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January 14, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A MAN who went to a Scunthorpe church on Christmas Day says he ended up being handcuffed by police at the end of the service.Following reports of a theft three days earlier, Paul Wislawski says he was searched by officers just minutes after the service at the Old Brumby United Church had finished.Mr Wislawski says police found nothing, the handcuffs were removed and he was free to leave.Officers had been called by David Sanderson, the church's senior steward, three days after money was stolen...

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Flood damage: Craftsman wanted to help big clean-up

January 14, 2014, 10:58 pm

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Work is available for craftsmen who wish to help with the big clean-up in one of the North Lincolnshire villages worst hit by December's flooding. Flood fund organiser Councillor Sarah Haddon, of South Ferriby, has appealed for white goods to be donated to replace damaged electrical appliances in flooded homes and for craftsmen like plumbers and electricians willing to give a day's work to help in the repair programme. Mrs Haddon said: "We've all been inspired by one local builder who has...

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January 13, 2014, 10:40 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE couple are planning a tour of Britain and Europe this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of UK pirate radio broadcasting.Former Viking radio DJ Chris Dannatt and his wife Jackie will kick off their tour in Rochester, Kent, on March 8.The Dannatts will take along their own on-the-road exhibition – a priceless collection of posters, pictures, records and other memorabilia from the glory days of pirate broadcasting.Other dates include March 22 – Amsterdam;...

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January 15, 2014, 4:04 am

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POLICE have issued an update on a man who suffered spinal injuries in a car crash on Mary Street yesterday. The man was taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital following the collision, between a red Rover and a grey Toyota Prius. He remains in hospital today, but following checks police say his spinal injuries are only believed to be "minor". The road was closed between the Laneham Street and Frances Street junctions following the crash, which happened shortly before 4pm. Police, fire and...

Humberside Police to get two new drugs dogs

January 14, 2014, 10:00 pm

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HUMBERSIDE Police has been given funding to buy and train two new passive dogs, which will be used to scan people for illegal drugs. Currently, the force has to use dogs from West Yorkshire or South Yorkshire Police to carry out drug operations. The funding has been provided by the NHS. Sergeant Martin Hopper, from the force dog section, said: "We are really excited. It is good news for the force."With the new dogs, we are going to be going out on a night-time to the pubs and...

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January 14, 2014, 10:45 pm

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Humberside police and crime commissioner Matthew Grove is hiring a new chief executive for his office, who will be paid £80,000. The salary is more than the £75,000 Mr Grove takes home, although he said it is less than the current chief executive, Kevin Sharp, receives. Mr Sharp, who was chief executive of the Humberside Police Authority before it was scrapped, will leave in April. Mr Grove said: "Although he will be missed, this presents an opportunity to find someone who cannot...

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January 15, 2014, 8:19 am

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POLICE have charged a man in connection with a robbery at a shop on Wells Street in Scunthorpe on Wednesday, October 16. A Humberside Police spokeswoman said the 21-year-old man has been charged with one count of robbery. He will be appearing at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court on Friday, February 7. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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January 15, 2014, 1:00 am

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An area on the edge of Scunthorpe town centre - seen as having great development potential - is up for sale with North Lincolnshire Council. And the authority has revealed that an offer has been received for part of the sizeable site. The council has no further use for Nos 1, 3, 5 and 7 Cliff Gardens - fronting onto Oswald Road - which were used as offices. It is offering the freehold for sale "in whole or parts." The council has divided the site into six blocks - with guide prices of...

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Stolen goods charge: Scunthorpe man sentenced

January 14, 2014, 10:44 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: IAN MARK FOWLER, 30, of Lamerton Close, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to dishonestly undertaking or assisting in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods. He was given a six-month community order with residence and supervision requirements. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and...

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January 14, 2014, 10:40 pm

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West Lindsey MP Edward Leigh has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron's announcement of new incentives for communities that allow shale gas extraction in their area. David Cameron's speech in Beckingham came as French energy firm Total made it known they intend to invest £12 million into shale gas extraction in Lincolnshire. "So long as local planning committees have the final authority on whether to allow them or not, I am in favour of shale gas extraction," Mr Leigh said. Luckily...

