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Court rules bus companies are not required to force parents with...

December 8, 2014, 8:07 am
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BUS companies are not required by law to force parents with buggies to get off to make way for wheelchair users, a court has ruled today.The ruling, which will affect bus companies across the country, follows the recent article in the Scunthorpe Telegraph when mum-of-three Jessica Rayner-Barsley, 28, said she felt discriminated against after having to get off a bus with her buggy to make room for a wheelchair user.Jessica, of Hunt Road in Ashby, was on a Hornsby bus at Scunthorpe Bus Station,...

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Update: Heavy traffic after crash on Ashby Road in Scunthorpe

December 8, 2014, 8:18 am
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TRAFFIC is heavy on a busy Scunthorpe road following a car crash this afternoon (Monday, December 8).  There is slow traffic in both directions on Ashby Road at the Lydbrook Road junction as rush hour approaches. A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "Police were informed of a road traffic collision on Ashby Road, Scunthorpe at about 3.40pm today."The collision involved a white Citroen Relay van and a red Seat Ibiza."There are no reports of...

Update: Heavy traffic after crash on Ashby Road in Scunthorpe

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Firefighters strike today over pensions

December 9, 2014, 12:31 am
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FIREFIGHTERS across North Lincolnshire will be on 24 hour strike in a dispute over pensions. The latest industrial action starts at 9am today (Tuesday, December 9) until 9am on Wednesday, December 10. Members of the public are urged not to make unnecessary 999 calls during that period. Humberside Fire and Rescue said they will be providing a reduced emergency response service during these periods so is asking for help from the local community.Dene Sanders,...

Firefighters strike today over pensions

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Met Office warning as 'weather bomb' is poised to bring in gales...

December 9, 2014, 1:42 am
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The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for what has been dubbed a "weather bomb" which will hit northern and central Britain this week.After a milder spell today, Northern Lincolnshire will be hit by storm-force winds coming in over Wednesday night and into Thursday, although Scotland and Northern Ireland will be hit the hardest.This "weather bomb" on Wednesday will bring gusts up to 80mph with snow on high ground and blizzards. With the winds will come Arctic temperatures...

Met Office warning as 'weather bomb' is poised to bring in gales...

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I'm A Celebrity runner-up Jake Quickenden's mum Lisa videobombs...

December 9, 2014, 3:10 am
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This is the moment that Scunthorpe mum Lisa Quickenden videobombed her son Jake as he was being interviewed on national TV. Jake could not conceal his embarrassment as his mother stole the limelight from the former X Factor contestant and I'm A Celebrity runner-up. Jake was being interviewed by Susannah Reid and Ben Shephard on his flirting with the ladies in the jungle, when Lisa popped into the shot with a huge grin on her face. On his time in the jungle, Jake said: "I went in to have...

I'm A Celebrity runner-up Jake Quickenden's mum Lisa videobombs...

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Threat charge: Man given restraining order & fine

December 9, 2014, 3:32 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: NIGEL SIMMS, 27, of Overton Court, Barton-Upon-Humber, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. He was given a two-year restraining order, fined £75, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85.

Threat charge: Man given restraining order & fine

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​How safe are the roads around your child's school?

December 9, 2014, 3:38 am
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A new road safety map that lists the number of accidents around schools has been published for the first time. AXA has launched the Local Road Safety Index 2014 to help you understand the road risks in your local area. Using a postcode or town search, you can get a quick overview of the number of road traffic accidents that have occurred in your area between 2005 and 2013. For example, Oakfield Primary School shows that there have been a total of 39 accidents in that period, with 12 involving...
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Humberside Fire Authority makes presentations to its Trauma World...

December 9, 2014, 4:22 am
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Humberside's fire authority has honoured its Trauma World Champions.Four of the team which took part in the recent World Rescue Challenge 2014 at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh are from the Scunthorpe area.Chair of the fire authority, Councillor John Briggs, presented a trophy to the winning Trauma challenge team.Up to thirty international teams participated in both the Extrication and Trauma challenges.The Extrication team included James Fenwick from Scunthorpe, Steve...

Humberside Fire Authority makes presentations to its Trauma World...

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Inquest opens into death of pensioner

December 9, 2014, 4:54 am
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A PENSIONER who had been missing in the Scunthorpe area since last month was found in the River Trent at Gunness, an inquest opening heard.Kathleen Preston, 82 of East Butterwick, had been reported missing to Humberside Police in November. Her body was found on December 2 in the river near to Gunness Wharf.At an inquest opening at Cleethorpes Town Hall, Grimsby and North Lincolnshire coroner Paul Kelly said the cause of death was, as yet, not ascertainable.He adjourned the inquest to...

Inquest opens into death of pensioner

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Northern Powergrid prepare for winter weather

December 9, 2014, 4:57 am
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NORTHERN Powergrid - the company responsible for distributing electricity across North Lincolnshire - is on standby to deal with the bad weather. Forecasts from the Met Office say wintry weather could be expected tonight (Tuesday, December 9) through to Friday, December 12, which could bring with it the potential for damage to the power network. As a result, Northern Powergrid has suspended all non-essential planned work as a precaution. The company has extra engineers on standby to help put the...

