Police warning over shed and garage burglaries

July 26, 2014, 10:52 pm

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POLICE are warning Isle of Axholme residents to be aware of shed and garage burglaries during the summer months.Sergeant Tony Petty, officer responsible for the Isle, said: "At this time of year there is often an increase in theft from sheds and garages predominantly of power tools and gardening equipment."The Neighbourhood Team regularly patrol the area and will deal with any incidents identified or offences revealed appropriately. Residents are reminded when gardening to...

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Scunthorpe pubs may seeks ASBOs to stop troublemakers

July 26, 2014, 10:59 pm

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OFFENDERS who breach exclusion orders imposed by the 30-strong Scunthorpe Pub Watch could soon find themselves in serious bother. For Watch chairman Kerryann Barker is in talks with the police about going to court to seek anti-social behaviour orders for repeat offenders,

What is it? Mystery surrounds find in Henry's nightclub basement

July 26, 2014, 10:51 pm

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HAVE readers any idea what this contraption is? It was found by staff in the basement of Henry's night club in Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, General manager Darren Harpham believes it is an ice-making machine. Fellow director Simon Frankish however thinks the strange find is linked to the days when the building operated as the ABC/Ritz Cinema from 1937 until 1974.

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July 28, 2014, 3:06 am

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THE A18 road is partially blocked after a two vehicle crash at the Kirmington Croxton crossroads.The incident happened at around 10.33am this morning (Monday, July 28) and involved a white Ford Transit pick up and a red Scenic Renault Megane. Police Sergeant James Main said: "There are reports of minor injuries. "The Ford Transit pick up is on its side.  "The road is partially blocked and the incident is ongoing." Stay logged on for updates.

Suspended jail term for Scunthorpe woman

July 27, 2014, 10:47 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: LISA WILKINS, 32, of Everest Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to two offences of dishonestly making a false statement or representation with a view to obtaining benefits. She was committed to prison for four weeks, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to comply with a supervision requirement. She was also ordered to pay a...

Fuel wars: Asda cuts prices of petrol and diesel

July 28, 2014, 3:36 am

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SUPERMARKET Asda has cut fuel prices across all of it's 234 UK forecourts, by up to 2 pence per litre. From tomorrow (Tuesday) a new national price cap means no driver across the UK will pay more than 126.7ppl on unleaded and 129.7ppl on diesel at any Asda forecourt. Andy Peake, Asda's petrol director, said: "We're giving our customers and holiday makers the opportunity to fill up their cars with some of the cheapest fuel prices in the market for years, putting much needed cash back in...

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July 28, 2014, 5:36 am

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A burst pipe water has flooded part of the A18 Doncaster Road in Scunthorpe. Anglian Water is in attendance at the scene close to the entrance to Glanford Park and the new M&S retail park. More details to follow. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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July 28, 2014, 6:30 am

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A BURST water main near Glanford Park could leave 600 customers without water. Anglian Water say a third party damaged a water main earlier today (Monday), causing it to burst. A spokesman for the company say there are no reports of surface water flooding, but that work is currently underway to repair the damage. She said: "It was a six inch water main off Doncaster Road which burst after third party damage."About 600 customers may be affected by the burst. They should all have water...

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July 28, 2014, 7:30 am

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BROUGHTON shooter Dave Sipling is handily placed after the first round of qualification in the men's trap event at the Commonwealth Games. Sipling finished sixth after the first day's qualification with a score of 46 four behind India's Mansher Singh who topped the charts. The second qualifying round will begin at 9am tomorrow morning and Sipling will have to finish in the top six to move into the semi-finals which begin at 2pm. If Sipling progresses from the semi-final he will either take part...

A180 blocked as bus catches fire

July 28, 2014, 8:00 am

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The A180 eastbound is blocked near Europarc outside Grimsby after a double-decker bus caught fire. The blaze broke out at around 3.30pm and firefighters have been called. Police have implemented a rolling roadblock and are urging people to expect disruption. It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured.

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July 28, 2014, 7:46 am

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McDonald's, Pizza Hut, KFC and The Old Farmhouse pub on Doncaster Road in Scunthorpe have had to close due to a burst water main. The Old Farmhouse has no running water after the main burst near Glanford Park. A member of staff at the pub said: "We've been without running water for about two hours. "We're not sure at the moment when we will reopen." And Pizza Hut has been left with no hot water. A spokeswoman for...

