Attempted murderer goes missing

May 28, 2013, 9:03 am

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A man serving life imprisonment for attempted murder has gone missing.Christopher Weston, 34, whose last known address was in Scunthorpe, failed to return to HMP Sudbury on Monday, May 27.He failed to return following release on temporary licence.Weston was sentenced to life imprisonment for attempted murder at Bradford Crown Court on November 9 2005.He is described as white, 6ft 1inch tall, of medium build, with short brown hair, hazel coloured eyes and speaks with a Yorkshire accent.Anyone...

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Tributes to journalist Chris Horan

May 28, 2013, 6:52 am

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Chris Horan, a former assistant news editor and features editor of the Scunthorpe Telegraph, has died at the age of 56. Father-of-five Mr Horan died in Scunthorpe General Hospital on Sunday morning following a long illness. His family have yet to announce the details for his funeral. Born in Skipton and a graduate of York University, Mr Horan started work for the Scunthorpe Telegraph in 1989 as deputy news editor and was best known as the editor of the Nostalgia features and magazines. After...

Skint: Extra episode on way

May 27, 2013, 3:46 pm

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A FOURTH episode of Skint will be aired on Channel 4, focusing on the impact that addiction can have on family life.The documentary, originally thought to be a three-part-series, will have an extra episode on Monday, June 3 at 9pm.The Channel 4 synopsis for the show reads: "Bringing up children when work is scarce is never easy, but it becomes an uphill battle if you are also struggling with addiction. This episode follows the impact that addiction can have on family life."Gail's...

Accident at Lakeside Parkway

May 28, 2013, 9:02 am

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An accident caused the A18 at Lakeside Parkway to be partially blocked.The incident happened shortly after half past 4 on Tuesday, May 28.There was slow traffic in both directions at the A18 junction.

UPDATE: Attempted murderer missing

May 28, 2013, 9:03 am

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Police this morning (Wednesday) confirmed that missing prisoner Christopher Weston is still at large. A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Police confirmed the force had been in touch with prison liaison officers at HMP Sudbury who said Weston had still not returned. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for attempted murder but went missing.Weston, 34, whose last known address was in Scunthorpe, failed to return to HMP Sudbury on Monday, May 27.He failed to return following release on temporary...

Tributes to Drummer Rigby

May 28, 2013, 10:45 pm

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Brigg people have been paying tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby, killed in the atrocity in Woolwich last week. Towns and villages across the UK that have war memorials like The Monument in Brigg have been asked to lay floral tributes. Today (Wednesday, May 29) Town Mayor Councillor John Kitwood will do so on behalf of the Town Council and the local community at 10am. However, ahead of that ceremony, many members of the public - families and individuals - have being placing their own flowers, many...

Reward for special service

May 28, 2013, 10:45 pm

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A 79-YEAR OLD who has given 4,000 hours of service as a volunteer to Humberside Police has been recognised at an annual awards ceremony.Vince Lobley received a five-year long service award at a ceremony for volunteers who work for Humberside Police and Humberside Fire and Rescue.He volunteers at both Ashby and Westcliff police stations on the front desk to deal with members of the public who come to report a crime.Mr Lobley said: "To receive the award and be recognised was wonderful."I...

£30k plans for town centre CCTV

May 28, 2013, 10:45 pm

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THOUSANDS of pounds will be spent on CCTV cameras in Epworth town centre.North Lincolnshire Council has announced plans to spend £30,000 on installing new CCTV equipment after traders made pleas for extra security.Two new fixed cameras will be monitored 24 hours a day with a link directly to the police control centre.And although a location has not been decided for the cameras, the local authority is consulting with businesses in Epworth town centre to find the best spots.Mick Harm, owner...

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Christine search lasted 23 weeks

May 28, 2013, 10:45 pm

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THE Intensive physical search to find Christine Markham lasted 23 weeks, but no-one has ever been charged over her disappearance.On the day she vanished, ginger-haired Christine left her home to attend the nearby Henderson Avenue Junior School, but never arrived.Between 10.30am and 1.20pm, six people identified her as being at Scunthorpe train station.The last sighting of Christine was at 11.09pm in the Davey Avenue area of Scunthorpe.Christine – one of eight siblings – was...

Police planned to dig up woods in search for missing girl

May 28, 2013, 10:45 pm

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POLICE have revealed for the first time that they came close last year to digging up woodland in the search for Christine Markham, the missing Scunthorpe schoolgirl.The potential breakthrough came a year before the 40th anniversary of her disappearance. Christine's disappearance in 1973 sparked one of North Lincolnshire's biggest missing person inquiries. Forty years on, Detective Superintendent Christine Wilson opened the case files with Telegraph reporter Richard Sharpe for the first time to...

