Scunthorpe couple honeymoon in Turkey

October 20, 2014, 10:34 pm

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A NEWLYWED couple spent a honeymoon in Turkey.Linzi Paula Marshall and Mark Garry Norris were married at Scunthorpe Civic Centre.Linzi is the daughter of Brian and Pauline Marshall.The bride wore a full-length ivory dress with diamantes and a veil and tiara, and carried a bouquet of turquoise and white roses. She was given away by her father.She was attended by her daughter, Kiana Norris, who wore a white full length dress with frill detail and a tiara, and carried a turquoise and white rose...

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Car boot sale charity fundraiser

October 20, 2014, 10:36 pm

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A FUNDRAISING day in Brigg will help the Multiple Scleroris Society and a man who lives in the town who has been badly affected by the condition which affects mobility.Proceeds from the family fun day will be used to provide a relaxation room for James Parker and to help the society.James's wife Kayly – a former pupil of Sir John Nelthorpe School – is organising the event on Saturday, October 25.It will be at Brigg Town Football Club, on Hawthorn Avenue, from 11am to 4pm.Kayly...

Threat charge: Scunthorpe man sentenced

October 20, 2014, 10:38 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: KALWANT SINGH BINNING, 40, of Westerdale Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. He was fined £400, ordered to pay compensation of £125, a victim surcharge of £40 and costs of £200. MORE COURT NEWS......

Estate agents in Scunthorpe enjoy 30% rise in sales &...

October 20, 2014, 10:40 pm

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A WELL-ESTABLISHED estate agency firm has expanded in Lincolnshire after extending its franchise.Hunters, who operate in the Scunthorpe area through franchisee Andy Thompson, has expanded its business after estate agents Turner Evans Stevens joined the franchise. Hunters, based on the Queensway Business Centre in Scnthorpe, say sales and lettings are up by 30 per cent on last year, and they are pleased to say that market activity is on the rise this autumn. Turner Evans Stevens, which...

New town centre restaurant seeking go-ahead

October 20, 2014, 10:42 pm

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An scheme to create a town centre restaurant will go before North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee when it meets at Scunthorpe Civic Centre tomorrow (Wednesday, October 22). North Lincs Property Holdings Ltd is seeking the go-ahead to change the use of shop and flat to a restaurant, with a new shop front and rear external flue. The location is 76-78 High Street, Epworth. Epworth Town Council is objecting to permission being granted, saying access to the site is very narrow and would...

'Reasonable progress' by Outward Academy Foxhills says Ofsted

October 20, 2014, 10:43 pm

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OFSTED inspectors say Outwood Academy Foxhills is making "reasonable progress" towards the removal of special measures.The academy was taken into special measures after an Ofsted inspection in January – when the school was known as Invenio Academy.The monitoring inspection, which took place last month, praised the action being taken by the school.It wrote that "the overall standard of students' reading, writing, communication and mathematical skills is being raised".In...

'New beginning' for Outward Academy Foxhills

October 20, 2014, 10:44 pm

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OUTWOOD Academy Foxhills has been officially opened in Scunthorpe, starting a "new beginning" for the school.Local dignitaries and teachers attended the ribbon cutting at the school on Foxhills Road to celebrate it joining Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT).The school, formerly known as Invenio Academy, converted to Outwood Academy Foxhills on September 1.And OGAT board chairman David Earnshaw cut the ribbon at the opening.He said: "I am absolutely delighted to be...

150+ apprenticeships with North Lincolnshire Council

October 20, 2014, 10:46 pm

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COUNCILLOR Liz Redfern, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, says her authority is continuing to work really hard to create as many job opportunities as possible in our area. "Unemployment in North Lincolnshire is the lowest it's been for over a decade, so there is a great deal to celebrate," she points out. "However, until every resident has a job I can not rest, so we must keep attracting investment and improving the employment opportunities and wages for our residents. "Humberside...

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Seaweed in chocolate? Ask chocolatier Fiona Sciolti who has...

October 20, 2014, 10:48 pm

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BRIGG chocolatier Fiona Sciolti is hoping to make a splash with a range of sea-inspired treats – including a seaweed chocolate.With this week being National Chocolate Week, Fiona gave us a sneak peak at how she makes her luxury chocolates.Fiona started making the seafood-inspired chocolates for the Humber Seafood Summit – all inspired by a nautical theme.She made a sea buckthorn chocolate using berries picked from the coastline, along with a Hebridean sea salt chocolate and a seaweed...

3 North Lincolnshire pubs gain 5-star rating

October 20, 2014, 10:50 pm

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Three North Lincolnshire pubs have been given top five-star ratings following visits by inspectors. Food hygiene inspections are carried out periodically at premises throughout the district by North Lincolnshire Council. The authority has awarded five stars to the following recently inspected:• Honest Lawyer, Oswald Road, Scunthorpe• Dog & Gun, High Street, East Butterwick • Red Lion Hotel, North Street, Crowle The rating system employed by the council is: FIVE STARS: Very...

