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Citroën rally at Wetherby Racecourse

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:03:09 GMT

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

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:10 GMT

Talented Sherburn High pupils put their skills to in the spotlight during their spring concert.

Top Ofsted grades for village primary

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:40 GMT

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

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:06:22 GMT

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

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:22:35 GMT

MORE than 1,100 people have applied for around 60 potential police officer jobs with North Yorkshire Police.

Deli embraces healthy eating

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:11:04 GMT

A Wetherby food company which opened a flagship store in the town is encouraging people to eat healthily.

Holocaust survivor tells of war horrors

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:05:46 GMT

Pupils at Wetherby High School learned of the horrors of World War Two from a Holocaust survivor.

Asda supermarket plans for Wetherby refused

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:30:54 GMT

Controversial plans to build a 24 hour Asda superstore on the outskirts of Wetherby have been turned down by councillors today.

Victory as Wetherby bus services saved

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:01:39 GMT

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

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:55:35 GMT

The father of a teenage daughter mounted a protest outside a school this week after claiming his teenage daughter is being bullied.

Wetherby beer festival

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:54 GMT

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

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:46:20 GMT

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

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:17:44 GMT

Boston Spa’s popular comedy and curry night is back on stage tomorrow night.

Freedom theme for last choral concert

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:17:39 GMT

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

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:32:12 GMT

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.

UPDATE: Blaze at Wetherby racecourse

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:41:49 GMT

Fire crews were today tackling a blaze at Wetherby Racecourse.

Elections 2013: North Yorkshire County Council results

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:19:30 GMT

The Conservative Party have retained control of North Yorkshire County Council after local election results were announced today.

Anglo-French relationships forged

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:46:29 GMT

Wetherby High pupils recently gave a warm Yorkshire welcome to 29 French students from twin town Privas.

Family tree search raises historical face of town’s past

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:35:27 GMT

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.

VIDEO: Mascots go for gold at Wetherby Racecourse

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:40:26 GMT

Eighty furry mascots captivated the Wetherby Racecourse crowd on Sunday as they competed in the 2013 Mascot Gold Cup.