Goole Courier - Local news Feed

Mobile safety cameras operating across North Yorkshire

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:31:44 GMT

North Yorkshire Police are targeting a number of locations with their mobile safety cameras from May 22 to 28.

Selby College student receives top nomination in the UK Nuclear Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:54:40 GMT

A female engineering student at top-performing Selby College is reaping the rewards of adult learning after scooping a prestigious national title at this year’s Nuclear Awards.

Council leader pledges “the best for North Yorkshire”

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:46:10 GMT

The newly re-elected leader of North Yorkshire County Council has set out his priorities and hopes for the future in a message to the people of the county – and pledged that the authority will “work to achieve the best for North Yorkshire.”

We’ll meat again as Selby shop reopens

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:36:24 GMT

It’s back to the chopping board for former Selby butcher Andrew Cable, who has taken over the Hunters store on Gowthorpe.

Trailer stolen from Hirst Courtney farm

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:46 GMT

Police are warning the public to be vigilant after a trailer was stolen from a farm in Hirst Courtney.

RMT threatened rail strike

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:49:01 GMT

A leading Northern Rail boss has reacted angrily to plans for its the National union of Rail Maritime and Transport Northern employees to strike.

Runaway success for fitness scheme

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:33 GMT

A new running scheme for Selby is under starters orders.

Goole MP issues referendum resignation pledge

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:36 GMT

Goole MP Andrew Percy has issued a referendum pledge, guaranteeing that if re-elected as part of a majority Conservative Government at the next election, he will resign the Conservative whip if the party’s promise of a referendum is not met.

Burglary at Snaith house

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:17:25 GMT

Police have issued a warning following a burglary in Snaith over the weekend.

Fire at Sherburn industrial unit

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:58:38 GMT

Crews are still in attendance after a fire at an industrial unit in Sherburn-in-Elmet started on Sunday evening.

Police warning to keep vehicles in Selby and district safe and secure

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:37:48 GMT

POLICE are warning of a recent rise in tool thefts from vehicles in the area.

Over filled log burner led to Broomfleet fire

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:21:31 GMT

Humberside firefighters were called to a house in Chapel Garth, Main Street, Broomfleet to deal with a fire.

PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:08 GMT

Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most important gold ever to her collection – a wedding ring, when she tied the knot.

SLIDESHOW: Weekend goes large

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:21 GMT

A community turned out in force for a day of fun which had a celebrity feel.

GB Gymnast helps inspire Barlby pupils

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:25 GMT

Former Team GB gymnast Craig Heap made a visit to a Selby secondary school recently, to highlight the importance to students of chasing their dreams.

Wistow residents’ “peace destroyed”

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:51:07 GMT

A campaign has been launched against plans to erect a wind turbine which residents fear will destroy the character of their village.

Selby boys put best foot forward for poorly dad

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:34:17 GMT

A pair of brothers have put their best foot forward to raise thousands of pounds in honour of their incurably ill dad.

Concerns over toxic emissions from proposed ‘energy centre’

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:20 GMT

A campaign group has been launched to fight plans for a controversial £200 million ‘incinerator’ which residents fear will spew out toxic emissions.

Selby MP welcomes drop in crime

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:25 GMT

Selby had 224 fewer victims of crime in the last year - new figures have revealed.

Marina plans are opposed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:17 GMT

Plans for a multi-million marina development have suffered a setback after Selby Town Council voted to oppose the project.