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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

Mother walks 50 miles in memory of soldier son

The mother of a soldier who took his own life has completed a 50 mile walk in his memory.

Pupils given a sneak peek at college life

Primary school pupils have been exploring further education and options open to them in the future at several ‘Discovery Days’ which have been hosted by Selby College.

Bus strike suspended

Bus drivers have agreed to suspend strike action from tomorrow (Friday) as an ‘act of good faith’ after Unite the Union received assurances from Arriva managers that a new substantial offer, which could be sufficient to resolve the dispute, was being prepared.

News - Lynsey O'Kane

Allotment funding joy for Barlby

Recreation Road Allotments CIC have secured the funding required to purchase their desired land in Barlby.

Safety advice issued as COVID 19 cases rise in North Yorkshire

Fresh advice has been issued to help North Yorkshire residents enjoy the summer season safely following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the county.

NHS staff to benefit from Burn’s Big Jubilee Lunch

Burn Village have raised a phenomenal amount for charity through the return of their ‘Big Lunch’.

Selby College students are right royal fundraisers

Students and staff at Selby College have donated more than £600 to Sleepsafe Selby, which was raised through their Jubilee celebrations.

Pupils are gifted Jubilee mementos

A commemorative coin and cuddly teddy bear have been given to every pupil at Camblesforth Community Primary Academy by the Parish Council to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Regeneration continues at Eggborough Power Station site

Part of Eggborough Power station plant has been demolished today (June 1).

Lions get the old chain gang back together

More than 250 cyclists joined the Great Selby Bike Ride - the first event since the pandemic.

US bluegrass comes to the White Rose county

A Tennessee bluegrass band are set to visit Selby Town Hall.

Selby cheerleaders pass national-level qualification

Seven cheerleaders from Goole and Selby have passed their Level One Leadership Qualifications with the UK Cheerleading Association (UKCA).

Scouts hold parade

Selby and District Scout Council recently held an event marking the passing of St George’s Day on Sunday, April 24.

News - Abby Backhouse

Body found in river during search for missing mum

A body has been found in a river near Kellington.

News - Lynsey O'Kane

Hambleton CofE Primary keep up the good work

Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school according to a recent inspection by education watchdog, Ofsted.

Trust staff taking steps in buggy bid

Woodmeadow Trust volunteers and staff will walk 203 miles around Three Hagges Woodmeadow in Escrick to raise money for an electric buggy to help visitors with limited mobility.

Murder investigation launched

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a property in Selby.

News - Lynsey O'Kane

Much-needed A1(M) works now nearing completion

The finishing touches will be made to the much-anticipated project to improve Junction 47 on the A1(M) in the coming weeks, with work set to be completed by the end of March.

Plans for memorial to town’s mining heritage

A permanent memorial to Selby’s mining history is being planned.

Act of kindness cheers school’s staff

Kirk Fenton Primary School received a surprise from local firm RJC Plant Services on Random Act of Kindness Day.

February 24, 2022

Fundraiser Steve feels the burn

Almost £2,500 has been raised for a charity which helps men who are feeling suicidal.

February 17, 2022

Local supermums set up a money-saving swap shop

A group of mums who rescued a baby group from closure have set up a ’swap shop’ where parents can donate and swap children’s clothing.

News - Lynsey O'Kane

February 11, 2022

NHS expands Covid vaccinations to the most vulnerable 5 To 11 year olds

The NHS vaccination programme will begin to roll out to children aged between 5 and 11 who are most at risk of covid-19 this week, as the health service’s drive to protect the country from the virus continues.

January 28, 2022

The appliance of science at Selby High

Students at Selby High School have received a boost to their studies after two classrooms were renovated into science laboratories.

News - Lynsey O'Kane

January 27, 2022

Air Ambulance choc-full of ideas on how to tackle hypothermia

The team from Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) are urging people to stay warm this winter with a mug of hot chocolate to raise vital funds for their charity, with their annual YAA Hot Chocolate Fundraising Day.

January 20, 2022