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- Ofsted boss outlines rating changes
- BBC boss backs more 'older' women
- Award for Harry the Apache pilot
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- Mills denies playing voicemail
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- Watchdog warning over defence cuts
- Elderly man dies after dog attack
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- Falkland military claims rejected
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Council tax set to be frozen
EAST Riding councillors are today set to approve accepting a Government grant allowing them to freeze council tax this year.
Stolen Hull, East Yorkshire, 1927 railway train disaster plaque to be replaced by NHS chief near Hull Royal Infirmary
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is to replace a plaque marking the site of the City’s worst ever railway accident which occurred in 1927.
New MEP for Yorkshire
The Liberal Democrats have confirmed the new MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber will be Rebecca Taylor following the resignation of Diana Wallis.
Allotment thief is sentenced
A MAN who committed a spate of break-ins at allotments across East Yorkshire last summer has been ordered to complete unpaid work.
Man denies stealing from party
A MAN has denied stealing a number of items from a new year’s eve party in Hutton Cranswick.
Sport
ei take points in big derby
DRIFFIELD EI completed a Humber Premier League double over Driffield FC on Saturday as they deservedly took the points at Driffield School.
Improved performance brings bonus point win
Driffield took the field with a much changed side from last week. Kitching went into the centre for Ollett who replaced Bell at scrum half. Lucas came up from the second team at fly half.
Club’s £60,000 building opened
RESIDENTS of Burton Agnes have celebrated the opening of a new energy-efficient Sports Club Building.
Great effort from seconds
Driffield travelled up to Grassington to play Wharfedale with a much changed line-up from the week before.
Ill discipline costs Driffield the game
It was a cold, blustery and at times rainy day at Keighley, but the hospitality at this club was excellent.
Lifestyle
Book review: The Other Life by Susanne Winnacker
The tenderness of a teenage girl’s sexual awakening played out against a city stalked by savage mutants ... it’s a love affair to die for!
Book review: Felling the Ancient Oaks by John Martin Robinson
For some of England’s most historic estates, the current imperative to preserve our past has come far too late.
Parking scheme is waste of time
PLANS to create a series of “advisory car share spaces” in several of Driffield’s car parks have been branded as an unworkable waste of time by the town council.
Book review: Rival Passions by Zoë Miller
In the teeming market of romantic fiction, a clever, classy page-turner always acts like a breath of fresh air.
Book review: The Secret Children by Alison McQueen
James MacDonald is a son of the British Empire, a rich tea planter in India with a distinguished family history ... the lives of his two beautiful daughters should be mapped out for comfort and wealth.
Community
Library gives youngsters plenty to play with
DRIFFIELD Children Centre are encouraging parents, grandparents and carers to make use of the ‘Toy Library’ scheme.
Raising funds for village hall
A VILLAGE hall revamp has been given a huge boost thanks to two successful fundraising events.
Mr William Thomas Tom Jackson
A Funeral service was held at the Parish Church, Driffield on Thursday 12 January, which would have been his 90th birthday, for Mr Tom Jackson of Angus Drive,Driffield, who died on 2 January.
Mr John Ullyott Burdass
A funeral service was held at All Saints’ Church, Thwing on Tuesday, January 17 for Mr John Ullyott Burdass, formerly of Dotterill Park, who died in hospital on January 5. He was 80.
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Weather for Driffield
Thursday 09 February 2012
Today
Light snow
Temperature: -0 C to 1 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -4 C to 3 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: South
