Lorries badly damaged in North Lincolnshire crash

January 6, 2014, 10:53 pm

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Two heavy goods vehicles were involved in a serious crash in North Lincolnshire last night (Monday, January 6). Considerable vehicle damage resulted, but both drivers were lucky to walk away without injury. The collision happened at 7.30pm on Clough Lane in North Killingholme - near to the Humber Sea Terminal. Humber Road Police tweeted: "Grimsby car attended a road traffic accident in North Killingholme involving two HGVs."There was extensive damage but fortunately no...

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January 6, 2014, 10:58 pm

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THE signing of a world-travelled head chef has worked wonders for a family who own the freehold of a well-known North Lincolnshire inn. Indian-born Dan Sung, 41, who has worked in Malta, Dubai and Singapore, has a flair for British and French cuisine and it has been appreciated by gourmets from across the region. Business has been so brisk for the Dent family who own the freehold of the Old School Inn at Epworth since Dan arrived last September that they are looking to expand the present...

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January 6, 2014, 4:30 pm

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I HAD reason to go to the Royal Mail parcel office in Scunthorpe on Saturday and during the time I was waiting my turn there must have been between six and eight people collecting mail that wasn't delivered because of the size or the amount of postage. The yellow surcharge sticker was noticeable on the red Christmas envelopes being collected – this is a set charge of £1 plus the cost of the difference in stamps. At least two or three were pensioners and I heard their comments on the...

Keigar Homes plans new 17-house development

January 6, 2014, 10:54 pm

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North Lincolnshire firm Keigar Homes has submitted an application to build 10 two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom houses.The land earmarked has previously seen an application approved for 13 homes on the site. However, the company has since acquired additional land and has applied to increase the number of houses built.Addressing concerns regarding access to the development on land off Mill View, Barton, the application states: "The existing road is to be extended to form a courtyard,...

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January 6, 2014, 10:50 pm

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Hundreds of New Year revellers needed to be treated at Scunthorpe General Hospital this year, it has been revealed. Health bosses have now released the figures for December 31 and January 1. More than 300 people were treated in the unit at Scunthorpe General Hospital during the two-day New Year celebrations. On December 31 there were 145 patients seeking help, but after midnight the number soared to 169. Of the total number of patients treated, 21 were admitted to the hospital.

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January 6, 2014, 10:30 pm

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THE second part of television drama The 7.39 starring Isle of Axholme actress Sheridan Smith is set to be broadcast tonight. The romantic drama follows the story of Sally Thorn (Smith) and Carl Matthews (David Morrissey), who meet on their daily commute and start up a relationship. In tonight's concluding part, Carl and Sally fight their feelings for one another, fully aware the repercussions would be life-changing for both of them. The programme will be screened on BBC One at 9pm. Follow us on...

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January 7, 2014, 5:56 am

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SCUNTHORPE United chairman Peter Swann has given more details about what could be included in the club's new stadium project. Rumours have suggested a hotel and new railway station could join the 12,000-seater stadium as part of the overall scheme. In an interview broadcast on BBC Radio Humberside, Mr Swann said: "What we did at Christmas was release the pictures to show an idea of what we would like the vision of the club to look like."It makes a lot of sense to move but until we sit...

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January 7, 2014, 2:48 am

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A new shop is about to open in Scunthorpe and is offering jobs paying up to £10 an hour. People can apply today for the vacancies, and would-be applicants are being told: "There's plenty of room for your ideas in our store." The Sue Ryder charity will soon be opening the new shop. It is recruiting a manager on £10 an hour, an assistant manager at £7.50, two van drivers on £6.99 and two shop assistants at £6.31p. All but one of these posts is full time. Sue...

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January 6, 2014, 5:00 pm

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A FUNDRAISING evening was held in Scunthorpe in aid of the Kick Out Cancer organisation.The event took place at Heslam Park on Saturday, December 28 and was organised by cancer patient Paul Pembleton.It included a disco, raffle and a performance from special guest Jake Quickenden, who appeared on ITV's The X Factor in 2012.Pictures by David Haber. Buy these photos and more from the event at www.thisisphotosales.co.uk/scunthorpe

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January 6, 2014, 10:48 pm

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CRIME rates continue to fall in Northern Lincolnshire, new figures show.The figures – published by Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove – show that total recorded crime on the South Bank is down by three per cent year-on-year.Between October 2012 and September 2013 there were 24,618 crimes compared with 25,381 in the same period of 2011/12. Recorded violent crime in North Lincolnshire also fell during the same period.In 2011/12 there were 4,336 crimes compared with 4,273 in...

