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March 18, 2014, 11:54 pm

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a "talented and dedicated" northern Lincolnshire doctor who tragically died in a motorbike crash on the A631 near Louth. Dr Geoff Wood, of Carr Road, North Kelsey, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A631 at Kelstern despite the efforts of emergency services. Dr Wood, who was 56, had been a GP at the Caistor Health Centre since moving to the area around 1990, and was well-respected by patients in the town. He retired three years ago. Dr Wood was a...

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Scunthorpe firm Nisa buys former Costcutter store

March 18, 2014, 11:54 pm

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SCUNTHORPE business Nisa has acquired a new independent retailer turning over £70,000 a week.The ever-expanding business has taken on a former independent Costcutter store, called Williams, in Somerset.Richard Scrimgeour, Nisa retail controller for independent and specialist, said: "Williams is an outstanding supermarket and we welcome Richard Williams to Nisa's ever-expanding portfolio of independent fascia group members."We have been working very closely with Richard and his...

Brigg Garden Centre opens new shoe department

March 18, 2014, 11:56 pm

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A new footwear department has opened at Brigg Garden Centre.The expanded department now offers a wide range of men's and women's footwear from a variety of well-known brands such as Rieker, Sketchers and Heavenly Feet.The company describes it as a fantastic new addition to the centre, which is on the A1084 Bigby High Road, on the outskirts of the town. In the edition of the Scunthorpe Telegraph on sale from Thursday, March 20 there's a FREE Perennial Plant from Brigg Garden Centre –...

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March 19, 2014, 8:53 am

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POLICE have re-released images in an attempt to locate a man they want to speak to in connection with an incident at a Scunthorpe takeaway. The incident happened at around 1.15am on Saturday, June 29 inside "Best Kebab" takeaway on Doncaster Road in Scunthorpe. Police say a 20 year old man and his friend were sat inside the takeaway eating, when an unknown man shouted across to another man who was inside the premises. A police spokeswoman said: "The 20 year old man thought the man was speaking...

Parents warned to expects strikes at Scunthorpe schools next week

March 19, 2014, 9:30 am

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A large number of schools across Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire could be hit by national teachers' strikes next week. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is backing the strike next Wednesday (March 26) in a dispute over workloads, jobs, pensions and pay. The NUT has over 600 members in North Lincolnshire, with almost every school having a representative. North Lincolnshire local secretary Andy Yeadon said: "The exact number of teachers taking part is yet to be decided, but it could...

Dear David Cameron ......have you forgotten where Scunthorpe is?

March 19, 2014, 12:12 am

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In light of the fact that the next budget is upon us again, I would like to address Mr Cameron on behalf of a community in the forgotten North of England. Sir (Mr Cameron), You will know of the town in which I live, mainly due to the fact that your wife was born here. I wonder if you ever venture to Scunthorpe nowadays, however. I would tend to think not, otherwise if you saw what life was really like for the inhabitants of your wife's birthplace, you may think twice before sanctioning some of...

Where to pick up food bank vouchers in Scunthorpe & Brigg

March 18, 2014, 11:42 pm

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People needing food bank aid can pick up the vouchers they need to get supplies from nine outlets in Scunthorpe and Brigg. Access is only though agencies which issue vouchers so eligible people can get food to last them up to three days. Brigg Food Bank launched last October with the aim of distributing emergency food to those in crisis. During the opening six months it has enjoyed welcome support from many sections of the community and has helped between 8 and 10 families each week. Access...

A18 closures: Should Tata Steel open Dawes Lane in Scunthorpe as...

March 19, 2014, 12:00 am

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Do you think Tata Steel should be approached to allow drivers to use Dawes Lane in Scunthorpe as a diversion if an accident, or roadworks, closes the A18 on, or near, Mortal Ash Hill? We are today launching a poll to see what the motoring public thinks and have contacted Tata and North Lincolnshire Council, the highway authority, for their views. Drivers once enjoyed pretty much unimpaired use of Dawes Lane as an alternative route into and out of Scunthorpe, but this was removed some time ago...

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BUDGET 2014: Tata Steel chief Karl Kohler welcomes carbon tax...

March 19, 2014, 9:15 am

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THE decision by the Chancellor George Osborne in today's budget to freeze the carbon tax has brought some welcome relief to the Tata Steel works in Scunthorpe. Managing director and chief executive officer of Tata Steel Europe, Karl Kohler, said: "The Government's introduction of relief against the rapidly rising costs of carbon levies is very welcome. In particular, mitigation of the Renewables Obligation is a good step forward, as it poses a very real risk to Britain's foundation...

New report says Scunthorpe workers earn average of £518 a...

March 19, 2014, 6:07 am

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Average earnings of workers in North Lincolnshire now exceed the national average. It is the first time since 2005 that gross weekly pay for full-time workers in our area has exceeded the national benchmark. Local men currently earn an average £12.81 an hour, compared to a national average of £12.50. North Lincolnshire women are earning £11.26, while the national rate is £11.15. The gross weekly wage for full-time workers in our region is now £518 - slightly above...

