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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.
Village wedding
PICTURED here are Miss Nicky Ridsdale and Mr Mike Thomas, who were married at the All Saints’ Church, Rudston.
Car crash appeal
A MAN and woman were rushed to hospital on Saturday morning after sustaining spinal injuries when the car they were travelling in ended up on its roof near Fridaythorpe.
Man pulled out weapon near kids
A MAN who pulled a knife out of his jacket pocket near children in a residential area of Driffield has been warned by a court that he could be sent to prison.
Witness appeal
POLICE have launched an investigating after an alleged assault in Driffield’s Town Centre left a man needing hospital treatment for a suspected broken nose.
It must be ewe
DRIFFIELD wildlife artist, John Naylor, has a new addition to his family in the form of jacob lamb, Velma.
Car thief in court
A MAN who stole a car in Driffield and sold it for scrap has been ordered by a court to pay out over £200.
Defying gravity
SKATERS and BMX riders in Driffield have been defying gravity thanks to a special event held at the town’s skatepark.
Multi-vehicle smash on A164
TWO people were rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle smash on the Driffield Bypass.
Chapel dedication
The Bishop of Hull, the Rt Revd Richard Frith, will dedicate a new RAF Chapel at St Catherine’s Church, Leconfield, on Sunday May 6.
Sheffield FC have appointed Driffield’s Curtis Woodhouse as the new first team manager
Curtis, a pro-boxer and former pro-footballer who counts Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Hull City among his former clubs, will announce his backroom staff in due course.
Multi-vehicle smash on Driffield by-pass
EMERGENCY services have been at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the A614 Driffield by-pass.
Businessman in crush tragedy
TRIBUTES have been paid to the managing director of civil engineering firm who died when he became trapped under a tipping trailer.
Woman dies in East Yorkshire crash
A WOMAN has died in a crash involving a Ministry of Defence goods vehicle.
Burglary at house
POLICE are investigating a burglary that happened at a house on Eastgate South, Driffield between 9.55am and 12.20pm on Wednesday April 18.
Your say on rural issues
PEOPLE who live in villages around Driffield are to be given the chance to voice their opinion about issues which affect their daily lives.
A special delivery
A MEMORIAL plaque paying tribute to War heroes which was stolen from a village church just before Easter has been returned.
New vicar’s induction
The Rev Andrew Ison has been inducted as the new vicar of All Saints’ Church, Driffield, with St Mary’s, Little Driffield, and St Peter’s Church, Langtoft, with Foxholes, St Nicholas Butterwick, Cottam and All Saints’ Thwing.
What a toy story!
Mr Hoggle Doggle, the toy rehoming charity launched in East Yorkshire last year by Kilnwick couple David and Clare Allan, has passed a major milestone when it received the 10,000th toy to be donated since the service was launched.
Warmth milestone
The npower Health Through Warmth scheme in East Yorkshire is celebrating a new milestone after receiving its 3,000th referral.
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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
