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June 16, 2014, 3:44 am

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A SCUNTHORPE pub blew time on the televised England v Italy World Cup game on Saturday night following an incident between fans. The bars were shut before half-time after trouble broke out among some of the 280 fans present. Police were called to the scene, but no arrests were made. Bosses at Greene King Brewery, owners of the Priory, have launched a joint inquiry with Humberside Police. A report is expected to be presented to the July meeting of Scunthorpe Pub Watch. Meanwhile, the hotel...

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June 15, 2014, 10:54 pm

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CONCERNS over travellers' caravans and parking issues near Brigg Primary School have been raised again.At the end of February, North Lincolnshire Council installed temporary barriers near the entrance to the Atherton Way school.The barriers were placed on the site in response to illegally parked caravans near the school entrance.However, a number of parents complained that the barriers had caused "bedlam" and exacerbated the issue.Now, just four months later, the same parking issues...

Primary school 'requires improvement'

June 15, 2014, 10:50 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE head teacher says her school will be "good" in 18 months, after being told by Ofsted it "requires improvement".Tracey Norriss, head teacher at Oasis Academy Parkwood, is certain the primary school is on an upward trajectory.The school, on Plymouth Road, was told that achievement of pupils, quality of teaching and leadership and management "requires improvement".But behaviour and safety of pupils was graded "good", and Mrs Norriss says the...

Ban for Scunthorpe driver who gave false name

June 15, 2014, 10:42 pm

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The following motoring offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: ROLANDAS DAPSEVICIUS, 25, of Ferry Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, using a vehicle without insurance, driving without wearing a seatbelt and providing a false name. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and given a six-month community order with a 42-day curfew requirement and a...

Deadline set for sale of Scunthorpe allotments site

June 15, 2014, 10:52 pm

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North Lincolnshire Council has announced a closing date for the sale of its former allotments site off Roman Way, Scunthorpe. The authority is offering the land for sale by informal tender until noon on Friday, July 18. The six-acre site has outline planning permission for residential development. However, many people living near the site have raised concerns about road safety and access to a new development of 82 homes. The sale is being handled by the council's Brigg-based estates and...

Scunthorpe shop to move to new location

June 15, 2014, 11:07 pm

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A Scunthorpe store is moving to a new location. Management have explained why the changes will help their business.Smiths Females clothing store on Laneham Street shut on Saturday, June 21, and is moving to the Smiths Menswear store across the road, from Monday, June 23.Bosses at the store confirmed all the stock from Smiths Females would move location.Manager/buyer Andy Woodward, who also runs David Jason Menswear on Laneham Street, said the move was positive.He said: "The lease is coming...

Girl (8) thought to be first in world to beat rare cancer

June 15, 2014, 10:48 pm

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AN EIGHT-year-old girl from northern Lincolnshire is thought to be the first in the world to beat a rare form of brain cancer.Claudia Burkill, whose father David is originally from Scunthorpe, has spent three years battling metastatic pineoblastoma, an extremely aggressive form of cancer.On one occasion all the life support machinery was switched off and she received the last rites, an hour before she was expected to die.But on Saturday her family announced Claudia, from Market Rasen, had been...

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June 16, 2014, 6:00 am

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SCUNTHORPE brownfield sites have proven to be a haven for creepy crawlies.Rare creatures have been found after a three-year study into the diversity of bugs on six of North Lincolnshire's brownfield sites.The six sites, which include Tata Steel in Scunthorpe, were surveyed and managed to provide habitats where bugs and wildlife can thrive.One of their rare finds was a Ruby tailed wasp that needs exposed sandy faces to create its nests and the Grayling butterfly, which thrives in grasses and...

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June 16, 2014, 2:15 am

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POLICE are looking to locate a man who made an attempt to engage a 16-year-old boy in conversation in Scunthorpe. A Humberside Police spokesperson said: "At around 1.20pm on Monday, June 9, a 16-year-old boy was walking alone along Queensway in Scunthorpe. "As he approached a lay-by, close to Homebase, a man who was sat in a car made an attempt to get the attention of the boy. "The teenage boy ignored the man, and continued to walk away."As he carried on walking, the...

Four wedding firms join forces

June 16, 2014, 10:40 pm

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A BARTON menswear store has joined forces with other businesses to offer a full wedding package.Day's Menswear is under new management and is offering the package, along with three other firms.The store, on High Street, has joined forces with Angela Jones Seamstress, Yours Eternally and Moments to Treasure.The wedding package, for up to 100 guests, includes a bridal gown, five suits, room decoration, a cake and a candy cart.It costs £1,800, and the bridal gowns are handmade to measure by...

