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August 23, 2013, 10:45 pm

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THE following cases were dealt with at North Lincs Magistrates' Court:LEE STUART WILLIAM BROWN , 26, of Dewsbury Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place. He was fined £110, ordered to pay a £20 surcharge and £85 costs.DANIEL LEE WITHERS , 29, of Edgemere, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place. He was given a six-month conditional discharge, fined £85 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of...

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Has James Bond star Daniel Craig bought mansion through Brigg...

August 23, 2013, 3:55 am

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James Bond star Daniel Craig is believed to have shown interest in buying a multi-million Lincolnshire estate that has been on the market through estate agents in Brigg. Last month, Daniel Craig - the main man in the latest Bond film Skyfall - was thought to have expressed interest in buying the £12 million Dalby Hall Estate, in Spilsby. And now the 1,051-acre country pile has been sold subject to contract. Speculation was fuelled by the actor's recent visit to an historic Louth pub. One...

Bedroom rescue by fire crew

August 24, 2013, 2:54 am

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Fire crews were called to rescue a person from a bedroom in Scunthorpe. Humberside Fire and Rescue were called to the property on Mavis Road, Scunthorpe at 7.42am when the person was rescued. Crews also attended Sheffield Street East in Scunthorpe at 1.45am after reports of a motor bike on fire.

Court restraining order imposed on 'obsessed lover'

August 23, 2013, 10:45 pm

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AN OBSESSED lover bombarded his ex-girlfriend with unwanted text messages and e-mails after she left him for another man, a court heard.Mark Houldridge, 51, of Cottage Beck Road, Scunthorpe, admitted harassing Erica Forman by sending 29 text messages, 13 e-mails and one hand-written letter between April 1 and May 9.Heather Levitt, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that the couple separated in November after about two-and-a-half years.She said Houldridge was later given a...

Former soldier kicked girlfriend

August 22, 2013, 10:45 pm

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A FORMER soldier shoved and kicked his girlfriend after she refused to give him money for cigarettes, a court heard.Grant Walters, 31, of Georgina Court, Barton-Upon-Humber, admitted assaulting Leanne Papworth and damaging her mobile phone, valued at £500, on June 27.Heather Levitt, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that an argument erupted between Walters and Miss Papworth at his then home in Barton after he asked her for money for cigarettes but she refused.He smashed her...

UPDATE: M180 lane reopens

August 24, 2013, 4:40 am

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One lane was closed on the M180 westbound following a single vehicle collision this afternoon. The lane was closed between junction 5 for Barnetby and junction 4 for Brigg following the accident at around 12.40pm. Humberside Police Roads Policing Team attended and moved the car to the hard shoulder - allowing the lane to be re-opened at around 1pm.

One in 9 drivers over drink limit

August 23, 2013, 10:45 pm

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AROUND one in nine North Lincolnshire motorists breathalysed by officers during a two-month police crackdown were found to be drink-driving.Twenty-four drivers out of the 212 tested failed the breath test as part of Humberside Police's summer drink-drive campaign.The percentage of drivers failing the test in North Lincolnshire – 11.32 per cent – was the second highest in the force area.Eleven motorists found to be over the prescribed limit were tested as a result of being involved...

Police mount poaching patrols

August 23, 2013, 6:51 am

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In a bid to combat rural crime in North Lincolnshire officers will be taking part in a number of poaching patrols across the county. Once a month a number of officers from the Special Constabulary will be going out on patrol in key locations to help reduce offences of rural crime and to catch those people who are illegally poaching. Officers will be out on the days speaking to people and working with the landowners and farmers to ensure that any suspicious activity is dealt with accordingly....

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Mixed reaction to £176m vision

August 23, 2013, 11:40 pm

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A COUNCIL vision to transform the Church Square area of Scunthorpe has been met with a mixed reaction in the town.As revealed in last week's Scunthorpe Telegraph, North Lincolnshire Council has a vision for £176 million-worth of investment in the area.The plans, which are at an early stage, could see a new hotel, restaurants and bars, new homes and a university technical college built.But Des Comerford, chairman of the Keep Scunthorpe Alive group of traders, said he did not believe the...

Pet dog Fudge died after being run over by downhill cyclist

August 23, 2013, 10:45 pm

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A DOG owner has told of how one of his pets died after being hit by a bike.John Leak and his wife Diane were walking their two Lakeland border terrier cross dogs on a public right of way near Flixborough on Sunday, August 18.Mr Leak said one of the dogs, named Fudge, was hit by a cyclist who had come down a hill at around 8.30am.The eight-year-old animal, which was off its lead at the time, died from its injuries shortly afterwards.Mr Leak, 73, of Avenue Clamart, Scunthorpe, said: "We...

