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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.

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.

News - Lynsey O'Kane

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.

College students awarded for achievements

Selby College students celebrate their achievements with an end of year award ceremony.

ID reminder for voters

Voters at next week's Selby and Ainsty parliamentary by-election are being reminded that photo identification must be taken to their polling station to ensure they can take part in the ballot.

Expansion planned for Sherburn2

Family-owned property company Glentrool Estates Group Ltd has announced plans to further transform its 85-acre site, Sherburn2 into a logistics and manufacturing park.

Sir Keir Starmer visits Selby

Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Selby yesterday to support local candidate Keir Mather in his bid to become Selby and Ainsty’s next MP.

News - Abby Backhouse

Striking binmen begin picket of local depot

Pickets were out in numbers at Prospect Way in Selby, as a strike by Selby binmen began as scheduled on Tuesday morning.

Choir to perform musical classics in Carlton

York’s Singphonia choir will be performing at St Mary’s Parish Church in Carlton.

Consultation launched over carbon capture proposals

A consultation on Drax’s proposals for carbon capture at its power station near Selby has been launched by The Environment Agency.

New head for local primary

A new headteacher has been appointed at Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy following the retirement of the current headteacher at the end of the school year.

Pupils thrive in robot contest

Primary school pupils in Camblesforth have built their own robots from recycled materials as part of an initiative developed by Drax to boost science, technology, engineering and maths education and skills.  

New housing development is proposed for Hemingbrough

A planning application has been submitted for the development of 151 new homes and a community centre in Hemingbrough.

Opening of Riccall Woodmeadow only days away

Riccall Woodmeadow will soon open to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Councillors John Duggan and Stephanie Duckett.

Duo’s charity snack bar a success

Two kind-hearted Year 9 students from Read School in Drax, have rallied friends and local businesses alike to raise much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

County appoints new High Sheriff

North Yorkshire has a new High Sheriff - the first to be appointed by His Majesty King Charles III.

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