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Vixen gears up for new summer show

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:04:27 GMT

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

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:41 GMT

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

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:54:12 GMT

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

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:51:38 GMT

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

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:18 GMT

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

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:11 GMT

Pocklington Lions Club welcomed a new recruit recently with members delighted at the club’s continued growth.

No protection for proposed rail route

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:48 GMT

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

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:12 GMT

An enthusiastic team of fundraising women made over £2,700 at a sponsored moonwalk in London earlier this month, to help fight breast cancer.

Community Support Day hailed huge success

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:54:06 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:31:31 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:18:13 GMT

Birds will be given a fright on Bank Holiday Monday when Market Weighton holds its first scarecrow festival.

Fun weekend for Brownies

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:20:57 GMT

Young Brownies enjoyed a fun-filled weekend in Goodmanham recently.

Ex-golf club committees donate thousands to charity

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:46:24 GMT

Ex-committees of the now closed Allerthorpe Park Golf Club have donated thousands of pounds to charity.

Campaign underway to honour First World War hero in Wilberfoss

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:18 GMT

A First World War hero and Victoria Cross recipient has been left off a village war memorial, it has emerged.

New Market Weighton mayor sets targets

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:54 GMT

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:13:06 GMT

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

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:38:54 GMT

Residents are urged to be vigilant after an attempted burglary in Market Weighton.

On the history trail: A century of cinemas in Pocklington

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:52:36 GMT

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.

Flying Man Festival video, part 2

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:24 GMT

£10,000 tractor will prove an asset to Pocklington in sun or snow

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:08 GMT

A new £10,000 tractor to cut grass and grit the town’s footpaths has been unveiled by Pocklington Town Council.