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93 year old deaf and blind lady burgled as she slept
Police are hunting an evil criminal who burgled the home of a 93 year old blind and deaf woman as she slept
Dog bite victim needed stitches in arm wound
Police have launched an investigations after a school caretaker needed stitches when he was savaged by a dog.
House burgled as woman, 93, rests
A despicable burglar raided the village home of a deaf and blind 93 year old as she slept in a chair.
Chance to show work to thousands at Tory conference
Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, has joined Prime Minister David Cameron in calling on start-up businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK to get involved in this year’s Conservative Party Start-up Hub and win the opportunity to showcase their work in front of thousands of visitors at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
Police probe into road row which led to physical assault
Police in Beverley are investigating an altercation which lead to a car being damaged.
Swinging 60’s at new theatre
A 1960’s inspired show is set to land at the Hull New Theatre in September.
Sport
Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins
The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.
Debut lightweight win for Curtis Woodhouse
Driffield boxer Curtis Woodhouse took just 71 seconds to KO Hungarian Sandor Horvath at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge last night.
The Hungarian came out swinging from the off but it was the Driffield Destroyer who did the damage less than halfway through the first round.
Full reaction in Thursday’s Driffield Times & Post. And check this site later in the week for exclusive video footage.
VIDEO: Golf tips with Alex Belt: Driving video
Improve your game with golf professional Alex Belt, who has made a series of videos with tips on all aspects of golf.
Golf tips with Alex Belt: Putting 1 video
Improve your game with golf professional Alex Belt, who has made a series of videos with tips on all aspects of golf.
Countdown to charity football match in Bridlington
A game between the Television Soap Stars and Russell Slade’s East Coast Stars will be held on Sunday 26 May, at 3pm at the Neil Hudgell Solicitors Stadium.
Lifestyle
Award is a special gift for Amanti Beverley shop pair
A husband and wife team who run gift and furniture business, Amanti, in Beverley have scooped one of the gift industry’s top awards.
Hundreds raised at Scout bag pack
Beverley’s Tesco store have hosted a bag packing event for Beverley District Scouts.
Book review: Harmattan by Gavin Weston
There’s an ill-wind blowing through the troubled Republic of Niger... and it’s not just the dry, dusty, damaging Harmattan breeze that sweeps in from the Sahara across West Africa.
East Riding Young Farmers clubs to hold county rally
East Riding Young Farmers Clubs and Crossgate Cluster will hold their annual County Rally on behalf of East Riding YFC on June 1 when 15 East Riding Young Farmers Clubs get together for a day of static and active events at Cawkeld, between Kilnwick and Watton at Driffield.
Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book by Mimi Spencer and Sarah Schenker
It has been described as the biggest diet revolution since the Atkins, and the Fast Diet is fast becoming THE way to lose weight and keep healthy.
Book review: The Holiday Home by Fern Britton
Here’s an invitation difficult to turn down... a trip to the beautiful Cornish coast, courtesy of one of Britain’s best-loved TV presenters.
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Community
YFC rallying call to county’s young farmers
Hundred of young farmers from across East Yorkshire will gather together on June 1 for their annual county rally.
Stay alert against costly scams
East Riding of Yorkshire Trading Standards have issued a new warning to residents to be on their guard against scams which could con them out of thousands of pounds.
Planting seeds of expectation
After a very successful launch in 2012, and a very enthusiastic response from both visitors and performers alike, organisers of the Cornucopia Festival are hard at work to ensure that this year’s event builds on the fantastic start made last year.
Cuban art in Beverley
A collection of Cuban art is the subject of an exhibition at Beverley gallery, Creation Fine Arts this month.
A talk on the wild side
Leading British Wildlife photographer Les Gibbon is giving an illustrated talk at Beverley gallery Creation Fine Arts this month,
Mr James (Jim) Edward Savoury
A funeral service was held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 10 May for Mr Jim Savoury who died suddenly on Sunday 28 April in Scarborough Hospital. He was 74 years old.
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Weather for Driffield
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North
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Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: North west




