Cutting youth crime the goal of new youth scheme in Scunthorpe

November 17, 2013, 10:35 pm

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A PROGRAMME has been launched aimed at reducing youth-related crime and antisocial behaviour in North Lincolnshire.Positive Lifestyles is a partnership programme which provides local preventative and diversionary activities for vulnerable young people aged eight to 19.It aims to identify crime hotspots in the area and prevent young people from getting involved in risky lifestyles, by targeting them with a range of positive activities and interventions.The programme officially launched at the...

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Police disperse groups of youths gathering around shops

November 17, 2013, 10:38 pm

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Scunthorpe police have dispersed groups of youths gathering around shops.James Main, neighbourhood sergeant for Scunthorpe South, gave an update during his monthly police report to Bottesford Town Council.Sergeant Main said: "As the dark nights are starting to approach, we have noted that groups of young people are starting to gather around the shops on Holme Hall Avenue."We have paid additional attention to this area and dispersed groups in order to prevent antisocial...

Scunthorpe woman sheds 17 stone and gets to meet Westlife star...

November 17, 2013, 10:44 pm

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A super slimmer from Scunthorpe was delighted to be congratulated on her weight loss of 17st 5.5lb by former Westlife singer Brian McFadden at a national slimming competition. After dropping from 27st 9lb to 10st 3.5lb, Clare Pawley earned a place as one of just 58 women from across the UK and Ireland who reached the finals of Slimming World's Woman of the Year 2013 competition. And Brian, who shot to fame in the Irish boyband and reached the finals of ITV1 dance show Stepping Out, came...

Gunman: Brave Scunthorpe shopkeeper tells how he fought off armed...

November 18, 2013, 12:57 am

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A SHOPKEEPER who fought off an armed robber said he would do the same again. A masked raider tried to break into Johal's Convenience Store on Angerstein Road on Thursday night (November 14), wielding what is believed to be a handgun. Police have been unable to confirm whether it was real or imitation. But the would-be robber had reckoned without the determination of shopkeeper Baljeet Johal, who was closing up at the time. "He tried to get in the shop and burst in when I was putting the...

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November 18, 2013, 3:00 am

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HOOLIGANS intending to cause disorder at the FA Cup replay between Scunthorpe United and Grimsby Town will be dealt with robustly, police say.Superintendent Dave Hall said police will be taking a firm approach to deal with the minority of people who may be intent on causing violence at the match.The first game between the two was marred by ugly scenes as fans clashed in Cleethorpes.Mr Hall, who is leading the operation, said police were working with representatives from both clubs to ensure...

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November 17, 2013, 10:20 pm

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HUMBERSIDE Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove has launched a survey to consult with residents on the level of council tax they pay for their policing, known as the precept. As commissioner, Mr Grove has a statutory obligation to set the police budget and is now seeking the views of taxpayers in Hull, The East Riding of Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire regarding the 2014/15 precept. Mr Grove said: "Last year I decided to freeze the police precept, meaning taxpayers have...

Scunthorpe pub serving up new jobs – apply now

November 17, 2013, 10:42 pm

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A Scunthorpe pub is looking to take on more staff in the run up to Christmas. Six new employees have already been signed up, but there are more vacancies to be filled. The jobs are being created at the Blarney Stone, in Gilliatt Street, which is to reopen on December 6 - four months after it closed. To find out more about the jobs, call 0787 313 6159. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Suspended prison sentence for Scunthorpe drink-driver

November 17, 2013, 10:40 pm

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POLICE caught a man drink-drinking when he was spotted driving erratically after downing lager and vodka, a court heard.He admitted drink-driving on October 24.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that police stopped a car in Hilton Avenue, Scunthorpe, after Andrius Cepeliauskas, 30, of Kensington Road, Scunthorpe, had been seen driving erratically.His speech was slurred, he admitted drinking a lot of lager and vodka and a breath test revealed he had 122mcg of alcohol...

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November 18, 2013, 4:11 am

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British Transport Police will deploy 25 extra officers on the trains to deal with tomorrow's match between Scunthorpe United and Grimsby Town at Glanford Park. Although visiting fans are being encouraged to travel to Glanford Park via coach, many are still expected to arrive via train at Scunthorpe railway station. A spokeswoman for the BTP said: "We will have an extra 25 officers working on that day. "They will be deployed to stations and will escort fans on trains and throughout the day,...

Tata Steel profits buoy workers at Scunthorpe works

November 17, 2013, 10:36 pm

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A HALF-yearly pre-tax profit of £146 million has been recorded by Tata Steel Europe – a 129.5 per cent rise on the same period of last year.And further good news for the 4,000 steelworkers in Scunthorpe came yesterday when the company also announced production had increased by 10.6 per cent to 7.6 million tonnes during the six months.Tata Steel chiefs reported: "Operating performance continued to improve, stabilising operations led to the highest like-for-like quarterly...

