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A BEVERLEY who was he was badily beaten up in the Barrel Inn at Walkington later threatened to kill the landlord, a court heard.
Riverside residents living on “death row”
Residents in the Riverside area of Driffield fear they are living on death row because land near their homes is polluted by toxic waste and asbestos.
Energy specialist announce new head
Dodds Limited, the East Yorkshire-based renewable energy specialist, has appointed Colin Burr as head of its Mechanical Services Division.
Community lift spring fair
Beverley Community Lift are holding a Spring Fair at Toll Gavel Church on May 25 from 10 am to 12 noon
Firm appoints a new accountant
East Yorkshire based cba Chartered Accountants has appointed new accounts manager, Simon Moss to its accounts team.
Regional
Bulls star visits Leeds heart unit
A rugby league star who suffered a heart attack following a match has revisited the Leeds hospital where he was treated and met young patients on its children's heart unit.
Workers swim with sharks for KIDS
Fundraisers from a law firm will plunge into shark-infested waters to raise money for the Hull branch of a children's charity celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Duke joins Kohima veterans service
The Duke of York has joined veterans of what Earl Mountbatten described as "probably one of the greatest battles in history" for their annual memorial service and wreath-laying in York.
Evidence claim in nurse murder case
Campaigners for a nurse convicted of murdering four patients in Leeds claim new evidence has emerged that challenges his conviction.
Mandelson sworn in as High Steward
Peter Mandelson has been appointed as the High Steward of Kingston upon Hull after the historic role was resurrected by the Queen.
National
Rodgers relieved after son cleared
Liverpool football manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his relief after his son Anton was cleared in a sex case involving a teenage girl.
Fuel thieves close stretch of M-way
Suspected fuel thieves closed a 12-mile stretch of one of the country's busiest motorways after police were called to reports of a "suspicious vehicle".
Life term for stab murder husband
A father who stabbed his adulterous wife to death as she prepared for a weekend break with her new lover has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murder.
Flight disruption hits Big Weekend
Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow.
Van driver admits hit-run killing
A van driver has admitted running down and killing a mother of three in a hit-and-run frenzy in which more than a dozen other people were injured.
Business
Equestrian shop holds trade-in day
An equestrian shop is holding a trade-in day this weekend and is inviting people from the Driffield area to make the most of it.
The best young chefs in Yorkshire - watch the video - part 1 video
Three culinary stars wowed the judges and invited guests at the final of The Golden Apron Competition to find the best young chef in Yorkshire.
The best young chefs in Yorkshire - watch the video - part 2 video
Three culinary stars wowed the judges and invited guests at the final of The Golden Apron Competition to find the best young chef in Yorkshire.
The best young chefs in Yorkshire - watch the video - part 3 video
Three culinary stars wowed the judges and invited guests at the final of The Golden Apron Competition to find the best young chef in Yorkshire.
Young Yorkshire cooks impress Pipe and Glass Michelin chef James Mackenzie in Golden Apron contest
A cookery competition launched by Driffield-based JSR Farms, The Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School and East Yorkshire’s Michelin-starred chef James Mackenzie concluded with a grand final at The Pipe and Glass Inn.
Education
All the fun of the fair at King’s Mill
A summer fair will be held at King’s Mill Special School for parents, pupils and the public to attend.
Fun at freaky Friday fancy dress day
Pupils at a primary school enjoyed a day of fancy dress in which boys and girls swapped fashion tastes.
School trip netted a great success
Netball players from Driffield School recently travelled to Spain to take part in a tournament against other schools.
Longcroft pupils celebrate World Book Night at school
Students at Longcroft School, Beverley, marked World Book Night, with 20 lucky students receiving commemorative copies of a celebrated novel by the author Patrick Ness.
Festival springs into action
Traditional May Day festivities were kept alive this year at North Frodingham’s annual springtime celebration.
Environment
A blooming good event
Almost £100 was raised at a plant sale organised by Driffield in Bloom to fund the town’s summer planting.
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Weather for Driffield
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 35 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 5 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
