Scunthorpe couple win £1 million on Euromillions - for the...

April 1, 2015, 4:54 am

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A SCUNTHORPE couple have beaten the odds to win £1 million on the Euromillions - for a second time. The couple, who will be revealed later today, have won the cash prize less than two years after winning their first £1 million. Camelot bosses say they have beaten odds of over 283 billion to 1 to scoop the prize. And they've also reportedly won a top-of-the-range Jaguar after the draw on Friday, March 27.Bosses at Camelot said it was not an April Fool joke. Scunthorpe man Dave Long...

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Easter emergency dentist & pharmacy opening times

April 1, 2015, 10:32 pm

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As Easter approaches, North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding the public what to do if they become ill or need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday period. Throughout North Lincolnshire there are a range of local healthcare services available for you to go to, some without the need for an appointment, if you have a minor illness, ailment or injury. Dr Margaret Sanderson, CCG chairwoman, said: "First and foremost look after yourself. You can often self-treat...

Easter tourism trail tribute to Get Carter author Ted Lewis

April 1, 2015, 10:34 pm

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A TOURISM trail in honour of the late author Ted Lewis, who created the cult anti-hero Jack Carter will be launched in Barton-Upon-Humber on Easter Monday (Monday, April 6).The trail, which is expected to give the town an economic boost, identifies 14 principal places of significance in the life and books by Mr Lewis, who lived most of his life in Barton.The locations include the author's former home in Westfield Road.The launch of the major tourism attraction coincides with the reissue in New...

Scunthorpe evening of clairvoyance: Stephen Holbrook promises...

April 1, 2015, 10:36 pm

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Spiritualist medium Stephen Holbrook will be returning to host another Evening of Clairvoyance in Scunthorpe. He says the show will take people "on a rollercoaster of emotions." It will be at the Wortley House Hotel, Rowland Road, on Wednesday, April 22, starting at 7.30pm. The booking line 01472 372067 is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Food hygiene: Pub told improvement necessary

April 1, 2015, 10:38 pm

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Local authorities continue to carry out routine food hygiene inspections at premises in northen Lincolnshire. The rating system used is: FIVE STARS: Very good. FOUR STARS: Good THREE STARS: Generally satisfactory TWO STARS: Improvement necessary ONE STAR Major improvement necessary NO STARS: Urgent improvement necessary. West Lindsey District Council recently inspected The Queens Head, Station Road, North Kelsey Moor, and awarded it two stars - improvement necessary.

Assault by beating: Scunthorpe man in court

April 1, 2015, 10:40 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: MARK JAMIESON, 39, of Anderson Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to assault by beating and causing criminal damage. He was given a 12-month community order with alcohol treatment and supervision requirements, a restraining order, ordered to pay compensation of £360, a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of...

Easter What's On Guide: Everything you need to know

April 1, 2015, 10:42 pm

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WITH a Bank Holiday weekend upon us, many will be lucky enough to get a couple of days off work to spend time with family and friends over the Easter break. If you've not already started your 'play time', take a look at some of the places you can visit during your break.A variety of events for the whole family will be held in North Lincolnshire over the Easter holiday.Whether it is an Easter egg hunt, a craft fair or a day out, there is plenty going on over the extended weekend.Among the...

Police plea over cash machine thefts

April 1, 2015, 10:44 pm

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POLICE have issued a further appeal to track down those responsible for stealing cash machines. This week, in an update issued by Sergeant Tony Petty of Humberside Police, a plea was issued to the public. He said: "Police are still receiving reports of theft or attempted theft of ATMs in the Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire area. "An attempt was made to remove the ATM from the wall in the Crowle area using heavy duty vehicles or plant machinery. "Vehicles used in the commission of these crimes...

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Easter beer & cider festival at historic pub

April 1, 2015, 10:45 pm

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An old 18th century pub is staging something new - an Easter beer and cider festival. It will run from 5pm tonight (Thursday) until 7pm on Monday. The Nelthorpe Arms, in Bridge Street, Brigg, will be offering a a wide range of ales and ciders. They include Thronbridge Jaipur, Black Sheep Riggwelter, Springhead Roaring Meg, Springhead Maid Marion, Springhead Argenta, Yorkshire Brewing Orgeon Gold, Yorkshire Brewing Blackjack, Great Heck Mosaic, Great Heck Washington Red, Black Dragon cider, Two...

