News - Selby Times

Stricken cyclist thanks YAA for saving his life

A cyclist who suffered a major heart attack on a Sunday afternoon ride is says he is lucky to be alive and owes his life to the quick response of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Brilliant banger survives chilly charity challenge

An organisation that works to prevent suicide among men is set to benefit after one of their supporters succeeded in driving 500 miles around the wild and wuthering north coast of Scotland in a £500 old banger.

Reality star visits Selby College

A finalist of the latest series of SAS: Who Dares Wins visited Selby College to talk to students about her experience on the show and her prosperous engineering career.

‘Good’ Ofsted report for Escrick Primary

Escrick Church of England Primary School was deemed a “good” school in a recent inspection by education watchdog, Ofsted.

Drax asthma case dropped by HSE

A prosecution against the owners of the UK’s largest power station has been dropped by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Good Ofsted report for Barkston Ash Primary

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School was deemed to be a “good” school in a recent inspection by education watchdog, Ofsted.

Cliffe aid drivers witness tragic aftermath of Turkish earthquake

A husband-and-wife lorry-driving team have paid tribute to the ‘amazing people’ affected by the horrific earthquakes in Turkey.

Local author has the write stuff

Award winning author Christina Gabbitas has been nominated in the Yorkshire Choice Awards for Inspirational Individual of the Year 2023.

February 23, 2023

Skatepark plans to be heard at consultation event

A consultation event is taking place today to finalise the redevelopment plans for the outdoor skatepark in Selby.

February 15, 2023

Unitary authority to maintain covenant commitment

Thousands of members of the Armed Forces and military veterans have been pledged vital support through a covenant that will be adopted by the new North Yorkshire Council.

February 9, 2023

Students exhibit climate crisis art

Higher Education Art and Design students from Selby College recently held a thought-provoking art exhibition highlighting the effects global warming is having on our planet.

January 27, 2023

New arts programme to launch in Selby

Talented residents will soon have the opportunity to feature in a new arts programme based in Selby.

January 26, 2023

Retired Selby teacher pens debut book

A retired teacher from Selby has written and published her first book - a story she originally wrote for her own children.

January 20, 2023

Charity receives a handful of hope

Selby Hands of Hope were incredibly grateful upon receiving a generous cheque from kind members of Soul in Selby.

January 20, 2023

Million-metre challenge raises £3,000 for charity

More than £3,000 has been raised for a charity which helps men who are feeling suicidal.

January 13, 2023

Many local bus fares capped at £2 until April

Fares for thousands of bus users in the Selby and Goole area have been capped at £2 per single journey until the end of March, meaning travel will be significantly cheaper for most travellers.

January 12, 2023

Monk Fryston students meet King Charles

Two Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School pupils were among those fortunate to meet King Charles III as he unveiled a statue of the late Queen at York Minster.

January 6, 2023

West Cowick murder victim named by police

Police have this afternoon named the victim of yesterday's murder in West Cowick.

December 29, 2022

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in West Cowick

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in West Cowick, near Snaith.

December 29, 2022

Jamie’s pyjama appeal exceeds expectations

Over 400 pairs of brand new pyjamas have found their way to hospitals in time for Christmas, thanks to this year’s Jim-Jams for Jamie appeal.

December 27, 2022

Threat of closure for Wistow pre-school

There is ‘imminent danger’ of a charity-run preschool in Wistow closing unless it can raise £10,000 to help keep it afloat.

December 16, 2022

Free shuttle bus introduced following urgent work on Bubwith Bridge

A free shuttle bus has been introduced following urgent safety work on Bubwith Bridge - to make sure passengers can still reach their destinations.

December 14, 2022

County’s hosepipe ban ends

A hosepipe ban, introduced to combat the effects of drought, has been ended after three months as reservoir levels recover.

December 7, 2022

Work begins on community hub

Work to transform the former Co-Op building on Flaxley Road into a community hub is underway.

December 6, 2022

Bubwith Bridge to close for urgent safety repairs

Bubwith Bridge will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week so urgent safety repairs can be carried out after it was damaged in a road accident.

November 22, 2022

Help needed with asbestos mystery

A grandmother-of-three from Selby who was recently diagnosed with asbestos cancer, is appealing to her former colleagues to come forward with information to help establish how she fell ill.

November 11, 2022

Selby High sends kind donation to food bank

Selby High School have kindly donated a package of goods to the Selby and District Food Bank.

November 4, 2022

Emy’s art on display at Abbey

An artist with autism is hosting her first exhibition of 21 original works at Selby Abbey.

October 14, 2022

Owzat for a fundraiser

A star-studded charity cricket match held in Drax has raised a whopping £13,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).

September 29, 2022

Pharmacy reacts after nurse saves life

An antidote that can help to save the lives of drug users who accidentally overdose is being made available after a nurse in Selby used it to save the life of a young woman in a pharmacy.

September 5, 2022

A touch of generosity

Selby Freemasons have helped to provide a mobile interactive touchscreen table to assist the residents of Firth House.

August 26, 2022

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban

Yorkshire Water has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from August 26.

August 12, 2022