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November 19, 2013, 10:30 pm

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ONE person was injured in a road traffic collision between a crane and a van this morning. Humberside Police was called out to the incident on the B1211, near Melton Ross, today (Wednesday, November 20) at 7.42am. A Humberside Police spokesman said: "One casualty from the van was taken to Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby with injuries."They were not serious or life-threatening."The crane was not very damaged." Police traffic units attended the scene and there...

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Weather: warning in place for Yorkshire and Humber region

November 19, 2013, 10:30 pm

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A WEATHER warning is in place for the Yorkshire and the Humber region this morning. The Met Office warned the public should be aware of the potential for icy surfaces and some minor travel disruption today (Wednesday, November 20). Forecasts say there is a likelihood of ice on the roads this morning, due to temperatures dropping overnight. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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November 19, 2013, 10:30 pm

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Hull has been named UK City Of Culture 2017. The announcement was made at 7.45am by Culture Minster Maria Miller. It brought an ecstatic reaction from bid supporters who had packed into Hull Truck Theatre. The build-up to the announcement was an incredibly tense affair as supporters nervously waited to hear if Hull had managed to overcome rival contenders Leicester, Dundee and Swansea Bay. The victory means the city will stage a £12 million programme of arts and cultural events during...

Concern over windfarm plans near beauty spot

November 19, 2013, 10:40 pm

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COUNCILLORS have spoken out against possible plans for a wind farm in a rural part of North Lincolnshire.REG Windpower has already started consultation with planning authority North Lincolnshire Council about installing seven turbines on land immediately north of the Crowle Moors, accessible from Godnow Road.Although plans are yet to be submitted, councillors have already taken a stance against the potential development.John Briggs, North Lincolnshire Council ward member for Axholme North, has...

Fly-tipping really angers people in Scunthorpe

November 19, 2013, 10:42 pm

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Fly-tipping concerns have been identified by a Freedom of Information request made by the Scunthorpe Telegraph to identify complaints lodged by residents with North Lincolnshire Council. Fly-tipping was seen as a big problem, creating 628 complaints. And 277 others were made about bonfires and smoke. There also 22 complaints about building alarms and nine over vehicle alarms. The Crosby and Park Ward in Scunthorpe had the highest number of complaints to the council, with 175 for rubbish-related...

I'm a good clown: Scunthorpe's sinister clown is giving us a bad...

November 19, 2013, 10:43 pm

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A GOOD Scunthorpe clown has launched a campaign to give clowns a better public image after a sinister version caused a stir. The one-man campaign by Matthew Stephenson has seen him donning the traditional costume to entertain shoppers in Scunthorpe High Street. And it comes after reports a sinister clown has been causing upset in the Scunthorpe area by knocking on doors and windows before running off. Father of three Matthew, 41, explained: "I am the good clown. "I am spreading joy and love...

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November 19, 2013, 10:44 pm

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Santa will be turning on the Christmas lights tomorrow night (Thursday, November 21) with hundreds of people turning out to watch. Santa will be taking time out from his grotto in Scunthorpe Market to switch on the lights at 6.30pm. The fun will start in Church Square from 5pm and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenters Rob Hammond and Sam Kirk. There will also be special guests 'Mad about ABBA' and 'The Twist' along with the cast of this year's pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. It has something...

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November 19, 2013, 10:45 pm

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British Transport Police say five people they wanted to speak to in connection with a fight on a train between Doncaster and Scunthorpe have been identified. BTP released a press release with images of five people who they wanted help in identifying in connection with the incident which took place in the first class carriage of the 9.49pm Sheffield to Cleethorpes service on Thursday, 15 July. A statement by the BTP says that that following coverage in the local media, all five people have now...

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Penalty points mount up for driving offenders at Scunthorpe court

November 19, 2013, 10:48 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: CHRISTOPHER BERNARD HOWSON, 33, of Lindley Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He was fined £350, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £35, costs of £40 and his licence was endorsed with six penalty points. MATTHEW PAUL...

Drivers fined £1,800 by Scunthorpe court

November 19, 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: LESLIE JOHN BENNETT, 46, of Sanderling Way, Scunthorpe, was found guilty in his absence of failing to provide information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle. He was fined £600, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60, costs of £85 and his licence was endorsed with six points. GLENN...

Food hygiene: How YOUR child's primary school rates in Scunthorpe...

