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Climate change:
Ferrybridge power station.    oct 30 2006

nb extra levels shoved in on sky
mike

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.

Enjoying ice creams at the Selby Family Fun Day on Scott Road are Sarah Jane Anderton, Rachel Anderton and Phil Anderton.  (BUY THIS PHOTO L0378TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

Superlicks perform at the Selby Family Fun Day on Portholme Road Community Field.  (BUY THIS PHOTO L0407TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

CRIME: Crime scene.

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.

CRIME: Crime scene.

Police appeal after charity bag theft in Hemingbrough

Selby police are appealing for witnesses and information about the theft of charity bags from Hemingbrough.

NEWS: News.

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.

NEWS: News.

Plans for new housing estate in Barlby

A developer has applied for outline planning permission to build a new housing estate in Barlby.

County Councillor Chris Metcalfe(L) Executive Member for Adult and Community Services at the Public meeting about the future of libraries in the area, held at Scarborough Library.  110330j  pic by Andrew Higgins  19/01/11    in News

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.

NEWS: News.

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.

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

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.

Picture: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian
Dorothy Thompson, CEO of Drax Power station, Drax, near Selby, North Yorkshire. She is pictured with the station's  cooling towers behind her. 
The company announces it's interim results today (Tuesday, 2 August 2011)
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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.

CRIME: Crime scene.

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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NEWS: News.

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).

NEWS: News.

Two males rescued from Selby house fire

Two sleeping males were rescued from a house fire in Selby on Saturday afternoon.

Terry Thwaite of One Way Traffic Management Limited outside Brian Leighton's Garage, Howden. (BUY THIS PHOTO L0222TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

Icelandic fishmeran visiting Mrs C's fish and chip shop in Selby.

Mister C’s catch of the day

There was something remarkably fishy going on at a Selby takeaway and restaurant last week.

CONCERN: Hillam Common Lane resident, Howard Ferguson (right) showing the open fields behind where two wind turbines would be sited (back) neighbour Scott Gilbert and Tory choice for Selby Nigel Adams.

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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NEWS: News.

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.

Ellie Jomeen, 16, who has scored higher than Einstein in a MENSA IQ test.  (BUY THIS PHOTO L0264TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

Representatives from local organisations carry out a feasibility study for the cycle track along the canal bank from Rawcliffe Bridge to Goole.  (BUY THIS PHOTO L0202TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

Doncaster Chamber member Mike Wilkinson, of iEducation (left), meets Prime Minister David Cameron.

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.

COURT: Court Case

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.

Blood Donor session.

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.

NEWS: News.

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.

Andrea Lake, from Selby, has scooped first prize in a short story competition at Doncaster College. She is pictured with Bonny Hodge, Deputy Principal, Curriculum and Learner Experience, at Doncaster College.

Selby student’s winning streak continues

Selby’s Andrea Lake, an Access student at Doncaster College, just keeps winning competitions.

Scales of Justice

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.

Sue Miles of the Post Office in Cawood.  (BUY THIS PHOTO L0350TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

The Queen honours super Sue from Cawood

“If you lose the community spirit, you lose the heart of your village.”

Pictured outside Firth House Selby is Pearl Millin, Sheila Cooper, Trudy Hardy and Maggie Johnson. Picture: Tony Saxton L2068TS

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.

At Selby Library are Vicky Ramskill and Edward Watson of Selby District Vision. (BUY THIS PHOTO L0263TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

With the Selby Times are receptionist Manda Holmes and John Cattanach.  (BUY THIS PHOTO L0352TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

COURT: Court Case

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.

CRIME: Crime scene.

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).

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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.

CRIME: Crime scene.

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).

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Step up in Selby next week

Budding Selby soldiers are invited to attend an Army recruitment event in the town next week.

Wanted - Clifford Bradshaw, 20, of Scott Road.

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.

NEWS: News.

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.

NEWS: News.

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).

Louise Gomerson of New Lane Selby with her parking ticket. (BUY THIS PHOTO L0232TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

Louise Gomerson of New Lane Selby with her parking ticket. (BUY THIS PHOTO L0232TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

Stillingfl​eet 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.

CRIME: Crime scene.

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.

Youngsters take part in a Boot Camp at Fieldside Day Nursery, Great Heck, with supervisor Annette Barnett. (BUY THIS PHOTO L0215TS) Picture: Tony Saxton

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.

CRIME: Crime scene.

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.

NEWS: News.

Horse trapped in muddy Reedness ditch

Firefighters were called out to deal with a horse trapped in a muddy ditch.

NEWS: News.

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).

17/09/2012
Picture shows Sarah Louise Catt who has today been sentenced to 8 years at Leeds Crown Court.  Catt plead guilty to  administering the drug Misoprostol to herself with intent to procure the miscarriage of her baby. 
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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.

North Yorkshire Police's mobile speed camera van

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.

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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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