2,299 homes were left without electricity last Friday night after a huge power cut struck in the town.
The loss of power, which left the town in darkness, was caused by a feeder tripping out.
The power cut affected a large amount of Goole, particularly the town centre, as the traffic lights on Boothferry Road failed to work and the street lights were turned off.
The electricity failure happened at around ten past six last week however was back up and running at around ten past 8.
Northern Grid was the electricity supplier that suffered from the failure.
Sharon Lezzi works at Christopher Hair Design in Wesley Square. She had to close the salon early due to the electric failure. She said: “It was a nightmare! I didn’t know if the customers were going to turn up and I couldn’t ring them as the landline was down.
“We’ve never had anything like this happen before especially as it was so dark.”
Gooles canal. Images courtesy of Goole Civic Society.
Goole’s canal appeared on BBC programme, Inside Out Yorkshire and Lincolnshire about the new Leeds-Goole canoe trail that has just been launched.
The programme, shown on BBC one and presented by Paul Hudson, he showed Goole’s 100-year-old barge sobriety that runs all the way to Liverpool as he explored life on the water.
The programme featured the manager of Yorkshire Waterways Museum, Claire Hunt, and viewers could watch her describe how she thinks the new trail could benefit not only the museum but Goole in general.
Former bargeman Ernie Sherburn also spoke on the programme of his time working on Gooles Famous Tom Pudding coal barges and how they supported a huge amount of jobs. He said while speaking on the programme:
“well you can see by the craft around it has been busy but there’s just nothing for them to do these days.
“It’s such a shame because the potential is there.”
He continued to say how he is disappointed the barge isn’t what it used to be.
He added: “It’s good for leisure definitely but I’d still like to see it be used back for the real McCoy rather than just the pleasure craft.”
21-year-old Natalie in her winning outfit. (image courtesy of facebook)
A Goole woman has been selected to be the new face of South American restaurant chain, Viva Brazil.
Natalie O’Brian was crowned the very first of its kind after coming out on top with the highest scores from the judges beating five other girls.
Miss Viva Brazil was held as part of Miss Newcastle 2016 and this years theme was Rio, and entrants were expected to educate themselves with as much as they can about the South American country.
They were then judged on their Brazilian themed costume, their choice of evening wear and their personality.
21- year- old Natalie said: “I still can’t believe it! Thank you everyone for your support.”
Aswell as becoming the face of the new restaurant chain, the winner will now also go on to represent Miss Viva Brazil in the finals of Miss Newcastle.
She added: “Thank you again to my mum and to Bridal Oasis for my lovely dress”
The crashed car. Photo courtesy hulldailymail.com
The passengers and driver of a car had a lucky escape after it plummeted into a drainage dyke on Thorntree Lane in Goole
Police arrived at the scene after residents living in the nearby houses were awoken by a large crash that ‘made the house shake.’
When the police arrived the occupants of the car had left the scene however the incident was later reported by the owner of the car.
The 12 foot deep ditch left the car wrecked after it was submerged in 4 feet of water and could not be seen by the general public from the road.
A spokesperson for the Humberside Police said: “A car came to rest in a ditch following a single vehicle collision in Goole’s Thorntree Lane.
“The incident is believed to have happened at around 5am on Sunday 21st February and involved a silver Toyota Celica.
Arshid Hussain (left), Basharat Hussain (top right) and Bannaras Hussain (bottom right) images courtesy of Getty
Three brothers from Goole have been convicted of sexual abuse and violence over a group of young girls in Rotherham.
Arshid Hussain, of High Street, East Cowick and Basharat Hussain of Goole were found guilty of sexual abuse along with their uncle Qurban Ali.
Bannaras Hussain, of Bridge Close, Airmyn, pleaded guilty before the ten-week trial started at Sheffield crown court.
Arshid, known as ‘Mad Ash’, denied 28 offences involving nine women and was sentenced to 35 years in jail.
He was found guilty of two rapes, ten indecent assaults, two conspiracy to commit rape, one burglary, false imprisonment, three of procuring a girl to have unlawful sex, two of procuring a woman to become a prostitute, one abduction and one of assault causing actual bodily hard.
His brother, Basharat, known as ‘Bash’ was found guilty of 15 offences against four women: one rape, seven indecent assaults, two of procuring a girl to have unlawful sex, procuring a woman to become a prostitute, two abduction and two assault causing actual bodily harm.
The third brother Bannaras, known as ‘Bono’, admitted nine offences involving seven women before the trial – one rape, six indecent assaults, assault causing actual bodily harm and procuring a woman to become a prostitute.
Basharat and Bannaras have got 25 and 19 years in jail.
Spoken Word Productions presented their second production of Fur Coat and No Knickers at the Junction this week.
After the success of their production, Flint Street Nativity, last year the amateur dramatics group performed the play in front of a packed theatre from Wednesday to Saturday this week.
The proceeds of the play were donated to local acting group Castaway, a musical theatre group for people with learning and physical disabilities.
The Mike Harding comedy told a tale of a wedding between Deirdre and Mark and the eventful stag night the night before. the cast of Fur Coat No Knickers (credit – Facebook)
Chris Adamson played father of the bride, Harry Ollererenshawe. He said: “It was great fun to be involved in another Spoken Word Production.
“After so much rehearsing and hard work it feels so good to finally be performing such a well written play”
“It’s a hilarious play and a pleasure for me to be involved in.”
