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School bids a fun farewell to pupils

Howden Junior School held a jam packed activity day to send their year 6 pupils off to high school in style.

Eggborough regeneration launches with a bang

Four cooling towers at the former Eggborough Power Station have been demolished in a “major milestone” in the regeneration of the site.

Local youngsters raise cash for good causes

Two kind-hearted youngsters from Eastrington have raised £105 for two good causes after holding a cake and book stall in their garden.

NHS Trust gains kudos for commitment to conservation

The Trust that runs Goole Hospital has been recognised for going green.

Wartime bomb discovered in Goole

A 500lb unexploded WW2 bomb found on the new Beal Homes housing development in Goole has been safely detonated by the Armed Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

Local organisations get chance to shine

More than 20 charities and organisations that work in Goole came together to celebrate and highlight their work this weekend.

Blue plaque plan to celebrate inspirational woman

A blue plaque may be installed on the Royal Hotel in honour of the first female member of the Institute of Quarry Managers.

Blue plaque honour for two landmarks

A blue plaque will be installed on two historic buildings.

School asks for book donations

Howden Junior School is appealing for residents to donate a book to the school to help pupils continue developing their passion for reading.

£3million boost for town’s economy

Almost £3million will be injected into the economy as local jobs are supported in the build of Goole’s new rail manufacturing facility.

Treehouse nursery praised by Ofsted

Staff at a new Eastrington nursery are celebrating their “glowing” Ofsted report.

Business Centre reaches milestone

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has celebrated a milestone in the construction of the multi-million pound RaisE Business Centre in Goole with a ‘steel signing’ launch event.

Restaurateur’s plea as fire destroys premises

A £30,000 fundraiser has been launched after a fire ripped through an Indian restaurant in Howden.

Slapstick sessions beckon for Goole performer

A former Goole Amateur performer has been accepted to a clown school in France.

Reunion cycle ride comes to town

Former members of Vermuyden Cycling Club reunited for the first time in nearly 30 years this weekend to take part in a special reunion cycle ride.

Flood defence repairs nearing completion

A £10million package of flood defence repairs are almost complete, and a further £3million of funding has been secured to make communities along the lower River Aire more resilient to climate change.

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Boost for village hall

Eastrington Village Hall Association is celebrating following the installation of new automatic doors at the venue.

Goole to apply for city status

Goole Town Councillors have unanimously agreed to apply for city status.

Howden MP praises hospital for Covid response

MP David Davis visited a facility that’s been “integral” in supporting the NHS through the pandemic.

Threesy does it for fundraising family

A family from Howden have completed a gruelling three-day hiking challenge to raise money to install a water pump in a village in Uganda.

Goole Academy visit for MP

Goole MP Andrew Percy visited pupils at Goole Academy recently to share his knowledge, experiences and help their learning.

Check your post for recycling site passes

All vehicles entering East Riding household recycling sites will soon be required to display a resident’s pass to gain entry.

Local hospital trust shortlisted for patient safety award

The hospital trust that runs Goole, Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals, as well as community services in North Lincolnshire, has been shortlisted for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Award.

Bid to renovate church through pedal power

St Mary’s Church in Hook is looking for cyclists who can face a 200-mile challenge in aid of a major renovation.

Finding art in nature at Oakhill Reserve

Bespoke sculptures have landed at Oakhill Nature Reserve as part of its £300,000 upgrade.

Aldi bid to open new Goole store

Aldi confirm they are looking to open new store in Goole.

Blood test service to adopt new appointment system

The appointment system for blood services at Goole and District Hospital will be introduced in June in a bid to minimise wait times and improve social distancing.

£25 million for town's regeneration

Great things are happening in Goole” as it is announced that the town has been awarded £25 million to help “reinvent the area”.

Going coastal in aid of Goole Youth Action

A Goole charity worker is embarking on a 150-mile Coast to Coast bike ride in just one day, to raise funds for the youth charity he works with.

Double drive-thru delight as plans approved

“It’s an exciting time for Goole” as two new drive-throughs have been given the green light at Glews Services, managing director Joseph Richardson confirmed.

Goole proposed as nuclear site

Goole has been shortlisted as one of the possible locations for the development of a prototype nuclear fusion power plant.

Vaccination centre opens at The Courtyard

A new Covid-19 vaccination centre opened in Goole in May to help increase the vaccine uptake in our area and protect more residents from the virus.

Hedgehog charity gets a boost from builder

To mark Hedgehog Awareness Week, Harron Homes Yorkshire has donated £200 towards the rescue, rehabilitation and release of hedgehogs in the Howden area.

Archaeologist digs up the past in Carlton

An archaeologist has busted local myths and discovered medieval items at The Parish Church of Saint Mary in Carlton.

Final whistle for 'best coach ever'

A pillar in Goole’s grassroots football community has announced he’s hanging up his boots after 32 years of coaching.

Face-to-face appointments with doctors may not return

GP practices may not reopen for automatic face-to-face consultations, a Bartholomew Medical Group spokesperson has said.