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A jury has been sworn in for the trial of a Lincoln man accused of attempting to murder Scunthorpe rugby player Matthew Probert. Kris Bradley, 23, of Kent Street, denies attempting to murder Mr Probert during a night out in Lincoln city centre on September 1 last year. A second man, Daniel Burrell, 22, of St Nicholas Street, has also pleaded not guilty to a charge of encouraging or assisting in the commission of an offence of grievous bodily harm with intent. A jury consisting of eight men...

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Wind turbine given go-ahead by planners

February 24, 2014, 10:42 pm

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A wind turbine has been granted approval by North Lincolnshire Council. It is a micro scale wind turbine measuring 14.97m to the hub and with 5.6m diameter blades. The location is River Farm, Westfield Road, Barton. A planning condition has been attached which requires the applicant to inform the council and Humberside Airport at Kirmington with one month of the turbine starting operation. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Rats running through people's gardens near rubbish-strewn park

February 24, 2014, 10:54 pm

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WORRIED North Lincolnshire homeowners say they have seen rats running through their gardens due to overgrown bushes and rubbish being dumped at a nearby park.Crowle and Ealand Town Council put a five-metre border around the outside of the park, off Johnson's Lane, for shrubs and bushes to grow wild – in order to stop people getting too close to the back of neighbouring properties.But this "protection strip" around the park has grown out of hand, with residents around the park...

GREAT NIGHTS OUT 2005: Scunthorpe Baths Hall foam party picture...

February 24, 2014, 10:48 pm

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These pictures were taken during a foam party enjoyed by many funseekers at the Scunthorpe Baths Hall in 2005 Do you remember enjoying some great nights at this venue around that time? You can catch up on previous pictures in this popular series by using the link below. WATCH OUT FOR MORE GREAT NIGHT OUT PICTURES WE WILL SHARE WITH YOU FROM TUESDAY, MARCH 4 YOU CAN VIEW MORE GREAT NIGHT OUT PICTURES THROUGH THIS LINK TO www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/GreatNightsOut Follow us on Facebook and...

Wilkinson store rebranded: Will Scunthorpe shops follow Wilko...

February 24, 2014, 10:46 pm

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Famous retailer Wilkinson has taken the first step towards rebranding itself in North Lincolnshire. It has replaced the name Wilkinson on nine signs at the company's store in Cary Lane, Brigg, and replaced them with Wilko lettering. The new signs are on the front, side and rear of the store. The company's head office has yet to say whether it plans to make similar changes at its stores in Scunthorpe town centre and Ashby. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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February 24, 2014, 10:56 pm

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A takeaway pizza business in Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, has been given the go-ahead to provide additional customer comfort. This will be done by providing a smoking shelter and extended toilets to the rear of the premises. Sicilian's Pizzeria received the necessary planning permission from North Lincolnshire Council. Consent has also been given to create a first floor flat at the premises on Pavilion Row. YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT TAKEAWAYS HERE...

Lincolnshire Lakes' 6,000 homes plan for Scunthorpe put on hold...

February 25, 2014, 12:25 am

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PLANS for a 6,000-home development on the outskirts of Scunthorpe are to be put on hold because of flooding fears.North Lincolnshire Council chiefs have decided to delay the latest round of consultation on the flagship Lincolnshire Lakes project.The authority is now calling for a high-level meeting with Environment Agency officials to discuss whether the scheme can still go ahead in its current form.The existing plans are set to see a number of new villages created between the western edge of...

Man rescued from house fire after wheelie bin shoved against back...

February 25, 2014, 5:59 am

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A MAN has been rescued by firefighters from a house blaze in Scunthorpe this morning (Tuesday). The fire involved a wheelie bin which had been placed against the rear door of the property, on Cottage Beck Road. Flames caused extensive damage to the door, at around 7.31am this morning, and smoke logging to the ground floor of the house. The man had to be rescued from the property by firefighters, but did not require any medical treatment. One hose reel was used to tackle the fire, and two smoke...

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Scunthorpe butcher Clive Smith to open new shop on retail park

February 25, 2014, 6:00 am

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A shop chain has announced plans to start trading on a major retail park in North Lincolnshire within the next six months. Clive Smith Butchers and Express Stores said: "The retail park development is confidential as negotiations are currently taking place. "All will be revealed as soon as an agreement is in place. "We are also in negotiations to open new stores in Grimsby and Gainsborough in March and April so it's all go at the moment. "Our plans for a store in Brigg are currently on hold,...

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February 25, 2014, 6:02 am

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A CYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after being involved in a collision with a car this morning (Tuesday). The incident, which happened at around 9am on The Avenue, just outside Burton-Upon-Stather, resulted in police closing the road between the mini roundabout on Normanby Road and the junction of Wiltshire Avenue. The cyclist has been taken by air ambulance to Hull Royal Infirmary. Police say the road reopened at around 2pm. An 18-year-old man has been arrested in...

