News - 4 - Goole Times

Car park fees set to rise

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has revealed that parking charges at all council owned car parks and on-street parking spaces across the county will be increasing next month.

School choice joy for most local families

Parents and carers of children due to start infant, junior and primary schools in September 2022 found out last week which school their child has been allocated.

Golf club raises £5000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association

The Oak’s Golf Club are celebrating a year of hosting fun-filled fundraising events which supported a cause close to the club’s heart.

Ramblers ramping up the friend factor

Goole and District Rambling Club have been back out walking again this April.

Two hospitalised in boat grounding incident

Two people have been airlifted to hospital after a boat ran aground near Goole.

Final school bell tolls for Reedness headmaster

Reedness Primary School hosted a fun day for headmaster Liam Jackson as he retires after an impressive 34 years of teaching.

News - Abby Backhouse

Two men die following motorway crash

Humberside Police have confirmed that two people have sadly died following a collision on the motorway near Goole yesterday.

News - Amelia Cutting

Motorway closed after incident at Goole junction

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the M62.

News - Amelia Cutting

Veterans find Swedish adventure enlightening

Two army veterans from Goole have taken on the journey of a lifetime after travelling across Sweden on snowmobiles thanks to veteran charity, VetRun180.

News - Emily Collins

The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom has just arrived in Goole to visit company producing military grade ambulances for Ukraine

The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, has just arrived in Goole where he is visiting a local company who are producing military grade ambulances destined for the frontline in Ukraine.

Green light for pub transformation

Despite objections from residents and the town council, plans to convert the former Woodlands Pub into a convenience store have been given the green light.

News - Emily Collins

Tackling counterfeit goods crime head-on

This morning Goole Times’ senior reporter Emily Collins was exclusively invited to join officers from Humberside Police and East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Trading Standards team while they carried out a large operation to take counterfeit cigarettes off the streets of Goole.

News - Emily Collins

Youths given eye-opening insight into police work

Young people from across our region have come together to take on Humberside Police’s Night Challenge.

Helping the homeless - internationally

A team of drivers have completed an “emotional” 1,200 mile journey across Europe to deliver humanitarian aid to families fleeing the crisis in Ukraine.

News - Emily Collins

Boost for bus users

New bus services have been announced on two East Riding routes after some commercial services were axed.

Mayor of London visits new Siemens Mobility facility

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today visiting the Siemens Mobility facility in Goole, where half of the 94 new Piccadilly line tube trains are due to be built, and is getting an exclusive first look at the final mock-up.

News - Emily Collins

Residents on new path to fitness

Residents flocked to the Ashes Playing Field last weekend to celebrate the official opening of the town’s new all-weather track.

Goole showing its generosity

The kind-hearted people of Goole have once again come together to support those in need by showing overwhelming support to the town’s Ukraine appeal.

News - Emily Collins

Young fundraiser reaches Miss Teen Great Britain finals

A young girl from Goole has made the finals of a competition which aims to celebrate teenage girls and their achievements.

Young Farmers’ tractor day to raise funds for mental health charity

Howden Young Farmers Club will host a Dyno Day to raise money for an East Yorkshire charity which supports young people’s mental health.

Plans submitted for town centre flats

A planning application to convert the storage space above the former We ‘R’ Cards store in the precinct into six flats has been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

News - Emily Collins

Fabio delivers mental health message

A man from Goole has released a book to help other people who are experiencing mental health struggles.

Deputy Mayor to embark on chilly Swedish adventure

Two Goole Veterans are set to embark on the adventure of a lifetime as they travel through Sweden on snowmobiles courtesy of Veterans charity VetRun180.

Woman’s charity walk in memory of lost son

A woman from Howden is taking on a 21-mile sponsored walk in memory of her son who tragically died at just eight-years-old after a battle with leukaemia.

Goole Operatic and Dramatic Society stage their comeback

Goole’s Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society are relaunching this year.

February 24, 2022

Plans submitted for major new speculative industrial site in Goole

Trebor Developments has submitted planning for a new unit in Goole.

February 22, 2022

Boditrax coming to Goole library in groundbreaking scheme

In a ground-breaking scheme, East Riding Libraries and Customer Services are launching Boditrax units in Goole library, and four others.

February 21, 2022

Hefty fine for fly-tipping couple

A couple from Goole have been ordered to pay more than £1,600 in fly-tipping charges.

February 14, 2022

Police investigate supermarket ram raid

Police are currently on scene at the Co-op on Swinefleet Road in Old Goole following a burglary early this morning.

February 11, 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council to increase council tax by 3.99 per cent

Councillors have today, February 10, agreed to increase East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s part of the council tax charge by 3.99% for the 2022/23 financial year.

February 10, 2022

David Davis meets PM to push for political education

Howden MP David Davis met with the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to push forward the Children’s Parliament project.

February 8, 2022

Riverside shows drive in quest for new minibus

The school community at Riverside Special School in Goole are fundraising to buy a new, accessible minibus after one of the school’s old buses broke down.

News - Emily Collins

February 4, 2022

Archie aiming for glory at World Sailing Championship

A Howden teenager is representing Great Britain in the 2022 World Sailing Championships.

February 2, 2022

Isle of Axholme given bespoke flag honour

A new flag representing the history and independence of the Isle of Axholme has been unveiled.

Epworth Times - Emily Collins

January 31, 2022

NHS expands Covid vaccinations to the most vulnerable 5 to 11 year olds

The NHS vaccination programme will begin to roll out to children aged between 5 and 11 who are most at risk of covid-19 this week, as the health service’s drive to protect the country from the virus continues.

January 28, 2022

Harry Potter book nights are back to celebrate magical anniversary

Three local libraries are hosting Harry Potter Book Nights to celebrate the magical 25th anniversary of the much-loved books.

January 28, 2022