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May 6, 2016, 8:06 am

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THE result of the election for a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Lincolnshire has been declared. Four candidates stood for election in the poll to replace Alan Hardwick, who decided not to stand again for the role. The winner has been declared as Conservative candidate Marc Jones. Grimsby-born Mr Jones stood last year as a prospective parliamentary candidate for Great Grimsby in the general election. Four candidates stood for election to become Lincolnshire's PCC but as no single...

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May 6, 2016, 8:32 am

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A RESCUE dog at Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Broughton has touched the hearts of millions from around the world, as a video of him taking a snooze went viral. Harvey, a seven-year-old Staffie who recently came into the North Lincolnshire centre, was filmed having a nap in the charity's office by Centre Support Officer Paige Chappill. When she posted the video on the Jerry Green Facebook page, people were won over by the sleepy pup. Paige said: "Harvey is a beautiful boy – he loves...

Election 2016 results: Labour's Keith Hunter declared Humberside...

May 6, 2016, 9:28 am

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KEITH Hunter has been declared Humberside's new Police and Crime Commissioner. The Labour man beat Conservative candidate Matthew Grove, who has held the £75,000 a year position since 2012. Mr Hunter. a former chief superintendent who spent 30 years with the force, came top in first preference votes, but did not win more than 50 per cent of the votes, meaning the count went to second preference votes. He took the highest second preference votes in Hull, North Lincolnshire, North East...

EUROMILLIONS RESULTS: Winning lottery numbers for tonight Friday,...

May 6, 2016, 11:08 am

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THE latest EuroMillions lottery draw is set to be made tonight (Friday, May 6).The jackpot was not won on Tuesday, so there is a multi rollover top prize on offer tonight.That means ticket holders across Europe will be dreaming of winning a jackpot of an estimated £51 million.To scoop a share of the money, players must match all five of the main numbers drawn, plus the two lucky stars.The winning numbers will appear here later.But for those whose numbers do not come up, there is another...

Assault charge: Man given suspended jail term

May 6, 2016, 9:40 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: LUKE FRITH, 28, of Hunts Lane, Hibaldstow, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and causing criminal damage. He was committed to prison for 16 weeks, suspended for two years, and ordered to comply with an eight-week curfew requirement and programme and rehabilitation activity requirements. He was also given...

Driver given £395 court bill for not wearing seatbelt

May 6, 2016, 9:42 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: IAN STUART PURCELL, 47, of Providence Crescent, Barton-Upon-Humber, was found guilty of driving without wearing a seatbelt. He was fined £125, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £250. MORE COURT NEWS.... www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us on Facebook and Twitter For all...

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May 6, 2016, 9:44 pm

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A TOTAL of 350 teachers from across the region got together at John Leggott College last month for a huge teacher training day.The event was organised by Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium, which launched as a partnership between seven secondary schools and two colleges in 2014, with the aim of improving teaching and educational practice in the region.Helen Creasy, project manager for the NLEC, said: "There was a real buzz in the air on the day and the feedback from teachers...

Class Act 2016 talent contest finalists announced

May 6, 2016, 9:46 pm

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THE entrants in this year's Class Act – the Scunthorpe Telegraph's annual talent show – have been fast-tracked to the grand final on June 15.The rescheduling means the semi-finals planned for yesterday and May 18 have been cancelled.But fans have been promised a top night of variety and virtuosity in the final at Scunthorpe's Redbourn Social Club.Twelve acts from six schools and colleges in Scunthorpe, Brigg and Crowle will be competing for our top prize of £1,000.Taking part...

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Queen's 90th birthday to be celebrated with children's tea party

May 6, 2016, 9:48 pm

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AN OUTDOOR children's tea party has been arranged in Scawby on Saturday, May 14 to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.The event will be staged outside the village hall between 2pm and 4pm.The organisers at the Scawby Events Team have promised there will also be fun for mums and dads with music, entertainment and a licensed bar.Tickets for the tea party at £1 a time are on sale at the Scawby Post Office.The Scawby Events team will be holding its fourth annual gala weekend from Friday, June...

Sainsbury's & Brigg Garden Centre to support Dying Matters...

May 6, 2016, 9:50 pm

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HEALTH professionals from the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust will be out in North Lincolnshire encouraging people to talk about death and bereavement as part of the Dying Matter Awareness Week.The awareness week takes place from Monday (May 9) to Sunday, May 15 and aims to emphasise the importance of planning ahead.Advice and support will be offered throughout the week.The steps are writing a will, recording funeral wishes, planning future care and support, considering...