Flat fire in Scunthorpe causes damage

April 1, 2015, 10:46 pm

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FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire in the bedroom of a ground floor flat. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service were called out to the incident on Cherry Grove, Collum Avenue in Scunthorpe shortly before 11.50am yesterday (Wednesday, April 1). The Fire Service said the fire involved bedding and curtains inside the bedroom of a ground floor flat. There was fire damage to the bedroom and smoke damage to the remainder of the flat. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Scunthorpe bar reveals new early morning open hours

April 1, 2015, 10:46 pm

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IT'S the early bird that catches the drinkers in Scunthorpe town centre these days. So after three years, there has been a switch from 11am opening to 10am at The Penny Bank, in the High Street. But 10am is still 90 minutes behind 'orders please' at a rival bar. And Bar Fly asks: Why is the batter for the bargain fish and chips at the Blue Bell, in Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, advertised as hand-made? How else can you make batter? MORE NEWS FROM THE PUBS AND CLUBS......

Former Scunthorpe pub landlord dies

April 1, 2015, 10:50 pm

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GEOFF Sanderson, former tenant of Scunthorpe's oldest pub The Talbot, has died aged 65 after a short illness. Father-of-two Geoff and his wife Beryl ran the pub in Earl Street for 12 years until June 2004. An electrician by trade, he was the founder chairman of the Talbot Golf Society and fellow members are planning a memorial tournament in Bridlington this June. A funeral service will take place at Woodlands Crematorium on April 13 at 1.20pm. Mourners are asked to make donations to Macmillan...

Man jailed for assault & harassment

April 1, 2015, 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: LIAM SCOTT CROSSLAND, 23, of High Street, Burringham, pleaded guilty to two offences of causing criminal damage and one each of assault by beating, harassment and committing a further offence while subject to a conditional discharge. He was jailed for eight weeks, ordered to pay compensation of a total of £150 and made the...

Pub saved from demolition & now it's party time for regulars

April 1, 2015, 10:54 pm

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A pub has been saved from demolition and a celebration will be held over the Easter weekend to give people the chance to show their support. Regulars have been invited to a party on Saturday (April 4) at the Nelthorpe Arms, in South Ferriby. Former tenant Lewis Dillon mounted the rescue bid after buying the building for £135,000 from Enterprise Inns. Sweeping changes are planned at the Nelthorpe now it has become a free trade outlet. Lewis said select beers would be introduced on a...

Child pornography found on former soldier's laptop

April 1, 2015, 10:56 pm

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POLICE found thousands of pictures of child pornography after raiding a former soldier's home and searching his computer equipment, a court heard.Daniel Howard, 61, of Edgemere, Scunthorpe, admitted eight offences of making indecent images of children and another of possessing them between October 1, 2010 and April 5 last year.Tom Ledden, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that police investigated after a woman found many indecent images on a digital photo frame that had been used by...

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Crunch talks on steel pensions taking place in Scunthorpe today

April 1, 2015, 11:00 pm

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TRADE union branches across the Tata Steel works in Scunthorpe are continuing to meet to decide whether to back a call to ballot for industrial action in protest over the company's plans to scrap the pension scheme.Two more branches of the main steel union Community are due to meet at 11am and 2pm today (Thursday, April 2) at the town's Redbourn Social Club.Paul McBean, chairman of the Scunthorpe works multi-union committee, said all branches were being asked to back the ballot.Mr McBean added:...

Euromillions: We sold £1 million ticket - can we bring you...

April 1, 2015, 11:01 pm

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THE owner of a newsagent which sold the winning Euromillions ticket to Scunthorpe couple Dave and Kath Long, making them millionaires for the second time, said he heard someone had won when he was in the Cash and Carry, but didn't realise they bought the ticket from his shop. Dave and Kath Long scooped the £1 million prize on Friday (March 27) and a Jaguar car after first winning in August 2013 - beating odds of 283 billion to 1, according to Camelot bosses. Dave bought the winning ticket...

Police warning to drink sensibly this Easter

April 2, 2015, 12:35 am

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POLICE are urging people to drink sensibly during the Easter weekend. Humberside Police said additional police resources will be on duty over the bank holiday weekend including extra police officers with relevant, specialist training in supporting victims of sexual offences. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Welton, force lead for Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP), said: "The incidents of serious sexual offences are always at the highest on weekend evenings when more people are out in town...

New video games & mobile phone store opening tomorrow

April 2, 2015, 1:29 am

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A store selling and repairing mobile phones, laptops, video consoles and games will hold its official opening tomorrow (Friday, April 3). Trading hours at the town centre shop are 9am to 6pm, six days a week. The Tech Box is at 6 College Yard, Brigg - very close to the Market Place and Wrawby Street, the market town's main retail hubs. The store will buy, sell, trade and repair: • Laptops, PCs, mobile phones & tablets• TVs, games consoles, video games and other electrical...

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April 2, 2015, 2:49 am

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FORMER X Factor competitor Jake Quickenden says he would "love" to be the show's next presenter. Following the news that Dermot O'Leary will step down from the position, Jake says he would be interested in replacing the popular host. Scunthorpe singer Jake, who reached the live shows of the most recent X Factor series, has experience presenting programmes on Chart Show TV. He also finished runner up in the latest series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Speaking to OK!...