York MP’s ‘Leeds suburb’ warning

York Outer MP, Julian Sturdy

9:06am Saturday 25th May 2013

YORK is being turned into a “West Yorkshire suburb of Leeds” according to a city MP, who said residents must fight council plans to build hundreds of new homes in Copmanthorpe York Outer MP, Julian Sturdy, said he would fight the plan at every stage and urged residents to do the same, as he addressed a packed Copmanthorpe Methodist Hall on Thursday evening.

Benefit cheat told to repay money

8:57am Saturday 25th May 2013

A MAN who fraudulently claimed more than £1,300 in benefits from Selby District Council has been ordered to repay the money.

Police voice crime concerns over new homes development in Selby

8:29am Saturday 25th May 2013

PLANS for a new housing development in Selby have been criticised by North Yorkshire Police, who fear some of the new homes could attract criminals.

TV licence alert for houseboat owners

7:35am Saturday 25th May 2013

RESIDENTS of houseboats in Selby Canal have been urged to make sure they keep their TV Licence up to date.

Power station bosses look to double up

7:30am Saturday 25th May 2013

A NEW power station could be built in Yorkshire, with the companies behind the plans saying it would provide a multi-million-pound boost for local businesses.

Volunteering skills wanted in Selby

7:28am Saturday 25th May 2013

RESIDENTS in Selby have been urged to take part in this year’s Volunteers Week.

North Yorkshire convention should be a magical experience

7:29am Saturday 25th May 2013

MAGICIANS from around the country will converge on North Yorkshire next month for a one-day magic convention.

Double helping of college recipes

8:28am Saturday 25th May 2013

SELBY College is hoping a double helping will bring them sweet success again in memory of a student who died from cancer.

Motorist, 24, dies as car crashes into tree

Police confirm motorist killed in Camblesforth crash

9:06am Friday 24th May 2013

A MOTORIST has died after a crash on a road near Selby.

Selby car chase arrest

9:25am Friday 24th May 2013

A MAN has been arrested following a police chase by car and on foot. A 37-year-old man was arrested in Criddling Stubbs, in the Selby area, in the early hours of Thursday after failing to stop for police.

A19 reopens after roundabout created

The first vehicles negotiate the new roundabout at Osgodby

8:56am Friday 24th May 2013

A MAJOR road between Selby and York has reopened ahead of schedule after almost three months of works to create a new £1.8 million roundabout.

Youth club plan for Tadcaster

8:30am Friday 24th May 2013

A NEW youth centre could be coming to a listed 18th Century building in a North Yorkshire town.

Selby father prepares for 69-mile race

Nicholas Dale's son, Samuel

9:25am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A SELBY father is also preparing to take up The Wall’s 24-hour challenge to help fund research into his son’s genetic condition.

Memorial unveiling honour for niece of Normandy hero

George Hildred, 18, died in Normandy in 1944

8:32am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE niece of a York soldier killed in Normandy in 1944 is to attend the unveiling of a memorial in France to her uncle and five comrades who also died.

Week of events to focus on carers

7:50am Thursday 23rd May 2013

CARE centres across the region will host a range of activities next month to celebrate Carers Week.

Asbestos group benefits from ball

At the ball for Mesothelioma UK are, from left, Fran Milner, Howard Bonnett and Amanda Miller

9:14am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO women from the Selby area whose fathers have been stricken by the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma have raised £7,500 to help fund a vital charity.

Polish man is jailed and faces deportation after breaking into neighbour’s bedroom

8:56am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN made psychotic by drink and drugs faces deportation because he broke into his neighbour’s bedroom after she had gone to bed.

Selby St John Ambulance holds annual presentation evening

Top cadets: Jacob Barker and Michael Boocock, who were awarded Cadet Of The Year and Badger Of The Year respectively,at the Selby St John Ambulance presentation evening

8:14am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

CERTIFICATES and silverware were the order of the day as Selby St John Ambulance staged its annual presentation ceremony.

Raid on gardens in Sherburn-in-Elmet

9:42am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

RESIDENTS in Sherburn-in-Elmet have been urged to remain vigilant following two thefts of garden furniture from properties in one street.

Baby badger captured on camera

Baby badger captured on camera

9:49am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THIS baby badger was captured on camera as it ventured into the outside world for a sniff around in a North Yorkshire wood.



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