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Consultation begins for second multifuel power station at Ferrybridge
Multifuel Energy Limited (MEL) is holding several public exhibitions in early July to give local residents an opportunity to view early stage plans on proposals for a second multifuel power station at the Ferrybridge ‘C’ Power Station site.
SLIDESHOW: Selby family fun day video
There was plenty of fun to be had at this years Selby family fun day, and this exclusive Selby Times slideshow shows why.
VIDEO: Selby family fun day video
This exclusive Selby Times video illustrates why this years Selby family fun day has been called the best yet.
Appeal for information after spate of Selby car thefts
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information after a number of vehicles were broken into and stolen in the Selby district during the early hours of Monday June 17.
Police appeal after charity bag theft in Hemingbrough
Selby police are appealing for witnesses and information about the theft of charity bags from Hemingbrough.
Stable proposals for Redhouse Lane in Drax
Plans have been submitted to Selby District Council for the erection of some horse stables on Redhouse Lane, Drax.
Plans for new housing estate in Barlby
A developer has applied for outline planning permission to build a new housing estate in Barlby.
Selby District Council strategy to bring empty homes back into use
Selby District Council has adopted a strategy to bring empty homes back into use.
Selby residents to have their say on ward boundaries proposal
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Selby district to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries.
Selby MP urges residents to help in bid for EU referendum
Nigel Adams MP is urging Selby District residents to help the Conservatives in their bid to secure the first EU referendum in 40 years.
Drax chief executive awarded CBE
Drax Group Chief Executive, Dorothy Thompson, has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday 2013 Honours List for Services to the UK Electricity Industry.
Car theft in South Milford
Thieves stole a car from Steincroft Road in South Milford last Friday (June 14) between 11-11.30pm.
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Goole fire involving small amount of rubbish
Fire crews were called out to an incident in Gordon Street, Goole at 12.33pm last Friday (June 14).
Two males rescued from Selby house fire
Two sleeping males were rescued from a house fire in Selby on Saturday afternoon.
Thieves strip truck in two-hour blitz
Thieves spent two hours stripping equipment from a pick-up which had been left at a garage overnight.
Mister C’s catch of the day
There was something remarkably fishy going on at a Selby takeaway and restaurant last week.
Selby campaigners’ ray of hope
A ray of hope has been given to Selby communities blighted by onshore wind farm applications as the Government announces changes to its planning policy.
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David had so much more to offer, says heartbroken Selby mum
A graduate who was piecing his life back together after some tough times died of a tragic accidental drug overdose, an inquest heard.
Hambleton girl is more intelligent than Einstein
She’s got bigger brains than Albert Einstein, a more impressive intelligence than Stephen Hawking - and she’s only 15 years old.
One step closer to Snaith bike route
East Riding councillors, cyclists and other interested parties have been checking out a potential new route for a cycle path between Snaith and Goole.
PM David Cameron and Doncaster guru talk exports
A business guru was invited to a meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss how the Government can help British exporters.
Accused £2.99 Ariel thief trial date set
A woman accused of stealing Ariel clothes washing gel worth £2.99 from B and M Bargains at the Three Lakes Retail Park will go on trial at York Magistrates’ Court on October 9.
Selby blood donors are needed
The NHS is urging people in Selby who have never given blood before to donate blood as part of National Blood Week.
Selby incinerator opposition gets going
A Selby district councillor has kicked off a campaign opposing plans for an incinerator to be built on the Kellingley pit site.
Selby student’s winning streak continues
Selby’s Andrea Lake, an Access student at Doncaster College, just keeps winning competitions.
Barlby drink-driver faces prison sentence
A drink-driver who took a car and drove it without a licence or insurance in April is being sent to York Crown Court to be sentenced.
The Queen honours super Sue from Cawood
“If you lose the community spirit, you lose the heart of your village.”
Selby care home shows spirit
A Selby care home will open its doors to the public as part of a national event which aims to show people the thriving community spirit present in many of Britain’s care homes.
Selby library makes a noise
Selby Library is shouting about the services it offers to visually impaired people as part of a county-wide initiative.
VIDEO: Subscribing to the Selby Times is unbelievable value, says reader of 53 years video
A Selby Times reader of 53 years has sung the praises of the paper’s subscription scheme.
Selby man falsely claimed £18k
A Selby man has admitted to an £18,000 benefits fraud which saw him claim benefits despite owning his own home.
Six arrested after Selby fight
Selby police are urging the public to come forward following a large fight in the town in the early hours of this morning (Friday June 14).
Selby teen among those arrested for drink drive offences
Drink and drug drivers have been warned that North Yorkshire Police will be out looking for them this weekend as their summer crackdown continues.
Bogus caller warning as man arrested in the Selby area
Police are warning people in the Selby area to be on their guard against doorstep callers after an 18-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (June 13).
Step up in Selby next week
Budding Selby soldiers are invited to attend an Army recruitment event in the town next week.
Public urged to help hunt for wanted Selby man
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a Selby man who is wanted in connection with an assault.
Recycled waste blaze in Old Goole
Firefighters were called to an incident in Hook Pasture Lane, Old Goole, at 8.33pm on Wednesday June 12.
Collision near Airmyn between a car and motorbike
Police and firefighters were called out to a road traffic collision which happened on Rawcliffe Road at Airmyn at 2.34pm yesterday (Thursday June 13).
Video: I can’t park my car outside my own home video
A New Lane resident has been slammed with a fine for parking outside her own home.
Stillingfleet Gardens Wildlife Day
A woman who has been encouraging wildlife into her four acre garden for over 35 years is holding a Wildlife Day on Saturday June 15 at Stillingfleet, just outside Selby.
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Body found in Monk Fryston is identified
The body of a woman which was discovered in a field at Monk Fryston has been formally identified as that of 51-year-old Brenda Geraldine Field of South Milford.
Appeal for information after teenage girl approached in Escrick
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for the occupants of a light-coloured Vauxhall Zafira who stopped and spoke to a 14-year-old girl in the village of Escrick, to contact them.
Army of Fieldside youngsters get rough and ready in Great Heck
Little soldiers from Fieldside Day Nursery in Great Heck got rough and ready at a cadet-style boot camp.
Police seek leads following suspected metal theft in Selby
Selby police are appealing for the victim of a theft of lead to come forward after the recovery of a quantity of lead was recovered.
Horse trapped in muddy Reedness ditch
Firefighters were called out to deal with a horse trapped in a muddy ditch.
Join in the #AskTheChief webchat
North Yorkshire Police’s new Chief Constable Dave Jones is hosting a webchat between 5pm and 6.30pm this coming Monday (June 17).
Sentence reduced for Sherburn woman who was jailed for a late abortion
A Sherburn woman who was jailed for aborting her baby a week before it was due has had her sentence reduced.
Where will North Yorkshire Police mobile safety cameras be this week?
North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing, Wednesday June 12, are listed below.
Lab assistants’ 22-mile challenge from Goole
Two medical lab assistants will walk 22 miles from Goole Hospital to Scunthorpe Hospital on Saturday.
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Weather for Goole
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 11 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
