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September 30, 2014, 2:34 am

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Barton MP Martin Vickers has dismissed rumours he is considering defecting to Ukip as "nonsense".The MP's name surfaced last week as one of a number of Conservatives "on the verge" of leaving for Nigel Farage's party, according to national newspaper reports.Among the Tories identified were Rochester MP Mark Reckless, who confirmed his departure to Ukip on Friday.Mr Vickers, a eurosceptic, insisted that only the Conservatives could deliver reform on Europe.But he claimed he...

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September 30, 2014, 3:07 am

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Cilla star Sheridan Smith tipped for Christmas number one with...

September 30, 2014, 3:42 am

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EPWORTH actress Sheridan Smith has been tipped as a potential star of the Christmas music charts. Sheridan starred as Cilla Black in ITV's three-part drama Cilla, which concluded last night. Now, television personality and former newspaper editor Piers Morgan has tipped Sheridan to follow Cilla's footsteps into the pop charts. The star's role in the drama required her to sing Cilla's hits, including Anyone Who Had A Heart. After the final part was screened, Mr Morgan suggested on social media...

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September 30, 2014, 4:16 am

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POLICE evacuated homes after a resident put a garden fork through a gas service pipe. The incident, which caused a gas leak, happened earlier this morning on Vicarage Avenue in Wrawby. Humberside Police attended the incident, along with National Grid. A spokeswoman for National Grid said: "We got the call at 8.20am and our engineer was on-site at 9am."The householder had put a garden fork through the gas service pipe, which takes gas through to the individual properties."That...

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September 30, 2014, 10:40 pm

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The Canadian Lancaster bomber called Vera has returned safely home on the other side of the Atlantic, following her historic tour of Lincolnshire and the UK.Vera's arrival at the beginning of August made modern aviation history as she flew alongside Lincolnshire's own Lancaster. They are the only remaining airworthy aircraft of their kind.Crowds flocked from across the county to see the two side by side. Vera was stationed at Humberside Airport for much of her stay, which allowed excited...

Swimmers & model boats to use Scunthorpe nature reserve

September 30, 2014, 10:42 pm

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Recreational use of the Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve in Scunthorpe has been agreed by North Lincolnshire Council. The reserve is off Normanby Road. The council has agreed to allow the Ashbyvillens Open Water Swimming Group and the Scunthorpe Model Boat Society to make use of the Blue Lagoon for recreational purposes. This will be done through a licence from the council, subject to them meeting a number of prescribed conditions, including holding adequate insurance cover. The council had...

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September 30, 2014, 10:44 pm

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A North Lincolnshire pub which was badly hit by last year's flooding has bounced back. Restaurant business is booming since it reopened in May, following extensive flood damage in December. The Haven Inn, Barrow, landlady, Gillian Bayram, is now seeking approval to start live entertainment earlier than 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Car parking charges rise 30% for Scunthorpe hospital staff

September 30, 2014, 10:48 pm

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PARKING charges for staff at Scunthorpe General Hospital have gone up by 30 per cent, as they also have at Grimsby's main medical facility.The increase came into effect at the beginning of this month and the new sums will be deducted from salaries at the end of September.The charges are reviewed annually by the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG), and also apply to its hospitals in Scunthorpe and Goole.Last year charges were increased by around 10 per cent.This year's...

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September 30, 2014, 10:50 pm

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Independent tour operator Newmarket Holidays has announced new exciting packages to Italy from Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield next year. With escorted tours including the Seven Cities of Italy, Lake Garda and the Italian Lakes, passengers will be able to make the most of the new links to a beautiful destination. Chris Harcombe, head of aviation development at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: "Working with Newmarket Holidays we are delighted to be able to offer Italy as a destination...

Revealed: Average price of house in North Lincolnshire

September 30, 2014, 10:52 pm

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North Lincolnshire property prices have risen by three per cent in three months. The Nationwide House Price Index for 2014's third quarter reflects increases in house values. The average price of a North Lincolnshire property is now £133,558. But our district has lower house values than any other region in Yorkshire and Humberside. Nationwide's chief economist Robert Gardner said: "The average price of a typical UK house rose 1.5 per cent inm the third quarter, allowing for seasonal...

