Jobs promise as firm takes over Scunthorpe City Link site

June 13, 2015, 10:49 pm

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A CIVIL engineering contractor is relocating to Scunthorpe, bringing 13 jobs.PJ Edwards & Co (UK) Ltd is moving from its Doncaster site to the town's Bessemer Way after North Lincolnshire Council planners passed the application.It will occupy the former premises of City Link which closed at the start of the year.The premises will be used as a combined storage, distribution, fabrication, plant repair and maintenance workshop area.PJ Edwards & Co (UK) Ltd was founded in 1972 in Dublin by...

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June 13, 2015, 10:50 pm

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Mobile speed camera locations in northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire for week commencing June 14 are: SUNDAY, JUNE 14: Safety camera enforcement officers will be visiting sites across the region. MONDAY, JUNE 15: Ashby Road, Scunthorpe & A614 Driffield to Nafferton TUESDAY, JUNE 16: A614 North of Shiptonthorpe & Grange Lane South, Ashby WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17: Safety camera enforcement officers will be visiting sites across the region. THURSDAY, JUNE 18: B1230 Newport &...

Landlord quits & takes over at rival pub

June 13, 2015, 10:51 pm

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A North Lincolnshire landlord is moving across town to run the bars at a rival pub - on a short-term basis.Richard Smith gave up the tenancy of the Black Bull, in Wrawby Street, Brigg, last weekend but will now be looking after the Lord Nelson, in the Market Place, for three weeks from June 23 while its landlord is away.He said: "After that, it is a case of applying and seeing what is about."It would be quite nice to have a 'normal' job."If the opportunity arose, I would think about another...

Scunthorpe teenager jailed for dangerous driving

June 13, 2015, 10:54 pm

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A TEENAGER has been jailed at Grimsby Crown Court after admitting dangerous driving.Adam Dent, 19, of Kirk Close, Scunthorpe, was sentenced to 14 months in prison.He was also disqualified from driving for two years and will have to take an extended driving test.

Piggy platter proving big hit at Scunthorpe pub restaurant

June 13, 2015, 10:54 pm

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IT WAS a lovely and sunny evening when my dining partner and I arrived to try out a new selection of meals at a popular Scunthorpe pub restaurant.On arrival at the Old Farmhouse we were immediately shown to a window seat and ordered our drinks.The manager Lee told me they had launched a new menu three weeks ago, so I wanted to try some of the delicious looking meals on offer, with pub classics and some unique and exclusive choices.For starters, I chose the crunchy chicken strips and my dining...

Striking Scunthorpe steelworkers told: Your pensions are...

June 13, 2015, 10:56 pm

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TATA Steel has warned the strikers that improved life expectancy has added £2.5 billion to the company's UK pension scheme liabilities and final salary schemes are recognised as unaffordable and unsustainable.Currently the British Steel Pension Scheme – started in the 1960s – has 135,000 stakeholders and only 16,000 are active employees.A company spokesman said: "Without action, a deficit of £2 billion could require recovery contributions of £200 million per...

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June 13, 2015, 10:58 pm

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A HEROIN addict has been jailed after stealing nearly £80 worth of DVDs from a high street store.Michael Proietti, 25, of Beauchamp Walk, Scunthorpe, was in breach of a suspended sentence when he took 11 DVDs over two days from the Boots store in Scunthorpe town centre to fund a drug habit, a court heard.He was caught when a security guard recognised him from CCTV footage after he returned to the store the day after the thefts.Prosecuting at Grimsby Crown Court, Laura Marshall said the...

Opening soon: New Scunthorpe town centre store to create 8 jobs

June 13, 2015, 11:00 pm

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AROUND eight jobs will be created when a major new store opens in Scunthorpe town centre.Itwill be based on the High Street and is due to open to customers by the end of this month.The Pandora store will be operated by Scunthorpe-based jeweller Coe & Co and will be next door to the company's existing store.It is set to showcase Pandora's summer collection of sterling silver and 14-carat gold jewellery.The arrival of the new concept store is the second boost for the town centre in two weeks,...

