Man had 3 knives in public place

July 6, 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: MIROSLAW STANISLAW KOWALIK, 48, of Sheffield Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to possession of three sharp knives in a public place. He was given a 12-month community order with a 200-hour unpaid work requirement, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of £85.

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July 6, 2014, 10:44 pm

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USERS of the Humber Bridge have saved almost £19 million since George Osborne announced that the Government was going to cut the toll on the Humber Bridge in half.I received those figures last week as it is just over two years since the tolls came down. It was a long campaign and I wasn't sure for a while whether we'd ever get there – but thankfully we did.The tolls came down and, I am pleased to say, they haven't gone back, even in line with inflation. The figure of £19...

House burglar jailed for three years

July 6, 2014, 10:58 pm

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A BURGLAR from Scunthorpe with a "substantial history" of similar offending has been locked up.He admitted burglary with intent to steal at a property in the town's Lloyds Avenue between May 28 and May 31.Ashley Fletcher, 20, of Redbourn Close, Scunthorpe, also asked for a second burglary at the same address to be taken into consideration, along with one at a property in Bushfield Road.At the time of the offences, Fletcher was on licence from a 29-month sentence for house...

Family's flood-damaged heirloom repaired by Scunthorpe experts

July 6, 2014, 10:40 pm

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RAIL enthusiasts in Scunthorpe have brought joy to a family who were hit by last year's devastating floods.Mum Dawn Barley was convinced that a precious model railway – which was handed down through the generations – was ruined by December's tidal surge in South Ferriby.The set had been passed to Dawn's four sons – Liam, 15, Connor, 13, Aiden, 10, and Cooper, 2 – by her grandfather before he died five years ago.The electric set, which was kept in the cellar in their...

£800k development for Market Rasen Racecourse

July 7, 2014, 10:40 pm

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An £800,000 development at Market Rasen Racecourse is under starter's orders, involving the extension of the Tattershalls Enclosure. The Tote Exacta Bar will be doubled in size and the capacity of the Tattershalls Enclosure increased. Work is scheduled to be completed in late November, well ahead of the traditional Boxing Day meeting at the Lincolnshire course. General manager Pip Kirby said: "This is an exciting development for Market Rasen Racecourse as we stage increasingly popular...

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July 7, 2014, 10:42 pm

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North Lincolnshire Council now has jobs on offer for 14 new apprentices. Applications are being invited for the posts, which are spread across many departments. The apprenticeships include sport support, environmental health, horticulture, legal services, finance, licensing a traffic. view the jobs here/a>

Children's day care centre with play & fitness area planned

July 7, 2014, 10:44 pm

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Planning permission is being sought to create a day care centre and a recreation/play/fitness area for children aged up to 12 years. It will involve the demolition of a garage and the provision of parking, fencing and gates. The location is the site of Millers Gym & World of Pine, on Ferriby Road, Barton, and the applicant Carlton Education and Enterprise. North Lincolnshire Council now has the application under consideration. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Mysterious lights photographed on Scunthorpe skyline

July 7, 2014, 10:52 pm

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Strange lights have been photographed on the Scunthorpe skyline. Scunthorpe Telegraph photographer Carl Gac saw them from the Gunness area, on the outkirts of Scunthorpe, looking over towards Flixborough. The steel town has long been renowned for its 'Heavens Reflect' glow from the iron and steelmaking operations and its array of lights on the plant. However, this view was taken a long way from the town's main industry. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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July 7, 2014, 10:52 pm

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A WEATHER warning has been issued by the Met Office for North Lincolnshire. The yellow warning, which means people should be aware of the possibility of severe weather, takes effect from 11am toay(Tuesday, July 8). The Met Office says heavy rain showers with possible thunder are likely to hit the region, with people warned of possible surface water flooding. The latest forecast for North Lincolnshire suggests light rain showers are likely from 11am. The rain is expected to turn heavier between...

VW stolen and used as getaway vehicle in burglary

July 7, 2014, 10:57 pm

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A VW Golf was stolen and used as a getaway vehicle in a house burglary. The car's registration is YF59 VEJ. The crime happened overnight on on Thursday, July 3, someone entering the house in Middle Street, Scotton. Among items stolen was a doctor's bag and a prescription pad. Information about this incident will be welcomed by Detective Constable Tina Kennedy, of Gainsborough CID. Call Lincolnshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 102 of July 4. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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July 7, 2014, 10:58 pm

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LICENSING watchdogs will decide tomorrow if North Lincolnshire's biggest-ever open air rock festival can go ahead.Organisers Jackie Worsman and her daughter Chloe, 24, are hoping to attract upwards of 5,000 fans to the family-owned Slate House Farm at Holme on August 30.Chloe said subject to approval between 10 and 15 bands would be on stage.The headliners will be Doncaster Coldplay tribute band Coldplace and The Starkins, who will join Saint Harlot, also from Doncaster, on stage at the 10-acre...

