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This week’s Selby Times has all the news and sport from across the area as well as a newly expanded lifestyle section and great reader offers.

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Doncaster ward leads the way in dementia care video

A pioneering hospital ward is using simple techniques to improve the care of people with dementia.

AUTHOR: Christina Gabbitas of Leeds Road Selby with illustrations for her new book. (BUY THIS PHOTO L6055TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

Selby author and poet nominated for children’s writing initiative

A Selby author and poet is a Yorkshire Education Award nominee.

Linda McAvan

Yorkshire and Humber MEP backs strong action on tax dodgers

Labour Euro MPs today voted for strong proposals to tackle tax dodgers, calling for action to stem the 1 trillion Euros (850 billion pounds) lost to public finances due to tax fraud and avoidance.

BROADBAND: Launching Superfast Broadband in Sherburn is Nigel Adams MP with senior project manager for Openreach Paul Carlo, BT engineer Andy Jackson (in van) and project manager John Moore.  (Buy this photo L9686TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

Vote goes in favour of gay marriage, despite Selby MP’s opposition

The House of Commons has voted to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs - including Selby and Ainsty MP Nigel Adams - opposing the government’s plans.

CRIME: Crime scene.

Purse stolen from motorised horse box at Cridling Stubbs

Police are appealing for witnesses after a purse was stolen at Cridling Stubbs.

Sport rss

Snaith Galaxy Under-11s have capped off a fine season with their first summer tournament win of the year.

Football: Snaith add to triple trophy wins

With a treble winning season now behind them, Snaith Galaxy started their summer tournament season with another trophy after a hard fought tournament win at Garforth Villa.

Josh Clarkson in action for Goole YAC.

Athletics: Strong performances from Goole youth

Members of Goole Youth AC put their usual track events on hold for a weekend as several members participated in the Beverley 2k with plenty of success.

Farhh ridden by Silvestre De Sousa on their way to victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes during the JLT Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire. PRESS ASSOCATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. See PA story RACING Newbury. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.

Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins

The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.

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selby salvage a draw again

In one of only two matches to survive the weather in the Premier Division, Selby’s first team again had to salvage a draw against Sheriff Hutton Bridge at Sandhill Lane.

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Star man Dan reflects on Selby’s double win

Top scorer Dan Porter has spoken for the first time about Selby’s historic double-winning season - and insisted: “None of us quite know what this could do for the club’s future”.

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Belles girls have a ball at York tournament

It was a successful weekend for Brayton Belles at the York Railway Institute tournament, hosted at New Lane.

Lifestyle rss

Garden Designer Jamie Dunstan.

VIDEO: Doncaster gardeners blossom at Chelsea video

Green-fingered garden designers from Doncaster are among those exhibiting at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.

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YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK, DONCASTER.

OPENING OF THE BABOON HOUSE.

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Come spend a wild day with a difference in Doncaster

Come and visit the Yorkshire Wildlife Park this Bank Holiday for an award-winning walk-through wildlife experience like no other.

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Get into The Deep this half term

This half term visit one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world and help support the national ‘Love Our Zoo/Aquarium’ campaign.

Scooter fans and clubs came from across the North of England to the event

SLIDESHOW: Scooter rally has va-va-voom video

People try to put ’ emdown – but South Yorkshire’s scooter fanatics showed they’ll not stop talking ’ bout their generation!

Whatson in the area

Auditions for Oliver for Sheffield production

Sheffield Theatres is searching for local youngsters to star in the company’s Christmas musical, Lionel Bart’s multi-award-winning masterpiece Oliver!.

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VIDEO: Great 2 for 1 on fun attractions including Alton Towers video

Summer’s here and to celebrate we’ve got some great offers to help you make the most of the long, warm days to come.

Community rss

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Experience a new way to keep fit in Gilberdyke

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport, Play and Arts service in partnership with Howdenshire Children’s Centre have organised a Buggy Burning group in Gilberdyke.

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Crime writer visits Goole and Snaith

Popular crime writer, Stephen Booth, will be visiting Goole Library on Thursday, June 6, at 10.30am and Snaith Library at 2.30pm as part of the Crime Writing Month.

Andrew Percy

Rawcliffe phone box to get a new door

MP Andrew Percy has helped to secure a promise of repairs to the phone box in Rawcliffe. The box on The Green is presently missing its door. He contacted BT who confirmed the door will be replaced within the next couple of months.

Fundraising ball at Drax Sports and Social Club.

Having a ball at Drax for worthy cause

Glitz and glamour ensured charitable folk had a ball at a fundraiser over the weekend.

FUNDRAISER: Tom Halliday.16, and his mum Sally of Hook are raising money for Alopecia UK. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9699TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

Hook mother and son team raise over £800 for charity

Raising £801 for Alopecia UK were mother and son team Sally and Tom Halliday of High Street in Hook.

Lucy Brunyee, who has had her head shaved for charity.

Lucy bares all for cancer charity

Goole woman Lucy Brunyee, has raised over £1,300 for Cancer Research UK, after having her head shaved.

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