News
Dozens of scooter riders in Driffield for funeral of Richard Cousins video
Over 40 riders from scooter clubs as far away as Whitby and Hull gathered in Driffield to pay tribute to a well-loved friend and scooter enthusiast.
VIDEO: Cuzzy’s last ride - the funeral of Richard Cousins video
Dozens of scooter riders prepare to depart from outside Driffield Parish Church following the funeral of Richard Cousins, 49.
Large crowd arrives at the church for the funeral of Richard Cousins video
Driffield Parish Church was packed for the funeral of Richard Cousins.
First wedding in chapel for 40 years
A wedding will be held at a village chapel for the first time in over 40-years.
School needs to improve
A local primary school has been told that they need to improve after an Ofsted visit last month.
Allegation of road-rage to go for trial
A Nafferton farmer accused of a road rage incident in his New Holland tractor has elected a Crown Court trial.
Sport
Enter the Bridlington Free Press Open Golf competition
There is just a month to go until the second Bridlington Free Press Open Competition.
Golf tips with Alex Belt: Bunkers 1 video
Improve your game with golf professional Alex Belt, who has made a series of videos with tips on all aspects of golf.
Interview with Yorkshire’s Andrew Gale video
Sports editor Andy Bloomfield spoke to Yorkshire skipper Andrew Gale after his record knock at Scarborough’s North Marine Road on Saturday.
The chance to play with Dutch stars
As Bridlington prepares to host the UK’s biggest FootGolf competition to date, local players are being given the chance to play with Dutch football legends including Dennis Bergkamp.
EPSOM DERBY REVIEW: was the eclipse of Dawn Approach part of a tactical plot hatched at Ballydoyle?
One of the world’s most famous Flat races, the Investec Derby, was run for the 234th time last Saturday. More than 110,000 spectators flocked to Epsom Downs. And more than two million watched on TV.
SIN BIN TV: Super League Round 17 preview video
Check out the latest edition of The Sin Bin which looks ahead to round 17 of Suyper League games.
Lifestyle
Book review: Britty Britty Bang Bang by Hugh Dennis
Hugh Dennis wasn’t quite sure how to react when his friend, Irish comedian Ardal O’Hanlon, told him he was the most British person he had ever met.
Book review: The Distinguished Assassin by Nick Taussig
Nick Taussig is determined we should never forget the brutal excesses of Stalin’s Soviet Russia…
Book review: No-Balls and Googlies by Geoff Tibballs
As Test match cricket enjoys a resurgence of interest, thanks in no small part to Lancashire’s Andrew Flintoff and the unforgettable series against Australia in 2005, what better time to take a closer look at this inimitable game?
Book review: Flappers by Judith Mackrell
Long before ‘the sisterhood’ burnt their bras in the 1970s, a diverse group of young women were declaring their female independence in the same spirit of reckless determination.
Book review: Spartacus: Rebellion by Ben Kane
Ben Kane’s superb Spartacus ‘mini series’ takes historical Roman novel writing to heady new heights in the final, pulsating instalment of the slave rebellion that shook the mighty Roman empire.
Fine arts society anniversary
Driffield Wolds Decorative and Fine Arts Society is celebrating its silver anniversary on 27 June with a special musical evening and supper at Sledmere House.
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Community
Ride to work day was great success
More than 70 customers using the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Wheels to Work Scheme covered just short of 1000 miles across the East Riding on Monday, 17 June - international Ride to Work Day.
School summer fete
Friends of luttons school will be holding their annual summer fete on Saturday the 13 July on Luttons School sports field.
Charity trio to walk the Wolds
A fundraising trio are set to take on an 80-mile sponsored walk in aid of several charities.
Society sponsor Driffield Show
The organisers of the Driffield Show have announced that Cyril the Squirrel and his Terrier Racing Display team will be making a welcome return to the 138th Driffield Show on Wednesday, 17 July.
Ellie Fowler
A funeral service was held at the East riding Crematorium on Friday 7 June for Ellie Fowler of Southfield Close, Driffield who died peacefully on 26 May. She was aged 14 years.
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Weather for Driffield
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 11 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: East
