Man exposes himself near Central Park

July 4, 2014, 1:12 am

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man allegedly exposed himself to two teenagers near Central Park in Scunthorpe. At around 6.25pm on Wednesday (July 2), police received a report of indecent exposure in the Brumby Woods area. Police say a white man of large build, wearing a balaclava and black roll neck jumper, came out from behind a bush and exposed himself to two female dog walkers. Police said the man was allegedly wearing no trousers or underwear. Neither victim was hurt during...

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July 4, 2014, 2:32 am

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The Royal Navy's biggest-ever ship - which has been made from Scunthorpe steel - was being officially named by the Queen at the Rosyth Dockyard in Fife, Scotland, today (July 4). Some 40,000 tonnes of plate rolled at the Tata Steel works in the town was used in the construction of the 65,000 tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. The Scunthorpe works beat off worldwide competition to win the £60 million contract for the plate. The town's steelworkers pulled out all the stops on the...

North Lindsey College celebrates 60th anniversary

July 3, 2014, 10:44 pm

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NORTH Lindsey College marked its 60th anniversary with a special celebration.This coincided with the Scunthorpe college's Ofsted report.Students were able to mix with staff and dignitaries, such as Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin and Scunthorpe neighbourhood sergeant James Main, who took part in a panel on the day.Mr Dakin said: "It is fantastic that in their 60th year, North Lindsey College has done such a cracking job for local students, and as such, they deserve a good Ofsted report."That...

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July 3, 2014, 10:32 pm

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THE Acoustic Barnfest live music event will be held in the courtyard of the Old Mill pub in Barton-Upon-Humber from 3pm to 11pm on Saturday (July 5). Admission is free.ST MARY'S Church in Barton-Upon-Humber will host its summer fete from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday (July 5). Admission is free. THE Kay Traviss Dance Group will perform Moulin Rouge in Dance at the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe until Saturday (July 5). Shows begin at 7.30pm nightly, with tickets £9 adults and £8...

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July 3, 2014, 10:38 pm

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Marilyn Monroe lookalike Marina Mae is to top the bill at a vintage dance in Scunthorpe, to be held in aid of the town's Lindsey Lodge Hospice. Also performing will be Cherie Lawrence, Lindyhop with Kingston Swing, Don Gentile and The UK 1940s Radio Station. The dance will be held on Saturday, October 18 at Redbourn Club, Cemetery Road, Scunthorpe, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £8, inclusive of pie & pea supper. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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July 4, 2014, 9:27 am

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A CHILD has been knocked down by a car on Cliff Gardens in Scunthorpe this afternoon (Friday). The child, aged 6-7, was involved in a collision with a Peugeot at around 4.40pm. Police closed the road between Highfield Avenue and Brant Road following the collision, and it re-opened at around 6.30pm. The child has been taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital. The severity of their injuries currently remains unclear. Stay logged on for updates. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Bar in danger of closing after 88 years

July 3, 2014, 10:48 pm

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A very long-serving North Lincolnshire club could be lost as a social venue. The area's only exclusively male club is in danger of closing after 88 years. A second emergency meeting of the 100 members of the Crowle Legion has been called for 4pm on Sunday, July 13. In the meantime, volunteers have taken over the running of The Legion bars to cut down on costs. As well as banning women, the club only sells one draught beer, Thwaites bitter, at £2.50 a pint. Membership is £10 a year...

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July 3, 2014, 10:58 pm

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HUNDREDS of Scunthorpe hospital patients face travelling out of town for treatment if a major shake-up of services is approved.In a bid to improve the quality of care, health chiefs have recommended transferring ear, nose and throat inpatient services (ENT) from Scunthorpe General Hospital to Grimsby.Last year, 391 adult and 115 child inpatients used the service at Scunthorpe, with an average stay of around a day and a half.And research is also being conducted into the future of children's...

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Ambulance & car in crash on Queensway in Scunthorpe

July 4, 2014, 11:42 am

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AN ambulance and car have been involved in a crash on Queensway in Scunthorpe tonight (Friday). Shortly after 7pm the ambulance and green Ford KA were involved in a collision at the junction of Queensway and Grange Lane North. Police and fire crews were called to the scene, but it remains unclear whether anyone was injured in the collision. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service reported that the road was blocked, but there are no reports of the road being shut at present. Stay logged on for...

Thief tells court she will turn her life around

July 3, 2014, 10:34 pm

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A THIEF escaped an immediate custodial sentence after saying she wanted to turn her life around for the better.Tracey Stamp, 33, pleaded guilty to theft from the person on August 3 last year.She also admitted three offences of shop theft and asked for a further 18 shop theft offences to be taken into consideration.Prosecuting at Grimsby Crown Court, Jeremy Evans said the theft from the person offence involved Stamp, stealing money from a 78-year-old man.He said the man was known to Stamp and...

