Tribute to 'man in a million'

May 24, 2013, 10:45 pm

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THE man who organised the annual Remembrance Day parades in his home town of Broughton has died after a long illness.Ex-Army regimental quarter master sergeant Hector Mackenzie, 70, died from leukaemia at St James Hospital, Leeds, on May 13.He was born in Ullapool, Scotland, and to celebrate his Scottish ancestry, a bag-piper is due to lead the funeral cortege at St Mary's Church in Broughton at 2pm today (Thursday May 23).For 21 years, Mr Mackenzie, who served with the 16th Air Defence...

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Scunthorpe teenager left dying friend at scene

May 24, 2013, 10:49 pm

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A TEENAGER who left his dying friend in the hands of a passer-by in order to set fire to a stolen motorbike has been locked up.Jimmy-Lee Quibell, 19, fled from the scene after getting help for his friend Ben Preston, who suffered fatal head injuries after coming off the stolen motorbike when not wearing a helmet on Willoughby Road, in Scunthorpe.Quibell, of Willoughby Road, admitted stealing the Suzuki motorbike and perverting the course of justice by removing evidence from the scene and setting...

Getting their kicks on Route 66

May 24, 2013, 10:45 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE couple will be joined by wounded ex-servicemen in a motorcycle journey along America's iconic Route 66.Alix Reeder and her partner Ken Lewis will traverse a stretch of America's most famous road in the 10-day, 2,500-mile journey.The couple will soak up the sights – among them the glittering city of Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon – on a journey beginning in San Diego on the west coast, delving into the south-western American countryside, before returning to Los...

Scunthorpe area morning weather update: Saturday, May 25

May 25, 2013, 2:38 am

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CLEAR skies and sunny weather look set to continue for much of today in North Lincolnshire.After a damp and cloudy day yesterday, forecasters expect today to remain dry with constant sunshine.Temperatures could reach a high of 15 degrees Celsius with light winds.It is expected to be clear overnight, with a bright start to Sunday.

Preview of Monday's Skint Episode 3

May 24, 2013, 10:46 pm

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CHANNEL 4 has revealed details of the final episode of Skint – which will be shown at 9pm on Monday, May 27. It focuses on the reopening of The Desert Rat and looks at the lives of some of the people who congregate around The Wall. Among the people featured will be a shoplifter once given an Asbo who is trying to turn his life around. Dean Bell featured heavily in episode one and his family will be in the spotlight this time around – including a trip they make to...

12 extra CCTV cameras on way

May 24, 2013, 10:45 pm

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TWELVE new CCTV cameras in the town will help in the fight against shop crime, officials say.North Lincolnshire Council's Safer Neighbourhoods team has invested £15,000 in the new cameras following consultation with the Brigg Town Business Partnership.Twelve wireless CCTV cameras, including a number that will be in new locations, will aim to serve the town in a bid cut to the number of shop thefts.The push for a review of the CCTV came after three thefts in as many weeks during March...

Scunthorpe area morning weather update: Sunday, May 26

May 26, 2013, 3:36 am

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A SUNNY start is due to continue throughout the day in North Lincolnshire.After hot weather yesterday (Saturday, May 25), skies remained clear overnight for a bright start to the day.Temperatures could reach highs of 18 degrees Celsius, and will feel hot due to the absence of any wind.The hot weather and clear skies will continue into the evening, with a sunny start expected to Monday.

Skint: Plans to bring show producers to second public meeting

May 26, 2013, 4:09 am

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A SECOND public meeting has been called in Westcliff to talk about Channel 4 documentary Skint - with plans for the shows producers to come along.Oasis UK, who run two academies in Scunthorpe, have called the meeting to celebrate the positive work that goes on in Westcliff.And the meeting's organisers are hoping to have one of the show's producers at the meeting, having invited them along.Tracey Norriss, head teacher of Oasis Academy Parkwood, in Westcliff, has seen the show have an effect on...

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Emergency services called after plane lands with wheel missing at...

May 26, 2013, 3:16 pm

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FIREFIGHTERS were called to Humberside Airport after a plane landed with its front wheel missing.The light aircraft was forced to land at the airport, near Kirmington, without the front wheel at 6.52pm on Sunday, May 26.Despite the problem, the plane managed to land safely and the two people on board were able to release themselves unhurt.Humberside Fire and Rescue Service stoodby as a precaution.The cause of the missing wheel has not yet been determined.

Police officers and ambulance called to property in Brigg

May 26, 2013, 3:38 pm

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HUMBERSIDE Police were called to a property in Brigg late on Sunday, May 26.A single police car arrived at a property on The Bottlings shortly after 11pm, followed by a second police car, police van, ambulance and paramedic.There are no further details at this time.

