Essential flood repairs close road

June 4, 2015, 10:54 pm

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ESSENTIAL flood defence work has started in a North Lincolnshire village.The work means part of the Burringham Road (B1450) between Burgess Hall (south of the local school) and Brumby Grange (about 250m further south) will be closed until September. Looking for a new job? Visit our Jobs Channel to see all the latest vacancies

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June 4, 2015, 10:55 pm

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WELL-intended regulars at four Scunthorpe licensed premises may have been hood-winked by a prankster into collecting thousands of plastic bottle tops for charity.The recycling campaign started earlier this year at the Cole Street Club and gained support from fellow drinkers at the Queen Bess, Highfield House and The Malt Shovel.Cole Street manager Ingrid Brown said she had been told by a third party if they collected the weight in tops of a disabled child, he or she would be donated a...

Name change agreed for Tata Steel's Scunthorpe works

June 4, 2015, 10:56 pm

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TATA Steel and the trade unions have reached agreement to create a standalone company for the Scunthorpe works and the Long Products business.The new Scunthorpe- based business to be called Long Products UK Ltd was recommended by French-based steel industry consultants Syndex.The consultants were hired by the unions amid fears the takeover bid by the Klesch Group would end in asset-stripping and job losses.Community secretary Roy Rickhuss said: "We will be supporting our members through the...

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June 4, 2015, 10:57 pm

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A MAN known to generations of local rugby players as "Uncle Joe" has died at the age of 76 years.During his 54-year association with the Scunthorpe Rugby Union Club, father-of-three Howard Bycroft served as president, skipper, player and chief fundraiser.Paying tribute, his daughter Jacqueline Guest said: "The two great loves of his live were his family and rugby."He helped the club grow in so many ways up to his untimely death."Howard had a happy- go-lucky approach...

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June 4, 2015, 10:58 pm

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A store boss is promising to make Scunthorpe town centre thrive by opening a new clothes shop. Pep&Co this week announced it will open 50 stores across the UK in the coming months – and one of them will be in the old Ethel Austin outlet on Jubilee Way. And managing director Adrian Mountford said: "I'm excited to bring Pep&Co here to Scunthorpe. "And because we'll be offering amazing value on family fashion, I know we'll play our part in helping the town centre thrive." The opening...

Popular pub shuts suddenly after landlord quits

June 4, 2015, 10:59 pm

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A POPULAR town pub has closed due to the sudden departure of the landlord. The Mowbray Arms in Epworth shut suddenly, but brewery bosses are hoping to find someone to take it over as soon as possible. An Enterprise spokeswoman said: "Unfortunately our venue the Mowbray Arms has closed due to the publican's sudden decision to cease trading, however, we would like to reassure customers of this popular pub that we aim to have it back open and trading at the heart of Epworth as soon as possible....

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June 4, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE town centre shop says it will close when a new law comes in to effect outlawing the sale of synthetic drugs, also known as legal highs.Last week's announcement by The Queen of the proposed Psychoactive Substances Bill came only 20 months after Marley's Head Shop opened in the town's Ravendale Street.A spokesman for the shop, which employs two-staff, said the business would close down when the new bill comes into force.The shop, which also sells a wide range of paraphernalia...

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June 5, 2015, 12:14 am

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ARE you feeling lucky today?The Euromillions draw will be made tonight (Friday, June 5).And it's a DOUBLE rollover jackpot up for grabs, with people across Europe hoping to scoop a share of the cash, Tonight's jackpot is a huge 100 million euros! And for those whose numbers do not come up, there is still a chance to win £1 million in the UK Millionaire Maker part of the game, with one ticket-holder guaranteed to take the prize.For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically...

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June 5, 2015, 4:50 am

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TWO people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A18 Mortal Ash Hill near Scunthorpe. A section of the road was closed after the two-vehicle accident, which happened at around 12.10pm today (Friday, June 5). Police, fire and air ambulance crews were all called to the scene and the road was closed to traffic in both directions between the Forest Pines roundabout and the junction with the B1398 Kirton Road, towards Kirton in Lindsey. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said one...

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June 5, 2015, 6:00 am

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THE latest Euromillions draw has been made tonight (Friday, June 5).And it's a DOUBLE rollover jackpot, with people across Europe hoping to scoop a share of the huge estimated £72 million top prize. And for those whose numbers do not come up, there is still a chance to win £1 million in the UK Millionaire Maker part of the game, with one ticket-holder guaranteed to take the prize.For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker...

