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First look inside Carlton’s brand new SEND school

A new, independent SEND school in Carlton has been granted authority to open by the Department for Eduction - and the first images showing the completed interior have been released. Melrose Education has officially announced the opening of Meadow School, a new specialist school scheduled to welcome its first learners in Autumn 2026. Meadow School is based at the former Holy Family High School and will support learners aged 11 to 16 with Education, Health and Care Plans, learning difficulties, a

September 11, 2026

Local history group’s new facility visited by Mather

North Duffield Conservation and Local History Society received a visit from Selby MP Kier Mather who viewed the new archive and research facility. Mr Mather cut a cake celebrating the opening of the new building which houses the society’s entire archive of documents, research, photographs and archaeological exhibits from excavations it has conducted in North Duffield, Wood Hall and Wheldrake. There is also display of a model of the village as it may have looked in 1839 when the North Duffield

September 11, 2026

Housing and economy are among priorities for council deputy

The new deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council has pledged to drive forward economic development and ensure housing and business are at the forefront of the authority’s priorities. Cllr Mark Crane has been appointed as the successor to Cllr Gareth Dadd in the second most senior political position on the council. The council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, made the announcement at a full council meeting on Wednesday. Cllr Crane said developing the first countywide local plan for North Yorkshire is t

Paddleboarders clean up for national event

Paddleboard Selby, a local paddleboarding community group that runs introduction sessions, skills sessions, evening social paddles and other paddle events, held The Big Paddle Cleanup on Sunday, May 24. The clean-up formed part of Paddle UK’s national Big Paddle Cleanup campaign, an annual environmental initiative encouraging paddlers across the country to help remove litter and pollution from waterways. The campaign has seen thousands of volunteers nationwide help clear canals, rivers, lakes

Junior judokas put up a fight

Goole Judo Club and Selby-based Judo Spirit Academy took a team of four judokas over to the English Institute of Sport earlier this month. The event was hugely attended this year, having 735 entries, with some of the clubs’ judokas being in the largest categories of each day. The British Schools Championships sees the athletes represent their schools as well as their judo clubs. Jacob Cuff represented Garforth Academy, Lily Fox represented Barlby High School, Paisley Savage represented Read Sch

Household water bills set to rise by more than five per cent

Average household water bills in Yorkshire are set to increase by 5.6% in April – around £2.80 per month – to help fund an £8.3bn investment programme, which will improve customer service and environmental outcomes across the region. The increase, which was agreed by Ofwat in December 2024, sits just above inflation and will enable Yorkshire Water to continue delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects, totalling £1.1bn between April 2026 and April 2027, including: Progressing a £38m p

January 29, 2026

Hear hear - Cockapoo cock-a-hoop to retire after worthy career

An 11-year-old Cockapoo called Beck has retired from his role as an ambassador dog for national charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Alongside his North Duffield volunteers, Grahame and Jan Shally, Beck has helped raise more than £36,000 for the charity and travelled across Yorkshire spreading the word about its life-changing work. Jan and Grahame welcomed a tiny black bundle of fur into their home in November 2014, and from the beginning, Beck took to his training - especially alerting to so

October 16, 2025

Final supergrid transformer delivery to Monk Fryston this Sunday

Final supergrid transformer delivery to Monk Fryston this Sunday The last of four 200-tonne transformers for the Yorkshire GREEN Monk Fryston substation will be delivered from Goole Docks on a specialist vehicle over 80 metres long under police escort and at low speed. The transformer will travel along the road network via the M62 westbound, A1(M) northbound and A63 before arriving at Monk Fryston Substation on Rawfield Lane. The delivery, scheduled to take place in the daytime, has been carefu

October 9, 2025

Grandad thanks baby Unit with triathlon fundraiser

A Kellington man has raised an amazing £800 for the York Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).

September 18, 2025

Hosepipe restrictions begin

Temporary hosepipe restrictions are now in force in Yorkshire following the driest and warmest spring for 132 years, which led to the region being declared in drought.

Battery energy storage system plans criticised

Plans to build a battery energy storage system to the south of Camblesforth have been criticised by a local campaign group, who say the site poses as a “significant fire hazard”.

Young dog handler impresses at Crufts

A seven-year-old dog handler from Cawood impressed audiences with her determination and poise during her debut at Crufts last week.

Funding sought to save childcare centre from closure

Staff and parents of children attending a childcare centre in Thorpe Willoughby are pleading for funding to replace the facility’s roof, amid fears it may soon be forced to close.

Inspiring Selby locals praised by charity

Selby Hands of Hope (SHOH) has praised the “incredible support” it received from locals in 2024 - the charity’s biggest year to date. In a release on social media, the charity said it was “humbled and inspired” by those who have supported it this year, adding that the need for the charity’s services has “never been greater”.

December 30, 2024

‘Make Selby Great Again’ signs explained

The creator of a sign that appeared in an empty building on Gowthorpe has sat down with the Selby Times to explain the message behind the slogan ‘Make Selby Great Again’.

November 29, 2024

MP Mather in road safety call

Selby and Kippax MP Keir Mather has called for improvements to the region’s road safety.

November 22, 2024

Government recognition for local school

Selby Abbey Church of England Primary School’s commitment to children’s health and sport has been recognised in government’s School Games Award.

September 27, 2024

Have your say on bin collections

North Yorkshire residents have just two weeks left to share their views about household rubbish and recycling collections as part of a survey that will shape future changes to the service.

September 12, 2024

PTA raises over £2,000 for school

A parent teacher association set up to help Selby Abbey Church of England Primary School earlier this year has already raised over £2,400 for several school causes.

TV star tees up at Selby Golf Club

Golf club members felt that there was something familiar about a visiting player at Selby Golf Club recently and indeed there was.

Free fish and chips for armed forces on D-day anniversary

To honour all those involved in the D-Day landings, the largest naval, land and air operation in history, National Fish and Chip Day is moving from its traditional Friday slot this year and will be celebrated on Thursday, June 6, which marks the eightieth anniversary of this momentous day.

Portholme Church powers to national award nomination

A Selby church which has been a key player in a groundbreaking energy project across Yorkshire has been nominated for a prestigious national award.

Soroptimists annual quiz raises £900

The Soroptimist International of Selby held its Annual Quiz at Haddlesey Church Community Hall recently.

First meeting for carer group

A new Selby district parent carer group had its first get-together last week.

February 29, 2024

Major new housing development under way

Work has begun on a £48 million development that will see 150 new homes built in Sherburn in Elmet.

February 15, 2024

New authority launched today

A new authority has launched today, unlocking millions of pounds of investment for York and North Yorkshire.

February 1, 2024

Slimmers donate clothes to earthquake victims

A Slimming World group in Selby has donated over 20 kilograms of warm clothing to those affected by the Moroccan Earthquake.

January 26, 2024

Man in court charged with murder

A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in Tadcaster.

December 28, 2023

Charity Christmas light display set to bring cheer

A local family whose spectacular annual Christmas lighting display has become something of visitor attraction in recent years will be holding their annual ‘switch on’ on Friday, December 1 at 6pm.

November 30, 2023

All grown up - woman raises £810 for baby unit

A medical secretary for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who was one the first babies treated on York’s Special Baby Care Unit, has raised £810 for the unit during his 40th birthday celebrations.

November 23, 2023

Drop your toy appeal donations into our office

Your wonderful toys for this year’s Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal are being collected here at the Selby Times.

November 23, 2023

Squad of Drax golf stars heading for Spanish showdown

Back in April two teams of golfers, associated with Drax Golf Club entered the Kyocera/Annodata UK Golf Club Classic.

November 10, 2023