Scunthorpe ceremony tomorrow in support of Armed Forces Day

June 14, 2014, 10:42 pm

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The Mayor of North Lincolnshire will tomorrow raise a flag to support North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day. Councillor Trevor Foster will preside at the event on Monday, June 16 at the Civic Centre, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, at 10.30am. The local cadet band will lead a parade through Central Park at 10.15am, followed by the raising of the flag at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event has been organised for people in North Lincolnshire to celebrate and honour our armed forces –...

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Eating out at the Scunthorpe pub with a parrot

June 14, 2014, 10:44 pm

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THE Cocked Hat on Ferry Road in Scunthorpe has won runner-up in Restaurant of the Year three years in a row according to its website.And it's not hard to see why as this place offers a high standard of pub grub.Although I chose to take my colleague as a dining partner, I could easily have dined alone here and kept myself entertained with the mini aviary in the bar area.Zak the parrot certainly had a lot to say.And Zak wasn't the only pretty bird in the room as I discovered when my starter of...

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June 14, 2014, 10:52 pm

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Mobile speed camera locations across northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire for week commencing June 15 are: SUNDAY, JUNE 15: Safety enforcement cameras will be visiting sites across the region. MONDAY, JUNE 16: A1079 Barmby Moor & Clee Road, Grimsby TUESDAY, JUNE 17: A165 Coniston & A180 Great Coates Junction WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18: A614 Thorpe Road, Howden & M180 west of River Trent THURSDAY, JUNE 19: A1079 Bishop Burton & A18 Barton Street South FRIDAY, JUNE 20: A164 Leconfield...

Primary school overcoming 'serious weaknesses'

June 14, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A PRIMARY school has been praised for making progress after it was deemed to have "serious weaknesses" by Ofsted.The action plan is now "fit for purpose" at South Ferriby Primary School, says a monitoring report.The school was judged to have "serious weaknesses" in December, but the monitoring report writes that "leadership is being strengthened" and "local authority officers have provided additional support for the school". MORE ON EDUCATION...

Bar imposes first price rise in 3 years

June 14, 2014, 10:56 pm

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A PINT of beer at a North Lincolnshire social club has gone up by 10p – the first rise in three years. Officials were forced to take action after profits dropped to their lowest level in 20 years at the Victory Club in Barton-Upon-Humber. But beer drinkers can take comfort – they can still enjoy a pint at £1.70 or under. The Victory is also a haven for bargain-hunting wine and whisky drinkers. YOU CAN READ MORE NEWS FROM THE PUBS AND BARS HERE...

Scunthorpe-born scientist tipped for Nobel Prize

June 14, 2014, 10:44 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE-born scientist has been tipped as a future Noble Prize winner for his research into the repair and replacement of damaged human cells and tissues.The accolade for Dr Andrew Dove, 37, came after he was named the Royal Society of Chemistry Gibson-Fawcett Award winner for 2014.No less than 47 previous winners of the society's awards, which recognise original and independent contributions to materials chemistry, have gone on to win Nobel Prizes for their pioneering work.They include...

New mental health unit planned for Scunthorpe

June 14, 2014, 10:58 pm

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A NEW facility could be set up in Ashby for mental health patients who do not need hospital care.Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) is in the early stages of placing a bid with the local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for four additional mental health beds.A location has not been confirmed, but it is expected to be close to the Great Oaks mental health unit on Ashby High Street.An RDaSH spokesman said staffing would be provided by its current workforce.He...

Suspended jail term for Scunthorpe thief

June 14, 2014, 10:50 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: ROBERT LANCE ARRAND, 27, of Redbourne Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to theft. He was committed to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months, with a 12-month supervision requirement, six-month curfew requirement and a 240-hour unpaid work requirement. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £80 and costs...

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Police called to Priory pub during England World Cup game

June 15, 2014, 2:41 am

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Police were called to the Priory Hotel last night (June 14) after an altercation during the England vs Italy World Cup match. At around 11.45pm - half time during the game, which Italy won 2-1 - a scuffle broke out and police were called as back-up. A police spokeswoman said a number of people were dispersed from the Ashby Road venue after door staff struggled to cope with the number of people inside. She said: "There was an altercation at the door and door staff called for back-up as it...