Who's a pretty pub, then? Scunthorpe bar named after pet parrot

October 20, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A THREE-year-old green Amazon parrot called Jack has had a bar at the Bridge Hotel in Scunthorpe named after him.The avian accolade came after his owners Richard and Val Revell took over management of the hotel's licensing and catering operations. The Revells, who previously ran the Jolly Sailor at Gunness and the White Horse at Brigg, expect to be fully operational in a fortnight's time once the place had been given a revamp. Initially they plan to employ three extra staff at the 21-bedroom...

42 offences: Man's vodka theft from Asda in Scunthorpe

October 20, 2014, 10:56 pm

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A BUNGLING thief tried to steal two bottles of vodka in full view of two uniformed police officers who saw him pretending to enter numbers into a supermarket's card machine, a court heard.Christopher Newton, 30, of Dryden Road, Scunthorpe, admitted stealing the bottles, valued at £37, from Asda on September 17.Martin Howarth, prosecuting, told North Lincolnshire magistrates that Newton committed the theft "in the presence of two police officers in uniform" who had been asked by...

£7m Humberside Airport hotel gets green light

October 20, 2014, 10:57 pm

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A £7 million hotel development at Humberside Airport has been granted planning permission.The hotel – which when operational will carry an internationally renowned brand – will create 60 jobs.It will contain around 100 bedrooms, a restaurant, bar, gym and secure on-site parking.North Lincolnshire Council passed plans this week.The development, which is aimed at tourists and business travellers, is earmarked for land between the A18 and Nightel Humber – the airport's only...

Scunthorpe attacker broke victim's jaw in two places near...

October 20, 2014, 11:00 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE man broke a man's jaw in two places with a single punch, a court heard.Benjamin Thornton, 26, of Bushfield Road, had been drinking with friends in Scunthorpe town centre when the incident took place, Grimsby Crown Court heard.Jeremy Evans told the court that Thornton and a group of friends met another group near The Light on Britannia Corner, when Thornton accused a 19-year-old of "looking at him funny".Mr Evans said: "A mutual friend stepped in and the groups went...

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October 20, 2014, 11:03 pm

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A new £5m BAE Systems National Training Academy is to be built at Humberside Airport.It will provide up to 60 apprentice opportunities every year resulting in over 150 new jobs over three years.Once qualified, they will become part of the BAE Systems team, working alongside the RAF in supporting the fast-jet fleets at RAF bases.Senior officials will turn the first sod to mark the start of work, on Friday, October 24, at Humberside Airport's first ever BAE Systems graduation event, where...

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Crew called to garage fire

October 21, 2014, 12:15 am

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FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze in a garage last night (Monday, October 20). The incident happened shortly after 11pm and involved a fire in the roof void of a garage at a property in Windmill Way, Kirton in Lindsey. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service crew members removed roof tiles from the garage to inspect and extinguish the fire. They used a short extension ladder, a hose reel, a thermal image camera, small tools and a salvage sheet to deal with the incident. Follow us on Facebook and...

Road closed after one-vehicle crash

October 21, 2014, 12:16 am

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MOTORISTS are facing delays after a road was closed following an accident this morning. The incident involved one vehicle and happened on the B1398, affecting traffic travelling towards Kirton in Lindsey. The road has been closed in both directions around the Westbeck Lane junction in Blyborough, with traffic going towards Willoughton also affected. Police have been called to the scene and a diversion is in operation. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Hurricane Gonzalo: Warning in place for aftermath of high winds

October 21, 2014, 1:07 am

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North Lincolnshire is awaiting the aftermath of Hurricane Gonzalo today. A yellow weather warning is in place for high winds of up to 50mph, which should peak at around 2pm.With heavy rain also expected later there is the possibility of localised flooding. Drivers are being advised to take caution, while pedestrians and householders should watch out for branches and trees damaged by the wind. The Met Office warned: "The public should be aware of the potential for disruption...

Hurricane Gonzalo: Motorists warned to take extra care in high...

October 21, 2014, 1:16 am

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DRIVERS have been urged to take extra care and allow more time for their journeys because of high winds in the region today. As the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo hit the UK this morning, gusts of around 40-50mph are forecast for North Lincolnshire, accompanied by spells of rain throughout the morning. In a message on social network Twitter, Humberside Police Sergeant James Main said: "The region will see high winds & rain throughout the day, please remember this and drive to...

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October 21, 2014, 9:39 am

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RAPISTS are among dozens of sex offenders to have been let off with a caution by Humberside Police, it has been revealed.Hundreds of criminals, including sex offenders, escaped prosecution for serious crimes last year.Four people were given cautions for rape, two for offences committed against girls under 13, one against a boy under 13 and the other was a female over 16.The figures also show 22 people were cautioned for child cruelty, 14 for possessing weapons and 12 for assault with intent to...