10 most searched for B&Bs in Scunthorpe

October 1, 2014, 3:00 am

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There is a growing demand for bed and breakfast accommodation in North Lincolnshire from visitors, businessmen and contractors working on many developments. The website www.bedandbreakfastsearcher.co.uk is suggesting seven in Scunthorpe that people can try for B&B, ranging from small establishments to hotels. The site also offers star ratings. The 7 listed by www.bedandbreakfastsearcher.co.uk are:• Bridge Hotel, Station Road (N/A)• Cosgrove Guest House, Wells Street (three...

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Lincolnshire flag raised over Westminster

October 1, 2014, 3:38 am

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THE Flag of Lincolnshire has been raised over Westminster today.  In a celebration of the Lincolnshire rising, a revolt by Catholics against the establishment of the Church of England in 1536, which is celebrated on October 1 every year in the county, local government secretary Eric Pickles raised the flag outside the Department for Communities and Local Government headquarters.  The government's aim is to champion local communities and celebrate traditional...

Steak evenings at new tea rooms

October 1, 2014, 6:00 am

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Tasty stakes are now being served up on Fridays at a North Lincolnshire eatery. However, Friday, October 10 is already fully booked. Counting down to their first anniversary next month, the owners of the Te@6 Tea Rooms, in Yarborough Court, Ulceby, are award-winning Mark and Teresa Berney. They have set up a website to let customers know about events and attractions coming up. The couple provide Sunday roast dinners once a month. The next session will be on October 19, followed by Sunday...

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October 1, 2014, 1:07 pm

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BARTON baker Nancy Birtwhistle has reached the final of the Great British Bake Off. Nancy impressed judges in the semi-final of the contest tonight (Wednesday) on BBC1. She will be joined in the final by Luis and Richard - who was named star baker for the fifth time. She first impressed judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry with her baklava - a sweet filo pastry bake. Serving a breakfast baklava and coffee and chocolate baklava, Paul Hollywood complemented Nancy on her "very good"...

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October 1, 2014, 10:00 pm

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A MAGNIFICENT family home in rural North Lincolnshire is available for viewing. The stunning property, on Howe Lane in Goxhill, combines the elegance of its 19th century style with the build quality of a more modern home.And with five bedrooms, as many reception rooms and spacious grounds, it provides ample space for even the largest of families.Goxhill itself lies within striking distance of Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull, across the Humber Bridge, while retaining so much of the rural idyll that...

Scunthorpe man swims River Humber for charity

October 1, 2014, 10:40 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE man has fulfilled a lifelong dream by completing a swim across the River Humber. Yaddlethorpe resident Andy Parratt, 54, took to the chilly waters of the river on Sunday morning, as part of a bid to raise funds for Humber Rescue and a personal mission to complete a number of the UK's biggest open water swims. He was one of a 20-strong group taking part in the swim, with the majority of those involved part of an open water group from the Midlands. And while battling the elements...

How Ofsted rates Bottesford nursery

October 1, 2014, 10:42 pm

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A BOTTESFORD nursery has shown improvements following an Ofsted inspection. Mel's Totstop day nursery, in Rossall Close, was rated "good" following a previous inspection, which rated it as "satisfactory". The Ofsted report stated that the quality of teaching was good and the "warm, nurturing relationships between staff and children give them the confidence to play and explore their environments and become active learners." It added that partnerships with parents are good and they are well...

Scunthorpe Rock Open semi-finalists chosen

October 1, 2014, 10:44 pm

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Four North Lincolnshire acts will lead the home challenge in the semi-finals of the 2014 Scunthorpe Rock Open. They will be hoping to keep the title on home ground for the first time since 4Kicks won the open five years ago. The fourth heat at the town's Lincoln Imp pub on Saturday saw two of the town's big hopes – Native Braves and Ameira – make the grade. For Ameira, it will be their third attempt at winning the title. Native Braves will also be in familiar ground, having reached...

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Award for Scunthorpe Baths Hall

October 1, 2014, 10:46 pm

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The Scunthorpe Baths Hall entertainment venue has gained a coveted award from a renowned website. This followed comments and scores provided by guests who visited the Baths. The prestigious TripAdvisor Centre of Excellence Award has been presented to the Doncaster Road venue. Now in its fourth year, the award celebrates hospitality excellence and is given only to establishments – eateries, accommodations and attractions – which consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on...

World's smallest pub sold by Lincolnshire owner

October 1, 2014, 10:48 pm

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The smallest pub in the world has changed hands in Lincolnshire. It is now owned by business partners and railway enthusiasts John Kerr and Peter Bryant. They have taken on what a sign outside describes as the smallest pub on the planet - the Signal Box Inn at Cleethorpes. New owners of the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway took control of the major tourist attraction in May, but the deal did not extend to the pub or adjoining tea room.