Around 600 mourners attend funeral of Brigg teacher Adrian...

March 19, 2014, 9:33 am

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HUNDREDS of people today turned out to celebrate the life of a much-loved and respected teacher and sportsman. Family and friends were joined by staff and students from Sir John Nelthorpe School to commemorate the life of Adrian Gibbons. The schoolteacher died suddenly on Tuesday, March 11 aged 63 and his funeral was held this afternoon at St John's Church in Brigg. Mr Gibbons had worked at the school for over 30 years and it is estimated that around 600 people attended the service. Both current...

Litter-dropping slobs target Tesco car park

March 19, 2014, 5:30 am

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A visitor to Scunthorpe from South Yorkshire has hit out at parents over litter-dropping "slobs" following an incident in the Tesco Extra car park on the outskirts of the town. Mary Bray, of Sheffield, says she came over to visit family and pulled into the car park at Tesco. The car behind her, containing a family, had the windows down."And as I walked from my car I saw the woman in the front seat drop her chocolate bar wrapper out of the window, to join the rubbish dropped out...

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March 19, 2014, 11:36 pm

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A free craft event is to be staged, offering everything from chocolates to jewellery and soap to toys. Artisans in Action 2014 - an exhibition and sale of work - will be held at Forest Pines, near Broughton, just off the A18, on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, from 10am to 4pm. The organisers say it's a perfect opportunity to meet the creators of unique crafts and arts. Demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Telegraph Baby & Toddler of Year: Could your child be a...

March 19, 2014, 11:38 pm

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ARE your young stars ready to shine and grab a share of £1,000?Saturday will see our photographers start taking pictures in our annual free to enter competition, the Baby and Toddler of the Year event.The 2014 competition will see children from across North Lincolnshire enjoy a professional photo shoot – with parents, grandparents and guardians able to choose their favourite photo to be printed in the Scunthorpe Telegraph.Readers will then vote for their top tot and the 10 most...

Beware of rogue traders knocking on your door

March 19, 2014, 11:43 pm

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TRADING standards officers at North Lincolnshire Council have warned householders against employing people who call at their door offering building work or general repairs.The warning follows the recent bad weather and comes at a time when many people could be looking for reassurance about the condition of their homes.The council says trading standards officers across Yorkshire and the Humber have already followed up on a number of complaints relating to rogue traders. They have involved people...

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Humberside Airport's Eastern Airways expands plane fleet

March 19, 2014, 11:44 pm

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Eastern Airways, which operates scheduled flights from Humberside Airport, is expanding the size of its Saab 2000 fleet to nine with the introduction of an extra aircraft. The Humberside-based regional airline, which provides a comprehensive domestic network of scheduled services, and is the UK's leading provider of fixed wing air services for the oil and gas industry, will see the Saab 2000 entering service in the coming weeks. The Swedish manufactured 50-seater Saab 2000 is one of the...

Take a break from Scunthorpe for less than £100

March 19, 2014, 11:40 pm

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It's possible to take a break from Scunthorpe and get away from it all for less than £100. Hornsbys are offering a two-day Mystery Weekend departing on Saturday, March 22 for £95, and a Mothers' Mystery Weekend departing on March 29 for £99. Call 01724 282255 for details. Wow! coach holidays are offering two days in Stratford and the Cotswolds (various dates) for £59.95p, plus Emmerdale and Windermere breaks for the same price. Call 0844 682 0069. Follow us on Facebook...

Adrian Gibbons: Local sport pays tribute to fine Scunthorpe &...

March 19, 2014, 11:50 pm

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Following yesterday afternoon's funeral service in Brigg for Adrian Gibbons - family man, notable footballer and long-serving teacher - hundreds of people broke into a resounding and spontaneous round of applause as the cortege pulled away from the church. Moments earlier a large contingent of players from his Scunthorpe League club, Briggensians FC - all dressed in full sporting kit - had left St John's Church, where they formed a guard of honour. For Adrian, who died aged 63, loved his...

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March 19, 2014, 11:58 pm

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ONE of North Lincolnshire's most popular venues for children's parties, the Dandi Lion Play Zone, is to close next month after six years in business. But proprietor Peter Peacock said he was confident of relocating the business to another site in Scunthorpe by late June, early July. And he will invest tens of thousands of pounds to bring the proposed new venue up to scratch. Father of two Mr Peacock, 45, said: "We have agreed terms with the site owner but we are still going through the legal and...

New e-cigarette shop to open at weekend

March 19, 2014, 11:54 pm

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A NEW e-cigarette store is set to open in North Lincolnshire. The electronic cigarettes, designed to help smokers wean themselves off their nicotine addictions, have proved popular in Scunthorpe – with three dedicated stores opening in the town since the start of 2013. Now the development is coming to Brigg, with E-Cig Wizard set to open on Queen Street this Saturday. Councillor John Kitwood, the Town Mayor of Brigg, is sent to attend the official opening of the store at 9am. However,...