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06/09/2024

Expect disruption between October and next June as part of a multi-million pounds roadworks scheme

One lane of a Beverley road will be closed for nine months to allow for construction work on the £86.9m A164 and Jock’s Lodge Improvement Scheme.  A half-mile section of the A164 Lincoln Way/Minster Way in Beverley will be closed to westbound traffic – those travelling in the Woodmansey-to-Mo...

06/09/2024

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A165 CLOSED BETWEEN CARNABY ROUNDABOUT AND LISSETT DUE TO POLICE INCIDENT

Humberside Police has said the A165 is currently closed between the Carnaby roundabout and Lissett.

Traffic is heavy on A165 Bridlington Road, both ways from the Fraisthorpe turn off and Sands Lane.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area until further notice.

05/09/2024

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CYCLIST SUFFERS LIFE THREATENING INJURIES IN KILNWICK PERCY ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION

Humberside Police officers are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Kilnwick Percy yesterday evening (Wednesday 4th September).

Officers were called at around 5pm to reports that a grey BMW 330 and man riding a red road bike had been involved in a collision on the B1246.

The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for life threatening injuries.

“If anyone witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam from around the time the collision occurred, please contact us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 371 of 4 September,” said a Humberside Police spokesperson.

05/09/2024

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GOVERNMENT SCRAPS PLANS TO HOUSE ASYLUM SEEKERS AT RAF SCAMPTON

The Labour government has said it has scrapped plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.

Dame Angela Eagle, Home Office minister, said the plan 'fails to deliver value for money for the taxpayer'.

The Conservative government's proposed scheme has cost £60 million so far.

Dame Angela said that the total cost, should the site have been in use until March 2027, would have been almost £200 million.

Work to close the site will begin immediately, said the Home Office, whilst progress is being made to clear the backlog of asylum cases, which the government says will save £7.7 billion over the next 10 years.

"Faster asylum processing, increased returns and tighter enforcement of immigration rules will reduce demand for accommodation like Scampton and save millions for the taxpayer as we drive forward work to clear the asylum backlog and strengthen our border security," said Dame Angela.

"We have also listened to community feedback and concerns about using this site for asylum accommodation."

05/09/2024

YORKSHIRE WATER INVESTS £3.4 MILLION IN IMPROVEMENTS TO BROUGH AND NORTH FERRIBY

Work is taking place across East Yorkshire this summer as Yorkshire Water invests £3.4 million to improve and upgrade storm overflows in Brough and North Ferriby, as it seeks to improve water quality in the Humber.

Work is taking place across East Yorkshire this summer as Yorkshire Water invests £3.4 million to improve and upgrade storm overflows in Brough and North Ferriby, as it seeks to improve water quality in the Humber.The two projects, which will reduce discharges to the River Humber, are part of a wid...

05/09/2024

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TICKETMASTER TO BE INVESTIGATED BY WATCHDOG OVER OASIS TICKET SALES

The UK competition regulator has said it is launching an investigation into how tickets for Oasis' reunion tour were sold, including the use of dynamic pricing.

The Competition and Markets Authority said the investigation into Ticketmaster will seek to discover whether the sale 'may have breached consumer protection law'.

Fans were left frustrated when they tried to buy tickets for the gigs in the UK and Ireland last weekend.

They entered virtual queues on ticketing websites, only to discover the prices had been inflated by the time it came around to their time to buy them.

The CMA has said it will find out whether the sale of Oasis tickets by Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law.

The investigation will consider a variety of things including whether:

- Ticketmaster has engaged in unfair commercial practices which are prohibited under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

- People were given clear and timely information to explain that the tickets could be subject to so-called ‘dynamic pricing’ with prices changing depending on demand, and how this would operate, including the price they would pay for any tickets purchased

- People were put under pressure to buy tickets within a short period of time – at a higher price than they understood they would have to pay, potentially impacting their purchasing decisions

Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, said: "It’s important that fans are treated fairly when they buy tickets, which is why we’ve launched this investigation.

"It’s clear that many people felt they had a bad experience and were surprised by the price of their tickets at check-out.

"We want to hear from fans who went through the process and may have encountered issues so that we can investigate whether existing consumer protection law has been breached.