Man charged after disturbance

May 28, 2013, 11:58 pm

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Police have revealed a 20-year-old man has been charged with using threatening words to incite violence during the public disturbance in the Scunthorpe town centre on Monday morning. The man, who has not been named, has been released on bail and will be appearing at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court in Scunthorpe on June 20. Police say no further arrests were made and that no injuries have been reported.

Fire crew responds to car fire in Scunthorpe

May 29, 2013, 12:20 am

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Humberside Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire in Scunthorpe.A crew was called out just before 4am this morning (Wednesday, May 29) to the corner of Bennett Road and Warley Road in Scunthorpe.Breathing apparatus and a hose reel was used to extinguish the fire.Humberside Fire and Rescue also responded to an incident of a woman who had a ring trapped on her finger.The ring was removed from her left hand by officers with ring cutters.The woman called into Crowle Fire Station just before 6.30pm...

Schoolgirl assaulted in town

May 29, 2013, 1:56 am

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A man is alleged to have approached a teenage schoolgirl as she walked through Barton.The incident happened as the girl walked along Preston Lane, Barton at around 8am on Friday, May 24.The man is alleged to have pushed the girl into a wall before a car drove past and he ran away. The girl was not injured in the incident and nothing was stolen from her. The offender was described to police as a white male of a stocky build.He was wearing a blue hooded top and black tracksuit bottoms,...

Rescued from stranded boat

May 29, 2013, 1:36 am

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Crews from a lifeboat station successfully assisted a boat to safety after it was stranded in the River Humber last night (Tuesday, May 28).Initial calls were received from the HM Coastguard just after 11am yesterday and a rescue boat was launched to assist the 'Lady Gwen' with two people on board.The motor cruiser had grounded in the River Humber close to South Ferriby.  When crews arrived on scene they were not able to get near the vessel due to it being in the middle...

Man broke glass at Halifax

May 29, 2013, 2:19 am

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A MAN smashed the glass at the Halifax building society on Scunthorpe High Street, police have revealed.An unknown male walked past the premises and broke the glass in the doors.Humberside Police confirmed no entry was gained to the premises and nothing was stolen.The incident took place at around 3.10pm on Sunday, May 26.The site did not reopen until this morning (Wednesday, May 29). The man is believed to have walked away in the direction of the town centre. A spokeswoman for Halifax said:...

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Gerald Parkes gets his MBE

May 29, 2013, 12:45 am

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A former Scunthorpe cinema owner has finally been awarded his MBE.Gerald Parkes, 68 was presented with his prestigious award by Tony Worth, Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire.He owned the Majestic Cinema in Oswald Road, but was forced to close it down in 2003, following the opening of the £6 million VUE Cinema in The Parishes.Gerald, who was the last owner of the Majestic, is a former Scunthorpe Rotary Club president and has received the movement's coveted Paul Harris...

Pirate invasion at regatta

May 29, 2013, 3:59 am

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Pirates pulled up in a boat and looked to lay claim to Glanford Boat Club's premises in Brigg at the weekend. The fun, which saw one man go overboard and end up in the River Ancholme, was part of the annual regatta. A bouncy castle, stalls, live entertainment and varied refreshments were enjoyed by visitors. Late afternoon saw a flypast over Brigg by the always popular Hurricane and Spitfire fighter aircraft. Glanford Boat Club is based at Coal Dyke End, off Bridge Street, Brigg.

Scunthorpe Music Festival

May 29, 2013, 10:25 am

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Tributes to well-known journalist Chris Horan

May 28, 2013, 10:16 am

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Chris Horan, a former assistant news editor and features editor of the Scunthorpe Telegraph, has died at the age of 56. Father-of-five Mr Horan died in Scunthorpe General Hospital on Sunday morning following a long illness. His family have yet to announce the details for his funeral. Born in Skipton and a graduate of York University, Mr Horan started work for the Scunthorpe Telegraph in 1989 as deputy news editor and was best known as the editor of the Nostalgia features and magazines. After...

Skint: Public meeting tonight

May 29, 2013, 2:15 am

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A TRIO of businessmen have come together to champion the Westcliff and wider Scunthorpe community following the Skint documentary.A public meeting will be held by the group tonight (Wednesday May 29) to celebrate local success and create opportunities for residents.The group consists of Scunthorpe-born Paul Amery, Paul Rhoades, a resident and IT consultant who has established a number of community groups, and community development worker David Plumtree.Mr Amery, a successful businessman now...