cases without legal representation during a solicitors’ training day, it has been claimed.At Bridlington Magistrates...

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Pupils turn back time at vintage fair

Class five pupils from Garton-on-the-Wolds Primary School plucked up the courage to perform for visitors at the Spa Bridlington’s Vintage Fair.Kathryn Allan, Garton teacher, said: “Performing at the...

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