Tories are bookies' favourites to take Scunthorpe at General...

May 2, 2017, 10:25 pm

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The Conservatives have been placed as the bookies favourite to win the seat of Scunthorpe at this year's General Election. According to SkyBet, the Tories are 1/8 favourites to win the seat on June 8. Meanwhile, Labour are 9/2 to retain the constituency while the Liberal Democrats, UKIP and the Green Party are all 200/1. This means you would only get £1 in return if you placed an £8 bet on the Tories winning. Despite the odds, Nic Dakin, Labour parliamentary prospective...

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HEALTH LOTTERY: Winning numbers for tonight, Wednesday, May 3

May 3, 2017, 12:12 am

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COULD you be a Health Lottery winner tonight (Wednesday, May 3)? Ticket-holders across the country will be crossing their fingers and hoping they are lucky, with a jackpot of £100,000 on offer. To scoop a share of the top prize, players must match all five of the main numbers drawn. Four main numbers plus the bonus ball wins a prize of £10,000, with payouts going down as far as £10 for two main numbers and the bonus ball. The Health Lottery was set up to benefit causes...

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May 3, 2017, 12:20 am

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COULD your National Lottery numbers have come up tonight (Wednesday, May 3)? The latest Lotto draw is set to be made, with players across the country dreaming of becoming instant millionaires. To guarantee scooping a share of tonight's quadruple rollover jackpot of £11.5 million, players must match all six of the main numbers drawn. But for those whose numbers do not come up, there will also be a guaranteed raffle millionaire and 20 raffle winners of £20,000. MORE NEWS: Tesco...

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May 3, 2017, 12:42 am

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A NUMBER of organisations are cracking down on Kodi-style boxes. It has emerged that the widespread use of Kodi - or certainly those who use it illegally - is now the top priority for rights-holders.MORE: Tories are bookies favourites to take Scunthorpe at General Election 2017 The boxes have proved a huge hit with people desperate to watch PPV events, movies - and even the top football matches of the week, on the cheap. Many are selling "fully loaded" boxes, which come pre-packed...

Rosemary could help students boost their memories in exam season

May 3, 2017, 1:09 am

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UNIVERSITY researchers have suggested that smelling rosemary could enhance memory in the run up to revision and exam season. Pupils working in a room smelling of rosemary, in the form of an essential oil, were found to achieve 5% to 7% better results in memory tests, a study found. The BBC have said Mark Moss from Northumbria University said the findings were consistent with tests on adults. Dr Moss said the study supported traditional beliefs about rosemary. He said that rosemary had...

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May 3, 2017, 2:00 am

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Today, the Scunthorpe Telegraph joins forces with other regional titles across the UK to launch a campaign to fight fake news. As we approach the most significant national election in a generation, the need for independent local newspapers and their websites to report and explain the issues from all sides in an honest and balanced way is essential. This approach is in keeping with the ethos of always seeking to provide trusted news, campaigning on behalf of our communities, giving...

Medals and scale model engine stolen from elderly couple

May 3, 2017, 2:07 am

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A COLLECTION of medals and scale model steam engine have been stolen from an elderly couple in North Lincolnshire. Humberside Police are appealing for information following the burglary on Wrawby Road, Brigg between Saturday, April 1 and Friday, April 21 when the couple were away. A considerable number of collectable medals and a Walter Spragget model of a steam traction engine were stolen. The owner of has recorded his collection and made a sketch of some of the medals that have been...

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May 3, 2017, 2:37 am

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Traditionally, pencils have always been used by voters to cast their vote in polling booths. But this has thrown into question why pencils are used when the markings can be erased. MORE: Medals and scale model engine stolen from elderly couple During the voting for the EU Referendum, it was reported that police were called to a polling station after a woman was seen lending pens to other voters amid conspiracy theory pencil marks could be erased. Many voters took to social media to ask...

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Adult training centre could create new jobs if given go ahead

May 3, 2017, 2:49 am

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Revised plans to convert a former bed shop in Fleetgate, Barton-upon-Humber, into an adult training and development centre have been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council. Previously the site had been earmarked for single person accommodation. The new development by Carlton Education and Enterprise and the Knotted Note charity could create eight full time and part-time jobs.MORE: Independent shopkeepers keep Scunthorpe retail industry alive Subjects on offer seven days a week will include...

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May 3, 2017, 3:51 am

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THOUSANDS of new £1 coins have been produced with major flaws that have seen the centres of the coins fall out. Some coins, recently introduced to tackle forgery, appeared warped, cracked or had the middle missing. Officials admitted faults had crept into the minting process. MORE: Adult training centre could create new jobs if given go ahead Owners of £1 coins with centres missing have been putting them up for sale on eBay, with some reportedly selling for almost...