Light bar: Objection to 6am opening

July 3, 2014, 10:56 pm

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POLICE have objected to an application from the new operators of The Light bar in Scunthorpe to extend the trading hours from 4am until 6am seven days a week and to increase the present capacity. The new operators at Grimsby Pubs Ltd also want a restriction lifted on playing pool, snooker and darts after 7pm at the weekends in the former church premises. At present the capacity of The Light, which closed down in January, is 790 on the ground floor and 60 on the balcony. Both North Lincolnshire...

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July 4, 2014, 10:36 pm

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A SPECIAL exhibition will be held in Barrow next month.The John Harrison Foundation presents Bells at Barrow, which will take place from 1.30pm to 5pm tomorrow (Sunday, July 6) at Holy Trinity Church in Barrow.Entertainment will include the Barton Town Band and refreshments.There will be an exhibition and displays by the John Harrison Foundation.This year is the tercentenary – 300 years – of the Queen Anne Act of Longitude and the Longitude Prize, solved by Barrow resident John...

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July 4, 2014, 10:38 pm

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A BELLRINGER will chime out the bells in Greenwich to mark 300 years since the passing of an act which led inventor John Harrison to make an historic Maritime discovery.Joan Barton will be joined by around seven others at the St Alfege church to commemorate the 300th anniversary since the 1714 Queen Anne Act of Longitude.This act was passed in July 1714, after Parliament offered a reward of up to £20,000 for a method of discovering longitude at sea.It led John Harrison, who lived in...

Scunthorpe's pride in Tata Steel royal order

July 4, 2014, 10:54 pm

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Yesterday's naming ceremony of the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth - made from Scunthorpe steel - marks a major milestone in Tata's 12-year involvement in the project. In that time the company has supplied 40,000 tonnes of steel and developed three entirely new grades of lighter and stronger steel specifically for the future flagship of the Royal Navy. Tata Steel will also supply steel for the second carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. The naming ceremony came five years after the first steel...

Chancel pub to bring back Sunday lunches & revamp beer garden

July 4, 2014, 10:52 pm

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MANCHESTER couple David and Kathleen Fredericksen have taken over the management of The Chancel, Bottesford, after two years running a pub in South-East London. The couple told Bar Fly they had moved from London to be closer to family and friends. David, 37, said their plans for The Chancel included re-introducing Sunday dinners from Sunday, July 13 and tidying up the beer garden for family use. Live acts are also being brought back at the weekends. Call 01724 840913.

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Crash outside Forest Pines hotel near Scunthorpe

July 5, 2014, 2:42 am

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EMERGENCY services were called this morning to a crash outside Forest Pines Hotel and Golf Resort. Police were called to the incident at around 9.45am. A single vehicle was involved in the crash, but officers say there was no blockage to the road and traffic was unaffected. One person suffered minor injuries. Police say the scene was clear at around 10.25am. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Woman injured after car flips onto roof in crash

July 5, 2014, 3:52 am

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A WOMAN has been injured after a car flipped onto its roof in a crash earlier today (Saturday). The incident, which involved a single vehicle, happened at around 9.55am. A young woman had managed to free herself from the vehicle by the time emergency services arrived at the incident, which took place on Station Road in Ulceby. The woman, described as a casualty by firefighters, was left in the care of paramedics. The extent of her injuries is currently unclear. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Café to become pizza & kebab takeaway

July 4, 2014, 10:44 pm

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A cafe is set to be converted into a hot food takeaway selling pizzas and kebabs, if North Lincolnshire Council is happy with the change. Planning permission for change of use, including the installation of an extraction flue, is now being sought from the authority for 4 High Street, Kirton-in-Lindsey. Proposed opening hours are noon to 11pm.

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July 4, 2014, 11:00 pm

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A WOMAN was jailed for dangerous driving after travelling at speeds above 80mph on residential streets while trying to flee police.Donna Leadenham, 49, who held only a provisional driving licence, led officers from Messingham and through Scunthorpe in the early hours of April 26.During the 4.8-mile pursuit, her Ford Focus reached speeds of more than 80mph on Messingham Road and exceeded 70mph on Ashby Road, as well as going through two sets of red traffic lights.Leadenham admitted dangerous...

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July 4, 2014, 10:58 pm

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A new shop which is about to open in Scunthorpe town centre, bringing new employment, is to celebrate its arrival by offering discounts to customers. The 20 per cent off everything offer will run for four days next week. Fashion retailer Peacocks will open in Scunthorpe's Southgate mall more than two years after moving out of the town. The investment by the Cardiff-based company will create 10 full-time and part-time jobs. Bargain-hunters have been promised a good deal when Peacocks opens on...