Scunthorpe rugby player Matthew Probert tried to remove hammer...

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The victim of an alleged attempted murder tried to remove a hammer which was lodged in his skull, but was stopped by paramedics, a court heard. Scunthorpe Rugby Union Club player Matthew Probert tried to pull the tool from his head after he was attacked in a Lincoln city centre street, it is claimed. A statement from Mr Probert was read out during the trial of Kris Bradley, the man accused of trying to kill him following an incident in a city pub last summer. Birmingham Crown Court heard how,...

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Cemex factory reopening in South Ferriby may be delayed

February 25, 2014, 10:58 pm

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THE task force set up to repair the flood-damaged Cemex cement works at South Ferriby has targeted the end of this month for a resumption of production.But the Mexican owners admit the work yet to be completed at the 76-year-old plant leaves the start-up date as a challenge.The factory which produces around 800,000 tonnes of cement a year and employs 150 staff has been out of action since December 5.A tidal surge saw the River Humber burst its banks and the Cemex factory which stands across the...

Terror gang threatened to castrate victims in cash con

February 25, 2014, 11:00 pm

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A MESSINGHAM man has been found guilty of money laundering as part of a terrifying national Tarmac con.Two men pleaded guilty to blackmail and two more were found guilty of the same offence after a six-week trial at Newcastle Crown Court.As part of the case, Michael Howley, 72, of Highgrove, Messingham – who is already behind bars for washing dirty cash – was found guilty of money laundering.The court heard Terence Cunningham Snr and William Adams staged a "sophisticated"...

Stolen vehicle found crashed in Scunthorpe after helicopter...

February 26, 2014, 12:10 am

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A stolen car was found crashed in Scunthorpe last night (Tuesday, February 25). Police say enquiries are on-going today after the force helicopter was called to assist officers on the ground in searching for the stolen Fiat Punto. A tweet by the force's roads policing team at around 10.45pm read: "Scunthorpe area eyes open for a stolen car driving around. Grey fiat punto with no number plates on front or rear." The force's helicopter could be seen in the skies at about 11pm, and the...

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February 26, 2014, 1:58 am

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OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which left a male cyclist with serious injuries. At around 8.30am on Tuesday, February 25, a silver coloured Ford Fusion was in collision with a cyclist on the B1430, The Avenue on the outskirts of Burton Upon Stather in North Lincolnshire. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the collision. The cyclist, a 65 year old man, was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary. Police say he remains in a critical but stable condition. An 18...

Drivers banned from turning right out of Tesco

February 25, 2014, 10:56 pm

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It is about to become illegal for drivers to make a right turn when exiting a Tesco store in North Lincolnshire. A traffic order banning right turns will come into force at a junction on the A18 from Friday. North Lincolnshire Council has taken action on road safety grounds near Tesco in Brigg. Until late last year there was no right turn signage and action was being taken against drivers who failed to observe the restriction. However, information then came to light suggesting this was not...

CLASS OF... Can you see yourself in these school pictures from...

February 25, 2014, 10:46 pm

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We have dipped into the Scunthorpe Telegraph archives to feature some school pictures of the past from across North Lincolnshire. This week we include classes from Brumby Juniors and Frodingham Road Infants in Scunthorpe, Worlaby Primary, Kirton Lindsey Primary, West Butterwick Primary and Sir John Nelthorpe in Brigg. VIEW MORE 'CLASS OF' GALLERIES HERE http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/classof Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Parents' evening postponed after tragic death of Winterton pupil

February 26, 2014, 4:07 am

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A STUDENT at Winterton Community Academy tragically died last night, say the school. The school posted a message on its Facebook page today (Wednesday) breaking the news. Head teacher John Fitzgerald wrote: "Due to the tragic death last night of one of our Year 10 students and the inevitable devastating impact this has had on school we are postponing tonight's Parents' Evening. It will be rearranged in a week or two. J. Fitzgerald". No further details have been released. Follow us on...

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Police probe: Scunthorpe man (25) dies after being taken ill...

February 26, 2014, 4:22 am

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Police are investigating the death today of a 25 year-old Scunthorpe man, who police believe was 'in drink' when he was taken to hospital. An investigation has been launched into the death of the man who was taken ill at a house on Scunthorpe's Westcliff Estate. The man, who has not yet been named by police but identified on social media, was taken by ambulance to Scunthorpe General Hospital early Sunday morning. He was said to be in a serious condition after the emergency services were called...

You asked for CCTV in Epworth so stop complaining, says...

February 25, 2014, 4:02 pm

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NORTH Lincolnshire Council has put up a CCTV mast in Epworth and it has outraged some of the Epworth councillors.They are going to make a formal complaint...bla, bla, bla.Town people and business owners have been asking for the CCTV cameras for the last few years.An officer has picked the most effective and best place and looking at the picture I agree that the mast is in a perfect place.Why can't you be thankful and be happy and do some important work instead of spending so much of your time,...