Scunthorpe foodbank feeds the 2,000

June 14, 2014, 10:48 pm

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SCUNTHORPE's foodbank fed 2,641 in the last year, including more than 1,600 children. In order to feed those needing help, the foodbank received donations of more than 20 tonnes of food, which were sorted and distributed by a team of around 60 volunteers. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Popular pub being sold for housing

June 14, 2014, 11:00 pm

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BOSSES at Enterprise Inns are going ahead with plans to sell off a village pub for housing development. The deal with a local developer is due to be completed by the end of this month. The Flixborough Inn has been closed since January but long-standing tenant John Stanley refused to move off the site until a cash settlement was agreed. John, who ran the inn for 10 years, has now moved after his solicitor Andy Pascoe confirmed a deal had been reached. MORE ROM BAR FLY......

Scunthorpe thief ordered to pay compensation

June 15, 2014, 10:46 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: GARY FLETCHER, 45, of Cecile Crescent, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to two offences of theft. He was given a 12-month community order with a 100-hour unpaid work requirement, ordered to pay compensation of £100, a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of £200. MORE COURT NEWS......

Children older than three still using dummies in North Lincolnshi...

June 15, 2014, 10:56 pm

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PARENTS in North Lincolnshire are being urged to ditch their children's dummies for the sake of their own health.The health visiting team at Parkwood Children's Centre in Scunthorpe is advising parents to stop using dummies and bottles after their child reaches 12 months old.Layla Barnes, community nursery nurse, said: "A lot of parents in our area don't realise the significant impact using dummies can have on their child's health; from speech difficulties to dental problems."The older...

Scunthorpe man tried to sell stolen motorbike on Facebook

June 15, 2014, 10:58 pm

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A SERIAL offender from Scunthorpe had "not exactly covered himself in glory" by reverting to crime despite being locked up a few months earlier, North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court heard.Ashley Walker, 20, of Hindon Walk, admitted handling a stolen motorcycle, belonging to Gareth Smith, and possessing cannabis on January 14.Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, said a motor cycle was stolen in a burglary in Grimsby and Walker later tried to sell it on Facebook.A friend of the bike's owner...

School violence & bad behaviour: 3 students expelled &...

June 15, 2014, 11:00 pm

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THREE students were expelled and 523 others suspended from North Lincolnshire schools last year for violence and other antisocial behaviour.Overall, the number of pupils given fixed term inclusion orders was slightly down from 569 in 2012-13 to 544 in 2013-14.But the number of girls in trouble rose from 135 to 152.There were also increases last year in certain types of anti-social behaviour,Cases of threatening and abusive behaviour were up from 31 to 38 as were drug and alcohol rated...

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Car fire extinguished in Barton

June 16, 2014, 12:11 am

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A car caught fire in Barton last night, causing firefighters to race to the scene. Crews used a hose and two extinguishers to put out the flames in an incident which took place at around 9pm last night (June 15). A spokesman for Humberside Fire and Rescue said the incident was not being treated and suspicious. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Pedestrian zone being violated by drivers

June 15, 2014, 10:40 pm

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MORE concerns are being raised over the number of drivers disobeying rules to restrict traffic from entering a town centre pedestrian zone which is reserved for shoppers.Humberside Police said a high volume of calls reported incorrect use of the pedestrianised area in Brigg.The calls include those reporting vehicles ignoring one way and no entry signs in and around the Market Place.The town's Neighbourhood Policing Team is continuing to discuss the problem with North Lincolnshire Council in a...

MURDER CHARGE: Scunthorpe woman appears in court

June 16, 2014, 4:05 am

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A Scunthorpe woman charged with murder has appeared in court today. Lisa Joanne Glover, 38, of Frodingham Road, appeared at Hull Crown Court this morning (Monday, June 16). She is charged with the murder of Barry O'Brien, who died on Thursday, June 5. No pleas were entered, and she was remanded in custody to appear at Hull Crown Court again on Monday, August 18.

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June 16, 2014, 4:18 am

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Firefighters rescue two-year-old trapped in kitchen

June 16, 2014, 6:42 am

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FIREFIGHTERS rescued a two-year-old child who was trapped in a kitchen in Scunthorpe. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident shortly before 9.45am this morning (Monday, June 16), at a property on Marsden Drive/Scotter Road in Scunthorpe. The Fire Service confirmed the child was locked in the kitchen, but was released uninjured. A spokeswoman said: "The Fire Service gained entry by removing a faulty lock from an internal door using small tools." Follow us on...