November 19, 2013, 10:58 pm

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Hygiene inspections at primary schoools in Scunthorpe have been carried out by North Lincolnshire Council. The maximum five stars in the Food Standards Agency ratings scheme is awarded to premises found to be "very good." Parents and students will be pleased to know that the vast majority of primary schools received top marks for food hygiene. However, four of them received the lower four-star rating in their latest inspections. 5 STARS: Berkeley Infants, Bottesford Junior, Bushfield...

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November 19, 2013, 11:05 pm

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POLICE have received reports that a man dressed as a clown has been knocking on doors and windows of homes in the Scunthorpe area before running off. It has emerged the calls to police came the day before the Scunthorpe Telegraph reported social media posts saying a man dressed as a clown had been seen checking if doors and windows were locked in Scunthorpe and Ashby. After posting the article on Tuesday, we contacted Humberside Police. And a force spokesman said officers were alerted at 11.03am...

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November 19, 2013, 11:15 pm

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HUMBERSIDE Police confirmed there were 21 arrests made over last night's Scunthorpe United v Grimsby Town FA Cup match. Superintendent Dave Hall said: "The number of arrests, which currently stands at 21, were for public order offences, criminal damage, assault and breach of Section 27. "This also includes the 16 people who were escorted back to Grimsby to prevent a breach of the peace, and then de-arrested." A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "Following the...

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November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm

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POLICE confirmed two people were seriously injured in the road traffic collision ahead of last night's Scunthorpe United v Grimsby Town match. The incident happened on the M181 northbound, close to Glanford Park and both lanes were blocked. A Humberside Police spokeswoman said: "Unfortunately, a number of football supporters were delayed in getting to the match due to a serious road traffic collision which happened close to the ground at Tesco roundabout. "The collision, which...

Well-known town centre shop will close at the end of the month

November 19, 2013, 10:50 pm

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A well-known town centre shop is to shut its doors for the final time at the end of this month (November 2013). The owner is planning to devote more time to family matters. The Ink It UK shop in Brigg town centre - close to the landmark Buttercross building - sells printer cartridges and stationery. Explaining the impending closure to customers, proprietor Sandy Andrews said: "I now have four grandchildren and I'm really looking forward to being able to see more of them. They grow so...

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McDonald's closure: Call to boycott business rates in Scunthorpe...

November 19, 2013, 10:56 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE High Street retailer is calling for a boycott over the payment of business rates in the wake of the McDonald's announcement.Kevin Gearing, a partner in WL Workwear and Leisure, claims if the local authority does not act over the size of the business rates other major players in the High Street will pull out by the end of 2014.Mr Gearing said: "We have started a group which will lobby the council in a last-ditch attempt to save the High Street from having its lights turned...

Please shop local this Christmas say under-pressure Scunthorpe...

November 19, 2013, 10:46 pm

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SHOP local this Christmas!That's the message from town centre traders as the festive season comes into full swing.Matthew Stephenson, one of the owners of Robert Street party store Celebrate, said: "Last year was our first late night shopping and we did notice more people coming in."We're grateful to the council for the free parking in the evenings, and if they were to make it all day it'd be even better – the same if all the shops would open on a Sunday."We've got a lot...

LAWS OUT! Brian Laws sacked as Scunthorpe United manager

November 20, 2013, 4:43 am

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SCUNTHORPE United have sacked manager Brian Laws. At 12.40pm today, the club announced it had terminated the contract of Laws with immediate effect. The club said a further statement would be released later today. Stay logged on for details. Pressure was mounting on Laws after Scunthorpe lost 2-1 to local rivals Grimsby Town in the FA Cup last night (November 20). Yesterday's result meant the Iron have not won for five matches and sections of the home crowd could be heard chanting "Lawsy,...

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November 20, 2013, 10:30 pm

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Collect your free litre of long-lasting Just Milk when you buy your Scunthorpe Telegraph at Sainsbury's in Scunthorpe today (Thursday, Nov 21), between 10am and 4pm. This offer applies while stocks last.

Students to meet Prince William at anti-bullying event

November 20, 2013, 10:31 pm

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SIX students from Winterton Community Academy have been selected to meet Prince William at an anti-bullying event in the North East.The Duke of Cambridge will meet 10 students from across the UK tomorrow (Friday, November 22), six of whom have been chosen from the North Lincolnshire school.The Inspire Day, in South Shields, is organised by the Diana Award to "inspire, challenge and empower" young people.The Diana Award was set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, to celebrate her...