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Court battle over car park set to continue
A long-running High Court battle over the resurfacing of Tadcaster’s main car park looks set to continue between Selby District Council and a Tadcaster brewery.
Housing survey to establish what residents really need
Residents in Bardsey cum Rigton will be quizzed on their housing needs this week.
Ebay sales top £32k for children’s hospice
A volunteer is logging off for the final time after helping Clifford-based Martin House Children’s Hospice raise over £32,000 through online sales.
Blooming visit to Westminster
Spofforth in Bloom were intvited to Westminster by MP Nigel Adams in appreciation of their efforts for the village and to celebrate achieving Best Village in Britain in Bloom 2012.
Special visitors to Red Hall Nursery open day
Visitors flocked to the free open days at Red Hall Nursery in Shadwell recently with one attraction in particular being the focus of attention.
Citroën rally at Wetherby Racecourse
French car enthusiasts from across the UK will arrive at Wetherby Racecourse this weekend for the Citroën Car Club Northern Rally.
Spotlight on Sherburn High talent
Talented Sherburn High pupils put their skills to in the spotlight during their spring concert.
Top Ofsted grades for village primary
Just months after receiving government praise for being in the top 20 schools for SATs results in 2012, Boston Spa’s Primrose Lane Primary is celebrating an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report.
Scouts gain praise for community work
Scouts in Boston Spa have been praised by their MP for helping give a spring clean to a village school.
1,100 apply for jobs with North Yorkshire Police
MORE than 1,100 people have applied for around 60 potential police officer jobs with North Yorkshire Police.
Deli embraces healthy eating
A Wetherby food company which opened a flagship store in the town is encouraging people to eat healthily.
Holocaust survivor tells of war horrors
Pupils at Wetherby High School learned of the horrors of World War Two from a Holocaust survivor.
Family tree search raises historical face of town’s past
In Wetherby Town Hall a few weeks ago, I came across a couple at the top of the stairs, looking at the portrait of Quintin Rhodes.
Asda supermarket plans for Wetherby refused video
Controversial plans to build a 24 hour Asda superstore on the outskirts of Wetherby have been turned down by councillors today.
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Victory as Wetherby bus services saved
Campaigners fighting to save bus services in the Wetherby area have scored a victory after it was announced they would not be axed.
Protest over school bullying claims
The father of a teenage daughter mounted a protest outside a school this week after claiming his teenage daughter is being bullied.
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Wetherby beer festival
More than 600 people enjoyed the sunshine as The Engine Shed’s first ever Wetherby beer festival got underway at the weekend.
Special anniversary for riding group
A horse riding group which helps disabled people learn to ride will celebrate with a Ruby ball at Wetherby Racecourse this weekend.
Comedy and curry night makes big entrance for social scene
Boston Spa’s popular comedy and curry night is back on stage tomorrow night.
Freedom theme for last choral concert
Wetherby Choral Society has announced that it will end its season with the works of three composers.
Age UK Wrap Up and Run 10k at Harewood House
I heaved a heavy sigh of relief when Age UK decided to push back the date of their Wrap Up and Run 10k event due to M arch’s unseasonal bout of snow.
French twin connection pays off for Wetherby
You may have read the report in this newspaper last week about a group of 30 young people and three members of staff from the Collège Bernard de Ventadour, a school in our twin town Privas in the Ardèche region of France, visiting Wetherby to spend a week with their counterparts at Wetherby High School.
Elections 2013: North Yorkshire County Council results
The Conservative Party have retained control of North Yorkshire County Council after local election results were announced today.
Anglo-French relationships forged
Wetherby High pupils recently gave a warm Yorkshire welcome to 29 French students from twin town Privas.
VIDEO: Mascots go for gold at Wetherby Racecourse video
Eighty furry mascots captivated the Wetherby Racecourse crowd on Sunday as they competed in the 2013 Mascot Gold Cup.
Sign unveiled for Spofforth in Bloom judging
Award-winning Spofforth in Bloom volunteers will be showcasing their prestigious 2012 Britain in Bloom win with a new village entry sign.
High school students aid tot’s fund
Movie quiz fever hit Sherburn High last week with over a hundred people helping to boost funds for a tot from the village.
Talented young people shine at civic service
Last Sunday saw one of the big set piece events of the town calendar when St James’s Church played host to Wetherby’s annual civic service.
Queen’s top award for Tockwith firm
A Tockwith metalworking firm which built the centrepiece cauldron at the 2012 London Olympic opening ceremony have won a highly prestigious award for their work.
Is Harrogate the richest district in Yorkshire?
Harrogate’s millionnaires have come out on top once again with news the district is home to six out of the 20 wealthiest people across Yorkshire.
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Police hunt Wetherby fruit machine suspects
Police are investigating after money was stolen from a fruit machine at Wetherby Service Station.
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Weather for Wetherby
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 31 mph
Wind direction: North east