16-month ban for Scunthorpe drink-driver

February 26, 2014, 10:42 pm

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The following driving offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: ADAM ZBIGNIEW MALEGA, 27, of Crosby Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. He was disqualified from driving for 16 months, fined £225, ordered to pay a £23 victim surcharge and £85 costs. YOU CAN READ MORE COURT NEWS HERE http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us on...

Assault by beating: Scunthorpe man sentenced

February 26, 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: GRANT GRAVES, 22, of Cliff Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was fined £360, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £36 and costs of £400. YOU CAN READ MORE COURT NEWS HERE http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Scunthorpe event will find jobs for youngsters

February 26, 2014, 10:45 pm

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UNEMPLOYED youngsters can take advantage of a special day in Scunthorpe aimed at finding them work.Jobcentre Plus is holding a Youth Hub Day for unemployed young people to get advice and support on apprenticeships, volunteering, mentoring, careers and transport.It will take place from 9.30am to 3.30pm, on Monday, March 3 at the Scunthorpe Jobcentre.The aim of the event is to highlight the support available through the Youth Contract, to help young people make decisions and choices about their...

Cleaner air in Scunthorpe: Tata Steel's efforts backed by health...

February 26, 2014, 10:52 pm

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HEALTH watchdogs have given their support to efforts by the Environment Agency (EA) and Tata Steel Europe to improve the air quality in and around the Scunthorpe works. The backing from Public Health England comes as negotiations between the two sides continue over a renewal of an environmental permit for the town's 2,000-acre site this summer. The Indian owners have been warned millions of pounds will have to be spent on renewing the aging plant in order to meet tough new anti-pollution...

New 82-home Scunthorpe development prompts road safety fears

February 26, 2014, 10:54 pm

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RESIDENTS have hit out at council plans for a proposed 82-home development which will be accessed via their street.Homeowners on Roman Way in Scunthorpe say the planned access is unsuitable and could lead to road safety issues.Outline planning permission for North Lincolnshire Council to build the homes on the former allotment site off Roman Way was granted at the authority's latest planning committee meeting.But the planned access route to the site would see an extension to the road which would...

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February 26, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A man said he heard an "awful thud" before seeing a Scunthorpe rugby player with a hammer wedged in his head, a court was told.Witnesses have described how they saw injured Matthew Probert lying in a Lincoln street, surrounded by blood on September 1 last year.Their statements were read out during a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court, where two Lincoln men are on trial in connection with the incident.Kris Bradley, 23, of Kent Street, is accused of attempting to murder 21-year-old Mr...

Mrs Vaughan's Boys: Meet all-boy class at Enderby Road Infants,...

February 26, 2014, 10:40 pm

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MEET "Mrs Vaughan's Boys" – a Scunthorpe infant school class made up entirely of male pupils.An unusually high number of boys has led Enderby Road Infant School to fill an entire Year two class with boys.Teachers at the school say they have never seen anything like it, with their other Year two class half filled with boys as well.But it is the 20 boys in teacher Helen Vaughan's class that have caused a stir, with the school even tweaking its curriculum to cater for them.Mrs...

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February 27, 2014, 1:40 am

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POLICE say that a cyclist injured following a collision with a car in Burton Upon Stather suffered serious injuries but they are not thought to be life threatening. At around 8.30am on Tuesday, February 25, a silver Ford Fusion was in collision with a cyclist on the B1430, The Avenue on the outskirts of Burton Upon Stather in North Lincolnshire. The cyclist, a 65 year old man, was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the collision. Officers are continuing...

Rents to rise by average of £4.61 a week for North...

February 27, 2014, 1:58 am

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AVERAGE rents for North Lincolnshire Homes tenants are set to increase by a bumper £4.81 per week from April, the social landlord has announced. And some tenants face paying even more, with rents for three-bedroom properties going up by £5.39. The move comes as rent arrears owed by tenants have soared to an all-time high of nearly £1 million. Despite the rent increase, North Lincolnshire Homes bosses insist the organisation remains one of the lowest-cost housing providers in...

Post mortem into death of Scunthorpe man Derick Hare (25)

February 27, 2014, 1:59 am

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A POST mortem into the death of 25-year-old Derick Hare will take place tomorrow (Friday). Coroners confirmed that Mr Hare's death had been reported to them, and that a post mortem has been requested. Mr Hare died in hospital on Wednesday morning, three days after paramedics were called to an address in Padstow Walk, Scunthorpe. Police say he was believed to have been in drink and are investigating his death. Derick Hare was a smashing bloke - read tribute here Police probe: Scunthorpe man...