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Police deal with incident near Humber Bridge

June 14, 2015, 1:05 am

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POLICE were dealing with an incident near the Humber Bridge this morning (Sunday, June 14). The A63 on the North Bank was closed in both directions at around 8am. The Humber Bridge was also closed following the incident with the roads reopening by 8.30am. Humberside Police were unable to provide further information.

Woman (86) treated after chip pan fire

June 14, 2015, 1:44 am

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AN 86-year-old woman had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a chip pan fire. The smoke alarm was activated after the fire, which caused slight smoke damage to a kitchen. Firefighters administered oxygen therapy to the woman who was suffering from "slight smoke inhalation". The incident happened at about 5.45pm yesterday (Saturday, June 13) at Cross Slack in Crowle.Humberside Fire and Rescue said the fire self extinguished before they arrived.

Firefighters tackle caravan blaze

June 14, 2015, 1:51 am

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FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a blaze which started in an abandoned caravan. The caravan was full of rubbish and four straw bales. A farmer assisted fire crews with a teleporter to remove further bales from the scene. The incident happened on Middlegate Lane in Melton Ross last night (Saturday, June 13) at about 8.35pm.

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June 14, 2015, 3:01 am

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Update: Police incident on Humber Bridge

June 14, 2015, 4:02 am

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MORE details have emerged about an incident on the Humber Bridge this morning, which led to the road being closed in both directions. A man had been threatening to jump from the bridge, but was talked down by police after almost five hours. The A63 on the North Bank was also closed both ways between Hessle and North Ferriby.A spokesman for Humber Coastguard told the Hull Daily Mail its officers were called out at 3.20am and stood down at 7.42am.The bridge and the road reopened at 8.30am.

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June 14, 2015, 8:36 am

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Free health checks in Scunthorpe, Brigg & Epworth

June 14, 2015, 10:38 pm

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FREE health checks are available in June for people from Scunthorpe, Epworth and Brigg.To qualify you must be between 40 and 74 and not receiving treatment for any pre-existing medical conditions.A nurse will measure blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, waist size and body mass index (BMI).Patients will also be asked a series of lifestyle questions about levels of activity and diet, to assess the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes and to offer advice and support.The health...

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Town suffers rise in crime

June 14, 2015, 10:40 pm

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Latest official figures show a rise in crime for a North Lincolnshire town, compared to the same period last year.The statistics, released through the website police.uk, show 77 crimes were reported in Barton during April.This is compared to 44 in April 2014.In April 2013, 72 crimes were reported; in April 2012, 71 were reported and in April 2011, 133 were reported.Of the crimes reported in April this year, 22 were for antisocial behaviour, 11 were for violence and sexual offences, 10 were for...

Child school attendance: Scunthorpe parent given court curfew

June 14, 2015, 10:42 pm

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A parent has been dealt with by North Lincolnshire magistrates at the Court Centre, in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, over a child's indifferent school attendance record. SABRINA MILNE, 34, of Somervell Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to failing to cause a child to attend regularly at school. She was given a 12-month community order with a supervision requirement and a one-week curfew requirement, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of £100.

Suspended jail term for Scunthorpe thief

June 14, 2015, 10:46 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: CRAIG ARTHUR LOWTON, 54, of Axholme Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to two offences of theft. He was committed to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay compensation of a total of £32 and costs of £85. MORE COURT NEWS.... http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us on Facebook...

Shop to become estate agency

June 14, 2015, 10:46 pm

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A well-known estate agent have been granted permission to change the use of a vacant town centre shop so it can open new premises. Lovelle asked North Lincolnshire Council for the go-ahead to alter a former soft furnishings shop at 3 High Street, Epworth. It is planned to employ four people and to have a fascia sign saying Lovelle Estate Agents. Suggested opening hours for the agency are 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Looking for a new job? Visit our Jobs Channel to see...

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June 14, 2015, 10:50 pm

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An historic village pub in northern Lincolnshire has taken on a new chef and launched a new menu to interest potential diners. There's a 10 per cent off 'book now' offer available at the Cross Keys Inn, Grasby. Describing itself as "the pub with a view" the Cross Keys is within the Lincolnshire Wolds and looks down on the sweeping Ancholme valley. The pub - at DN38 6AQ - is beside the old turnpike road between Brigg and Caistor, these days known as the A1084. The Cross Keys can be...