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October 21, 2014, 9:42 am

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THE Humber Bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles as a result of the strong winds from Hurricane Gonzalo in the region yesterday. And the southbound side of the bridge was closed due to an accident involving two vehicles.Officials at the Bridge Board confirmed the closure this afternoon (Tuesday, October 21). The bridge was also closed to caravans.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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UPDATE: Accident closes Humber Bridge

October 21, 2014, 9:43 am

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REPORTS say an accident has closed the Humber Bridge to motorists this evening. It is not known the cause of the accident, but sources say the bridge is closed southbound. This means motorists can't get from the North Bank to the South Bank. UPDATE 6pm: The Humber Bridge has re-opened southbound following the earlier accident. Reports say there are still delays. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Ride A Bike shop celebrates 40 years in business

October 21, 2014, 10:36 pm

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A BARTON cycle shop is celebrating 40 years in the town.Ride A Bike started life in October 15, 1974, operating from a house on Newport Street. It then moved to Fleetgate, where it stayed for many years before relocating to its current location at the Old Chapel on Waterside Road.Owner John Stearman, 66, who lives next door to the shop, said: "It was small when we started the business."We used to go to auctions in Hull to get bikes, and we would remodel them and sell them from the back...

New play and recreation area 'put on hold'

October 21, 2014, 10:38 pm

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PLANS to carry out improvement works have been put on hold by North Lincolnshire Homes.The work would have seen environmental improvements.But, after discussions between Belton Parish Council and North Lincolnshire Homes, the plans for Ashtree Close in the Isle of Axholme village have been put on hold.Pat Byrne, senior project manager for North Lincolnshire Homes, said: "In May we sought permission from North Lincolnshire Council to carry out environmental improvement plans at Ashtree Close...

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October 21, 2014, 10:40 pm

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A BRIGG restaurant is applying for planning permission to put tables and chairs outside – despite the street being blocked off to vehicles.Amici's is based in College Yard, which has bollards placed at either end to prevent cars driving down.A North Lincolnshire Council spokeswoman said: "An obstruction to the highway doesn't just mean the road; it also refers to paths as well."Objects positioned on the highway can prevent people from passing by, which is why we have to go...

Scunthorpe man jailed over stolen goods & damage

October 21, 2014, 10:42 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: RICKY BENTLEY, 34, of Broadway, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to dishonestly undertaking in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods, causing criminal damage and four offences of failing to surrender to custody. He was jailed for 14 weeks. MORE COURT NEWS......

Blue Bell pub, Scunthorpe, staging beer festival

October 21, 2014, 10:44 pm

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WOMEN brewers are getting the chance to shine during a 17-day beer festival which is now under way at the Blue Bell public house in Scunthorpe town centre. Drinkers are able to enjoy 10 real ales from across the world, alongside 40 beers from the UK. The overseas beers have been sourced from brewers – five of them female – in New Zealand, USA, Holland, Australia, Belgium and Italy. The festival runs until Sunday, November 2, with all beers at £2.25 a pint. YOU CAN READ MORE...

Pizza Hut & Costa Coffee among 6 restaurants & cafes...

October 21, 2014, 10:46 pm

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North Lincolnshire Council has carried out periodic hygiene inspections at six cafes and restaurants in North Lincolnshire. Two of them gained the highest possible five star rating, with the others being awarded four stars. 5 stars: Costa Coffee, North Lindsey College, Kingsway, Scunthorpe; Winteringham Fields, Silver Street, Winteringham. Four stars: A Parratt Kitchen Franchise, Holme Hall Golf Club,Holme; Columbia Coffee Lounge, Ravendale Street North, Scunthorpe; Phoenix Café, Store...

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Call for £50k tourism trail to honour Get Carter author Ted...

October 21, 2014, 10:48 pm

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EFFORTS are to be stepped up to establish a £50,000 tourism trail next year in honour of the late Barton author Ted Lewis.The project, which has been six years in the planning stage, has so far failed to attract any major financial backing.Requests for funding have been turned down by North Lincolnshire Council, Barton Town Council and the National Lottery.But local bar owner and retired solicitor Monty Martin, who heads up the scheme, remains optimistic it will get off the ground.Mr...

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October 21, 2014, 10:50 pm

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CHAMPION Barton baker Nancy Birtwhistle has said her grandma was her inspiration to bake.Nancy beat Richard Burr and Louis Troyano to be crowned winner of hit BBC One show Great British Bake Off last week – and celebrated with family and friends in her local pub The George.Now Nancy, known as "gadget gran" in the national press, has spoken of her own grandma's influence.She said: "My grandma came from an era when everybody baked their own bread and pastries. Her pastry was...

