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Vixen gears up for new summer show
There will be a new sound to Saturday afternoons from this weekend as Market Weighton-based radio station, Vixen 101, goes out and about into local communities.
Lions raffle raises nearly £2,000
Businesses who supported Pocklington Lions Club’s annual Easter egg raffle have been thanked for helping to raise almost £2,000.
College receives visit from award-winning author
An award-winning author paid a visit to Pocklington’s Woldgate College to talk to pupils about her new novel.
Council to meet authority in bid to save youth centre
Pocklington Town Council is planning to meet with East Riding Council officers in a bid to protect the future of the town’s youth centre.
Tulip festival at Burnby Hall and Gardens video
Burnby Hall and Gardens recorded one of its busiest weekends ever as over 4,000 visitors flocked to the venue to experience it’s first tulip festival and May Day celebrations earlier this month.
Club welcomes new lion
Pocklington Lions Club welcomed a new recruit recently with members delighted at the club’s continued growth.
No protection for proposed rail route
Campaigners battling to re-open the Beverley to York rail line have suffered a major setback after East Riding Council confirmed it will no longer protect the proposed route from housing development.
Wolds Women do their bit to help fight breast cancer
An enthusiastic team of fundraising women made over £2,700 at a sponsored moonwalk in London earlier this month, to help fight breast cancer.
Campaign underway to honour First World War hero in Wilberfoss
A First World War hero and Victoria Cross recipient has been left off a village war memorial, it has emerged.
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Community Support Day hailed huge success
A variety of support was on hand for residents in and around Holme-on-Spalding Moor earlier this month.
VIDEO: Scarecrow festival comes to Wetwang, East Yorkshire video
The entries are in and the competition is almost ready to kick off at the annual Wetwang Scarecrow Festival.
Town set for first scarecrow festival
Birds will be given a fright on Bank Holiday Monday when Market Weighton holds its first scarecrow festival.
Ex-golf club committees donate thousands to charity
Ex-committees of the now closed Allerthorpe Park Golf Club have donated thousands of pounds to charity.
New Market Weighton mayor sets targets
The new Mayor of Market Weighton aims to improve car parking and keep a close eye on housing development in the town over the next 12 months.
Pocklington councillor sought to replace ex-mayor
A vacancy for a new councillor has opened up on Pocklington Town Council, with former mayor Tony Marron deciding to step down.
Residents urged to be on their guard
Residents are urged to be vigilant after an attempted burglary in Market Weighton.
On the history trail: A century of cinemas in Pocklington
The first cinema in Pocklington was in the Victoria Hall (where Betterton Court is now) it was on the top floor which subsequently became English’s mill.
£10,000 tractor will prove an asset to Pocklington in sun or snow video
A new £10,000 tractor to cut grass and grit the town’s footpaths has been unveiled by Pocklington Town Council.
Flying Man Festival soars to top heights video
Despite the poor weather, this year’s much-anticipated Flying Man Festival in Pocklington was one of the most successful yet, attracting around 1,000 people and raising over £8,000 for All Saints’ Church.
Stamford Bridge shop raided for fourth time this year
A convenience store in Stamford Bridge has been raided for the fourth time in about four months.
Car boot for car park at Bugthorpe School
Friends of Bugthorpe School will hold a car boot sale to raise funds for a much-needed car park improvement.
Starbrite dancers triumphant at competitions
Twinkle-toed youngsters from the local area are in a spin after enjoying success at dance competitions recently.
Catering supplies business burgled
Police have launched an appeal for information after a catering supplies wholesaler was burgled near Dunnington.
Pocklington Open Studios event marred after signs are removed
An event which saw 12 local artists exhibit their work to the public this month was marred after directional signs to the venues were removed three times.
Police issue burglary warning in Pock area
Police in Pocklington have urged residents to stay vigilant following a recent attempted burglary in Pocklington.
Fundraising group marks 25 years of supporting care centre
Celebrations have been held to mark the 25th anniversary of a club formed specifically to raise funds for a care centre in Holme-on-Spalding Moor.
Pocklington ward councillor’s joy at being elected chairman
A Pocklington Provincial ward councillor is looking forward to the year ahead after being elected chairman of East Riding Council.
Talk about Warter Priory at meeting
A talk about the ‘History of Warter Priory’ will be held at Pocklington and District Local History Group’s meeting next Thursday.
VIDEO: Driffield’s Anzac Day remembrance service video
A picture gallery from Driffield’s Anzac Day remebrance service on 26 April 2013.
Couple mark milestone of married life
A husband and wife will today celebrate 75 years of partnership.
New CCTV cameras to be installed in Pocklington
Two new surveillance cameras are to be installed in Pocklington town centre to help police tackle crime.
Pocklington radio project needs your input
Organisers hoping to launch a new community radio station in Pocklington are looking for local people to help them with ideas for programmes as they prepare to bid for a broadcasting frequency.
Police in Pocklington crack down on antisocial behaviour
Police in Pocklington have stepped up patrols in two areas of the town recently affected by antisocial behaviour.
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Wildlife enthusiasts have the chance to join a workshop to learn about freshwater creatures.
Fab-lau-ous night set for church
A critically acclaimed folk band are set to perform at a church in Pocklington.
Curtain call for Beverley writer
A Beverley writer will see her work showcased as part of a double bill of plays which open in Hull this month.
Public should call police, not circulate information via Facebook and Twitter
Humberside Police are looking to provide reassurance to the people of Pocklington and surrounding villages following recent speculation on social networking sites and within the local community about incidents of suspicious activity in the area.
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4TH MECHANIZED BRIGADE YORK MINSTER SERVICE REMEMBERS ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL WHO SERVED IN AFGHANISTAN
Hundreds of Armed Forces personnel who recently returned from an operational tour of Afghanistan gathered in York Minster today (2 May 2013) for a service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving.
Cadets host vintage fun day
The East Riding Air Cadets Squadron 873 are holding their second annual Fun Day on the Driffield Showground on Bank Holiday Monday May 6, with a vintage theme.
Charity gig to remember Graham
A Barmby Moor covers band is set to play a special charity gig this weekend in memory of their former bass player.
Market Weighton animal charity up for prestigious award
A Market Weighton based animal charity has been nominated as a finalist at a national awards ceremony.
Burnby Hall prepares for its first tulip festival
Burnby Hall and Gardens is putting the finishing touches to its first ever tulip festival this weekend, defying the unusual weather cursing gardeners this spring.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance paramedics help design revolutionary kit bags
Paramedics and doctors at Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) have helped design their own medical kit bags that are now being used to treat patients both on the ground and inflight.
John stages Cotswolds exhibition
Langtoft wildlife artist John Naylor is due to hold his annual summer show in the beautiful Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden on May 10, 11 and 12.
Appeal for information after theft
CCTV images have been released of a woman police would like to speak to in connection with the theft of two purses, a phone and some cash.
Woldgate students teaming up with Pocklington Lions video
Charitable students at Pocklington’s Woldgate College are on a fundraising mission.
Artists gear up to exhibit their work
Artists in the Pocklington area are set to showcase their work as part of the national Craft & Design Month May 2013.
Gardens celebrate St George video
Crowds of patriotic revellers flocked to Burnby Hall and Gardens on Sunday as the venue put on a special event to honour St George.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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