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Unemployment among Scunthorpe area youngsters drops dramatically

April 17, 2015, 10:47 pm
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UNEMPLOYMENT among 18 to 24 year olds in North Lincolnshire has dropped dramatically in the past year, latest figures show.Data released by the Office of National Statistics shows there were 665 young men and women out of work in February, the latest month for which figures are available.This compares to 1,025 a year earlier.But the area still has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the UK.In February the figures show the 665 jobless represented 3.7 per cent of people in the age group...

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WIN! 10 family tickets to The Extreme Stunt Show in Scunthorpe up...

April 17, 2015, 10:48 pm
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YOU can be in with a chance of winning 10 family tickets for The Extreme Stunt Show in Scunthorpe.There are 10 family tickets up for grabs for the event, which takes place from 7.30pm on Friday, April 24 at Glanford Park.The family ticket is for up to four people (one adult and three children, two adults and two children or three adults and one child).To win one of these, simply answer the following question: What famous skateboarder has a video game named after him?Is it a) Andrew Reynolds, b)...

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TV star Julie Peasgood visiting Outwood Academy Foxhills today

April 17, 2015, 10:49 pm
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ACTRESS Julie Peasgood will be among guests at the Humberside Federation of Women's Institutes centenary annual federation day at Outwood Academy Foxhills on Foxhills Road in Scunthorpe on Saturday. National chairman Janice Langley will speak.

TV star Julie Peasgood visiting Outwood Academy Foxhills today

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Have your say on future of old Majestic Cinema site

April 17, 2015, 10:50 pm
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SCUNTHORPE residents will get the opportunity to "have their say" on what they would like to see happen with the former Majestic Cinema site in the town centre, which has been described as an "eyesore".The site, at the corner of Mary Street and Oswald Road, used to house the 600-capacity cinema, but has been derelict for seven years.David Stakes, communications officer for the Scunthorpe Town Team, said: "It's been in a right state for seven years. It was supposed to be...

Have your say on future of old Majestic Cinema site

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Here comes the bride! Michelle walks down the aisle after winning...

April 17, 2015, 10:51 pm
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A SCUNTHORPE couple's wedding dreams came true this month courtesy of the Scunthorpe Telegraph.Michelle Pidd (nee Farrell) and her husband Jamie tied the knot on April 4 after winning the Scunthorpe Telegraph and Hallmark Hotel's Win a Wedding competition in September last year.The couple, who both work for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, made the final five, before taking part in a Mr and Mrs-style competition to narrow it down to the final two.Then, after a tense final round, they were...

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Bodybuilder wins Scunthorpe competition in memory of tragic...

April 17, 2015, 10:52 pm
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THE winner of a major bodybuilding competition dedicated to the memory of last year's champion Ricardo Silva said his victory was a "big surprise".Marcin Sek, 28, of Scunthorpe, won The Bodybuilding Overall Trophy at the Body Building UK Open competition at the Baths Hall on Sunday.It featured the region's best bodybuilders and saw competitors from all over the UK battling it out.The award was sponsored by Ironworks Muscle & Fitness Gym, in memory of champion bodybuilder Ricardo...

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GOING SHOPPING? Read what the 7 Scunthorpe MP candidates would do...

April 17, 2015, 10:53 pm
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Everyone has an opinion on Scunthorpe High Street, but what do the seven candidates bidding to be the town's next MP have to say? We asked them: What would you do to revitalise Scunthorpe town centre? Here's what they said. Des Comerford (Independent): The council needs to stop allowing out-of-town retail developments and adhere to their local and national planning policy, which was introduced to protect town centres like ours. We need to create a clean and safe town centre for people who visit...

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Grand National punter bets on every horse – but still ends...

April 17, 2015, 10:54 pm
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A REGULAR at the Blue Bell, Scunthorpe, was celebrating on Saturday after placing 50p each way on all 39 runners in the Grand National. But did he make a profit from his £39 stake at the nearby Ladbrokes bookies? Helpful staff at the bookies later informed the Fly the Bell punter had in fact lost £5.24 – unless he had been given higher pre-race odds on the first four horses.

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Amazing WW2 pictures show bombed Scunthorpe house and people on...

April 17, 2015, 10:55 pm
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WHEN war broke out in September 1939 the Scunthorpe Telegraph printed information from the Government about what to do during an air-raid, the steel town being regarded as an obvious target.The modern political phrase "putting a positive spin on things" certainly applied back then.People were told they had no need to panic.A high explosive bomb had a very limited 30ft range for causing major destruction."It may be assumed that if as many as 50 bombs of the largest size fell in a...