How Ofsted rates pre-school

July 7, 2014, 10:46 pm

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A PRE-SCHOOL in rural North Lincolnshire has been given a "good" grade by Ofsted.It was previously graded "satisfactory", and has moved one place up the rankings.The report said that at Hibaldstow Pre-School, based at Hibaldstow Village Hall, "the manager is committed to the continuous development of the pre-school" and "a clear system of self-evaluation is used to identify improvements to be made".There was also praise for the rest of the team, with the ...

Scunthorpe man sentenced for dishonesty

July 7, 2014, 10:54 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: EDWARD WILLIAM BUCKLEY, 64, of Healey Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to dishonestly causing or allowing another person to fail to promptly notify a change of circumstances which he knew would affect that person's entitlement to benefit. He was given a 12-month community order with a 120-hour unpaid work requirement, ordered...

A18 & A159 get new speed limits

July 7, 2014, 11:20 pm

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Four new speed limits are being introduced by North Lincolnshire Council in a new batch to improve safety. They are part of what the authority calls its ongoing speed limit review and take into account "national guidance." The new speed limits being implemented this week are:• A159 Messingham Road (The Beck to Endcliffe Avenue, Bottesford) - reduced to 30mph from 40mph• A159 Bird in the Barley pub to Messingham) now 50mph• Messingham Lane, Scawby reduced to 30mph from...

New wind turbine plan revealed

July 7, 2014, 10:56 pm

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The Environment Agency, which oversees Britain's waterways, is seeking to install a wind turbine to generate power. North Lincolnshire Council is being asked to grant planning permission for the installation of a single Rotaheat Convertor wind turbine, measuring 19m to its tip. It is earmarked for the Environment Agency depot and office in South Street, Owston Ferry. It is intended that the convertor wind turbine will meet all the hot water and heating requirements of the site. Follow us...

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New 15m phone mast planned for Scunthorpe

July 7, 2014, 10:48 pm

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A new 15m high phone mast is earmarked for Scunthorpe. North Lincolnshire Council planners have been notified of the proposed removal of an existing 14.8m column supporting six antennas. It is to be replaced by 15m "streetpole" supporting three antennas, plus two new equipment cabinets. The development is planned for Telecommunication Mast 2, off Warren Road. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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July 8, 2014, 7:00 am

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AN ELECTION will be held to select a new member of Brigg Town Council.Labour candidate Lew Schaffer will go up against Nigel Sherwood of the Conservative party in the poll on Thursday, July 24.The election follows Mel Oades' resignation from the town council.

Scunthorpe hospital welcomes new chaplain

July 8, 2014, 8:00 am

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A NEW chaplain will be serving the spiritual health of staff and patients at Scunthorpe General Hospital.The Reverend Harry Smart, who was a parish priest in North Yorkshire and Sheffield, has spent the past 14 years working as a mental health chaplain in Lincolnshire.He will now take up the position in Scunthorpe, lending a listening ear to staff, patients and relatives in the surrounding of the hospital.He said: "People coming in to hospital can be really stressed, upset, anxious and...

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July 6, 2014, 10:56 pm

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A COMPANY is celebrating a multi-million-pound deal which will bring additional superfast broadband to North Lincolnshire.Quickline Communications has won a £2 million contract to run a pilot, exploring how to achieve superfast broadband across the UK.And the Government's Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) has commissioned Quickline to run the pilot in North Lincolnshire.Deployment is scheduled to begin in September after a feasibility study is completed.Neil Poole, cabinet member for policy and...

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July 8, 2014, 10:38 pm

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Classic children's TV characters Sooty, Sweep and Soo are to come to Scunthorpe as part of a new stage show. The trio will visit the Plowright Theatre for two shows on Sunday, 8 February, 2015 - at 11am and 2.30pm. Sooty's TV Partner Richard Cadell, who can be seen on Citv, will be attempting to keep Sooty from getting up to mischief. Special party guests include Sooty favourites Butch the bulldog and Ramsbottom the snake. There's also a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the...