Tickets were priced at £10 and an additional £1,700 was raised above the proceeds of the show.
Jess Mell from Eastringtron’s blog, everystepanotherstory.blogspot.com, has exceeded her expectations after receiving over 8,000 views and receiving countless emails from people all over the world.
Twenty year old Jess started her blog in January after suffering with the life threatening eating disorder.
She said she wanted to write the blog to ‘educate others, aid her recovery and raise awareness about eating disorders.’
Her blog posts include content such as some of her diary entries from her time in hospital, ‘a letter to anorexia’ and a whole post written by her mother and her experiences.
The success of her blog has led to her becoming the lifestyle columnist for The Yorkshire times and she’s a listed blog on many eating disorder charity websites.
She said she is ‘overwhelmed’ after receiving emails from other suffered asking for advice and especially after receiving an email from a lady in America whose daughter is currently coming out of hospital after suffering with the anorexia.
She said: “when I first started recovering I seeked help from online blogs myself, however it was really hard to find ones that were postive.
”I was scared of seeing all the negative pictures show up so I thought why don’t I just make one myself and help others”
At her most ill, Jess weighed only 5 stone 13 and was admitted to an eating disorder clinic in Grimsby where she spent four months.
When speaking about her lowest time whilst she was living in the hospital she said: “it was awful, but I knew I had to do it.
“I was firstly put into a wheelchair for two weeks because my body wasn’t capable of holding my weight.
“I genuinely don’t think I’d be here today if i didn’t go into the hospital because I didn’t know how severe my condition was until I went and the nurses were my angels.”
Jess said motivation was key to get her through her time in hospital and having goals and experiences to look forward to such as a skiing holiday and travelling the world.
Golden Cottage in Howden The Golden Cottage restaurant celebrated bringing in the Chinese New Year on Sunday with an authentic set three course meal and a performance from the traditional lion dance.
Over 50 people filled the Chinese restaurant in Howden’s Highgate where foods such as wonton and soft noodle soup and rice with pork and dry meat were served.
The annual event often sees a large turnout of locals and this year the restaurant was fully booked for the special event.
The food was served by staff wearing traditional Chinese jackets and guests listened to Chinese music whilst bringing in the year of the monkey. Staff in their traditional chinese jackets. (left to right) Jayne Lucas, Katy Robinson, Ashley Holt , Tommy Wan and Ellie Yeung
Manager Tommy Wan celebrated his last day being manager of the restaurant throwing this event. He said:
“it’s been a great night as usual.
“I’m happy to have being part of it”
Member of staff and waiter Ashley Holt worked on the night. He said:
“It’s been a really great night, so busy and full on, but so fun!
“It’s so different to a normal working night because we have a set menu but seeing the lion dance and the firecrackers makes it worth it”
Guests gathered outside in Howden town centre to watch the traditional lion dance and the firecrackers.
John Sneap sadly passed away at the age of 65. A charity football match helped raise funds for a popular Goole man who sadly died last week after battling with terminal cancer.
John Sneap, originally from Old Goole, died last Thursday after a year long battle with cancer aged 65.
To help with the costs of the funeral his family and friends organised a friendly football match to be played in his honor.
The match took place yesterday morning at Kent Road Park and the community managed to raise £400 to put towards a headstone for John’s grave.
Main organiser and grandson of John, Josh Lamming said:
“I’m overhelmed by the support and help I’ve had from the community in helping raise money for my grandad.
“from the players to the people watching on the sidelines I couldn’t thank everybody enough.
“Me and my family are so grateful for everybody who donated, it really means so much and my granddad would be so proud.”
Family and friends of the ex Lorry Driver gathered to watch the 90 minute and also organised a raffle to add to the funds.
Robbie Tomlinson, a family friend, managed one of the football teams taking part. He said “It’s been a great day and I’ve really enjoyed been involved.
“It’s really nice to see everyone come together to support such a good cause.”
Howden residents enjoying the Christmas Fayre in the Market Place.
By Grace Harrison
HOWDEN hosted it’s annual Christmas Fayre in the Market Place last night.
With various festive stalls, live music and even an appearance from Father Christmas, the event was a success with locals.
Many local businesses located in the town centre opened late as part of the occasion and joined in on the Christmas Spirit.
Owner and Manager of Market Place Chinese restaurant Golden Cottage, Tommy Wan said the yearly event is a positive prospect for the town.
He said: “I think it’s great when events like this happen.
“We should do more things like this throughout the year as it gets all the community out and about to celebrate and it’s a really great atmosphere.
“This year it’s even bigger and better with more stalls and the event spreading all the way over to the other side of town.”
He continued to say that the event is helpful with his business.
He said: “We’re always busy on this night so it’s really good to see everybody enjoying themselves and coming in for a meal afterwards or during.”
The Christmas Fayre had a whole host of festive food stalls such as a roasted chestnut van, a hog roast and a burger van along with Christmas tree and wreath stalls and fairground rides.
Live music from KCFM and Howden School students singing Christmas Carols accompanied the bustling atmosphere.
Sophie Cox, GCSE music student took part in the Carolling, she said she loved the Christmassy vibe.
Burger vans and Christmas craft stalls filled the narrow streets.
She said: “I’ve never sang here before but often visit every year.
“It was so much fun as everyone is in such a good mood and everything looks so pretty.
“It’s made me even more excited for Christmas and I’m so happy my school got involved.”
The busy event spread across the Market Place and High Bridge, closing off traffic into the town centre.
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