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June 13, 2014, 10:43 pm

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Firefighters were forced to don breathing apparatus and cut off power supplies after a fire in a fridge freezer. Crews were called to the incident in Robinsons Grove, Hibaldstow at around 6.45pm yesterday (June 13). Firefighters also removed a nearby gas bottle from the same garage to avoid the risk of explosion. No injuries were suffered during the incident. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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Appleby Country Fayre to draw crowds tomorrow

June 13, 2014, 10:44 pm

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ALL the fun of the fair is set to come to Appleby, with the traditional family-friendly event returning after a successful outing in 2013.The Appleby Country Fayre will take place tomorrow (Sunday, June 15) with a host of events running from 11am to 5pm.And, unlike a number of similar events, the Fayre is run entirely by local villagers, keeping prices down – entry at just £2.50 for adults and £1 for children – and the atmosphere welcoming.This year, as usual, the fayre...

Wind turbine planned to power farm

June 13, 2014, 10:48 pm

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PLANS have been submitted for a wind turbine to be built at a farm near Crowle.Dan Albone, of Rainsbutt Farm, has submitted an application to build a single 500kw wind turbine, with a maximum tip height of 79m.Mr Albone wants the turbine to "reduce the carbon emissions and energy bills of the farm business", make it more sustainable and increase self-sufficiency of electricity production.Documents submitted with the application say the proposed wind turbine would enable the business to...

Man charged with attempted murder of pregnant woman

June 13, 2014, 11:11 pm

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A man has been charged with attempted murder following the alleged stabbing of a pregnant woman in Belton on Wednesday. Humberside Police have also charged the man, who was arrested shortly after the incident in Ashtree Close, with one count of attempted child destruction. Nicholas James Leaning, 28, of Torbay Court in Scunthorpe, remains in police custody and was due to appear at North Lincolnshire Magistrates Court today (June 14). The woman, 25, and the baby girl, who was delivered...

Council's £600 spend on flowers causes concern

June 13, 2014, 10:46 pm

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COUNCILLORS in Epworth have raised concerns about an extra £600 being spent on hanging baskets in the town.The June cheques for payment included £1,999.75 for hanging baskets from Sunnybank Nurseries, but Epworth town councillors say the budget had been agreed as £600 lower.Councillor Richard Hall said: "This is £600 more expensive than we had first thought. Why is it so much more?"Clerk Caroline Maguire said: "The baskets were found to be damaged when they...

Scunthorpe shop giving away free poppy seeds to mark WW1...

June 13, 2014, 10:42 pm

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A FLOWER shop in Scunthorpe is giving away poppy seeds to help commemorate the centenary of the First World War.Flowers by Janet, on Ashby High Street, has also designed a wartime window for the occasion.The shop has given away plenty of seeds already, but say they still have some left.They are hoping people will scatter them and that they will either flower this year or next.Poppies have particular significance to the First World War because they were one of the only flowers to grow on the...

WW1 event at Lincoln Cathedral: Epworth students have lead role

June 14, 2014, 3:59 am

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FOUR pupils from South Axholme Academy in Epworth will lead prayers at a service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.The service will be held at Lincoln Cathedral at 3.45pm on Sunday, June 22 and will be attended by civic dignitaries from across Lincolnshire.South Axholme Academy won the senior section of a competition called Remembering, organised by the cathedral and the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. Pupils were invited to submit writing, poetry or...

Firm which sold Scunthorpe semi for £38k planning another...

June 13, 2014, 10:50 pm

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The company which recently sold a Scunthorpe semi for £38,000 has announced another auction. DDM Property Auction will be holding its next live auction event on Tuesday, July 29 at Forest Pines, Broughton. Homes in Scunthorpe, Scotter, Barton and Keadby will be included. The firm holds five auctions every year and offers properties with a starting bid of £1 and no reserve through to properties achieving £300,000. Up to 400 people regularly attend these auctions. The last one...

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Groups of youths 'intimidating' residents

June 13, 2014, 10:56 pm

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POLICE teams have highlighted issues with youths gathering in a town centre.A weekly report of incidents has been drawn up by Humberside Police Sergeant Tony Petty, who said: "Recently it has been highlighted about youths congregating in the Market Place, Crowle, who have intimidated local residents and businesses."We are working with local agencies about the problems associated with youths congregating in the area."We appreciate that children do have to congregate somewhere and...

England v Italy: Join in sponge ball kickabout in Scunthorpe

June 13, 2014, 10:57 pm

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The dance floor at a Scunthorpe nightspot has been marked out as a soccer pitch for a party tonight to celebrate England's opening game against Italy (Saturday, June 14). People are being asked to come along in their England shirts to dance the night away until 4am tomorrow (Sunday) at the 1,150-capacity Henry's venue in Doncaster Road. The indoor carpet pitch covers 96 sq m. Club spokesman Simon Frankish said: "We don't show television here at Henrys so instead we are going to carpet the...

