Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin speaks out against bedroom tax

November 12, 2013, 10:30 pm

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SCUNTHORPE MP Nic Dakin has spoken in the House of Commons about the so-called "bedroom tax", calling for its abolition during a debate. A Labour party motion calling for its abolition was defeated by 252 to 226. The spare-room subsidy, or "bedroom tax", cuts housing benefit for social housing tenants - by 14 per cent for those deemed to have an extra bedroom, and 25 per cent for claimants with two or more spare bedrooms. During the debate, Mr Dakin said: "North...

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Paying for policing: PCC Matthew Grove wants your views

November 14, 2013, 10:45 pm

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POLICE and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove will consult with residents before setting the police precept for the forthcoming year. Mr Grove has launched a survey consult with residents of East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire on the level of Council Tax they pay for their policing, known as the precept. As PCC, Matthew has an obligation to set the police budget and is now seeking the views of taxpayers regarding the 2014/15 precept. He said: "Last year I decided to freeze the police precept,...

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November 16, 2013, 12:21 am

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Staff at the branches of the Barclays Bank in Barton-Upon-Humber, Brigg and Scunthorpe have been offered the opportunity to volunteer for redundancy as part of a plan to axe 1,700 jobs throughout the UK. Volunteers have been given until December 13 to register their interest. The banking giants have blamed the increasing use of technology by customers as the reason to cut back the 33,600-strong work force in the UK. A Barclays spokeswoman said:"The way in which our customers access their...

Ban for drink-driver who police saw pull into Scunthorpe petrol...

November 15, 2013, 10:54 pm

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POLICE collared a drink-driver after spotting him "weaving all over the road", a court heard.Romas Lenksas, 28, of Farthing Avenue, Scunthorpe, admitted drink-driving on October 20.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that police spotted Lenksas "weaving all over the road" before pulling in to a petrol station in Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, in the early hours.He was drunk and a breath test revealed he had 100mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The...

Scunthorpe driver who was 'rude and obstructive' banned for three...

November 15, 2013, 10:48 pm

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A DRIVER was "rude and obstructive" when he was asked to give a breath specimen after a heavy drinking session, a court heard.Gvidas Grazenis, 26, of Gurnell Street, Scunthorpe, admitted failing to provide a breath specimen on October 20.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that police stopped Grazenis in Digby Street, Scunthorpe, after midnight after spotting him drifting in the road and making indecisive manoeuvres.His speech was slurred, his eyes were...

Parliamentary awards for Barton and Brigg MPs

November 16, 2013, 10:00 pm

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NORTH Lincolnshire MPs Andrew Percy and Martin Vickers have been recognised as Parliamentarians of the Year by The Spectator magazine.Brigg MP Mr Percy and Cleethorpes' Mr Vickers were part of a group of 15 MPs who were jointly given the award.They were recognised by the magazine as being the politicians who rebelled against the Government to vote against plans for tighter controls on the press.Mr Vickers, whose constituency includes the Barton area, said: "I'm delighted that my...

Yet another resignation at top Scunthorpe club hit by mass exodus

November 16, 2013, 10:40 pm

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SCUNTHORPE'S biggest membership club has been rocked by the resignation of yet another of the 10 committee members. A seventh has now resigned from the organising body at the Redbourn Social Club, Scunthorpe, in the growing row about who runs the business. The 15-strong executive committee of the parent Appleby- Frodingham Athletic Club will meet shortly to appoint a new chairman. Secretary Miranda Humphreys said a further meeting would be held next week to co-opt four volunteers on to the...

Humber Airsoft replica firearms activity centre - planning...

November 16, 2013, 10:43 pm

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A decision has now been made on a planning application to establish a replica firearms activity centre. Having considered the scheme, North Lincolnshire Council has decided to grant permission. This means a disused quarry near Barton could soon be used for outdoor activities, involving replica firearms. A planning application from Humber Airsoft was made to turn Leggott's Quarry at South Ferriby - near the A1077 - into an outdoor pursuits venue. Airsofting is a game similar to paintball, using...

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Top Scunthorpe company pays for teacher to be trained at Invenio

November 16, 2013, 10:43 pm

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A MAJOR Scunthorpe business is investing in the future – by sponsoring a teacher through his training.The Clugston Group is contributing around £4,000 to TeachFirst, allowing Tom Highnett, 22, to qualify as a teacher.Mr Highnett has recently begun a two-year training programme at Invenio Academy on Foxhills Road, with the bulk of his training taking place on the job.Chairman of the construction company, John Clugston, said the move was about contributing to the region."The...