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Police seize 14 homes and 3 vehicles from criminals

April 17, 2015, 10:57 pm
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HOUSES and cars have been seized from convicted criminals in the past year as police in North Lincolnshire step up their fight to compensate the victims of crime.Under the Freedom of Information Act, the Scunthorpe Telegraph learned 15 homes and four vehicles had been identified in eight cases where confiscation orders had been made.All but one of the 15 homes and all the cars have now been confiscated.The value of the property was said to be more than £309,000.Humberside Police have made...

Police seize 14 homes and 3 vehicles from criminals

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Look out! 9 people win nearly £4,000 in compensation after...

April 17, 2015, 10:58 pm
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THE amount of cash North Lincolnshire Council has forked out in pothole compensation claims has dropped by 80 per cent in two years.New figures show the amount of claims received in 2014 was 57, compared to 75 in 2013 and 67 in 2012.In 2012, 12 people made a successful claim costing the council £20,636 – an average of £1,719 per complaint.This dropped to £6,211 awarded in 2013 after 14 complaints – an average of £443 per complaint.Last year, there were nine...

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Vintage clothes shop opening bigger store in Scunthorpe's...

April 17, 2015, 10:59 pm
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A TOWN centre shop is relocating.The Lindsey Lodge "All Dressed Up" shop, will open on Tuesday, April 28 after relocating to the Parishes in Scunthorpe.The store, which sells vintage clothing including second hand brands, used to be on Ravendale Street, but is moving to a bigger space.Sue Sumner, retail and trade manager for Lindsey Lodge, said they will have a special opening ceremony.She said the hospice is the Parishes' charity of the year.She said: "We're just kitting it out...

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Threat of strike at Scunthorpe's Tata Steel works escalates in...

April 17, 2015, 11:00 pm
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THE threat of a strike at Scunthorpe's Tata Steel works in the row over pensions has escalated with unions naming the date for more than 3,000 workers to vote on taking industrial action.Community, Unite, UCATT and GMB will start balloting workers on May 6, the eve of the General Election.And the result, to be announced after May 29, could spark off the biggest industrial upheaval in the Scunthorpe steel industry since the 13-week national strike over a pay rise in 1979-80.A pre-ballot row has...

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Russell Watson postpones Scunthorpe Baths Hall show

April 18, 2015, 12:00 am
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OPERA singer Russell Watson has postponed his show at Scunthorpe Baths Hall tonight (Saturday, April 18). The singer has been forced to pull out of the town date on his current UK tour due to illness. Russell postponed his Yeovil show earlier this week due to illness. A statement posted on his website said: "Unfortunately, Russell is still unwell and therefore it is with regret that we have to cancel the show at Baths Hall, Scunthorpe."We hope that you understand this has been a very...

Russell Watson postpones Scunthorpe Baths Hall show

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NATIONAL LOTTERY: What is the Lotto jackpot & what time is...

April 18, 2015, 2:02 am
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The latest National Lottery Lotto draws are set to be made, with a massive jackpot up for grabs if you've got your ticket. The top prize tonight will be an estimated £4 million. Players must match all six of the main numbers to scoop a share of the jackpot. There will also be 50 winners of £20,000 in the Lotto raffle game and there is also a £500,000 jackpot on the Thunderball game. Tickets for Lotto and Thunderball will be on sale until 7.30pm, with the draws to be...

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Who's out? Brit Bar picture gallery

April 18, 2015, 2:21 am
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Who's out? Brit Bar picture gallery

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Scunthorpe bodybuilding competition – pictures

April 18, 2015, 2:32 am
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Misconduct revealed: Police officers disciplined for using...

April 18, 2015, 3:25 am
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​DETAILS have been revealed about Humberside Police officers who were disciplined for using excessive force. A list of gross misconduct offences by employees at the force is now being published by Humberside Police on its website, in a bid to increase transparency. Another officer has been warned about having an inappropriate relationship with a female while a police staff member was also sacked for a number of driving offences and lying about them. The actions of a police sergeant were...

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11 Scunthorpe area beer gardens to enjoy the summer sun in

April 18, 2015, 5:48 am
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WITH longer days and warmer weather setting in, what better way to spend a sunny afternoon than in one of North Lincolnshire's many beer gardens?But where can you go to enjoy a refreshing drink outdoors?We've picked just a handful of the pubs where you can sit outside and enjoy the weather:The White Horse in Brigg has recently been taken on by Wetherspoon's and boasts plenty of comfy outdoor seating.The Queensway in Scunthorpe has a new-look exterior thanks to a six-figure investment.Highfield...

11 Scunthorpe area beer gardens to enjoy the summer sun in

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Ladies Night pictures: Topless waiters & drag acts entertain...

April 18, 2015, 6:31 am
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