Food hygiene: Catering outlets rated by inspectors

May 6, 2016, 9:52 pm

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North Lincolnshire Council hygiene inspectors continue to undertake routine visits to shops, restaurants, takeaways and other premises where food is a feature. 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. • Patricia Dulson Club House Catering, Hirst Priory, Crowle, has been given a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very...

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May 6, 2016, 9:54 pm

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A STEP Out For Stroke walk is set to be held in Scunthorpe's Central Park at 11am tomorrow (Sunday, May 8). The fundraising event is organised by the Stroke Association and people can register now to take part. The walk is open to everyone, but is particularly geared towards people affected by stroke. Participants can choose the distance they will walk and for stroke survivors, the challenge can often mark their first steps since their stroke. Louise Knight, community and events...

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May 6, 2016, 9:56 pm

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WINTERTON Community Academy has been rated "good" by Ofsted inspectors – its first inspection since converting to academy status in 2012.Inspectors praised the academy and its leadership following a short inspection on March 9.The report reads: "The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education since the last inspection."You (Mr Morris), other leaders, staff and the governing body share a vision and drive to ensure that the school is the best it can be so...

Two Scunthorpe shops set to change hands

May 6, 2016, 9:57 pm

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TALKS are continuing over the sale of two shops in Priory Lane, Scunthorpe, with the owners at Ongo Homes.The Scunthorpe-based housing association, which inherited the properties from North Lincolnshire Council, has declined to reveal details of the interested parties.A spokeswoman said: "The sale hasn't completed yet, but all profits made from the sale will be reinvested into Ongo's housing and community services."One of the shops had been empty for a long time and the other was...

15 Scunthorpe area beer gardens where you can soak up the summer...

May 6, 2016, 9:58 pm

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Hundreds of people will be flocking to North Lincolnshire pub beer gardens this weekend to make the most of the hot, sunny weather. They feel there's no better way to spend warm days than supping a pint or two of beer, or a glass of wine, in one of North Lincolnshire's fine establishments. So just where can you go to enjoy a refreshing drink outdoors this weekend? We've picked a selection of pubs where you can sit outside and enjoy the weather. The White Horse in Brigg town centre is run by...

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May 6, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE man who has never had a driving lesson, led police on a chase in a stolen car while high on cannabis before smashing into an innocent driver, a court heard. Joseph Gornall and his passenger Jamie Green were both high on synthetic cannabis "Spice" during the pursuit in a £20,000 Toyota Hilux stolen from the Biffa Waste site on Winterton Road, Roxby. Dramatic aerial footage of the police chase was captured on video by on-board police cameras and by the Humberside...

Tata Steel Scunthorpe: 200 maintenance workers needed earning up...

May 6, 2016, 10:02 pm

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Recruitment has started for up to 200 men and women aged over 18 needed to carry out vital maintenance on the Scunthorpe Tata Steel works this summer. The work - to be carried out during what's traditionally known as stop fortnight - could see recruitees earn up to £700 a week. Recruitment for the third successive year is being carried out by the Diverse Employment agency, which has relocated from the Quensway Business Park to a new office in Ashby High Street. Managing director Lindsay...

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May 6, 2016, 11:29 pm

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Humberside police and crime commissioner Keith Hunter says he can really make a difference to the future of the force.Mr Hunter, a former chief superintendent who spent 30 years with Humberside Police, beat the former commissioner Matthew Grove. His overall majority was 24,353.The results were announced on Friday after a count at The Spa Bridlington. Mr Hunter won after a second round run-off against Mr Grove, after failing to secure a majority of 50 per cent in the first round.Speaking to the...

Could fines for term-time holidays be dropped?

May 13, 2016, 3:26 am

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The High Court is due to rule today on a test case that could pave the way for parents to be able to take their children out of school during term time for holidays. The test case relates to a father who refused to pay a £120 fine for taking his daughter on an unauthorised term-time holiday. Magistrates backed the father, Jon Platt, who said that fines were for parents whose children failed to attend school regularly. He successfully argued that her attendance of over 90 per cent - and...

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May 13, 2016, 4:36 am

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Up to 20,000 past and present Scunthorpe steelworkers could face a 15 per cent cut in their pensions as part of the plan to save the UK steel industry. Business Secretary Sajid Javid is reported to be considering the drastic measure to help bridge a £485 million shortfall in the 49-year-old British Steel Pension Fund. The 15 per cent cut which could save £2.5 billion is intended to make the scheme more attractive to the seven bidders who have expressed an interest in taking over...