News
Concerns over toxic emissions from proposed ‘energy centre’
A campaign group has been launched to fight plans for a controversial £200 million ‘incinerator’ which residents fear will spew out toxic emissions.
Butchers gets the chop
One of the longest established businesses in Selby town centre has surprisingly shut its doors in a mystery closure.
Shipyard history book launched
The first full history of Selby’s Cochranes shipyard, written by two former employees, will soon hit the shelves.
GB Gymnast helps inspire Barlby pupils
Former Team GB gymnast Craig Heap made a visit to a Selby secondary school recently, to highlight the importance to students of chasing their dreams.
Selby Town chief recalls ‘superb’ Sir Alex
This time last week the footballing world was in shock after it was announced Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was retiring at the end of this season.
PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds
Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most inportant gold ever to her collection - a wedding ring, when she tied the knot, writes Graham Walker
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Sport
Shooting: Event success at West Cowick
Clay shooters travelled from all over the UK recently to the district for a championship event.
Junior football: Champions Brayton are back in the Red
Celebrations were in full flow as Brayton FC’s u15s clinched the same Selby and District Blue title they first won three years ago.
SLIDESHOW: Youngsters give rugby a try at Selby festival video
Hundreds of rugby youngsters took part in Selby’s mini festival and we were on hand to capture all of the action.
Football: Selby Coaches team up to support Mick
Over £1,000 has been raised from a charity football match in honour of a Selby coach struck by cancer.
Doncaster Rovers: Mark Wilson eyes coaching role
Mark Wilson hopes to remain at Doncaster Rovers in a coaching capacity next season.
Junior football: Snaith’s triple crown
Snaith Galaxy manager Paul Ledger has hailed his under-11s footballers after the side soared to an incredible treble.
Lifestyle
3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000
A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
Homes with a view under starter’s orders at Doncaster
Plans are moving forward to build houses that will have some of the best views in Yorkshire.
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.
Louis Tomlinson and One Direction announce huge world tour and Wembley date
Boy band sensations One Direction - featuring Doncaster’s Louis Tomlinson have announced a huge 2014 world tour.
Historic City of York Celebrates International Museum Day
York’s museums will celebrate the city’s rich history starting this weekend to mark International Museum Day (May 18)
Doncaster Get Walking Festival
Doncaster Council’s ‘Get Doncaster Walking’ festival continues with a wealth of walks to help you explore some of the borough’s beautiful outdoor spaces and embrace a more active lifestyle.
Community
Plans for student accommodation at Escrick school
Selby District Council has given the go ahead to erect a single storey extension at Queen’s Margaret School in Escrick.
Hambleton folk brew up for charity
Residents congregated at Hambleton Chapel to raise funds for charity with a coffee morning.
Donations welcome at Cliffe annual plant sale
Cliffe Village Institute hosts its annual plant stall at 10am on Monday May 27 at the institute. There will be a large selection of plants on sale and refreshments, including cream teas, will be available. Donations of plants will be most welcome and can be brought along to the institute at 7.30pm on Sunday 26th May or after 9am on the day of the sale. The money raised from the sale will go towards the planned upgrade of the institute toilet facilities so please come along and support us if you can.
SLIDESHOW: Weekend goes large video
A community turned out in force for a day of fun which had a celebrity feel.
Family fun day at Sherburn Gala
The annual Sherburn Gala returns today and is expected to draw in a bumper crowd.
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Weather for Selby
Sunday 19 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
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Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