"The CMA also welcomes the government’s recent announcement that it will consult on measures to provide stronger protections to consumers in the ticketing sector, wherever they buy their tickets.

"This has been a priority focus for the CMA for several years, having previously taken enforcement action and recommended changes to improve the secondary tickets market.

"We are committed to working closely with government to tackle the longstanding challenges in the ticket market."

05/09/2024

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UGANDAN OLYMPIC ATHLETE REBECCA CHEPTEGEI HAS DIED AFTER ALLEGED PETROL ATTACK

Some sad news this morning - The Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at the age off 33.

It comes days after Cheptegei, who competed in the women's marathon at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, was allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire by her ex-boyfriend.

She had suffered extensive burns in the alleged attack, according to her doctor.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence," said the Ugandan Athletics Federation.

"As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In peace."

04/09/2024

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ROAD BETWEEN HULL AND BEVERLEY CLOSED DUE TO ONGOING POLICE INCIDENT

Humberside Police have said that one of the main routes into Hull from Beverley is currently closed.

Hull Road and Beverley Road are closed from Dunswell to Long Lane due to an ongoing incident, said the force.

Motorists are being advised to find an alternative route.

04/09/2024

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CASE OF BLUETONGUE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN BULL IN EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

A case of bluetongue virus has been confirmed in a bull on premises in East Yorkshire.

Restrictions on the movement of cattle is now in place as part of a temporary 20 kilometre control zone around Withernsea.

The confirmation came after suspicion of the disease, with the premises previously been free of bluetongue.

The affected animal will be culled to minimise the risk of transmission.

Bluetongue can cause infertility and breathing problems in some animals.

However, it does not affect people or food safety.

Defra said it could prove fatal for infected animals in some cases.

The virus is spread by the bites of midges that are blown over from the continent during spells of warm weather.

Last winter there were 126 bluetongue cases in England.

04/09/2024

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GREAT BRITAIN’S JACK DRAPER INTO US OPEN SEMI FINAL AFTER STRAIGHT SETS VICTORY

Great Britain tennis player Jack Draper is into his first grand slam semi final after defeating Australian Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the US Open.

Draper won 6-3 7-5 6-2 in a terrific display at Flushing Meadows.

The 22-year-old has yet to drop a set and now plays Jannik Sinner or Daniil Medvedev.

04/09/2024

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OASIS ANNOUNCE TWO EXTRA WEMBLEY STADIUM DATES AND NEW TICKETING SYSTEM

Oasis have announced two extra gigs at Wembley Stadium after tickets for their reunion tour sold out at the weekend.

The band has said there would be a ‘special invitation-only ballot ticket sale strategy’.

Application to join the ballot for the September 2025 shows will open to fans who were unsuccessful at the weekend.

04/09/2024

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PRITI PATEL FIRST CANDIDATE TO BE KNOCKED OUT OF CONSERVATIVE PARTY LEADERSHIP RACE

Former cabinet minister Priti Patel has become the first candidate to be knocked out of the Conservative leadership contest following the first round of voting by Tory MPs.

Robert Jenrick topped the vote with the backing of 28 MPs. Kemi Badenoch was second with 22 votes, followed by James Cleverly (21), Tom Tugendhat (17), Mel Stride (16) and Dame Patel (14).

Further votes will take place over the next few weeks until two candidates remain.

Whoever wins will replace former prime minister Rishi Sunak, who stood down as party leader in July after overseeing the Conservative's worst performance at a general election.

04/09/2024

COUNCIL SEEKS INFORMATION AFTER 27 FRIDGES WERE FLY-TIPPED IN HULL

Hull City Council is appealing for information regarding a recent fly-tipping incident involving 27 fridges. The fridges were discovered on a grassed area adjacent to Bridlington Avenue, near Scotney Close and Goodrich Close in Hull.

Hull City Council is appealing for information regarding a recent fly-tipping incident involving 27 fridges. The fridges were discovered on a grassed area adjacent to Bridlington Avenue, near Scotney Close and Goodrich Close in Hull.Following reports of the illegally deposited waste on 2nd September...

