Government recognition for local school
Selby Abbey Church of England Primary School’s commitment to children’s health and sport has been recognised in government’s School Games Award.
September 27, 2024
Have your say on bin collections
North Yorkshire residents have just two weeks left to share their views about household rubbish and recycling collections as part of a survey that will shape future changes to the service.
September 12, 2024
PTA raises over £2,000 for school
A parent teacher association set up to help Selby Abbey Church of England Primary School earlier this year has already raised over £2,400 for several school causes.
August 2, 2024
TV star tees up at Selby Golf Club
Golf club members felt that there was something familiar about a visiting player at Selby Golf Club recently and indeed there was.
July 12, 2024
Free fish and chips for armed forces on D-day anniversary
To honour all those involved in the D-Day landings, the largest naval, land and air operation in history, National Fish and Chip Day is moving from its traditional Friday slot this year and will be celebrated on Thursday, June 6, which marks the eightieth anniversary of this momentous day.
May 30, 2024
Portholme Church powers to national award nomination
A Selby church which has been a key player in a groundbreaking energy project across Yorkshire has been nominated for a prestigious national award.
April 11, 2024
Soroptimists annual quiz raises £900
The Soroptimist International of Selby held its Annual Quiz at Haddlesey Church Community Hall recently.
March 8, 2024
First meeting for carer group
A new Selby district parent carer group had its first get-together last week.
February 29, 2024
Major new housing development under way
Work has begun on a £48 million development that will see 150 new homes built in Sherburn in Elmet.
February 15, 2024
New authority launched today
A new authority has launched today, unlocking millions of pounds of investment for York and North Yorkshire.
February 1, 2024
Slimmers donate clothes to earthquake victims
A Slimming World group in Selby has donated over 20 kilograms of warm clothing to those affected by the Moroccan Earthquake.
January 26, 2024
Man in court charged with murder
A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in Tadcaster.
December 28, 2023
Charity Christmas light display set to bring cheer
A local family whose spectacular annual Christmas lighting display has become something of visitor attraction in recent years will be holding their annual ‘switch on’ on Friday, December 1 at 6pm.
November 30, 2023
All grown up - woman raises £810 for baby unit
A medical secretary for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who was one the first babies treated on York’s Special Baby Care Unit, has raised £810 for the unit during his 40th birthday celebrations.
November 23, 2023
Drop your toy appeal donations into our office
Your wonderful toys for this year’s Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal are being collected here at the Selby Times.
November 23, 2023
Gym fundraiser out to tackle weighty issue
A charity fundraiser held at Selby Gym will raise vital funds for a local mental health service, aiming to prevent men’s suicide.
November 16, 2023
Squad of Drax golf stars heading for Spanish showdown
Back in April two teams of golfers, associated with Drax Golf Club entered the Kyocera/Annodata UK Golf Club Classic.
November 10, 2023
Jim-Jams for Jamie off to a solid start
The Selby Times has already received many kind donations of pyjamas for this year’s Jim-Jams for Jamie appeal.
November 9, 2023
Lady Riders enjoy last meet of year
A local motorbike enthusiast who set up an all-women’s motorcycle group has hosted her last event of the year.
October 27, 2023
Residents recycle five tonnes of medical equipment
A community-led initiative encouraging residents to drop-off unwanted medical equipment has been hailed a success after five tonnes of items were donated in just 12 months.
October 20, 2023
Top praise for primary school
Staff and students at Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School are celebrating after the school received a rating of outstanding in its recent Catholic Schools Inspection.
October 13, 2023
National award for Selby care home manager
A dedicated local manager who is an inspiration to her team and to the entire North Yorkshire care sector has been honoured with a national award.
September 29, 2023
Pedal power helps young Ada to raise £2300
One of the youngest riders at the year’s Great Selby Bike Ride raised a massive £2,300 to support four charities in memory of a friend who died of cancer.
September 22, 2023
Town marks twinning anniversary
Twenty years of Selby being twinned with Filderstadt in Germany has been celebrated in the district with a week-long programme of festivities and a visit from three German councillors.
September 21, 2023
Support group welcomes back their canine chums
Adults with learning disabilities were overjoyed to welcome back two little furry friends to the weekly group where they receive support and encouragement.
September 8, 2023
Choral concert to raise funds for Abbey
A choral concert exploring the development of American music will bring songs and musical genres that influenced American stage and film musicals to Selby Abbey when York choir Singphonia makes a welcome return visit on Saturday, September 9 at 7.30pm.
September 8, 2023
Remembrance parades given green light
At least two parades will take place in the Selby region on Remembrance Sunday this year, despite a recent decision by North Yorkshire Police to withdraw traffic management for such events.
August 25, 2023
Fundraiser Blue coasts to her 2,000 mile target
A woman from Selby has announced that she has reached her 2,000-mile goal, having hiked along UK coastlines in aid two causes close to her heart.
August 24, 2023
Selby’s best gardens awarded
Greenfingered Selby residents have been recognised for their stunning gardens and allotments in this year’s Selby In Bloom competition.
August 17, 2023
Public sector boost for small businesses
Closer links with thousands of smaller businesses across North Yorkshire will be built upon to support council services across the county.
August 9, 2023
Sir Keir Starmer joins new Selby MP for victory celebrations
The new Labour MP for Selby and Ainsty Keir Mather was joined by Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner in Selby today to celebrate his victory at yesterday’s Selby and Ainsty by-election.
Lynsey O'Kane
July 21, 2023
New MP elected for Selby and Ainsty constituency
Labour's Keir Mather has been elected as the new MP for the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
July 21, 2023
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