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Artist's impression of the proposed Southmoor Energy Centre.

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.

Barry Hunter has created a Facebook page for Hunters Butchers on Gowthorpe. Picture: Michael Ford

Butchers gets the chop

One of the longest established businesses in Selby town centre has surprisingly shut its doors in a mystery closure.

Ex Cochranes worker Peter Coates who has written a book on the ship building business.  (BUY THIS PHOTO L9903TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

Shipyard history book launched

The first full history of Selby’s Cochranes shipyard, written by two former employees, will soon hit the shelves.

GYMNAST: Team GB gymnast Craig Heap at Barlby High School with pupils George Usher and Tia King. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9813TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

Ralph Pearse and Sir Alex Ferguson at Selby's Flaxley Road ground.

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.

Olympic Gold medalist Jessica Ennis married Andy Hill in St Michael and All Angels Church, Hathersage, Derbyshire. Photo: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

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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Shooting: Event success at West Cowick

Clay shooters travelled from all over the UK recently to the district for a championship event.

CELEBRATIONS: Brayton FC under 15s celebrate with coaches Steve Ibbertson and Ronnie Walker. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9735TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

RUGBY: Goole U.9s (black/yellow strip) and York take part in the Selby mini rugby festival. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9581TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

Charity football match in aid of Selby Phoenix coach Mick Giles.

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.

Blast from the past: Mark Wilson in coaching mode.

Doncaster Rovers: Mark Wilson eyes coaching role

Mark Wilson hopes to remain at Doncaster Rovers in a coaching capacity next season.

Snaith's U11's team celebrate winning the Goole and Thorne District Cup. Picture: Andrew Roe

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

Walking with your dog.

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.

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WARD: Thought of the Week contributor David Ward of Kings Church Selby. (L3515TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

Thought for the Week

This week’s Thought comes from David Ward

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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.

Serving refreshments are Christine Craggs, Molly Rudland and Mavis Nix. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9877TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

Hambleton folk brew up for charity

Residents congregated at Hambleton Chapel to raise funds for charity with a coffee morning.

Serving refreshments are Christine Craggs, Molly Rudland and Mavis Nix. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9877TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

WEEKEND: At the Big Weekend at North Duffield are Lisa George who plays Beth in Coronation Street with event organisers Craig Duggan and Mark Buckley. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9787TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

SLIDESHOW: Weekend goes large video

A community turned out in force for a day of fun which had a celebrity feel.

WEEKEND: At the Big Weekend at North Duffield are Lisa George who plays Beth in Coronation Street with event organisers Craig Duggan and Mark Buckley. (BUY THIS PHOTO L9787TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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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