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January 14, 2014, 10:56 pm

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RECRUITING staff to deal with a growing workload has been named as one of the key reasons behind losses at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust rising by more than £1.4 million in a year.A trading deficit of £1.67 million was recorded for the first eight months of the 2013-14 financial year, compared to a £260,000 loss for the same period in 2012-13.But trust chiefs, who run Scunthorpe General Hospital, insist no cuts in service are envisaged to get...

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January 14, 2014, 11:00 pm

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Cash refunds could potentially be paid to drivers given fixed penalty notices on the A18 near a Tesco store in North Lincolnshire. This very unusual situation follows a challenge to the legality of a traffic restriction put in place on a heavily-used stretch of the main road. While things are being sorted out, a road sign instructing drivers they were not allowed to turn right when exiting the Tesco store in Brigg has been removed by North Lincolnshire Council - the highway authority. New...

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January 15, 2014, 3:27 am

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THREE dogs have been stolen from a home in Scunthorpe, leaving their owner "devastated". Jamie Wilson returned home yesterday afternoon to find his side gate open, with all three dogs missing from their kennels. All three dogs are described as Saluki cross-breeds, and are called Fin, Hazel and Lily. Humberside Police confirmed it had received reports of three dogs being stolen from the property, on Bridges Road in Scunthorpe, and was investigating the incident. Mr Wilson, 42, said:...

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January 14, 2014, 10:45 pm

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GRAB your Scunthorpe Telegraph on sale from tomorrow - Thursday, January 16 - for your chance to book a family holiday from just £10 per person.We have teamed up with BreakFree Holidays to offer spring, summer and autumn short breaks at fantastic prices.With Christmas now a fading memory and the January blues beginning to kick in, this is a chance to look forward to a holiday without being hit in the pocket.A supplement will be printed in this week's newspaper with full details of...

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January 15, 2014, 10:45 pm

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Tata Steel Europe boss Karl Kohler today called for urgent action to nurture Britain's Foundation Industries with the appointment of a single minister to champion the sector in government and the creation of a level playing field on key issues such as energy policy. The call comes after a report highlighted the contribution the sector makes to the UK and the damaging effect the financial crisis had on this strategically important sector of the British economy. The sector contracted by almost a...

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Tracey Stamp from Skint TV series admits 20 shoplifting offences

January 15, 2014, 10:46 pm

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TRACEY Stamp, who featured on Channel 4 show Skint, has appeared in court charged with shop theft.Stamp's life as a drug-taking and shoplifting prostitute was showcased on the Channel 4 series, but after a court appearance in July she had vowed to turn her life around.At North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court, Stamp pleaded guilty to two offences of shoplifting and asked for another 18 offences to be taken in to consideration.Stamp, 33, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one charge of shop...

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January 15, 2014, 10:50 pm

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THE managing director of an industrial auctioneers firm has said he believes the tough times being experienced by High Street retailers could get worse.But Charles Moses, of Scunthorpe-based CJM Asset Management, said he felt more positive about the economic picture for other businesses.Mr Moses said: "The fact is that there are just too many shops out there and they are having a hard time of it."We are getting buried under the stuff that's being seized by bailiffs when they fail to...

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January 15, 2014, 11:00 pm

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A MAN bit his partner's ear, cut up her clothes and set bedding on fire following an argument, a court heard.Karl Hale-Andrews returned home drunk and after repeatedly asking his partner whether their relationship was over, carried out what Judge David Tremberg described as "unforgivable" actions which led her to flee the house with her nine-year-old daughter.Judge Tremberg said: "You came home late-ish that night and you argued with your partner and you assaulted her in a...

Traffic officers called to M180 incident

January 15, 2014, 11:00 pm

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TRAFFIC officers were called out to an incident on the M180 last night. Humberside Police responded to an incident at around 9.20pm on January 15, involving a large piece of wood in the outside lane on the M180 eastbound junction 3. Police reported a number of cars on the hard shoulder. The M180 eastbound between junction 3 and junction 4 was closed for roadworks last night and re-opened at 6am this morning (Thursday, January 16). Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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January 16, 2014, 2:02 am

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North Lincolnshire Council is carrying out overnight roadworks in Scunthorpe. Work to re-surface the junction of Angerstein Road in Scunthorpe will be taking place tonight (Thursday, January 16) and will continue tomorrow night (Friday, January 17). The roadworks, which will take place from 7pm to 7am, will affect Rochdale Road, Messingham Road and Burringham Road in Scunthorpe. Diversions will be in place. The work, which started last night (Wednesday, January 15) was originally thought to last...