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THE FOURTH annual Pride of the Isle Awards was held in a stunning venue at Doncaster Airport last night (Saturday, January 29). The awards, which honours local heroes, took place in an aircraft hanger with a huge jet overlooking the star-studded stage. Doing a fantastic job presenting the awards was Craig Phillips, the first ever winner of Big Brother, who himself at times was moved by the emotive stories of this years' winners and nominees. Also in attendance to support the heroes from...

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70-year-old man dies at Scunthorpe pub

January 29, 2017, 5:46 am

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A 70-YEAR-OLD has died at the Malt Shovel Public House in Scunthorpe. Police were called to the pub in Ashby High Street on Thursday evening. Heroes honored at 'stunning' Pride of the Isle Awards 2017A spokesman for the force said they were called to the pub at 10.26pm after a 70-year-old man had died. The spokesman said the death is not being treated as suspicious. The Malt Shovel did not wish to comment. Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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January 29, 2017, 6:55 am

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MOBILE safety cameras will be used to monitor motorists' speed at various locations in North Lincolnshire this week.Fixed and mobile cameras are used by the Safer Roads Humber partnership at 85 different locations across northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.Drivers should be aware that the locations and dates listed represent the minimum speed enforcement to be undertaken.Missing Scunthorpe man found 'safe and sound'Officers from the partnership can visit any of its other sites on any day of...

Dawes Lane open after incident involving HGV

January 29, 2017, 7:42 am

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DAWES Lane was briefly shut earlier after an apparent incident involving a HGV near to the entrance for the Coke Ovens. Witnesses said access to the road was limited to only as far as Bradken Ltd from High Street East.70-year-old man dies at Scunthorpe pub The road is now open. More of today's Scunthorpe news Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Former window cleaner dies after fall at home

January 29, 2017, 10:28 am

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NORTH Lincolnshire coroner Paul Kelley last week returned a verdict of accidental death on Keith Hopkinson, who died in Scunthorpe General Hospital on April 4 last year after a fall at his home.Father of one Mr Hopkinson, a former window cleaner, was 51 years old when he died.97-year-old dies after suffering rare allergic reaction to medicationHis parents George and Irene Hopkinson told Mr Kelly that their son was an alcoholic and suffered from vertigo and a knee problem which made him unsteady...

Brigg remembers victims of the Holocaust

January 29, 2017, 10:43 am

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BRIGG remembered those killed in the Holocaust with a service at the Courtyard Café this afternoon (Sunday, January 29). Among those at the Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony were Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy, and Leader of North Lincolnshire Council Rob Waltham. Mr Waltham said: "This is a particularly special service because it is always well supported, especially by the Jewish community."It is great to see local schools taking part as well." DRIVER ALERT: Mobile...

Popular Scunthorpe businessman died due to asbestos

January 29, 2017, 10:05 pm

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AN INQUEST in Scunthorpe last week was told that a popular local businessman was exposed to asbestos while working as an electrical contractor on the West Burton power station.North Lincolnshire coroner Paul Kelly ruled that Michael John Warren died aged 63 years on November last year at his Scunthorpe home from mesothelioma.Mr Kelly was told that between 1973 and 1974 Mr Warren was employed at the power station at West Burton, installing fire barriers in a basement.The work involved cutting and...

Hotels and B&Bs in North Lincolnshire to face quality checks

January 29, 2017, 10:10 pm

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A NEW accreditation system aimed at improving the standards of accommodation in North Lincolnshire is set to be launched. The scheme, known as Quality North Lincolnshire, is an assessment system which also seeks to highlight quality accommodation in the area. It will be launched next month by North Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with the Visit England agency. The scheme will focus on ensuring the minimum legal standards for providing visitor accommodation are met and that the...

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Tributes paid to Festival of the Plough founder

January 29, 2017, 10:15 pm

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ONE of the founders of the much-loved Isle of Axholme Festival of the Plough has died, aged 91. Tom Howell, pictured left, was a stalwart of the popular Isle tradition, and his responsibility, back in his heyday, was keeping "the 'ossmen together". Speaking to Doncaster Free Press, Friend and fellow committee member Harold Woolgar said: "Tom will be missed by so many but well remembered for all his good works and rural humour stories. "Tom held the master list of 'oss...

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January 29, 2017, 10:20 pm

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THE following cases were dealt with at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court: ADAM KLINOWSKI , 43, of Revesby Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to harassment. He was given a 24-month restraining order and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £85 and costs of £85. ASHLEY NORTHFIELD , 22, of Kirton Road, Scawby, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of...

