News
Selby plumber has money on tap as he appears on TV this evening
A Selby plumber is feeling flush after scooping a shedload of cash on a top TV quiz show.
Selby College student receives top nomination in the UK Nuclear Awards
A female engineering student at top-performing Selby College is reaping the rewards of adult learning after scooping a prestigious national title at this year’s Nuclear Awards.
Council leader pledges “the best for North Yorkshire”
The newly re-elected leader of North Yorkshire County Council has set out his priorities and hopes for the future in a message to the people of the county – and pledged that the authority will “work to achieve the best for North Yorkshire.”
We’ll meat again as Selby shop reopens
It’s back to the chopping board for former Selby butcher Andrew Cable, who has taken over the Hunters store on Gowthorpe.
Mobile safety cameras operating across North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are targeting a number of locations with their mobile safety cameras from May 22 to 28.
Trailer stolen from Hirst Courtney farm
Police are warning the public to be vigilant after a trailer was stolen from a farm in Hirst Courtney.
Sport
Bubwith bounce back with win over title contenders
Bubwith Tennis Club bounced back in style from last week’s defeat to local rivals Rowntree Park, with victory over title contenders Knaresborough.
SLIDESHOW: Pupils prove handy at this unique ball sport video
Free handball sessions for pupils proved so popular that afterschool training has been introduced.
Football: Hemingbrough players recoginsed
Hemingbrough United held their annual presentation night at Drax Sports & Social Club with a host of special awards given out.
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.
Lifestyle
VIDEO: Doncaster gardeners blossom at Chelsea video
Green-fingered garden designers from Doncaster are among those exhibiting at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.
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.
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.
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!
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!.
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
Having a ball at Drax for worthy cause
Glitz and glamour ensured charitable folk had a ball at a fundraiser over the weekend.
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.
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 bares all for cancer charity
Goole woman Lucy Brunyee, has raised over £1,300 for Cancer Research UK, after having her head shaved.
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.
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Weather for Selby
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North west