RSPB Blacktoft Sands nature reserve holds open day tomorrow

June 14, 2014, 2:00 am

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THE RSPB Blacktoft Sands nature reserve is set to host a summer open day from 10am to 4pm tomorrow (Sunday (June 15).Organisers say the event will be wildlife-packed, with beastly bugs, bouncing baby birds, stunning birds of prey and beautiful avocets.Mike Andrews, Blacktoft Sands visitor officer, said: "This is the perfect time of year to come to Blacktoft if you want an awesome wildlife experience."The place is a hive of activity."Our breeding birds – such as avocets,...

England v Italy: Scunthorpe bar hosts Brazil samba party

June 13, 2014, 10:54 pm

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In Scunthorpe High Street, Wicked bar operator Ian Charles has urged rival bars to follow his lead by banning charges for watching the TV games. Ian, who is tipping Greece and England for the quarter-finals, is also lowering his costliest beer to £2 a pint today (Saturday) when a Brazil-style samba party is planned. MORE ON WORLD CUP 2014... www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/WorldCup Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Scunthorpe attacker downed 15 bottles of strong lager &...

June 13, 2014, 11:00 pm

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TEMPERS flared when two Scunthorpe men became embroiled in heated scenes with another man – and one of them angrily threatened to "snap" his jaw, a court heard.David Rushton, 25, of Quebec Road, and David Dickinson, 53, of Somerby Road, admitted using threatening or abusive words or behaviour on May 17.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court that Simon Lyon was with his seven-year-old daughter in Somerby Road when there was a confrontation with...

Nigel Farage & UKIP target North Lincolnshire

June 9, 2014, 11:00 pm

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UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said he is looking "very closely" at targeting seats in North Lincolnshire at next year's elections.The party won the largest share of the local vote at the recent European elections, beating the Conservatives and Labour into second and third place.Elections for North Lincolnshire Council and Parliament will be held next year and UKIP intends to field candidates in both polls.The party does not currently hold any seats on the council but has eight...

Major business quits town centre for Grimsby

June 13, 2014, 10:58 pm

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A MAJOR business is leaving after outgrowing its North Lincolnshire home.Grimley Smith Associates (GSA), which is currently based at GSA House on the Market Place, will be relocating its engineering department from Brigg to the Europarc development in Grimsby - from Monday.The engineering department will move, along with the Cofely Fabricom Corporate centre, into Origin 3 on the Grimsby site and will adopt a new name in line with the move.The relocated venture will be known as Fabricom...

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New town centre cafe offers 'something different'

June 13, 2014, 10:52 pm

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A NEW Italian cafe has opened and says it is offering something different.Amici's launched on June 2 on College Yard, and offers a wide range of food for diners in Brigg town centre.Owner Luigi Scatola, 48, who lives in Winterton, said: "I like Brigg, it is quaint and it's like a mini York."It is a 20-seater restaurant. It is something different, and it is a nice Italian cafe."Amici's offers freshly-made paninis, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, Italian cakes and pasta.The cafe also...

Tyre fire in Epworth

June 13, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A number of tyres were covered in soil yesterday afternoon (June 13) to cover the remains of a fire. The fire involved five waste tyres on Sandtoft Road in Epworth. The blaze was extinguished with a single hose before the remnants were buried beneath soil. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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June 14, 2014, 10:36 pm

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AS PART of Adult Learners' Week, North Lindsey College is open to everyone to drop in during the week Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20.Information, advice and guidance will be available to all.So, whether you're interested in a full or part-time course, would like information on 24-plus learning loans or some impartial careers advice, please do come along to the College's main atrium from 9am to 7pm Monday to Thursday or 9am to 5pm on Friday next week.As a gateway to employment, North Lindsey...

Security stepped up at town allotments after thefts

June 14, 2014, 10:38 pm

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SECURITY has been strengthened at Barton allotments.The Barton Allotment Society received £690 from North Lincolnshire Council to increase security at the main gate.Money has been spent on adding a metal grill to the top of the gate, and on work to make it more secure.The original gate remains, but it has been renovated.In April, Humberside Police were called to reports of shed doors being opened on the allotments on Dam Road.Sandra Reed-Jennings, secretary of the Barton Allotment...

7 Scunthorpe students joining Mensa

June 14, 2014, 10:40 pm

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SEVEN young students from Melior Community Academy have been accepted by Mensa, after wowing teachers with their scores.The students, pictured – four in Year 8 and three in Year 7 – have become members of the IQ society after sitting the entrance test.In April four older students from the school became members, and staff are delighted to see even younger students make the grade.Year 7 students Jared Beasley and Nathaniel Vionnet, both 11, scored 152 on the test, while fellow Year...