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May 3, 2017, 4:16 am

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Britain's youngest ever mayor is set to stand for the Labour Party in the constituency of Brigg and Goole. Terence Smith, 20, became Britain's youngest mayor last May when he was elected Mayor of Goole at just 19-years-old. Mr Smith said he put his name forward as soon as the Prime Minister announced the election for June 8.More: Can pens be used to vote in polling booths at the General Election 2017?"I felt like it was my duty to put my name forward," he said."We launched...

Humberside Fire and Rescue battle to free horse trapped in stable...

May 3, 2017, 4:41 am

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Fire crews are attempting to free a horse stuck in a stable door. Humberside Fire and Rescue posted on their Twitter page that crews from Immingham and Epworth were working together to try and release the trapped horse in Epworth. #Immingham and Epworth @HumbersideFire crews are trying to free a horse stuck in a stable door in #Epworth.— Malik Walton (@Cameramal) May 3, 2017Keep checking for updates.

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May 3, 2017, 6:41 am

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HUMBERSIDE Police have said that a 36-year-old man remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment. Officers were called to an address on Hilton Avenue, Scunthorpe yesterday (Tuesday, May 2) following concerns for the safety of a man and woman inside. Speaking yesterday, a police spokesman said: "A police operation following concern for the occupants of a property on Hilton Avenue, Scunthorpe has come to a safe conclusion."The 27-year-old woman and a...

Police continue hunt for men wanted for assault and burglary

May 3, 2017, 6:49 am

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HUMBERSIDE Police are continuing to search for two wanted men. Warren Walker is wanted for section 18 wounding and prison recall and Brett Casey is wanted for burglary and assault. A statement released by the police earlier said: "25-year-old Warren Walker, whose last known address is Spencer Avenue, Scunthorpe, is wanted for a Section 18 wounding and prison recall. He is believed to be in the Frodingham or Brumby area of Scunthorpe. MORE: Man arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment...

Morrisons to cut the cost of diesel and petrol

May 3, 2017, 7:05 am

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Morrisons is to cut the cost of diesel by two pence and unleaded by one pence at all of its filling stations today (Wednesday, May 3). Fuel is one of the biggest weekly costs for families in the UK. The recent strengthening of the pound against the dollar has helped to bring wholesale costs down slightly and Morrisons is now making filling up cheaper. MORE: Youngest mayor in Britain set to stand for Labour in Brigg and Goole constituency Roger Fogg, Morrisons Services Director, said:...

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'Enquiries continue' into man on roof in Scunthorpe

May 3, 2017, 7:20 am

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HUMBERSIDE Police have said that enquiries continue following a man on a rooftop in Scunthorpe. A man took to a rooftop on Salisbury Close, Westcliff, on Friday, April 28. A resident of Salisbury Close said the man went onto the roof at around 8.30am and that police and firefighters were called to the scene but left. A Humberside Police spokesman said police were aware of the situation. Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Scunthorpe shop to close down after more than 45 years in...

May 3, 2017, 8:44 am

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A Scunthorpe shop is set to close its doors after more than 45 years in business. Plasketts, Roberts Street, is to close down after failing to find a buyer for the shop. The shop, which has been owned by John Robinson for 17 years, sells army surplus, boots and rucksacks.More: Morrisons to cut the cost of diesel and petrolMr Robinson said it is sad to see it go but he has been trying to sell the store for a while. "I had one or two offers but neither came through," he...

Tesco applies to build marquee in car park of Scunthorpe store

May 3, 2017, 10:32 am

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PITCHING a tent for the sales could soon take on a new meaning for fashion-conscious shoppers at one Scunthorpe supermarket. For the Tesco Extra store on the Gallagher Retail Park is seeking planning approval to erect a marquee in the car park. MORE NEWS: Scunthorpe shop to close down after more than 45 years in business Planners have be told it only would only be used temporarily to sell clothes until a new retail area inside the store is completed. But putting up the marquee would mean...

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May 3, 2017, 10:54 am

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SCUNTHORPE United travel to Millwall tomorrow (Thursday, May 4) for the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final. And ahead of the big game at the New Den, we have had a look through the Scunthorpe Telegraph archives back to the last time the clubs met in the play-offs. That was in the League One final itself, when the Iron beat the Lions 3-2 in a classic encounter at Wembley Stadium in May 2009. Click on the video slideshow below to see pictures of some of the thousands of United...

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May 3, 2017, 1:02 pm

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The Conservative Party have chosen local North Lincolnshire councillor, Holly Mumby-Croft, to stand in the seat of Scunthorpe at this years General Election. Mrs Mumby-Croft, who currently chairs the Health Scrutiny Committee on the council, was elected by her local party tonight to stand for the party. She was shortlisted alongside Estuary TV executive producer Lia Nici-Townsend to contest the seat. Congratulations to Holly Mumby-Croft who has been selected as the Conservative candidate...