New hotel at San Pietro in Scunthorpe taking shape

November 16, 2013, 10:45 pm

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WORK on a new £1m Scunthorpe hotel is progressing well. The 14-room development, built on the site of the San Pietro restaurant on High Street East, is set to create 12 new jobs on its expected opening in March 2014. A flat and two garages have been demolished to make way for the hotel. As our picture shows, building work is well underway at the popular eatery. The venue is also expecting to open a new function room with a capacity of 120 in December, after removing the roof and...

Hundreds of mourners walk to scene where Koen Allwood was hit by...

November 16, 2013, 10:49 pm

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MORE than 200 people turned out on Friday night to pay tribute to Koen Allwood (15), who was killed after being hit by a car in Barton. Students from Baysgarth School came in their droves to leave tributes at the Dam Road junction, where the incident happened on Wednesday night. A 15-year-old girl was also seriously injured in the incident. On Friday schoolmates took turns to say a few words about Koen, and left a sea of flowers at the roadside. They walked from Barton train station to the...

Masked raider with handgun in tussle with Scunthorpe shopkeeper

November 16, 2013, 10:49 pm

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POLICE have revealed a Scunthorpe shopkeeper fought off a masked man who was carrying what is believed to have been a handgun. A statement from Humberside Police said that at around 9pm on Thursday (November 14), at the Angerstein Road Newsagents, a masked man confronted the shop owner who was in the process of locking and securing his shop. The police statement said: "The masked man was brandishing a handgun (again it is not confirmed whether this was real or imitation) and entered into a...

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November 16, 2013, 10:50 pm

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A SEVEN-strong gas recovery team employed in the basic oxygen steel-making plant (BOS) on the Tata Steel works in Scunthorpe has saved the company an estimated £200,000 a year. The seven employees accepted the challenge to get the plant's gas holder operating at maximum level after it was discovered the plant was operating at less than 75 per cent of its capability. During the annual maintenance check the recovery team installed additional flow monitoring to ensure the maximum amount of...

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November 16, 2013, 10:52 pm

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THE following were dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates deciding and announcing sentences in each case: BRYAN JOHN WHITELEY, 26, of Crossbeck Road, Scunthorpe, was found guilty in his absence of failing to provide information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £600, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £15 and costs of £40. IAN...

New owners pledge to create best restaurant Scunthorpe area

November 16, 2013, 10:56 pm

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A North Lincolnshire businessman has bought a hostelry and is pledging to turn it into the number one restaurant in the area. Peter Carter, 59, and his wife Vida have bought the freehold of the King William IV pub at Scawby Brook, near Brigg, from Punch Taverns. The Carters, who have previously run the Dying Gladiator and Nelthorpe Arms, Brigg, and the Queens Head, North Kelsey, plan to make the King Billy the number one restaurant in the area.

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November 16, 2013, 11:03 pm

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THE closure of the McDonald's restaurant on Scunthorpe High Street is a crushing blow to the town centre, according to the business community.The fast food chain will cease trading in the town centre after 26 years on Saturday, November 30.It is the latest setback for the High Street, which has seen a number of big national chains leave in recent years.John Theaker, manager of The Works discount bookshop on the High Street, summed up the mood among some traders.He said: "We have got an...

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November 16, 2013, 11:05 pm

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A Scunthorpe house has been severely damaged in a fire which also killed two cats. The cause of the blaze at a terraced house in Belmont Street, Ashby, is now under investigation. The occupant Ian Mullen, 47, was not in the two-bedroom property when the fire service was called at 4.56pm on Thursday. It is understood the cats died from smoke inhalation. Mr Mullen said: "My home is badly smoke-damaged and there is a hole in the ceiling. I am staying with a neighbour until my landlord can fully...

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November 16, 2013, 10:54 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: GRZEGORZ RYBAK, 28, of Wells Street, Scunthorpe, was found guilty in his absence of riding in a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt. He was fined £200, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85.

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November 16, 2013, 10:58 pm

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CROSBY faces fly-tipping problems, Brumby battles barking dogs and Ashby struggles with loud music. A Freedom of Information request by the Scunthorpe Telegraph reveals 3,024 nuisance complaints have been made to the council since April 2011. The highest number related to rubbish and refuse, with 740 complaints. Two of the biggest complaints on the list related to noise, with barking dogs receiving 693 complaints and loud music receiving 655 complaints. The Brumby ward placed top for barking...

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November 17, 2013, 1:41 am

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FLORAL tributes continue to be left for "shining star" Koen Allwood (15), who was killed after being hit by a car in Barton. Members of the community have left a sea of flowers at the Dam Road junction, where the incident happened on Wednesday night. Many of the tributes were left on Friday night when hundreds of mourners walked together in tribute to Koen. Sam Oxley, a close friend of Koen's family, spoke on their behalf – describing him as a "shining star". A 15 year-old girl, who...