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Delight over number of stray dogs found new homes

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There is delight at North Lincolnshire Council and the Sangreat Kennels near Brigg about homes being found for many stray dogs over Christmas and New Year. Of the 48 dogs the council's dog wardens picked up in December, 28 were either reunited with their owners or found new homes. But there are more dogs that urgently need re-homing. In December, the council began a campaign to find homes for the dogs. Every few weeks it will highlight a particular dog in need of a home – that through no...

Delight over number of stray dogs found new homes


Why Mums just love the Scunthorpe Baths Hall

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The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe has been named one of the region's best theatres by family-friendly website NetMums. Website users voted for their favourite theatres in polls on the website www.netmums.com The Baths, in Doncaster Road, was named runner-up in the East Midlands section of the competition, just behind winner The Broadbent Theatre, Lincoln. Guests voted for their favourite venues on the basis of the quality of shows, ease of visiting the venue and overall enjoyment. Family-friendly...

Why Mums just love the Scunthorpe Baths Hall

New store to open on Skippingdale Retail Park in Scunthorpe

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ANOTHER new store is to open on the increasingly popular Skippingdale Retail Park on the outskirts of Scunthorpe. The Skippingdale Retail Park has enjoyed something of a boom in recent years, with stores like Matalan, Home Bargains, Iceland and Maplins joining The Range to trade at the site. Now Sue Ryder, which aims to support and care for people with long-term, end-of-life and palliative care needs through care centres and work in the community, is set to open later this month. Sue Ryder,...

New store to open on Skippingdale Retail Park in Scunthorpe

Weekend A18 Queensway westbound closure: Recommended alternative...

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With the westbound carriageway of the A18 Queensway in Scunthorpe to be closed all weekend from Morrisons roundabout to Ashby Road, recommended alternative routes have now been issued for drivers. North Lincolnshire Council has provided us with maps showing designated routes while the roadworks are under way. The road closure is at the request of Anglian Water, to allow essential work to be undertaken. View Diversion 1 View Diversion 2 View Diversion 4 View Diversion 5 View Diversion...

Weekend  A18 Queensway westbound closure: Recommended alternative...

Surprise decision over pub application for 2am opening hours

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A surprise decision was taken over a pub application for 2am opening hours. North Lincolnshire Council's licensing sub-committee was being asked to rule on an application to extend opening hours at a local hostelry. But the application to extend the hours for serving alcohol and playing live and recorded music at The Sutton Arms, Scawby, was yesterday (Thursday) withdrawn by the tenant Darren Lince so he could make a fresh application to the authority. Mr Lince made his request after taking...

Surprise decision over pub application for 2am opening hours

Roadworks: Weekend closure on A18 Queensway affects Scunthorpe...

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The westbound carriageway of the A18 Queensway through Scunthorpe is to be closed until Monday morning. The carriageway will be closed between the junctions with Stockshill Road and Collum Avenue while Anglian Water conducts maintenance. The eastbound carriageway, heading out of Scunthorpe towards the M180, will be unaffected. Major disruption and long queues are anticipated at peak traffic times, particularly along Brigg Road, which is expected to take up much of the traffic. Recommended...

Roadworks: Weekend closure on A18 Queensway affects Scunthorpe...

Scunthorpe man in court after bad-tempered town centre confrontat...

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POLICE spotted an irate man flailing his arms around and goading other males during a bad-tempered confrontation, a court heard.Shane Springall, 26, of Pryme Road, Scunthorpe, admitted failing to comply with a police dispersal notice and possessing cocaine on December 14.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that police spotted Springall apparently having an argument with another male in Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, at about 2.20am.He punched out towards the other male...

Scunthorpe man in court after bad-tempered town centre confrontat...

'Ban Chinese lanterns after Scunthorpe car blaze'

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A RURAL watchdog wants Chinese lanterns to be banned.The call from the Country, Land and Business Association (CLA) comes after a car in Scunthorpe caught fire when one landed on its windscreen.The stray lantern landed on Deborah Welsh's car on New Year's Day. She says the vehicle is beyond repair.Firefighters used hose reels to tackle the flames, which had started when the lantern set wiper blades and plastic trim alight, before flames spread to the engine bay.Nicola Currie, CLA East regional...

'Ban Chinese lanterns after Scunthorpe car blaze'


Birds of prey in aerial ballet at RSPB Blacktoft Sands

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WATCH spectacular aerial ballets being performed by birds of prey at a nature reserve this month.The RSPB Blacktoft Sands reserve is set to hold three special events throughout January.Visitors will be able to watch the birds of prey, which make their home at the reserve during the winter, as they dance through the sky.Magnificent species such as marsh harriers can be seen pirouetting through the air to settle into their evening roost, after a day's hunting around the reserve.Mike...

Birds of prey in aerial ballet at RSPB Blacktoft Sands

Free help service for problem gamblers launched in Scunthorpe

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GAMCARE and its treatment partner Krysallis have launched a new free counselling service in Scunthorpe for problem gamblers.GamCare provides free face-to-face counselling across the country for anyone needing help to deal with gambling problems, and also anyone affected by gambling – such as the partners and family members of gamblers.The new GamCare service in Scunthorpe is being delivered by Krysallis, GamCare's treatment partner in the Yorkshire and Humber region.Krysallis has a team...