Retail guru says what the town centre needs to thrive

August 23, 2013, 1:58 am

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RETAIL guru Kate Hardcastle has said Scunthorpe needs to find its identity to thrive.Kate, who is regularly seen on television commenting on consumer issues, visited the town to champion independent businesses.The visit formed part of her Customer at the Heart summer roadshow.And speaking to the Scunthorpe Telegraph, Kate said more needs to be done to give Scunthorpe an identity.Kate said: "As an outsider, I am asking 'what does Scunthorpe have to offer?'"Everywhere needs to have an...

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August 26, 2013, 10:45 pm

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A RECOVERING self-harmer has spoken about his battle with depression, having finally turned a corner after 20 years of suffering.Steve Hope, from Scunthorpe, first started self-harming at the age of 19 due to a crippling lack of confidence, which gradually built to a stage where he was cutting himself.He was diagnosed as having body dysmorphic disorder – a mental illness where the affected person is concerned with body image, and perceived defects in their physical appearance.Steve...

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August 26, 2013, 10:45 pm

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HUMBERSIDE Police is dealing with a rising number of crimes involving Facebook.Force-wide figures reveal the number of offences involving the social network has rocketed from nine in 2008 to 223 last year.Last year, the force investigated three crimes relating to Twitter – its first offences involving the network.The cases range from sex offenders setting up profiles to meet and groom victims, to people posting offensive or threatening messages online.Earlier this year, the Director of...

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August 26, 2013, 10:45 pm

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OFFICERS investigating a "very serious offence" are still looking to trace two Lithuanian men.Detectives launched Operation Tate as they hunted for information on the whereabouts of Raimondas Pupsys, 26, of Rowland Road, Scunthorpe and Ernestas Rimkevicius, 28, of Fox Street, Scunthorpe.Police want to locate them in connection with an offence which took place on Jackson Road, Scunthorpe, at around 9pm on Friday, July 12.The pair have connections in North East Lincolnshire, Boston,...

Ill man treated at Epworth Show

August 27, 2013, 12:27 am

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Humberside Fire and Rescue crews helped an adult male who was suffering from shortness of breath at Epworth Show yesterday (Monday, August 26). The incident occurred just before 3.30pm and the man was given oxygen therapy until arrival of family. Fire crews advised him to attend hospital if problem reoccurs.

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Scunthorpe band at Leeds Festival

August 27, 2013, 1:28 am

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Scunthorpe duo - The Ruen Brothers - delighted crowds at Leeds festival on the BBC Introducing stages on Sunday, August 25. The Ruen Brothers signed a major recording contract with America's biggest music corporation, Universal, earlier this month and performed at the world's biggest music festival, Glastonbury.

Scunthorpe Hospital operating theatres reopen

August 27, 2013, 1:49 am

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Operating theatres at Scunthorpe General Hospital which were affected by flooding are now back in use, officials have confirmed.A burst pipe led to flooding at the hospital on Thursday, August 22, which affected two operating theatres.A spokeswoman for the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, said both theatres were now up and running again.A divert to Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital for any trauma patients was also lifted yesterday...

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August 27, 2013, 1:58 am

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COMRADES gathered to rekindle the spirit of the dark days of the Second World War at a reunion of squadron members. The RAF Elsham Wolds Association held a memorial service to honour the sacrifices paid by so many during the war. Casualty rates among the squadrons attached to Bomber Command were high and part of the 55,000 deaths in the Command out of the 125,000 serving during the Second World War. Survivors with Squadrons 103 and 576 took part in a moving service of remembrance and later...

'On licence' man soon back in jail

August 27, 2013, 2:08 am

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A JEALOUS boyfriend turned up outside his ex-lover's home within 24 hours of being released from prison, a court heard.Michael McIntyre, 22, of Melbury Walk, Scunthorpe, admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards Nicola Qualter on July 9.Heather Levitt, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates McIntyre had been jailed for a year at Grimsby Crown Court on March 18 for harassing and assaulting Miss Qualter.He had just been released on licence for those...

PICTURES: Epworth Show crowds bask in bank holiday sunshine

August 27, 2013, 2:18 am

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Crowds of people soaked up the sun at Epworth Show yesterday (bank holiday Monday). There was a big turn out for the traditional annual event. Click here to view a gallery of pictures from the show Read a full report of Epworth Show, with pictures, in the Scunthorpe Telegraph this Thursday.