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February 25, 2014, 10:40 pm

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FORMER Home Secretary Alan Johnson is to visit Scunthorpe next month to address Labour party members and supporters.The £10-a-head fundraising evening with Mr Johnson will be held at Heslam Park on Ashby Road on Friday, March 7 from 7pm to 10pm.He will be joined by Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin and Jacky Crawford, prospective parliamentary candidate for Brigg and Goole.The night will include a question and answer session with Mr Johnson and a pie and peas supper.Mr Dakin said: "I'm really...

Scunthorpe speeder banned from roads

February 25, 2014, 10:42 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: WAYNE HAY LAI, 28, of Staniwell Rise, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to speeding. He was disqualified from driving for seven days, fined £100, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £40 YOU CAN READ MORE COURT NEWS HERE http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news TWITTER Follow us on...

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February 25, 2014, 10:44 pm

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A complex project to replace a water main on the side of the landmark County Bridge in Brigg town centre will be completed by the end of this week. The £125,000 scheme by Anglian Water replaced the previous main along the side of the grade two listed structure which was showing signs of wear and tear after years of battering from the elements. Antony Innes, from Anglian Water, said: "It's not everyday we find ourselves replacing a water main attached to a bridge, and it did require some...

North Lincolnshire Council sets budget for 2014-15 year

February 25, 2014, 10:47 pm

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North Lincolnshire Council has set its budget for the forthcoming year. As expected, councillors voted to freeze council tax charges for the fourth consecutive year at the meeting, held at the Civic Centre in Scunthorpe last night (Tuesday, February 25). Other announcements included a pledge of £5 million funding over the next four years for flood-related works on the River Trent and the south bank of the River Humber. A £3 million commitment was also made to build a new sports...

Scunthorpe worse than London for banned drivers

February 25, 2014, 10:48 pm

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SCUNTHORPE has a higher percentage of banned drivers than London, new statistics have revealed.Figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency show in 2012 there were 61,156 registered drivers in the area. Only 267 local motorists were banned at the time of the count – less than half a per cent of the total.But Scunthorpe's figure of 0.44 per cent was above the rate in London, where 0.37 per cent are banned.The worst town in Britain is Smethwick where 0.77 per cent of licence...

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'Stray horse' causing delays on Normanby Road in Scunthorpe

February 25, 2014, 10:50 pm

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A stray horse caused delays for motorists travelling on Normanby Road this morning (February 26). Humberside Police reported the stray horse was causing traffic delays on the road at around 7.50am. Neighbourhood Sergeant James Main tweeted: "#TrafficAlert a stray horse is roaming Normanby Rd Scunthorpe currently - it's the week for animals I think #HumbersidePolice". It is the second animal related traffic alert in two days, after ducks were reported to be roaming on the M180 between...

Barton Ropewalk's £1.6m expansion to create more jobs

February 25, 2014, 10:50 pm

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A MAJOR fundraising drive starts next month to drum up cash for a £1.6 million expansion of The Ropewalk.Bosses at the popular Barton venue said they need to raise £32,000 over the next six months.Planning permission was granted last August for the expansion, which includes increasing the seating capacity at Ropery Hall, which is part of The Ropewalk, from 130 to 200. The expansion, which is subject to grant funding, could create another six full-time and part-time jobs, to add to...

Flood-hit villagers criticise Environment Agency 'hold ups'

February 25, 2014, 10:52 pm

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THE Environment Agency was criticised by residents of South Ferriby for failing to give adequate warnings of the December 5 tidal surge which flooded 120 homes and devastated the village.Residents at a packed public meeting in the village hall this week told the Environment Agency that its warning system was "not fit for purpose" and that they were taken by surprise when the surge came.Officials said the tide "had done something that we still don't fully understand" before...

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February 25, 2014, 10:54 pm

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TWO people have been arrested following a police pursuit this morning. The pursuit – which police say lasted several hours – saw police track a reported stolen quad bike from the Louth area in to South Yorkshire. Witnesses reported "traffic chaos" on the M180 near to Junction 1 at the junction with the M18. Police were able to trace the stolen quad bike due its tracker system following a reported theft from a farm in the early hours of the morning. Police said the Hondar TRX420 was...

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February 25, 2014, 10:55 pm

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Friends and family of A18 road accident victim Jack Barratt have provided a memorial to him. Jack, 21, died in his home village of Wrawby following a the collision on February 3 last year. Friends and family of the popular young man later raised more than £5,000 for charity. Now - a year after the tragedy - a lasting memorial, in the form of an inscribed bench, has been sited near the scene of the accident. It has been covered with floral tributes. North Lincolnshire Council took delivery...