04/09/2024

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04/09/2024

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SARAH STOREY WINS 18TH PARALYMPIC GOLD IN ROAD TIME TRIAL IN PARIS

Paralympic GB athlete Sarah Storey has won her 18th Paralympic gold medal after beating French cyclist Heidi Gaugain in the road cycling time trial.

Storey, 46, was behind Gaugain by seven seconds at one stage but came back to retain her title. She has won the time trial at every Paralympics since 2008.

This is Storey's ninth Paralympics, the most ever by a British athlete.

She could add another gold medal in the road race on Friday.

IMAGE - PARALYMPICS GB

03/09/2024

Everything you need to know about the new season in our 20+ page guide to Driffield RUFC inside this week's Wolds Weekly.
A huge thank you to the local businesses who supported the club and advertised in our supplement

03/09/2024

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TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON BOOTHFERRY BRIDGE TO REPLACE CCTV CAMERAS

One lane of the road crossing Boothferry Bridge near Goole will be temporarily closed later in September to allow for the replacement of the bridge’s CCTV cameras.

One lane of the road crossing Boothferry Bridge near Goole will be temporarily closed later in September to allow for the replacement of the bridge’s CCTV cameras. East Riding of Yorkshire Council will use traffic lights to control traffic travelling over the bridge starting on Monday 30th Septe...

03/09/2024

BATTERIES WARNING AFTER SECOND FIRE AT CARNABY HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING SITE

An appeal has gone out to residents in the East Riding to never place any batteries or disposable vapes in their household rubbish following a second fire at a recycling site.

An appeal has gone out to residents in the East Riding to never place any batteries or disposable vapes in their household rubbish following a second fire at a recycling site. A fire was sparked at Carnaby Household Waste Recycling Site, on Moor Lane, in the early hours of last Friday (30th August)...

03/09/2024

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL JOINS OVER 100 OF ENGLAND’S COUNCIL LANDLORDS IN CALLING FOR GOVERNMENT TO SAVE COUNCIL HOUSES

At an event held in Westminster today (Tuesday 3rd September), a cross-party coalition of over 100 council landlords, including East Riding of Yorkshire Council and led by Southwark Council, will jointly publish five solutions for the government to ‘secure the future of England’s council housing’.

At an event held in Westminster today (Tuesday 3rd September), a cross-party coalition of over 100 council landlords, including East Riding of Yorkshire Council and led by Southwark Council, will jointly publish five solutions for the government to ‘secure the future of England’s council housing...

03/09/2024

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THIS FEELING BY THE SEA FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE IN BRIDLINGTON THIS WEEKEND

Quickly becoming one of the highlights of the summer festival circuit, This Feeling By The Sea at Bridlington Spa shows support for the UK’s grassroots live music scene.

Quickly becoming one of the highlights of the summer festival circuit, This Feeling By The Sea at Bridlington Spa shows support for the UK’s grassroots live music scene. Every artist on the line-up has come through with the help of This Feeling’s support, often landing their first proper gig wit...

01/09/2024

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01/09/2024

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A64 EASTBOUND CLOSED NEAR YORK DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION

North Yorkshire Police have said that the A64 Eastbound is closed near York following a road traffic collision earlier this afternoon.

The road is closed near Naburn Lane, with emergency services at the scene, working to treat the casualties and recover the vehicles and debris from the road

“The road will be opened as soon as possible,” said a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson.

“Please avoid the area at this time.”

01/09/2024

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ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION CLOSES B1249 BETWEEN DRIFFIELD AND SCARBOROUGH

The B1249 is currently blocked due to a road traffic collision at the Octon roundabout between Driffield and Scarborough.

The emergency services including a Yorkshire Air Ambulance are in attendance at the scene.

Traffic is reportedly queuing in the area near the collision, which is believed to have involved a car and a motorbike on B1249 Scarborough Road.

The B1253 High Street is closed both ways.

01/09/2024

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MONDAY THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED FOR EAST & NORTH YORKSHIRE

Forecasters are predicting a wet and stormy start to the week after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning of thunderstorms for East and North Yorkshire throughout Monday.

The warning will be in place from 12 midnight on Monday until 11:59pm.

During this period, although many places will miss them, thunderstorms may cause flooding and disruption in places.