Village pub put up for sale

October 1, 2014, 10:50 pm

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A pub in the centre of a North Lincolnshire village has been placed on the property market. Enterprise Inns are looking to sell it to the highest bidder. In the mean time, local publicans Richard and Amber Smith have been put in temporary charge of the Railway Inn at Barnetby. They continue to run the Black Bull in Brigg town centre.

1980s chart band plays North Lincolnshire gig tomorrow

October 1, 2014, 10:52 pm

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An Eighties chart band will be playing Barton's Ropery Hall tomorrow night (Friday, October 3). After a successful UK tour last year, the Merseyside group are set to release their first album of new material for 20 years. The visit to Barton by China Crisis is to promote their new album "Autumn in the Neighbourhood". The band, formed in 1979 by Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly, had five top 40 singles and three top 40 albums during the 1980s. They will be mixing their hits – such as...

New landlords take over Priory Hotel, Scunthorpe

October 1, 2014, 10:54 pm

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The Priory Hotel in Scunthorpe has new landlords. The Ashby Road hostelry was run by Jez Cookson. But now former air steward Jonathan Wilkinson and David Wilkinson have taken over. The Wilkinsons arrive at the Ashby Road venue in time to oversee a £100,000-plus revamp of the business into a new-style pub-restaurant called Flame Grill. David, who has worked in the licensing trade for more than 30 years, has also announced a drive to help local charities, with a target of £20,000 in...

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October 1, 2014, 10:56 pm

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A drink-driver lost control of his car after taking his eyes off the road for "only a second" and completely demolished a garden wall, a Scunthorpe court heard. Drink-driving and having no insurance on September 7 was admitted by Ian Pears, 27, of Fieldside, Epworth. Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court police were called to a report of a road accident in West End Road, Epworth, at about 2am. A car had hit a kerb at a 90-degree angle to the road, damaging the...

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October 1, 2014, 10:58 pm

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More than 400 revellers at the weekend signed a petition objecting to proposals by North Lincolnshire Council to introduce an early morning restriction order in Scunthorpe town centre. If approved, the order would stop sales of booze after 3am instead of until 5am, as present. The idea behind the proposal is reducing trouble. North Lincolnshire Council is proposing to introduce an early morning restriction order (EMRO) which, if successful, will be the first in the UK since the law was changed...

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October 1, 2014, 10:59 pm

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THE full extent of Damien Benson's shocking driving was revealed in Grimsby Crown Court last week. Benson was speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road when his car struck Koen Allwood and Katie Gregg in Dam Road, Barton at 10.45pm on November 13. Koen was killed immediately while Katie sustained serious injuries, from which she is still recovering. The court heard from prosecutor David Gordon that Benson had spent the hours before the incident on a nearby housing estate where he drank...

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October 1, 2014, 11:00 pm

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A HEARTBROKEN mum wants the image of her son's face to act as a permanent deterrent to speeding drivers. Koen Allwood, 15, was killed last November by a car being driven at speed and on the wrong side of the road. As driver Damien Benson begins a six-year jail term, Lizzie Paterson hopes her son's death will stop others going out speeding in cars. She plans to campaign to educate drivers – and change the law. Nearly a year after her son died, Lizzie said: "I want to make this real for...

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October 2, 2014, 1:06 am

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a former ambulance chief who helped at the Nypro disaster in Flixborough in 1974. John Davis served as West Yorkshire Chief Ambulance Officer for 13 years between 1974 and his early retirement in 1987. He died aged 80 at his Shipley home last week. Mr Davis started his career as an ambulance driver in Taunton, Somerset, before moving to work in Scunthorpe, where he was involved in the response to the Flixborough chemical plant explosion in 1974, just before his move to...

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October 2, 2014, 2:00 am

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A SCUNTHORPE restaurant has been named in the top 10 curry houses in the UK by website TripAdvisor. Zeera Spice Lounge on Robert Street placed number three in the list compiled by diners. The survey comes ahead of National Curry Week, which hits the UK this month (Monday, October 13 to Sunday, October 19). Speaking about the Scunthorpe eatery, one TripAdvisor traveller said: "Since our first visit three months ago, we just cannot get enough. "We have now visited seven or eight times...

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October 2, 2014, 2:44 am

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Get a FREE Snickers limited edition bar when you purchase your copy of the Scunthorpe Telegraph from the Cole Street vendor in the town centre TODAY (Thursday, October 2) or TOMORROW (Friday). Subject to availability, while stocks last.