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Jobs boost thanks to new production line for Howdens

Trade kitchen supplier, Howdens has unveiled a new state of the art, multi-million pound production line and extension, which aims to boost the company’s manufacturing capability and create jobs locally.

February 3, 2023

Locals ready to compete at disability games

Howden Rotary Club is gearing up to take part in this year’s Maritime Group of Rotary Clubs’ Disability Games.

February 3, 2023

Still time to put yourself forward for business awards

The 2023 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards are still open for entry.

February 2, 2023

Sign language instruction notices installed in West Park

New signs in Goole’s West Park are helping to make the town more inclusive by teaching people the basic’s of British Sign Language (BSL).

February 2, 2023

Special status awarded to Wellybobs Nursery

Wellybobs Day Nursery in Howden is the very first setting in the area to achieve the Makaton Friendly Silver Status.

January 27, 2023

Tributes paid to former Goole Vicar

Former Goole Vicar, Reverend Timothy Leach has sadly died at the age of 81.

January 26, 2023

Ouse bridge repair work due to finish next winter

National Highways have issued an update about the ongoing works to the M62 Ouse Bridge.

January 23, 2023

Reedness Primary opens hall as community cafe

Reedness Primary School have opened a community cafe in their school hall to bring residents of all ages together.

January 19, 2023

Chairman’s Awards scheduled to return following hiatus

Following a two-year break, nominations are now open for the 2023 East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards.

January 16, 2023

Many local bus fares capped at £2 until April

Fares for thousands of bus users in the Goole and Selby area have been capped at £2 per single journey until the end of March, meaning travel will be significantly cheaper for most travellers.

January 12, 2023

Body found at Goole Marina

Officers from Humberside Police are currently in attendance at Goole Marina after a body was found in the water.

January 9, 2023

Young Farmers harvest £510 for UK Sepsis charity

Goole Young Farmers have helped to raise over £510 for The UK Sepsis Trust after holding a Carol Concert.

January 6, 2023

Brownies and Rainbows donate to Goole charity

Gilberdyke Rainbows and Brownies have been busy during the festive season.

January 5, 2023

Preparation course for prospective volunteers

If the arrival of the New Year has got you thinking about taking on a new challenge or starting a new activity, why not consider volunteering.

January 3, 2023

Woman to appear in court today charged with murder

A woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Paul Hanson in West Cowick on December 28.

December 31, 2022

West Cowick murder victim named by police

Police have this afternoon named the victim of yesterday's murder in West Cowick.

December 29, 2022

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in West Cowick

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in West Cowick, near Snaith.

December 29, 2022

Pupils touched by hamper donations

Kingsway School pupils and their families have received a much needed festive boost after generous people donated items to make luxury Christmas hampers for more than 20 children.

December 27, 2022

Try something new in 2023

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Adult Learning and Employabilty team is back with another ‘try month’ at Goole learning centre.

December 23, 2022

Company urge parents to have safety talk this Christmas

Northern Powergrid is reminding parents to have a safety chat with children and young people over the festive period.

December 22, 2022

Glowing report for Airmyn School

Airmyn Park Primary School continues to be a ‘good’ school according to a recent inspection by education watchdog, Ofsted.

December 22, 2022

Nationwide brings joy to the vulnerable

The Goole branch of Nationwide Building Society has donated hundreds of toys and other essentials to local families in need this Christmas.

December 20, 2022

Guides learn all about Help the Homelezz

Help the Homelezz, a Goole organisation, have given a talk to Goole Girl Guides about the work they do.

December 19, 2022

Help needed to save Moorlands Community Charity

The Moorlands Community Charity is appealing for support from the public after seeing an unprecedented rise in their costs, which is leaving the charity with an uncertain future.

December 16, 2022

Free shuttle bus introduced following urgent work on Bubwith Bridge

A free shuttle bus has been introduced following urgent safety work on Bubwith Bridge - to make sure passengers can still reach their destinations.

December 14, 2022

Helping Others opens warm space in shop

Goole charity, Helping Others has launched a warm space to help local residents this winter.

December 13, 2022

Ploughing match churns up charity cash

The organisers of the annual John Ellin Ploughing Match met with a representative of this year’s chosen charity, Yorkshire Brain Tumour Charity, to hand over a cheque for £1,700.

December 9, 2022

County’s hosepipe ban ends

A hosepipe ban, introduced to combat the effects of drought, has been ended after three months as reservoir levels recover.

December 7, 2022

Eastrington pantomime set to be a beauty

Eastrington Players are gearing up to welcome audiences to their Christmas Pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.

December 6, 2022

Academy pupils cleaning up Goole town centre

Students from Goole Academy took to litter-picking recently in a campaign to spruce up the streets of Goole and surrounding areas.

December 1, 2022

Final days for annual toy appeal

There is just one week left to donate to this year’s Goole Toy Appeal

November 30, 2022

Crates of Kindness in memory of beloved dad

A kind-hearted woman from Newport has made ‘crates of kindness’ in memory of her dad, Mel, who sadly passed away from cancer.

November 25, 2022

Free parking is council’s present to shoppers

Parking charges across all council-operated car parks will be suspended for the four weeks in the lead up to Christmas.

November 23, 2022

Bubwith Bridge to close for urgent safety repairs

Bubwith Bridge will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week so urgent safety repairs can be carried out after it was damaged in a road accident.

November 22, 2022

Rawcliffe Parish Christmas Fayre returns with even more to offer

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Rawcliffe Parish Christmas Fayre is being staged again this weekend.

November 22, 2022

Academy remains on the up with ‘Good’ assessment

Goole Academy was deemed to be a ‘Good’ school in a recent inspection by Ofsted.

November 16, 2022