Fire crew called to car blaze

June 5, 2015, 6:14 am

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FIREFIGHTERS have been called into action to deal with a car fire. A crew from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was sent to the incident, which happened on Barrow Road in Barton-Upon-Humber. The call was received by the fire service shortly before 11.30am this morning (Friday, June 5) and one hose reel was used to deal with the fire, with one crew member wearing breathing apparatus. The car was moved to a safe position at the side of the road, awaiting the arrival of a recovery agency. Follow...

Brumby Comprehensive School memories and reunions - pictures

June 5, 2015, 8:04 am

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June 5, 2015, 3:30 pm

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HAVE you got your ticket for tonight's (Saturday, June 6) National Lottery Lotto draw yet? The top prize was not won on Wednesday, meaning tonight's is a rollover. Ticket-holders across the country will therefore be crossing their fingers and hoping to scoop a share of an estimated £6.1 million. To claim a share of the spoils, players must match all six of the main numbers drawn. Tickets will be on sale until 7.30pm tonight, with the draw to be made as part of the National Lottery: Who...

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June 5, 2015, 9:30 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE boxer has followed in her brother's footsteps by winning a national championship.Gemma Richardson, 13, has become England's number one boxer in her age group after triumphing in the English Schools' National Championships – just like older sibling James has managed in the past.After there was no competitor to fight against in her weight category, Gemma was moved up to light middleweight where she took on Mia Coit from the Portsmouth Stacey Boxing Club.She wasted no time in...

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June 5, 2015, 10:46 pm

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AN AWARD-winning urban dance company from North Lincolnshire has been selected to choreograph a dance piece for a regional youth dance competition.Street Beat, which runs classes across North Lincolnshire, will take part in the Dance Whispers Project, run in collaboration with the National Youth Dance Company in London.They are one of nine dance companies in the North of England to be selected to perform with choreographer Joss Arndott at the Northern Ballet in Leeds.Kaitlan Kennison will...

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Scunthorpe General Lab staff win award for 24-hour service

June 5, 2015, 10:47 pm

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LABORATORY staff from Scunthorpe General Hospital have won a national award.Mark Cioni, directorate service and laboratory manager, won after being shortlisted in the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2015 – for the category of The Chief Scientific Officer's Award for Clinical Leadership.Mark, who attended the ceremony at the Hotel Russell in London, said: "In November 2014 we implemented a 24-hour, seven days-a-week microbiology lab service at Scunthorpe General Hospital, allowing routine...

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June 5, 2015, 10:47 pm

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MOTORING fans from across the region are gearing up for this year's Scunthorpe Telegraph Motor Show, with thousands of people expected to flock to the event at Normanby Hall Country Park on Sunday, June 7. Always a popular event in the calendar, the show gives car lovers the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite vehicles, all in one handy location. As in previous years, a wide range of attractions will feature at the show – which is open from 10am to 4pm –...

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June 5, 2015, 10:48 pm

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A NORTH Lincolnshire farm is opening its gates to the public to show them farm life at an open farm event.Pink Pig Farm, on Holme Lane in Holme, has organised tractor rides, talks from young farmers and farm activities for children on Sunday (June 7) from 10am to 4pm.Sally and Andrew Jackson, from Pink Pig Farm, said: "Come and enjoy a tractor ride accompanied by a wildlife expert."Young farmers will be here with a bale maze and we will have lots of farm activities for the little...

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June 5, 2015, 10:49 pm

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1)THE Scunthorpe Telegraph Motor Show rolls into Normanby Hall on Sunday (June 7) from 10am. Entry is £1 for adults with an admission voucher printed in the Telegraph and free for under-16s and Normanby Hall season ticket-holders. 2)FRANKIE Valli and the Four Seasons tribute act Let's Hang On will perform at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe on Saturday (June 6). The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £21.50. Call 0844 8542776. 3)AN OPEN art exhibition called Humber to The Wash...

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June 5, 2015, 10:50 pm

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MORE than 1,000 people are set to rock-up at a DJ festival near Scunthorpe today. Topping the Fort Jester festival bill is Radio 1 DJ Jordan Suckely, with Scunthorpe's own superstar DJ LilRockit making a hometown return as the support for the main stage at a 74-acre woodland estate near Appleby. DJ Grooverider and Missrepresent lead The Fortress stage while Mark EG, Paul-O and Noya will be entertaining the crowds on the Beats Banquet stage. The one-day event, which is a sister event to the Party...