People living in the warning area are being told to expect the following:

- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, with a small chance that some communities could be temporarily cut off by flooded roads

- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

On Monday, areas of heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to be ongoing from overnight and expected to continue to affect parts of the UK through the day.

The focus for thunderstorms and impacts is expected to gradually move east later in the day.

The extent of these thunderstorms remains very uncertain and whilst many places will miss them, some places may see 30 to 40 mm of rain fall in less than an hour and perhaps over 60-80 mm in one or two places.

Frequent lightning strikes and hail will be additional hazards.

01/09/2024

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FORMER LEEDS UNITED AND CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALLER SOL BAMBA HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 39

Some sad news overnight - The former Leeds United and Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39.

Bamba fell ill ahead of a match in Turkey, where he was working as technical director at Adanaspor.

“Our technical director Souleymane Bamba, who fell ill before the Manisa Football Club match played yesterday, was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital and unfortunately lost his battle for life there,” said the club in a statement.

“Our condolences to his family and our community.”

During a successful career, Bamba also played for Leicester City, Dunfermline Athletic, Hibernian and Middlesbrough.

He also played 46 matches for Ivory Coast and had previously managed Adanaspor.

In 2021, he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and began undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Four months later in May 2021, he announced that he was cancer-free.

31/08/2024

⚠️⚠️⚠️ WEATHER WARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️

SUNDAY THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF EAST & NORTH YORKSHIRE

It appears to be a thundery end to the weekend after the Met Office issued a yellow warning of thunderstorms for East and North Yorkshire on Sunday.

The warning is in place from 4am until 9pm. During this period, there will be a small chance of flooding and disruption from heavy showers and thunderstorms on Sunday in a few places.

People living in the warning area are being told to expect the following:

- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

-There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

30/08/2024

CARNABY HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE REMAINS OPEN DESPITE FIRE IN EARLY HOURS

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has said its household waste recycling centre in Carnaby remains open to the public despite a fire during the early hours of Friday morning.

Crews from Humberside Fire & Rescue Service attended the incident on Bridlington Bay Road in the village at 1:48am.

Around 20 tonnes of waste was involved in the fire and firefighters used a ground monitor, three sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel.

Firefighters remain on site, however, the council said the fire has affected an area of the site that is not open to the public.

Therefore, it has been deemed safe for residents to take recycling and waste onto the site as normal.

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30/08/2024

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S COMING UP ACROSS THE EAST RIDING

Here’s a round-up of events taking place across the East Riding in the coming weeks and months:

Here’s a round-up of events taking place across the East Riding in the coming weeks and months: Canine Carnival at Sewerby Hall and Gardens The Canine Carnival returns to Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Sunday 15th September.   It is hosted in partnership with Jerry Green Dog Rescue, who for over 6...

30/08/2024

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MAN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF DRUG DRIVING AFTER ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION NEAR WILLERBY

Humberside Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A164 near Willerby, towards Beverley Road, at around 9am on Thursday 29th August.

It is believed a white van and a silver and black BMW motorcycle were in collision just before the Willerby roundabout, causing the rider of the motorcycle to sustain serious life changing injuries as a result.

A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, and has since been released pending further investigation.

"If anyone witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam from around the time the collision occurred, please contact us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 143 of 29 August," said a Humberside Police spokesperson.

16/12/2023

LIVE IN DRIFFIELD AS THE WOLDS FESTIVE ILLUMINATED CHARITY TRUCK AND TRACTOR PARADE 2023 ARRIVES IN TOWN

Route and approximate timings:

17.30 – Festive convoy leaves the Showground
17.35 – Driffield town centre
17.40 – Exchange Street
17.45 – Bridlington Road
17.55 – Nafferton Markman Lane
18.00 – Nafferton School
18.15 – Wansford
18.20 – Riverhead/Frankie’s café
18.25 – Skerne Road
18.45 – Skerne
19.00 – Hutton Cranswick
19.10 – Hutton Balk
19.20 – Southburn
19.25 – Neswick
19.35 – Bainton
19.45 – Tibthorpe
19.55 – Freshlands
20.10 – Wetwang
20.25 – Garton on the Wolds
20.30 – York Road roundabout (procession ends).