Driffield News

Here is the latest Driffield News from This is the Coast

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Action

  It's another busy weekend of rugby action on the Yorkshire Coast.

• New Partnership Sees Foodbank Donation Stations at East Riding Council Buildings

  A new partnership launched on Friday will see 29 new food donation points across the East Riding in council-run buildings, including leisure centres, libraries, and customer service centres, in an urgent bid to support local families facing deepening financial hardship this Christmas.

• Bus Franchising Pilot Coming to North Yorkshire Coast

  The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been awarded £564,000 to deliver one of the country’s first pilot programmes exploring how bus franchising could help rural and coastal communities.

• More Mopeds, Motorbikes, and Cement Mixers Stolen as Theft Reports Increase on Rural Yorkshire Coast

  The number of motor vehicles stolen in rural parts of the North Yorkshire coast has ‘doubled’ compared to last year.

• Yorkshire Coast Trio to Run from Big Ben to Flamborough Lighthouse in 4 Days

  A team of three dedicated runners, Joe, Mitchell and Josh, are undertaking what they describe as a “barmy” four-day running challenge from London to the Yorkshire Coast, covering hundreds of miles to raise funds and awareness for the Movember Foundation.

• Driffield Soldier in Japanese Training Mission

  A soldier from Driffield is in Japan to train with the Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF).

• 2025 Bathing Water Classifications Revealed for Yorkshire Coast Beaches

  Eight Yorkshire Coast beaches are rated as excellent in the latest bathing water classifications and there are improvements for beaches in Bridlington and Flamborough.

• Yorkshire Coast Town Fears Becoming 'Forgotten Acres' After Missing Out on Regeneration Funds

  Councillors in Hornsea have expressed their frustration as the town misses out on millions of pounds of government cash.

• Mixed Report Reveals Inconsistent Experiences for SEND Families in the East Riding

  The outcomes of a recent inspection into Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services across the East Riding Local Area Partnership have been published, revealing a deeply mixed picture for local families.