Selby Times

10/01/2025

Bondgate in Selby will be closed between 7am and 4pm for twelve days, commencing Monday, January 13, North Yorkshire Council has said.

The closure will span the full road to facilitate footway resurfacing, extending from the Flaxley Road/ New Millgate roundabout to the junction with Sherburn Road.

There will be a diversion via Flaxley Road, Hospital Lane and Sherburn Road.

Traffic in and out of Selby is likely to be further complicated by the closure of Bawtry Road at the Three Lakes roundabout, also due to begin on Monday, January 13.

09/01/2025

New Year, new you?
Thinking about your education and adding more skills to your CV? Then look no further than Selby College who have a wide variety of adult courses on offer.
Whether you want to learn some basic skills, take a chage in career direction or simply do something fun .... they have a course for you.
Discover more today by visiting https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/selby-college

09/01/2025

09/01/2025

Bishops Gardens is a luxury new development in the Beautiful sought after village of Cawood. The development offers a selection of 4 and 5 bedroom detached homes along with 3 bedroom detached and semi-detached homes so there is something to suit everyone.

The properties all offer a high specification as standard and buyers will benefit from a wide choice of styles and ranges to customise their chosen home to their own personal style. Orion Homes also offer a selection of customer upgrades to choose from so they can create their Dream Home.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.orionhomes.co.uk/developments/bishops-gardens/

09/01/2025

It's Thursday and that means it's Selby Times day!
Inside this week's issue we feature:
- Future of care home remains uncertain
- British Empire Medal awarded to Selby man
- Boxing Academy to pay tribute to much-missed coach
- Woman made sexualised photos of babies
- MP's office hits milestone
PLUS! our weekly what's on page, reader's photos, puzzles and so much more.

07/01/2025

Urgent appeal to find missing Malton teenager 👇

We are appealing for any information that could help with the search to find missing Robert.

Robert, who is 16-years-old was last seen at a family members address in the Norton area of Malton at 2pm yesterday (Monday 06 January 2025).

Robert was last seen wearing a black Hoodrich coat, grey Nike tracksuit bottoms with grey and black trainers.

Officers are currently carrying out extensive enquiries to locate Robert but are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Robert is known to frequent in the York and Selby areas so may have travelled here.

Anyone who has seen him or has information that could assist is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101. If you have an immediate sighting please dial 999.

Please quote reference number 12250003473 when passing information.

05/01/2025

Due to adverse weather conditions the following HWRCs are unfortunately closed:
Catterick Bridge
Harrogate Stonefall
Leeming Bar
Leyburn
Ripon
Selby
Settle
Skipton
Sowerby
Tadcaster
Tholthorpe
West Harrogate

If snow disrupts waste and recycling collections please leave bins out and we will collect them as soon as possible.

We have roads cameras across North Yorkshire, so you can check road conditions before travelling https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/winter-service/road-cameras-and-weather-conditions

31/12/2024

Selby Building Plastics is a one-stop shop for plastic building materials, composite and uPVC doors, windows and conservatories.
The company is an expansion of a well-respected window and conservatory business with staff offering over 60 years of combined experience in the industry.
Their trading outlet is located in Selby, where they provide a friendly, pressure-free and informative service to both trade and public customers.
They both “supply and fit” or supply only and offer a great quality service from the initial contact right up until the sale or installation is complete. All work is carried out by their own expert fitters.
For more information simply visit https://www.selbybuildingplastics.co.uk

31/12/2024

Were you in Selby town centre on Boxing Day night (26 December)?

We’re appealing for information after a man was assaulted at around 11.20pm near the Market Cross, Finkle Street and the New Inn Pub.

The victim, a man in his thirties, was knocked to the ground and suffered facial injuries during the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged.

We’re appealing for any witnesses who saw what happened, CCTV footage and dashcam footage from motorists who may have been passing through.

Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Peter Maw, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240235613 when passing on information.

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

31/12/2024

If you missed out on Selby Abbey's service times this week, we have included them for you below!

Thursday, January 2 - 10:30am, Holy Communion;
Sunday, January 5 - 8am, Holy Communion (BCP); 10am, Sung Eucharist; 3pm; Family Service; 6:30pm, Evening Prayer with Hymns;
Monday, January 6 - 12 noon, Holy Communion;
Thursday, January 9- 10:30am, Holy Communion.

The Abbey is open to all visitors daily from 10am till 4pm.

31/12/2024

It's New Year's Eve and that means it is Selby Times day!
Inside this week's issue we feature:
- Special Christmas delivery thrills family
- PM nominates local councillor for peerage
- Local boy invited on tour of Parliament
- Green gas facility planned for Sherburn
- Football club scores £6k with fundraiser
plus our weekly readers photos, puzzles and so much more.

30/12/2024

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....

27/12/2024

15-year-old threatened with knife - can you help our appeal? 🚨

We are appealing for information and CCTV footage following a robbery in Sherburn-in-Elmet last night.

It happened at around 9.20pm on Boxing day night (26 December) in the Low Street / Low Garth Road area when a 15-year-old boy was threatened by a man with a knife who stole his Moncler coat.

The suspect is described as approximately aged 19, of mixed race, around 5ft 10in, of skinny build and with dark curly hair. He was also described as having a distinctive Japanese tattoo on the right side of his neck, possible resembling the letters ‘KAN’.

Detective Chief Inspector Shaun Page of York and Selby CID, said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspect and I am appealing to residents and businesses in the area who may have doorbell video or private CCTV in the area that may have captured the suspect on camera along with anyone who was driving past the area and may have dashcam footage of the suspect.

“This was a very concerning and serious incident and where a young person has been threatened with a knife. Please get in touch if you have any information that can assist our investigation, including any sightings or knowledge of a man that matches the suspect’s description.”

Please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and pass information to the Force Control Room for incident number 12240235577.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

27/12/2024

Have you welcomed your bundle of joy this Christmas? 🎄🎅

The birth of any child is always special, but welcoming your little one at Christmas or New Year is sure to add an extra sprinkling of festive magic.

We’d love to share photos and stories of any babies born in our area over the Christmas and New Year period, helping you mark this extra special occasion.

If you would like to share your story, please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 01757 700280.

We would love to hear from you! ✨

24/12/2024

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Our offices close at 1pm today and will re-open at 9am on Friday.

24/12/2024

It's Christmas Eve and that means it is Selby Times day!
Inside this week's issue we feature:
- Education Secretary seals school's fate
- WASPI campaigner "let down by government”
- Selby burglar jailed after shocking stand-off
- Wheldrake drug dealer has sentence slashed
- Christmas Greetings from your local leaders
plus our weekly readers photos, puzzles and so much more.

19/12/2024

It's Thursday and that means it is Selby Times day!
Inside this week's issue we feature:
- Tributes paid to three-time Selby Mayor Doreen
- Wheldrake man jailed on drug charges
- Police officer banned from profession after lewd act
- Selby in awe at annual winter wonderland
- Windfall for local author Christina's project
plus our weekly what's on page, readers photos, puzzles and so much more.