Former professional boxer leases Scunthorpe club

October 21, 2014, 10:52 pm

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FORMER Scunthorpe boxing professional Leon "Dynamite" Dobbs has agreed a 25-year lease on premises in the town. He has done so with a view to turning them into a top sporting and cabaret venue. Listy's Health Club is off West Common Lane. MORE NEWS FROM THE PUBS & CLUBS... http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/BarFly

Almost £1m asking price for home near Scunthorpe

October 21, 2014, 10:54 pm

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A distinctive detached property near Scunthorpe is on the market with an asking price just short of £1 million. Estate agent Paul Fox is marketing the home for £995,000. Ironstone Lodge, in Main Street, Normanby, was commissioned and built by its present owner about 15 years ago. It enjoys an idyllic, private setting and is close to Normanby Hall Country Park and golf course. This luxurious family home is set within mature, landscaped gardens of about 1.8 acres. The property has a...

Rise in unathorised absences from North Lincolnshire schools

October 21, 2014, 10:56 pm

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THE number of unauthorised school absences has increased in North Lincolnshire, despite the figure dropping on a national scale.The figures, published this week by the Department for Education, look at the number of authorised and unauthorised absences between the 2013 autumn term 2013 and the 2014 spring term.In North Lincolnshire the percentage of unauthorised absences in state-funded primary and secondary schools has risen from 0.6 per cent in 2012-13 to 0.7 per cent.Nationally, the...

25 retired workers fight landmark case for compensation against...

October 21, 2014, 10:58 pm

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LAWYERS acting for the families of 25 retired Scunthorpe steelworkers are fighting a landmark case against Tata Steel for compensation.The 25 plaintiffs, who have not been identified, are all understood to have worked on the coke ovens for the British Steel Corporation, the fore-runner of Tata Steel, between 1967 and 1988.Their lawyers gave notification of the intended legal proceedings in July last year.Tata Steel has declined to make any comment about the pending legal action.But a progress...

Sex offender's 100ft Humber Bridge suicide bid failed

October 21, 2014, 11:00 pm

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A MAN on trial for child abuse survived a 100ft fall from the Humber Bridge in a botched suicide bid, a court heard.Trevor Harness tried to commit suicide two days into his trial at Sheffield Crown Court earlier this year after changing his pleas to guilty.But he survived the fall and has been left needing to use a wheelchair.This week he was jailed for eight years at Grimsby Crown Court.The court heard Harness, 66, of Dam Road, Barton, had admitted six counts of indecent assault, one of...

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October 22, 2014, 12:08 am

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THE Fire Service has released further details about an incident which closed the Humber Bridge for a short time last night. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service responded to a two-vehicle crash on the bridge last night (Tuesday, October 21). The Fire Service say a male driver was taken to hospital suffering head and neck injuries, and the other driver was uninjured. Reports said the Humber Bridge was closed southbound to motorists travelling from the North Bank to the South Bank shortly before...

Road closure after level crossing failure

October 22, 2014, 12:36 am

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A ROAD is closed in North Lincolnshire after a level crossing failure. The B1206 in Wrawby is closed in both directions this morning (Wednesday, October 22) between the Star Carr Lane junction and the B1204 junction after a failure on the Elsham level crossing. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Humberside Police to discuss force shake-up at Scunthorpe college

October 22, 2014, 12:59 am

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Humberside Police is inviting local residents to meet with officials and discuss the changes being made to the force. A new operating model - based on demand rather than geography - is being adopted, and police are giving those affected the chance to find out more and air their views. The police will hold a public meeting in the studio at John Leggott College on Tuesday, October 28 at 6.30pm. Chief Constable Justine Curran said: "We really want to explain what the changes will mean for...

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October 22, 2014, 1:07 am

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PROPOSALS for thousands of homes in new villages to the west of Scunthorpe could take a big step forward today when plans go before councillors. The Lincolnshire Lakes development is earmarked for land between the town and the River Trent and could eventually include around 6,000 houses. North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee will today consider four applications which make up part of the project. The applications, submitted by developer the Lucent Group, include outline plans for...

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October 22, 2014, 9:17 am

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Police watchdogs are investigating the care given by Humberside Police to a man with serious leg injuries.The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the care and treatment given to a man while in custody.He had sustained serious leg injuries in an incident prior to being detained at a police station in Hull.The 50-year-old man was arrested in a Hull street on February 13 and officers noted at the time the man had leg injuries and could speak little English. He was taken...