'Government needs to deliver on its promises to steel'

January 29, 2017, 10:25 pm

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FOLLOWING the Prime Minister's speech last week outlining the UK's position on the single market, Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin has said he wants to see a good deal for local industry. Mr Dakin hopes the deal does not risk jobs in the steel industry and has said his main concern is jobs in Scunthorpe. With the UK now leaving the single market, this leaves procurement for steel in an uncertain position. Tributes to Scunthorpe mum who tragically collapsed and died following family court hearingMr...

Co-op 'considering options' as plans to build store rejected

January 29, 2017, 10:30 pm

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THE Co-operative Group has said it is "disappointed" by the decision to reject plans for a new store in Barrow-upon-Humber. Permission was being sought from North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee to convert the Royal Oak pub in the village into a Co-op food store with car parking spaces for 13 vehicles. The plans also included demolishing an existing outbuilding which lies within a conservation area. Villagers lose local pub after sudden closureA spokesman for the Co-op...

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January 29, 2017, 11:33 pm

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A BURGLAR who raided a woman's house in Scunthorpe in the middle of the night was caught by a police officer who recognised him from CCTV footage. The officer recognised the offender within "five to ten seconds" of watching the footage as he had regularly dealt with the burglar previously, a court heard. Luke Dixon, 24, denied burglary and attempted burglary on August 12 but was convicted by a jury after a trial. Judge Paul Watson QC told Grimsby Crown Court that a woman woke...

Wife tragically finds husband dead in his bed

January 30, 2017, 12:44 am

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A FORMER scaffolder was tragically found dead in his bed by his wife, an inquest heard. Michael Hall, 45, of Cottage Lane, Barton, died on May 11 last year. An inquest at Cleethorpes Town Hall heard Mr Hall suffered from Hepatitis "C" and chronic pulmonary disease. Frightened homeowner coughed loudly to scare off night-time burglarToxicology tests revealed he also had traces of morphine, ecstasy and cocaine in his system. His wife Donna told the inquest he was suffering from a...

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January 30, 2017, 1:12 am

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ACTRESS Sheridan Smith OBE returned home at the weekend for the Pride of the Isle Awards.The Funny Girl star, who is Patron of the awards, said: "I am so proud to be the Patron of the Pride of the Isle Award and to be here at this year's awards. It is a tremendous privilege."This is an absolutely wonderful charity and it's so humbling to be a small part of an organisation that does so much for so many people suffering from life-limiting illnesses. From left to right: Organiser Leesa...

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January 30, 2017, 2:00 am

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A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and fraud by false. Richard Brown of Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, will appear in court today. A spokesman for Humberside Police said: "29-year-old Richard Brown of Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe has been charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and fraud by false. Sheridan Smith says it is a 'tremendous privilege' to be Patron of the Pride of the Isle...

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January 30, 2017, 10:30 pm

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THE Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner has said he wants the force to have a more pro-active communication strategy after last-minute arrangements were needed to ensure last year's Brigg Remembrance Sunday parade could go ahead. Keith Hunter appeared at the latest Brigg Town Council meeting to answer questions from councillors about the lack of formal policing at the event. As reported, a police decision to break with tradition and not provide officers to close main and side roads...

Charitable cyclists in Scunthorpe top £10,000

January 30, 2017, 6:39 am

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RUSTYS CYCLES in Scunthorpe has raised over £10,000 for charity in the last three years. The impressive total was helped in no small part by the the shop in Ashby's annual Sportive in aid of Prostate Cancer Research last year, where around 100 riders who helped raise in excess of £1750.00. The Sportive started from Laughton woods and passed through East Butterwick and Burringham before the riders crossed Keadby Bridge and headed along the west side of the River Trent to...

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January 30, 2017, 7:03 am

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North Lincolnshire's neighbouring authority of West Lindsey Council has come under fire for spending taxpayers' money on retirement gifts for employees. The council which administers Scotter, Laughton and Bigby, operates a policy of spending £8.08 per year of service for retiring workers, after their first year in employment. A Freedom of Information request to the authority which currently employs 272-staff revealed one departing colleague was presented with more than £200 in...

Dry-cleaning kiosk plan for Tesco Extra store

January 30, 2017, 7:11 am

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Retail giants Tesco are seeking planning approval to open a dry-cleaning kiosk at their Extra store on the Gallagher shopping park at Gunness. The kiosk will form part of "a substantial investment" to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the £18 million store in April 1992. Approval is also being sought to change the lay-out of the current car park. More: Hotels and B&Bs in North Lincolnshire to face quality checksThe alterations include relocating the trolley bay and the...