Northern Powergrid prepare for winter weather

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Drug offences: Scunthorpe woman sentenced

December 9, 2014, 6:00 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: SELINA MAY KREINER, 32, of Newborn Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to possession of diamorphine, possession of cannabis and failing to surrender to custody. She was fined a total of £150, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85.

Drug offences: Scunthorpe woman sentenced

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Woman claims she was raped by former Humberside police chief...

December 9, 2014, 6:13 am
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A WOMAN claims she was raped, assaulted and harassed with thousands of texts by a former Humberside police chief superintendent.At the trial at Manchester Crown Court, the woman claims she was raped by Colin Andrews, 57, at a Humberside Police Christmas party 11 years ago and received 6,142 texts from him between March 2010 and 2013. She sent just 26 in return.Another woman, who claims she was stalked by Andrews, received 94 calls and 30 texts from him in a single day, none of which were...

Woman claims she was raped by former Humberside police chief...

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​Where should Skint be filmed next?

December 9, 2014, 6:38 am
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TV producers are looking for a location for the next series of Skint.After first focusing on the Westcliff estate in Scunthorpe last year, the Channel 4 show has now moved to Grimsby, where the current series is focusing on drug addicts, boozing ex-fishermen and criminals.After moving just 30 miles down the road for the second series, which concludes next Monday, the team is looking further afield for its next instalment, suggesting Bootle, Liverpool or Morecambe.However, comments on the Skint...

​Where should Skint be filmed next?

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Free Christmas cupcakes workshop for children in Scunthorpe this...

December 9, 2014, 6:47 am
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Enjoy some Christmas fun at the Parishes Shopping Centre in Scunthorpe this weekend.More than 130 children attended the first event last weekend, making stockings to take home and hand up ready for Santa's arrival.This Saturday, children of any age can enjoy making Christmas themed cupcakes between 11am and 3pm for free.Linda Blow, centre manager, said: "Children seemed to have a fantastic time at our Stocking Making workshop this weekend and it was lovely to see families getting into the...

Free Christmas cupcakes workshop for children in Scunthorpe this...

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Police appeal after cyclist and truck collide

December 9, 2014, 7:01 am
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POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a cyclist and truck collided at some traffic lights in Scunthorpe. The incident happened just before 10am today (December 9) on West Common Lane. A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "A cyclist and a red Transit flat bed tipper truck, which had both stopped at traffic lights at the junction of West Common Lane and Ashby Road, collided as they moved off from the junction."The cyclist, a 34 year old man, fell to the ground...

Police appeal after cyclist and truck collide

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Update: M180 reopens following accident involving lorry

December 9, 2014, 7:05 am
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TWO lanes were closed on the M180 motorway following an accident involving a HGV lorry.  The closure was on the eastbound lane between junctions 1 and 2.  The lorry was recovered and the lanes reopened later this afternoon.   #M180 J1 - J2 e/b. 2 lanes are closed for recovery of HGV from an earlier incident. Closure expected to be in place until late afternoon.— Highways Agency (@HAtraffic_yorks) December 9, 2014

Update: M180 reopens following accident involving lorry

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Scunthorpe forces surgeon wins Afghan award

December 9, 2014, 7:30 am
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A SCUNTHORPE surgeon commander was part of a team who were heavily involved in mentoring in Afghanistan.Surg Cdr Mansoor Khan of the Op Herrick 20 unit is part of the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) Medical Development Team which was deployed recently to the country.His unit was presented with the "Healthcare for/by the Deployed Force" award at the 2014 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards ceremony at the Defence Medical Services, Whittington.The team is made up...

Scunthorpe forces surgeon wins Afghan award

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North Lincolnshire author publishes WW1 book

December 9, 2014, 7:30 am
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A NORTH Lincolnshire author has written a book detailing the accounts of the Barnetby Boys in the First World War.Roger Frankish, 78, of Barnetby, has been researching the book, pictured, which was published last month, for more than 25 years.It details a brief account of events in Barnetby and the fate of its boys during the Great War from 1914 to 1919.Mr Frankish said: "It all goes back to 1988 when I was at the Barnetby War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday and the vicar kept saying 'who...

North Lincolnshire author publishes WW1 book

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Scunthorpe drink-driver banned for 23 months

December 9, 2014, 8:00 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: INACIO JANUARIO SA, 34, of Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. He was given a 12-month community order with a 100-hour unpaid work requirement, was disqualified from driving for 23 months, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of £85.

Scunthorpe drink-driver banned for 23 months

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Do you know this man? Police issue E-Fit image after elderly man...

December 9, 2014, 8:30 am
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POLICE have issued an E-Fit following a distraction burglary. Humberside Police want help identifying the man after an elderly resident was the victim of a distraction burglary. The incident, which happened on Kings Court in Scawby, involved a wallet being stolen from the elderly man's home. A police spokesman said: "The image has been created as part of an investigation into a burglary at the home of an elderly resident of Kings Court in Scawby, Brigg, on Wednesday, October 22,...

Do you know this man? Police issue E-Fit image after elderly man...

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