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November 18, 2013, 5:18 am

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Humberside Police were called to the scene of a road traffic collision in Scunthorpe. Police say the incident took place on Oswald Road shortly after 1pm today (November 18). Traffic was said to be queuing back to Howden's Hill and police were advising motorists to avoid the area where possible. Police said the incident caused heavy delays for motorists, but said no-one was seriously injured in the collision. Delays are still being experienced in the area because of roadworks. Follow us on...

More delays for motorists in Scunthorpe as Queensway roadworks...

November 18, 2013, 12:00 am

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MOTORISTS face further delays after roadworks on a major road through Scunthorpe were extended. A project to resurface a section of the A18 Queensway had been due to run for seven nights from Monday, November 11. The stretch between the Ashby Ville roundabout and the junction with Grange Lane has been closed each night from 7pm to 7am. New information released this morning (Monday, November 18) revealed the scheme will now end on Wednesday, November 20. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Bin collections to be suspended in bid to save £74,000

November 17, 2013, 10:34 pm

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A council has decided to suspend some of its bin collections from households. The change is aimed at saving a considerable amount of money and will operate for FOUR MONTHS. Garden waste collections will be suspended from Monday, December 2 until Tuesday, April 1 in the West Lindsey area. The move is expected to save West Lindsey District Council around £74,000. Garden waste can be taken to household recycling centres during the shutdown.

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November 18, 2013, 6:24 am

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The family of a 15 year old boy who died after being hit by a car in Barton Upon Humber, have issued a tribute to him. Koen Allwood (15) from Barton, died after he was hit by a blue coloured Peugeot 306 as he and a 15 year old girl were crossing the road on Wednesday, November 13. In a statement released by Humberside Police, the family of Koen said: "Koen was born on 8/12/97 at Castle Hill Hospital."He was an accomplished swimmer at Baysgarth Leisure Centre and played cornet with Barton...

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November 18, 2013, 6:28 am

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Police have today issued a condition udpate on a 15-year-old girl injured after being hit by a car in Barton. Last Wednesday (November 13), the girl suffered life-threatening injuries after the incident on Dam Road in Barton at around 10.50pm. The girl was walking with Koen Allwood who died from his injuries. Police today said the girl, who is being treated in Hull Royal Infirmary, is recovering from her injuries.

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Motorist drove off from Scunthorpe petrol station without paying

November 17, 2013, 10:44 pm

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A MOTORIST drove off without paying for petrol after borrowing a friend's car to move his belongings when his relationship fell apart, a court heard.Dennis Worley, 29, of Chesswick Avenue, Keadby, Scunthorpe, admitted making off without paying for £60 of petrol, having no insurance and driving with the wrong class of licence on October 21.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that Worley filled up a car with petrol at a service station in Doncaster Road,...

McDonald's: Labour blasts Tories over Scunthorpe shop closures

November 17, 2013, 10:50 pm

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Following the announcement that the McDonald's store in Scunthorpe High Street is to close on November 30, Labour has blasted the Conservatives controlling North Lincolnshire Council over shop closures in Scunthorpe. Councillor Len Foster, deputy leader of the opposition Labour group on North Lincolnshire Council, said: "It sticks out that the plans or lack of plans the Conservative group has for Scunthorpe town centre are coming home to roost."It is a shame and there has to be some...

Improve! School with best GCSE results in North Lincolnshire told...

November 17, 2013, 10:46 pm

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THE school with the top GCSE results in North Lincolnshire has been told it "requires improvement" by Ofsted which carries out inspections across Britain.The second-lowest grading was given to Sir John Nelthorpe School, in Brigg, after an inspection in October this year.Students at the school achieved record-breaking results in the summer, with 79.5 per cent of pupils scoring at least five grades at A* to C including English and maths.The school scored "good" grades in...

New business in Keadby named after rescue pony

November 19, 2013, 10:00 pm

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A NEW equestrian centre named after a pony has opened its doors.Spadge's Equestrian, on Station Road, Keadby, officially opened last Saturday.Rebecca Lovell-Kelly has taken over the shop and given it a revamp inside.Mrs Lovell-Kelly, 35, named the store after her pony Spadge.She said: "It is a one-stop shop and we are going to make it look totally different inside."It is just something that has come up. Spadge was a rescue case."The store will stock a variety of goods,...

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November 19, 2013, 10:00 pm

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HUMBERSIDE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Matthew Grove says his first year in office has changed him as a person.Stating the role as PCC has been as he expected, Mr Grove conceded he has been surprised by the effect the role has had on him personally.Despite being an "all consuming" role Mr Grove said it is "addictive" and something he is looking forward to continuing."In particular dealing with the victims and families of some horrific and distressing crimes and...