Scunthorpe doctor's surgery for sale

September 30, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A DOCTOR'S surgery in North Lincolnshire, which is to close at the end of October, has been put up for sale. Offers of £169,500 are being sought for the freehold of the two-storey building used by the Cauvery Medical Practice, on Cottage Beck Road, Scunthorpe. The sale comes after the practice's two GPs – Dr NK Shambhu and Dr Ratna Ugargol – announced their retirement plans. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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September 30, 2014, 10:56 pm

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Scunthorpe United Football Club has been awarded a food hygiene rating by North Lincolnshire Council, to disply on the premises. This followed a periodic inspection by the local authority. Glanford Park - the Iron's ground off Doncaster Road - sells food to the public, operating a restaurant on the premises. Council inspectors have awarded the club the maximum five stars, following a recent review of the premises. The rating system is as follows: FIVE STARS: Very good. FOUR STARS: Good THREE...

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September 30, 2014, 10:58 pm

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Barton baker Nancy Birtwhistle says one mistake could be a "ticket home" ahead of the Great British Bake Off semi-final. Nancy, 60, used to be the practice manager at Central Surgery in Barton Upon Humber where she still lives with her husband, Dr Tim Birtwhistle. But she has found fame on the BBC1 show, having made it to the final four. Nancy has impressed judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry, but will face her sternest test tonight (Wednesday) as she battles it out for a place in the...

Man fined for parking car in his own drive

September 30, 2014, 11:00 pm

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A North Lincolnshire man who found a parking ticket on his car in his own driveway thought: It must be a joke! But he has been told by the enforcement team at North Lincolnshire Council to pay £70 for the offence of parking in a restricted street during designated hours. Yet there are no signs and no indication of time limits for parking in Top Road, South Killingholme, where Joseph McCue, his wife Grace, both 68, and their grandson live. Joseph, who was a driving instructor for 30 years,...

Car crashes into tree in Scunthorpe

September 30, 2014, 11:57 pm

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A car had to be recovered after crashing into a tree in Scunthorpe last night. The vehicle hit the tree at around 8pm last night (Tuesday, September 30) on Exeter Road. Humberside Police said the incident caused a minor blockage on the road, and no injuries were sustained. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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Police to target motorists who use mobile phones while driving

October 1, 2014, 12:21 am

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Motorists who use their mobile phones while driving are to be targeted by Humberside Police throughout October. The force is launching a campaign this month in order to educate drivers about the danger of using their phones at the wheel, and to reduce the number of accidents on the region's roads. An increased number of roads policing officers will also be present at location with high numbers of accidents. Casualty reduction officer PC Simon Carlisle said: "Mobile phones have many...

Lincolnshire Day: Yellowbellies celebrate across world

October 1, 2014, 1:00 am

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Yellowbellies will be flying the flag for Lincolnshire today as the county marks its big day of celebration - October 1. Lincolnshire Day recognises the anniversary of the Lincolnshire Rising of 1536, a Catholic revolt against the establishment of the Church of England by Henry VIII. The annual event began in 2006 and aims to encourage newer county residents and those whose families have lived here for generations to celebrate our fine food, culture, heritage and traditions. People are...

Free Humber Bridge travel for some cancer patients starts today

October 1, 2014, 1:31 am

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A six-month trial scheme which will reimburse some cancer patients the price of the Humber Bridge toll begins today. The new scheme will see the Humber Bridge Board give pre-paid tickets to those requiring 12 or more appointments at Castle Hill Hospital's oncology department. Tickets will be held by the reception staff at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust throughout the trial, with two tickets handed out each time a patient attends for treatment. The trial will continue until April,...

Humberside removed from postal addresses by Royal Mail

October 1, 2014, 1:35 am

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Campaigners have finally won their long fight to get the description Humberside removed from the postal system - 18 years after the administrative county, created in 1974, ceased to exist.Royal Mail has received many complaints from people still getting letters and junk mail postmarked Humberside.But now the company has confirmed that Humberside has been removed from the data it sells to businesses.Despite having made the change, a Royal Mail spokesman said it might take a little time to...

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October 1, 2014, 2:00 am

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A THIRD date has been announced for Sing-a-long-a Frozen after 2,000 tickets sold for the other two dates in record time. Sing-a-long-a Frozen is the latest must see in the smash hit series of shows that began with Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music, which has been touring the UK since 2000. The third showing of Sing-a-long-a Frozen will take place at The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe on Saturday, February 21 at 3pm. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am. The audience is encouraged to attend in fancy dress...