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December 15, 2014, 6:09 am

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A MAN who was allegedly stabbed to death by his partner was an alcoholic who was "terrorising her", a court heard.Barry O'Brien, 41, died after being stabbed at his flat on Frodingham Road in Scunthorpe on June 5. His partner Lisa Glover denies murder. During her trial at Sheffield Crown Court, transcripts of police interviews with the defendant, which took place over several days, were read to the jury. The court heard the couple had known each other for 17 months and they had been...

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Future of Scunthorpe Homebase store revealed

December 15, 2014, 7:20 am

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DIY retailer Homebase has spoken about the future of its Scunthorpe branch amid news it is to close 80 of its 323 branches across the UK.Home Retail Group, owners of Homebase, had declined in October to reveal if the Scunthorpe Lakeside retail park store, which has traded for more than 25 years in the town, was on the hit list. However, now the Scunthorpe Telegraph can reveal it is safe for the time being. A spokeswoman for the owners said: "Home Retail Group has announced a three-year plan...

Scunthorpe murder trial: Woman admits 'jabbing' boyfriend with...

December 15, 2014, 7:50 am

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A WOMAN accused of murdering her boyfriend after allegedly plunging a kitchen knife in his chest during an argument has denied that she wanted to kill him.She admitted "jabbing" him with a knife but denied wanting to do him any harm, a court heard.Mother-of-four Lisa Glover, 38, of Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, denies murdering Barry O'Brien on June 5.The prosecution at Sheffield Crown Court claims that Glover stabbed Mr O'Brien, 41, in the chest during an argument in the kitchen of his...

Man assaulted in Scunthorpe town centre

December 15, 2014, 8:20 am

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A MAN was taken to hospital following an assault in Scunthorpe on Sunday (December 14). The man suffered a wound to the back, a head injury and cuts and bruises to his elbows and knees after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of five or six men. The incident happened on Berkeley Street, just off Frodingham Road at about 4pm. A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "The injured man received hospital treatment but was not detained."The group...

BT agrees to buy mobile phone operator EE for £12.5bn

December 15, 2014, 9:11 am

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BUSINESS giant BT has agreed to buy mobile phone operator EE for £12.5bn. The announcement this evening followed talks with EE owners Deutsche Telekom and Orange. It will combine Britain's biggest fixed-line telecoms operator and its biggest mobile operator. BT chose EE over O2, owned by the Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica, after a weekend of intensive negotiations with both sides. Following the deal, Deutsche Telekom will have a 12 per cent stake in BT and be intitled to appoint a...

A1077 partially blocked after reports of car hitting house

December 15, 2014, 9:47 am

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A SECTION of the A1077 has been partially blocked after an accident this evening (Monday, December 15). Reports have suggested a car has hit a house on Roxby Road in Winterton. Police have confirmed the road has been partially blocked, with slow traffic reported around the junction with Enterprise Way. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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December 15, 2014, 10:06 am

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TWO men were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the A15 this morning (Monday, December 15). The incident involved a lorry and two cars and happened north of Caenby Corner, close to the junction with the A631, at around 7.20am. A man who had become trapped in one of the cars was released by firefighters from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. He was taken to hospital by air ambulance, suffering from multiple injuries. A man who was trapped in the second car was released by firefighters...

Landlord keen to buy his £225k pub

December 15, 2014, 10:44 pm

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Two months at a North Lincolnshire village hostelry has been long enough for the tenant to conclude he has found a real home from home. So now he has started talks with the pub's owners at Enterprise Inns over buying the freehold of the Nelthorpe Arms at South Ferriby for a reported £225,000. Lewis Dillon could take over lock, stock and barrel prior to the village's other local, the Hope and Anchor, reopening in March. But Lewis has no fears about the competition, stating: "Having two...

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Roman coins found near Scunthorpe declared 'treasure'

December 15, 2014, 10:48 pm

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ROMAN coins found on farmland in Bottesford have been declared to be treasure.An inquest was held at the Civic Centre in Scunthorpe into four coins which were found between 1996 and 1997.They were ruled to be additional to 165 silver coins which make up the Bottesford Hoard, found by John Sparks and Reg Robinson.Coroner's officer Martin Armstrong said: "These coins should be considered addenda to a find already known as the Bottesford Hoard around 1996-97."Mr Armstrong said the coins...

Benefit claims: Scunthorpe woman admits 4 offences

December 15, 2014, 10:50 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: GEMMA DAVIES, 31, of Scotter Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to four offences of failing to notify a change of circumstances which she knew would affect her entitlement to benefit. She was given a 12-month community order with a 40-hour unpaid work requirement, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of...

