Local farmer James Thompson has joined George F White as a graduate surveyor. James joins the land, property and business consultancy to bolster its growing rural professional and farm team in Shiptonthorpe and Bedale, enabling the firm to further develop its service offering across Yorkshire.Simon Britton, partner at George F White, said: “James is a strong addition to our growing team because he already has a good understanding of the business. “His geographical knowledge of the region is second to none.” Feature: ‘Crisis’ on the buses … [Read more...] about New appointment at Shiptonthorpe firm
Drug and drink drivers caught ‘swerving’ in Hull last night
Drivers fuelled with alcohol and drugs have been caught "swerving all over the road" across Hull and East Yorkshire overnight. During the early hours of Sunday morning alone, the Humber Roads Police unit had to deal with several motorists under the influence, as well as others who were disqualified from driving or uninsured. The driver of a black Fiat Punto was pulled over in Dunswell during the early hours of the morning, which resulted in the driver being arrested and the vehicle being seized. Officers discovered that not only had the driver been behind the wheel with no insurance and while being disqualified, but he or she was also driving under the influence of drugs, as well as being in possession of a controlled substance. Sharing the news, Humber Roads Police posted their discovery on social media. The update read: "This vehicle was stopped on the A1174, Dunswell. Vehicle had No Insurance, driver is Disqualified, Driving under the influence of drugs and found to be in possession … [Read more...] about Drug and drink drivers caught ‘swerving’ in Hull last night
‘Free B&B’ hospital pair vow never to return to ‘racist’ Grimsby
Racism pushed a mum and daughter to flee Grimsby and set up camp in a London hospital ward. Mimi Tebeje, 50, claims she packed her bags and fled to the capital with her disabled daughter in tow after suffering a campaign of racist abuse. Her daughter Ruth Kidane, 21, was admitted to Barnet Hospital on the day they arrived, claims Mimi, struggling to breathe amid the shock of their trauma in Grimsby. But 15 months on the pair are still there, using the hospital as a "free B&B" at an estimated cost to the taxpayer of £180,000 so far. It is a saga that has catapulted them into the centre of a media storm and attracted a barrage of national criticism. "I understand why people are upset," she told the Daily Mail. "It’s a ridiculous situation, I know. "Many sick people are waiting for beds. I just don’t feel I have any choice. We don’t have anywhere to go and Ruth would be on the street if we were forced to leave." Ruth, who was born with hereditary spastic … [Read more...] about ‘Free B&B’ hospital pair vow never to return to ‘racist’ Grimsby
Ahkeem Rose scores his first EFL goal
Ahkeem Rose was the Grimsby Town hero against Crawley yesterday. The 19-year-old came off the bench to settle the scores at Blundell Park with his first ever goal in the Football League. It was a memorable occasion for the young frontman, who earned Town three points in a game that looked to have been heading for stalemate. Here is what Town writer Liam Wood learned from the League Two clash. REMEMBER THE NAME One man named Rose has already had a big impact at Grimsby Town this season. But yesterday, it was young Ahkeem’s turn as he announced himself on the League Two scene with a lively, match-winning cameo. Anyone who had seen the 19-year-old Jamaican in action before would have known that he possesses blistering pace. Not only did he underline that against Crawley, he also showed notable maturity in the way he took the winner in a game of few clear-cut chances. There was still plenty of work to do when Harry Davis nodded it down to the likeable young frontman, who took a neat … [Read more...] about Ahkeem Rose scores his first EFL goal
Late scare for Brods
Old Brodleians survived some alarming late lapses to beat a never-say-die Guisborough side by 26-24 at Woodhead yesterday. They turned on the style to cruise into a 19-0 lead in the first quarter up the slope, but showed only flashes of good play after that and were given a real scare by the winless visitors late on.Guisborough scored two tries in the last three minutes and had a chance to snatch a draw with a touchline conversion at the death but Joe Whyman’s effort was well wide.It was Brods’ fourth win in a row and they went above Pontefract to join Calderdale rivals Old Crossleyans and Heath in Yorkshire One’s top four but coach Ollie Akroyd was bemused by the performance.He emerged from the dressing room to say: “The lads are really down in there because we set much higher standards.”On the late lapses he said: “They were very unusual mistakes, individual mistakes which are not happening on a regular basis.“The performance was not great … [Read more...] about Late scare for Brods