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Drink driver was banned
A DISQUALIFIED driver who was caught drink driving just weeks before he was due to get his licence back has been warned by a court he could be facing a prison sentence.
Ponies kept in an ‘inexcusable’ state
AN INTERNATIONAL pony breeder has been told to pay £95,000 after dropping his bid to overturn a three-year ban from horse ownership after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to a colt.
High flying challenge
YOUNGSTERS in Driffield and the surrounding area have been invited to a recruitment night for the Driffield Branch of the Air Cadets.
Regional
Flower firm supports terminally ill
Mother and daughter team Carole Smith and Laura Robinson are donating profits from their floral design business to support terminally-ill people in North Derbyshire and Sheffield.
Oil-powered car to travel 1,500m
Eco-friendly fundraiser Jay McGreneghan, from Sheffield, is preparing to drive 1,500 miles in a car powered by recycled cooking oil for charity.
Blades host Macmillan fundraiser
Sheffield United will support Macmillan Cancer Support by hosting a charity football tournament at Bramall Lane.
Free family fun day in the running
Sheffield families are being invited to have a ball at an Olympic-themed fun day involving a community relay race.
Umpire Bird bowled over by OBE
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, from Barnsley, was left bowled over by the experience of receiving an OBE from the Prince of Wales.
National
FO accused over royal lunch guests
The Foreign Office has been accused of putting the Queen in the position of having to dine with despots as the row over a royal lunch with foreign monarchs intensified.
I miss Ivan every day, says Cameron
David Cameron has spoken of his grief at the death of his son in a letter to the parents of a brain tumour victim.
Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'
Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims he has been blocked by the UK authorities from attending the Olympic Games in London.
Peter Hain contempt case shelved
A court case which saw the Northern Ireland judiciary pitted against Westminster MPs has been shelved with both sides claiming moral victory.
Two held over attack on woman, 93
Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old woman who was severely beaten in her own home.
Education
School places set
Parents and carers of children starting primary school in September have been told which school their child will be attending.
Letters
Village wedding
PICTURED here are Miss Nicky Ridsdale and Mr Mike Thomas, who were married at the All Saints’ Church, Rudston.
HOAX caller revenge bid
AN UNEMPLOYED Driffield man made hoax calls to the emergency services in revenge against a neighbour for an alleged hate campaign waged against his mother, a court heard.
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Weather for Driffield
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: East