Shetland pony Mr Nibbles found tethered to roundabout in...

July 28, 2014, 3:26 am

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Chestnut stallion Mr Nibbles is now in safe hands at a Lincolnshire rescue and welfare centre after being abandoned in a town centre children's play park. Bransby Horses was contacted after the animal was found tethered to a roundabout in Gainsborough with no access to water on an extremely on hot day. Lack of water can lead to dehydration and in some instances to colic. A pony like Mr Nibbles needs up to 3 gallons a day to remain healthy and although it is believed members of the public may...

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July 28, 2014, 8:42 am

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ONE Person has suffered serious injuries after a two vehicle crash on the A18 at the Kirmington Croxton crossroads near Humber Airport. Two other passengers also suffered minor injuries. The incident happened at around 10.33am this morning (Monday, July 28) and involved a white Ford Transit pick up and a red Scenic Renault Megane. A spokesman for Humberside Police said: "The vehicles have been recovered and the road has been cleared." Stay logged for...

Driver jailed by Scunthorpe court

July 28, 2014, 12:40 am

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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 FIRTH, 54, of Bircham Crescent, Kirton in Lindsey, was found guilty of driving while disqualified, using a vehicle without insurance, failing to stop for police and committing a further offence while subject to a suspended sentence order. He was committed to prison for a total of 24 weeks and disqualified from driving for...

Burst water main: Anglian Water says water due on at 8pm

July 28, 2014, 9:47 am

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A number of businesses and homes in Scunthorpe remain without water after a main burst. A spokesman for Anglian Water said water could be restored to properties by 8pm. The burst pipe forced a number of businesses on the A18 near Glanford Park, including McDonald's and Pizza Hut, to close their doors. A statement said: "Following the burst re-zoning had taken place and all but 13 properties are off water. "Our engineers are currently onsite working to repair the damage as quickly...

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2 Sisters' Scunthorpe factory rated as 'good' in Food Standards...

July 28, 2014, 10:00 am

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THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has rated the 2 Sisters Food Group factory in Scunthorpe as good in an audit.The FSA carried out the audit at the poultry processing site, which employs around 1,200 people, on Friday.A spokesman for the FSA said: "The FSA conducted detailed audits at two 2 Sisters Food Group plants, Scunthorpe and Llangefni, on Friday July 25."Initial results from these two detailed and rigorous audits showed the plant at Scunthorpe as 'Good'"The FSA will publish the...

Scunthorpe school uniforms being made out of cola bottles

July 27, 2014, 10:57 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE business has blazed a trail in the school uniform market.Forget turning water into wine, how about turning old cola bottles into new school blazers.This is what Anayat and Nadia Shah of Shah's Uniforms in West Street are doing.The family shop, which has been open for 43 years, is pioneering a new environmentally friendly technique of recycling old plastic bottles and turning them into affordable and stylish school blazers for Scunthorpe schools.Mr Shah said: "Nobody else...

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July 27, 2014, 10:59 pm

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PUPILS in North Lincolnshire eligible for free school meals are struggling to meet the GCSE benchmark, with the local authority one of the worst performing regions in the country.An Ofsted report published this month looked at the attainment of pupils eligible for free school meals at GCSE level, between 2012 and 2013.North Lincolnshire saw just 31.9 per cent of these pupils hit the benchmark in 2012 – which is five GCSEs, including English and maths.This figure dropped by 7.3 per cent...

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July 27, 2014, 10:54 pm

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NEW railways minister Claire Perry will look at plans to cut the region's direct express link to Manchester with an open mind, according to North Lincolnshire MPs.Government proposals to axe the direct route from Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport, which calls at Barnetby and Scunthorpe, have been debated in the House of Commons.The controversial plan comes as part of a wider consultation relating to the Northern Rail and TransPennine Express franchises.It would see the existing service terminate...

'Council grass mowers leave a mess on the street'. Do you agree?

July 27, 2014, 10:49 pm

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HAS anyone else thought the same as me, when the council come round to cut the grass in the street (which isn't very often), what a mess they make each time. The ride-on mower comes round first, then a day or so later comes the strimmers – grass and leaves shoot all over the pavements and also into your front garden too. The paths are now full of grass/leaves. If you have trees in the street as we have, it's such a mess especially when it is windy weather. I just thought I would...