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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

September 19, 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.

September 17, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

August 14, 2021

Town’s economy suffers more than most during pandemic

A recent study has revealed that Selby has had the fifth-biggest decline in growth out of all UK commuter towns during the pandemic.

August 14, 2021

Fostering superheroes recognised

A husband and wife from Selby have been commended after retiring from fostering after 35 years.

August 14, 2021

Roma hits the road for MND

A Brayton schoolgirl is fundraising for motor neurone disease (MND) after a close family friend was diagnosed only last year and has already lost his ability to speak and walk.

August 14, 2021

Selby GPs helping residents to take control of their health

GP practices in Selby are working with patients to improve the services on offer in the community and help transform their lives and health.

August 14, 2021

The sky’s not the limit for fundraising former teacher

A former teacher is set to take a huge leap to raise money for a charity-funded preschool very close to her heart.

August 14, 2021

No child left behind in pandemic

North Yorkshire’s most vulnerable children have been supported throughout the pandemic, according to Ofsted inspectors.

August 14, 2021

Teen trio deliver on their prom promise

Three Selby High school leavers went above and beyond recently to give their fellow 2021 graduates a prom they’ll never forget.

August 14, 2021

Drax on course to deliver ambitious green scheme

Drax Group has revealed it is on track to become one of Europe’s lowest carbon intensive power generators after data from the company’s half-year financial results showed the company has reduced carbon emissions by 90 per cent in the last decade.

News - Emily Collins

August 14, 2021

Zak’s back, adding £400 to his fundraising tally

The legendary Zak Raynor, from Hirst Courtney, is back with his charitable escapades - raising over £400 from his Yorkshire Day bake sale.

Glowing report for Barlow nursery

A nursery in Barlow has received a glowing report from Ofsted after securing a full house of ‘Good’ ratings.

Transport group rails against proposed service changes

The Selby and District Rail Users Group has warned train passengers that they could face significantly longer journeys next year if several proposed changes get the green light.