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January 5, 2014, 10:45 pm

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COURSES on healthy weight loss and stopping smoking are being offered by North Lincolnshire Council. The following information has been released by the authority this afternoon (Monday, January 6): Get healthy this new year by joining a healthy weight loss programme or attend a stop smoking session. The healthy weight loss programme is an eight-week healthy eating scheme where parents are taught how to cook healthy meals at home, portion control and how to combat fussy eating. It also gives...

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January 6, 2014, 4:30 pm

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THE recent reports in the Scunthorpe Telegraph of the £450 million Able Marine Energy Park and the £100 million port-related logistics park in the North Killingholme and East Halton areas is really positive good news. It clearly demonstrates the hard work and the pressure of all concerned in bringing this work and employment to the area which in all probability will help the local steel industry and other employment as well. With this positiveness all around let us trust that...

MP Martin Vickers challenges Environment Secretary to ensure...

January 6, 2014, 10:30 pm

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BARTON MP Martin Vickers has challenged Environment Secretary Owen Patterson to ensure recommendations to help prevent a repeat of last month's tidal flooding are implemented. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Vickers thanked the minister for visiting Barrow Haven, which was affected by the floods. And he asked for a "categorical assurance" that whatever the Environment Agency recommends is carried out. Mr Vickers said: "May I refer my right hon. friend back to the floods of...

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January 7, 2014, 4:21 am

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ANGRY residents in the Ashby Road area of Scunthorpe say roadworks in the area are keeping them awake at night. And they say their upset has been compounded by signs saying the work was due to start today (January 7) when it actually started yesterday (January 6). One contacted the Scunthorpe Telegraph to say: "I can't believe the noise at this time of night in a residential area."It's 11.30pm and work is being carried out on Ashby Road. I live round the corner and can hear it. It's...

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January 6, 2014, 10:56 pm

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While plans for a new Scunthorpe United stadium gather pace, the future for Glanford Park remains less certain. When he first announced plans to leave the current ground in September, chairman Peter Swann said talks had already taken place with regards to selling off Glanford Park for retail development. The building of a shopping development that will include Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and Boots stores has already begun on the adjacent site of where the Stephen H Smith Garden Centre once...

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January 7, 2014, 10:50 pm

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THE HUMBER Coastguard was among the emergency services which was called to attend the scene of a fatal helicopter crash in Norfolk on Tuesday night. The US Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk, which was based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, was on a low-level training mission and was carrying live ammunition when it went down at a nature reserve in Cley-next-the-Sea. All four people on board were killed in the crash. In response to the incident, a search and rescue helicopter from RAF Leconfield was also...

Knife offence: Scunthorpe woman in court

January 7, 2014, 10:52 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: KELLY LOUISE SNOW, 25, of Wells Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal scrap metal and possession of a knife in a public place. She was given a six-month community order with a supervision requirement and a two-month curfew requirement. She was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and costs...

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January 7, 2014, 10:54 pm

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Officers involved in the search for a missing man say they have found his car in the Humber Bridge area. Rob Hewitt was reported missing to police in the early hours of Monday morning after he was last seen at his home address at around 11pm on Sunday evening. A search of the area around the bridge has since been conducted by officers with assistance from the Coastguard. Following the disappearance of the 25-year-old of Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, friends and relatives have appealed on social...

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January 7, 2014, 10:54 pm

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WAITING times at Scunthorpe General Hospital have slipped below national targets in the run-up to Christmas.Government targets specify that 95 per cent of patients should be seen within four hours of arrival at an A&E department.Over November, Scunthorpe General Hospital's A&E department managed to see 92.7 per cent of patients within the four hours.The weeks leading up to Christmas are traditionally difficult for hospitals, with people falling foul of cold and icy weather, and for the...

Key talks on Scunthorpe United's new ground this Friday

January 7, 2014, 10:55 pm

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Scunthorpe United officials are aiming to have a further update on plans for a new stadium by the end of next week. Talks have begun with a landowner over a potential site for the ground, while the club have identified alternative sites if a deal for their first choice location cannot be reached. Iron chairman Peter Swann said a meeting was to be held on Friday where the stadium would be discussed. He said: "We will know a little bit more after this week."We have got a meeting on...