Lincolnshire Show offers top attractions tomorrow & Thursday

June 16, 2014, 10:44 pm

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TREASURE hunts, farm animals and fairground rides will be among the attractions at the Lincolnshire Show on Wednesday (June 18) and Thursday, June 19.The annual spectacular at the Lincolnshire Showground will also feature science workshops and school challenges, as well as a range of trade stands.Jayne Southall, chief executive of the Lincolnshire Showground, said: "The show has always been jam-packed with entertainment for the whole family and this year is no different."The show is...

Scunthorpe thief must pay compensation

June 16, 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: DAVID PETER THOMPSON, 34, of Portman Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to theft. He was given an 18-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay compensation of £200, a victim surcharge of £15 and costs of £200. MORE COURT NEWS... http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news TWITTER Follow us on...

Messingham Show secretary retiring after 40 years

June 17, 2014, 2:00 am

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THE secretary of Messingham Show is stepping down after 40 years overseeing the event.John England was first elected to the show committee in January 1960, but has served as secretary for the past 40 years.Involved in the show since he was just a boy, Mr England's father also served as secretary before him.Now, though, he feels the time is right to relinquish his position after the 2014 show earlier this month.Mr England said: "I have been secretary for 40 years and it feels about the right...

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June 16, 2014, 10:52 pm

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Kirmington-based airline LinksAir flew One Show TV presenter Chris Evans to the Isle of Man. He used the recently launched service from Doncaster Sheffield Airport to fly to the Isle and film for his Friday evening television spot. LinksAir says tickets on its Belfast service can now be booked through travel agents, online agents and price comparison sites for its Belfast service. Roger Hage, commercial manager at the Humberside Airport-based airline, said: "We are pleased with the response...

Youngsters 'taking desperate measures to get on property ladder'

June 16, 2014, 10:56 pm

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YOUNG homeowners are storing up problems for the future by resorting to "desperate measures" to get on to the property ladder, a study has warned. Seven out of 10 homeowners aged between 25 and 34 admit they relied on non-standard routes to buy a house, according to the HomeOwners Alliance. These include the "bank of mum and dad", mortgages with a term of more than 25 years, interest-only loans and small deposits. Graham Wilson, managing director of Scunthorpe-based DDM Residential, doesn't feel...

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Morrisons to cut 2,600 jobs

June 17, 2014, 5:57 am

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Supermarket giant Morrisons has confirmed that it intends to cut around 2,600 jobs nationwide. Morrisons, which has an store on Scunthorpe's Lakeside Parkway, has begun discussions about streamlining its management structure. A spokeswoman for Morrisons said no information on individual stores is currently available. Dalton Philips, Morrisons Chief Executive, said: "This is the right time to modernise the way our stores are managed. These changes will improve our focus on customers and lead...

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June 16, 2014, 10:58 pm

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More people prefer to enjoy nights out in Yorkshire cities and towns rather than staying in Scunthorpe, it is being suggested. Roger Hebb, of Marsden Drive, contacted the Scunthorpe Telegraph to voice his concerns. He said: "Shops in the town centre are closing yet this council is allowing out-of-town shops, which is surely going to add to the eventual shut down of the town centre. "What is wrong with this council? Haven't they learned any lessons from what Doncaster and Sheffield...

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June 16, 2014, 10:48 pm

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The Scunthorpe Telegraph's Baby & Toddler of the Year Competition 2014 is proving hugely popular, attracting 444 entries. Use this link to see the 40 youngsters who are through to the final stage People voted for their favourites and determined the top 10 finalists in each of the four age categories: 0-9 months, 10-18 months, 19-36 months and 3-5 years. A panel of judges will decide the four category winners and the one to be crowned Baby or Toddler of the Year 2014, who will be...

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June 16, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A new housing estate is to carry the name of the old pub it has replaced. The hostelry was knocked down and permission eventually granted to put new properties on the site. Keigar Homes is planning 21 homes to replace the now demolished Ancholme Inn and its extensive car park, off Grammar School Road, Brigg, and has called the development Ancholme Gardens. Under the heading "Coming soon" the firm says Ancholme Gardens will comprise 2 & 3 bed semi and mews stylish homes. It also...

Take A Gander restaurant takes on staff through Jobcentre scheme

June 17, 2014, 3:59 am

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A YOUNG mum has found work through the Jobcentre's wage incentive scheme.Single mum Rosanna Devita was looking for work when she was introduced to the scheme, which helps young people find work.She has since been taken on as a waitress at the Take A Gander pub and restaurant in Burringham.The 21-year-old, from Warwick Road in Scunthorpe, was born in the UK, but moved to Italy around four years ago, where she carried on her schooling and worked as a waitress.Miss Devita studied to be a...