Selby

A "LARGE quantity" of fuel has been stolen from two lorries that were parked in a lay-by in Selby. North Yorkshire Police said both thefts happened on the A63 between Selby swing bridge and the A1041/A63 roundabout between about 7pm yesterday and 5.30am today. A spokesman for the force explained: "A large quantity of fuel was stolen from two lorries parked in the lay-by at the side of the A63. "It is believed the offenders accessed the lay-by by vehicle through an adjacent field from Thief Lane, Selby. It is believed that offenders have crossed the A63 between lay-bys to target vehicles." Anyone with information should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101. Quote NYP-21022018-0035. … [Read more...] about ‘Large quantity’ of fuel stolen from two lorries parked in Selby lay-by

A COLOURFUL new night club will launch in Selby on Saturday night. Popworld is set to open a branch in a room inside The George Inn on Market Place, creating six new jobs at the site. The club is known for its colourful cocktails, 90s music and brightly decorated interiors. A launch party will be held from 10pm on Saturday with retro music, life-sized Lego men and performers showing off their circus skills. Richard Seaman, general manager at Popworld Selby, said staff are looking forward to the club’s opening night. He added: “It’s a fabulous venue, I don’t think Selby knows what’s going to hit it. “It’s a massive change, we are hoping to get new customers in and keep our existing revellers. “It’s quite a nice, cosy room. It holds about 230 people so it gets a great atmosphere. “Popworld is loved all over the UK and we are so excited to be landing in Selby. “We have deals galore and a jam-packed … [Read more...] about Selby club opens this weekend

POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary at a house in Selby. North Yorkshire Police said it happened in Barlby Road between 5pm on Saturday and noon on Sunday. A spokesman for the force explained: "The offenders tried to gain entry to the house by smashing the top section of the kitchen window at the rear of the property. An attempt was also made to jemmy open the UPVC window frame. Nothing was stolen." Anyone with information about this incident or anyone who possibly recalls suspicious behaviour in the area around this time are urged to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101. Quote reference number 12180029141. … [Read more...] about Attempted burglary at house in Selby

SELBY library is closing for refurbishment from the end of next week. Work will soon start to create a dedicated IT zone and an additional meeting room at the centre on Micklegate, Selby, in a project jointly funded by North Yorkshire County Council and Selby District Council County cllr Greg White said: “This refurbishment will bring a range of benefits to customers, not only in excellent library facilities, but also a flexible space to allow the community to make best use of the venue and online access to an expanded range of county and district council services.” The project will offer more space for things like Citizens Advice or Selby District Vision and for adult learning sessions. The library will be closed from March 3 to April 25. People will be able to borrow extra books to cover the closure period and arrangements have been made for home library service deliveries. … [Read more...] about Selby library shutting for refurbishment

HAVING informed my other half that our Valentine’s date would be doubling up as a restaurant review, I thought Selby’s Olive Branch would present an appropriate peace offering. But, pulling up outside, next to the white-washed windows of a closed-down Bargain World on the town’s main drag, it didn’t really feel like love was in the air. The High Street has never really been noted for its culinary offerings either although, admittedly, I have never tried Selby Fried Chicken two doors down or the adjacent Mama Mia Pizza takeaway. Once through the doors of the Turkish eatery, though, the owners’ efforts to create a romantic setting were fully befitting of February 14. Roses were placed on each table, complemented by balloons and napkins that were heart-shaped thanks to a spot of skilled Origami. Giant plasma screens, on which the tide from some of the world’s most beautiful beaches washed in and lakes rippled underneath equally picturesque … [Read more...] about EATING OUT REVIEW: The Olive Branch, 71-73 Gowthorpe, Selby