Chat online to crime commissioner

May 26, 2013, 10:45 pm

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HUMBERSIDE police and crime commissioner Matthew Grove has announced his intention to hold an online chat each month.Mr Grove held the second of his online chats on Tuesday, May 21 and heard residents views on issues such as policing and anti-social behaviour.He said: "Last month I held my first online chat and it was very beneficial to be able to chat to people on a wide range of topics."I will now hold an online chat every month and I am looking forward to many more interesting...

Scunthorpe Telegraph Baby and Toddler winners revealed for 2013

May 26, 2013, 10:45 pm

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A YOUNGSTER'S winning smile helped her beat more than 400 children to the title of Scunthorpe Telegraph Baby and Toddler of the Year.Amy Botfield, scooped the trophy, a print of her winning photograph and the £550 top prize in our 2013 competition.As well as being crowned overall winner, 19-month-old Amy, from Scunthorpe, was also successful in the 10 to 18 months category.Her mum, Katie Howitt, said she was very proud of her little girl.She said: "I entered her last year and she...

Mum's agony as teen found dead

May 26, 2013, 10:45 pm

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MYSTERY surrounds the death of a teenager who died suddenly at home.Mathew Christopher Dook, 19, was found dead on Ferry Road West in Scunthorpe and investigators are still trying to establish the cause of his death.Sue Dook, his wheelchair-bound mother, had been calling from downstairs to ask him to wake up.And when there was no reply, relatives came to help – and she pulled herself up the stairs to see her son's body.Now the 43-year-old has spoken to the Telegraph of her shock and...

Skint: Community leaders show positive side to life on Westcliff...

May 26, 2013, 10:47 pm

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THE morning after the second episode of Skint, community leaders in Westcliff were voicing their frustrations about the show.At the Westcliff Elim Community Church, Pastor Carl Jones hosts a weekly Tuesday lunchtime cafe called Taste and See.And he said he believed the estate had been made to look like a war zone.The 42-year-old father-of-four has been leading worship on the estate for more than two years – and is full of praise for the residents.He said: "Skint so far has painted a...

Driver cut free from car after crash

May 27, 2013, 1:01 am

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A CAR has collided with the central reservation on the A15 near Barton-Upon-Humber.Firefighters had to cut the roof from the vehicle to release the driver, but no-one else was inside the car.No other vehicles were involved in the incident, which happened at 12.37am today (Monday, May 27).The driver did not suffer any injuries, but was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution.Humberside Police and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service both attended the incident.

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Arrests made in Scunthorpe in early hours of Bank Holiday Monday

May 27, 2013, 1:06 am

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HUMBERSIDE Police made arrests in Scunthorpe town centre in the early hours of this morning (Monday, May 27).Police confirmed that they attended a public disturbance near Britannia Corner in the town centre at around 4am.The number of arrests has not been confirmed, but police revealed it was due to a "large amount of people drinking".

Scunthorpe area morning weather update: Monday, May 27

May 27, 2013, 1:37 am

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ANOTHER bright start in North Lincolnshire will continue throughout Bank Holiday Monday.After hot weather throughout the weekend, clear skies and sunshine will persevere for much of the day.Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 17 degrees Celsius, and will remain high into the evening.But with cloud moving in overnight, Tuesday does not look to be as agreeable, with light rain and grey skies forecast.

Skint: Complaints made to Ofcom

May 27, 2013, 5:56 am

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COMPLAINTS about offensive language and behaviour have been received by broadcasting watchdogs over the TV show Skint.Viewers who have complained claim alleged criminal behaviour such as drug-taking and shoplifting has been glorified by the show.If any of the 15 complaints so far received are investigated and found proven, the TV station could be fined up to a maximum of £250,000 for breaching the broadcasting code.A spokesman for Ofcom said: "Most of the complaints are about...

UPDATED Skint 3: Have your say on tonight's show

May 27, 2013, 6:15 am

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THE third episode of Skint, the Channel 4 documentary filmed on Scunthorpe's Westcliff estate, has been broadcast - and you can have your say here. It had been anticipated the show would be the final one in the series but it has since been revealed a fourth episode will be aired next week. The most recent episode focused on the reopening of The Desert Rat and looked at the lives of some of the people who congregate around The Wall. It showed Denise, landlady of the Desert Rat, at the official...

SKINT? £500 to be won

May 27, 2013, 6:59 am

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ARE you skint? If so, then the Scunthorpe Telegraph may be able to help a little. We've £500 that must be won in a promotion starting in this week's Scunthorpe Telegraph, on sale this Thursday. See the paper for more details. Terms and conditions apply.