Awards honour for local school
A top-performing school near Selby has come out on top for student wellbeing at a prestigious awards ceremony earlier this week, as they’re praised for their methods in keeping its pupils safe.
News - Patrick Gouldsbrough
October 17, 2021
Green Flag status for school
Children at Saxton CE Primary School have been awarded Green Flag status.
News - Hattie Holt
October 15, 2021
Millions of flu vaccine invitations issued as part of largest annual drive in NHS history
Millions of people will be invited to get their flu vaccine from this week as part of the biggest annual flu drive in NHS history.
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October 13, 2021
Cooling towers demolished
The second set of cooling towers at the former Eggborough Power Station have been demolished in the next “milestone” step towards redeveloping the site.
News - Emily Collins
October 11, 2021
NHS encourages pregnant women to get Covid-19 vaccine
The NHS is encouraging pregnant women to get the covid-19 vaccine as new data shows that nearly 20% of the most critically ill Covid patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated.
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October 10, 2021
Famous brass band to play at Selby Abbey
Selby Abbey will welcome one of the most famous brass bands in the world later this month - as the historic venue will host the Black Dyke Band on Saturday, October 23.
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October 7, 2021
‘20’s Plenty’ campaign gaining parish support
Drax, Barkston Ash and Sherburn parish councils have backed an initiative to bring 20mph speed limits to their villages.
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October 5, 2021
Burke brothers meet number one supporter Chris Moyles
Two viral-famous brothers from Selby have finally met their idol - four years after they first got help from him live on national radio.
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October 1, 2021
Stoma charity founder keen to be inspiration to others
A charity founder who was named as a Selby District Shining Star has shared her story to give others hope.
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September 29, 2021
Striders quartet tame the brutal Hardmoors 60
A huge variety of races were attended last week by members of Selby Striders Running Club.
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September 29, 2021
Childminder Gemma given rave report by inspectorate
A childminder has been called an “excellent role model” by Ofsted after being rated ‘Outstanding’.
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September 26, 2021
Garden party raises £16k for rehabilitation centre
A Yorkshire garden party held at Skipwith Hall has raised over £16,000 for charity.
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September 23, 2021
NHS rolls out Covid-19 jab to children aged 12 - 15
The NHS has started to roll out the Covid-19 jab to school children aged 12-15, as part of the biggest vaccination drive in health service history.
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September 20, 2021
Cause of Spitfire crash remains undetermined after investigation
The cause behind a pilot losing control of a replica Spitfire aircraft at Breighton Air Field has not been determined, a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch confirmed.
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September 20, 2021
Hands of Hope let feet do the talking
A Selby-based charity has raised over £7000 at this year’s Great North Run after 20 people donned their trainers and sweatbands and took on the half-marathon course in Newcastle on behalf of the charity.
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September 19, 2021
Towering achievement for Carlton’s cricketers
Needing one point to clinch promotion, Carlton Towers 1st X1 found the task taken out of their hands by Thirsk having numerous players contracting Coronavirus thus leaving them unable to a raise a team.
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September 17, 2021
NHS Begins Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Campaign
The NHS has started delivering Covid booster jabs to people in eligible groups from this week, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in health service history moves to the next stage.
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September 17, 2021
Flanagan is spot-on to earn Town three points
Parkgate’s biggest league crowd of the season so far witnessed a hard-fought match with both defences mainly on form on Saturday (September 4), as Selby Town FC came out on top.
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September 13, 2021
Swans back to winning ways
After 18 months of enforced inactivity, competitive rugby union finally returned to Sandhill Lane on Saturday (September 4) in front of a large derby crowd.
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September 13, 2021
Scott, Kendall and Rudd take Riccall accolades
Due to the lockdown restrictions, only two internal club competitions were able to be held this year at Riccall Bowling Club - the usual singles and pairs competitions.
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September 10, 2021
Welcome lift for disabled travellers
Disabled groups and rail campaigners have welcomed a decision from Selby District Council to push ahead with proposals for step-free access at Selby Railway Station - allowing wheelchair-bound individuals to navigate the facility easier.
News - Patrick Gouldsbrough
September 10, 2021
Selby College scores high for satisfaction
Selby College has ranked in the top two Higher Education organisations in Yorkshire for overall student satisfaction, according to the latest results from the National Student Survey.
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September 10, 2021
Read School seeks help in pitch battle
Read School Drax is calling on the local community to ‘save its cricket pitch’ after launching a £40,000 fundraising target - looking to secure the long term future of the “vital sporting asset”.
News - Patrick Gouldsbrough
September 10, 2021
Mighty Annabelle puts on a strong showing
A Selby weightlifter who went through a five-part gruelling test of strength and stamina has been crowned the UK’s fifth strongest woman.
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September 10, 2021
Running group takes to the streets for the Escrick 10k
A family and friends running group who call themselves “Run Forrest Run” laced up their running shoes and joined another 400 others to take on the Escrick 10k run recently.
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September 10, 2021
Scarthingwell Golf Club has possible lifeline severed
An ambitious proposal to create 99 holiday lodges and major restructure works at Scarthingwell Golf Club have been knocked back, despite mounting financial pressures for the sport facility.
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September 10, 2021
Russell rattles opposition but Brewers fall to defeat
It was a tough night for Tadcaster last Tuesday (August 17), as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Liversedge.
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September 10, 2021
Quartet go to great lengths (and heights) on charity ride
A sporting quartet has helped raise over £5000 for two disability sport groups by travelling from Land’s End to John O’Groats over seven days - all with a little bit of a twist involved.
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August 30, 2021
Al’s staff don’t tyre of helping the community
Time is the most valuable resource to gift for one business in Sherburn-in-Elmet after continuing to make a valuable contribution to its village community.
Sherburn News - Patrick Gouldsbrough
August 30, 2021
Artwork donated to garden centre
An artist who has worked with the likes of Robert De Niro and Michael Buble has unveiled his most recent piece after donating it to a business in Sherburn-in-Elmet.
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August 30, 2021
Belles raise £4500 in charity match for former star Laura
A charity football match for an ex-Brayton Belles player who has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer has helped to raise £4500 thanks to the support of her footballing family.
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August 30, 2021
Church answers Brewers’ prayers
A late Eddie Church header earned Tadcaster a point at the Global Stadium last Saturday after battling back from two goals down against Sheffield FC on the opening day of the season.
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August 30, 2021
Hat-trick Harry has Robins taking flight
The meeting of two unbeaten teams saw the Robins emerge victorious after their best performance to date.
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August 30, 2021
Sleepsafe supported by Selby residents
The Selby community is getting behind a local homeless charity with a petition to stop Selby District Council from “blocking their attempts to make real progress” by denying them permanent residential status and planning permission.
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August 14, 2021
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