Nine thefts: Scunthorpe man given suspended jail term

December 15, 2014, 10:52 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: DALE FRANCIS FLETCHER, 35, of Modder Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to nine offences of theft. He was given a 31-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to comply with drug rehabilitation and supervision requirements and a 120-hour unpaid work requirement. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of...

Norman Reeder: Further tributes to former Scunthorpe Telegraph...

December 15, 2014, 10:54 pm

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Tributes continue to Norman Reeder, the former chief photographer of the Scunthorpe Telegraph, who died in the town's Lindsey Lodge Hospice at the age of 84. Geoff Barratt, who worked as a journalist in the town on a former weekly newspaper, said: "I've got fond memories of Norman. He was one of the first photographers I met when I started work at The Star."Not only was he a great local photographer, but a skilled dominoes player, although he seemed bemused by my singular inability...

Forklift used in ram raid on shop

December 15, 2014, 10:56 pm

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A FORK lift vehicle has been used in a ram raid on a town shop. The vehicle was reportedly used to remove an ATM cash machine at about 3am this morning (Tuesday, December 16). Station Road in Epworth is closed while police deal with the incident. A Humberside Police spokesman said: "Police are in attendance in the Station Road area of Epworth following a call received at 3.12am this morning. "A shop on Station Road has been damaged by a Fork Lift...

'Failing' Brigg care home makes big improvements

December 15, 2014, 10:58 pm

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A NORTH Lincolnshire care home – branded as failing earlier this year after whistleblowers raised concerns – has made significant improvements, a health watchdog has confirmed.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has only now revealed the full extent of failings at the home for residents with mental health, learning and physical disabilities in Bridge Street, Brigg, in a report republished this week.But Carmand, the company which runs the home, insists the home is now compliant with...

Scunthorpe masked robber who raided 3 shops was known to Interpol...

December 15, 2014, 11:00 pm

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THE masked robber who carried out three raids in North Lincolnshire was known to Interpol for violence and crimes committed in Slovakia before he moved to the UK.Stefan Pavlik, 40, of Dale Street, Scunthorpe, appeared before Grimsby Crown Court for sentence.A jury had previously found him guilty of two robberies, an attempted robbery and three associated offences of possessing an imitation firearm.He was caught when he tried to claim winnings from a scratchcard stolen in one of the...

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A1077 closed after two-vehicle accident

December 16, 2014, 12:03 am

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A SECTION of the A1077 has been closed because of an accident this morning (Tuesday, December 16). The incident is reported to have involved two vehicles and the area affected is between South Ferriby and Barton-Upon-Humber. The road has been closed in both directions between the junctions for Middlegate Lane and North End in South Ferriby and Gravel Pit Road in Barton. Humberside Police's Sergeant James Main wrote on social network Twitter: "*HIGH* #TraffcAlert accident A1077 Btw Gravel...

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December 16, 2014, 12:38 am

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THE EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over three times, meaning players can wish for a huge windfall ahead of Christmas in tonight's (Tuesday, December 16) draw. Friday night's jackpot of £25.5 million was not won by any ticket holder in participating countries across Europe. That means players tonight will be crossing their fingers to scoop a fortune of an estimated £31 million. There will also be one guaranteed UK Millionaire Maker winner of £1 million. Ticket sales close...

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December 16, 2014, 12:55 am

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POLICE have released more information about a collision in South Ferriby which left part of the A1077 closed this morning (Tuesday, December 16). Officers say the incident happened on Sluice Road in the village at around 7.15am. A statement from the force says: "The incident involves a silver Audi and a red Fiat Panda."The driver of the Fiat has been taken to Hull Royal Infirmary and the driver of the Audi has been taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital."At this time there are no...

Residents' fears over development in Bottesford

December 16, 2014, 12:58 am

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Residents have raised concerns over potential plans for a new development in Bottesford. The development on Holme Hall Lane has sparked protest from residents, who are worried about the impact it could have on the area. The fears come after the owners of the land requested it be included in North Lincolnshire's housing allocation.Residents say the development could have a devastating impact on schools and roads in the area and there are fears for...

TV's The Missing: Who did it?

December 16, 2014, 1:10 am

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So you think you're a detective - then have you solved the mystery of what happened to Oliver Hughes in The Missing?The final episode is tonight when the mystery will be solved (at least that is the hope - certainly hope it's not one of those where you are left dangling!).We addicted viewers have been pulled through seven weeks of jumping back and forth, grabbing every ounce of evidence we can and wondering whether there is any edge left to our seat!Now, we are 60 minutes away from finding out...