Free help service for problem gamblers launched in Scunthorpe

Driving ban for motorist who failed to stop after accident

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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: ANDREW ALAN DEAN, 26, of Windsor Crescent, Crowle, was found guilty of driving without due care and attention and failing to stop after an accident and pleaded guilty to using a vehicle without insurance, two offences of using a vehicle to which no valid test certificate had been issued and using threatening, abusive or...

Driving ban for motorist who failed to stop after accident

Tata Steel in Scunthorpe: Reasons to be cheerful

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THE 4,000 employees at the Tata Steel works in Scunthorpe saw a year of mixed fortunes.It was the year the company decided to shed a further 320 jobs in the town and workers were told they had to help save £34.5m by March 2014, to get the business back in profit.But there were reasons to be cheerful in 2013.Network Rail renewed a contract to continue the supply of track and sleeper plate from Scunthorpe for the next five to 10 years.The town also won an order to supply 60,000 tonnes of...

Tata Steel in Scunthorpe: Reasons to be cheerful

Scunthorpe man admits having cocaine and making threats

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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: RICHARD JOHN YARROW, 28, of Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine, using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour and failing to surrender to custody. He was fined a total of £145, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85.

Scunthorpe man admits having cocaine and making threats

Serial thief jailed in Scunthorpe after stealing beer from...

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LUCK finally ran out for a serial thief when he was jailed for 16 weeks after throwing away chances to avoid prison.Kerry Milburn, 44, of High Street, Scunthorpe, admitted four theft offences and another of being drunk and disorderly, as well as breaching a suspended prison sentence imposed on July 25.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that Milburn stole beer, valued at £4.65, from Tesco Express in Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, on August 21 and returned there...

Serial thief   jailed in Scunthorpe after stealing beer from...

Scunthorpe teacher Ryan Oates appearing on Take Me Out with Paddy...

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A TEACHER from Scunthorpe will be crossing his fingers for a flight to Fernandos, as he is due to woo the ladies on hit ITV show Take Me Out.Watch the programme tonight to find out what he's going to be doing.Ryan Oates, 31, a PE teacher at the St Lawrence Academy, will appear in the third episode of the new series – on Saturday, January 18.The programme, hosted by comedian Paddy McGuinness, involves four eligible bachelors in each episode, who must convince 30 single ladies that they are...

Scunthorpe teacher Ryan Oates appearing on Take Me Out with Paddy...


Mobile speed camera locations in northern Lincolnshire and East...

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Mobile speed camera locations in northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire for week commencing January 12, 2014 are: Sunday, January 12: Safety camera enforcement officers will be visiting sites across the region. Monday, January 13: A1033 Thorngumbald, A18 Queensway, Scunthorpe Tuesday, January 14: A63 Daltry Street, Hull' Luneburg Way, Scunthorpe Wednesday, January 15: B1238 Main Road, Bilton; A159 Messingham Road, Ashby Thursday, January 16: A1033 Withernsea; Rowland Road,...

Mobile speed camera locations in northern Lincolnshire and East...

£305 court bill for Scunthorpe motorcyclist with defective...

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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: Adam Place, 26, of Hereward Place, Scunthorpe, had defective indicators on the motorcycle in the town's Arkwright Way on May 15. The offence was found proved in his absence. He was fined £200 by North Lincolnshire magistrates and was ordered to pay £85 costs and a Government- imposed £20 victims' surcharge.

£305 court bill for Scunthorpe motorcyclist with defective...

Chippie wins 5-star rating from Trip Advisor

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A North Lincolnshire fish and chip shop with a well-known name has been awarded a coveted five-star rating by the Trip Advisor service which gives online gradings to eateries. The local chippie also says it attracts customers all the way from Cornwall! The Hungry Fisherman, in Coney Court, Brigg - close to the Market Place and a stone's throw from the town centre - has also announced planned to expand.

Chippie wins 5-star rating from Trip Advisor

Traders concerned at new 7-day market plan for Ashby

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MANY traders say they will be forced to cease trading on Ashby Market if it relocates.North Lincolnshire Council has revealed a swap deal could be accepted with the owners of the adjacent former Kwik Save store, which would involve a major supermarket being built in place of Ashby market.If the deal comes off, it could mean the market traders trading indoors seven days a week – instead of just on Thursdays – and a new supermarket built on their former site.But traders on the market...

Traders concerned at new 7-day market plan for Ashby

Kick-start your career at North Lindsey College event in...

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North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe is offering North Lincolnshire people the chance to kick-start their careers. An advice and enrolment evening is being held tomorrow - Monday, January 13 - from 4.30pm to 7pm - at the complex off the Kingsway (near the A18). The college has a great range of full and part-time courses starting this month. Advice will also be available about 24+ learning loans and other financial assistance for those studying.

Kick-start your career at North Lindsey College event in...

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