Who is Colin Road in Scunthorpe named after?

May 4, 2017, 7:47 am

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Does anyone know who the Colin is which a road in Scunthorpe is named after? The question has been asked following the death of Biff Riley, the co-founder of the town's crisp-making industry. The factory has stood on Colin Road since 1960. More: Kind-hearted member of the public puts hand in pocket to pay for parking ticket for AmbucopterCompany officials have made tentative enquiries with North Lincolnshire Council about renaming the thoroughfare Riley Road in honour of Biff and his...

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Liberty House Group interested in buying Scunthorpe mill

May 4, 2017, 8:58 am

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Industry sources report the Liberty House Group, which this week took over the former Tata Steel UK speciality steel business in South Yorkshire, has also expressed an interest in buying the Caparo Merchant Bar mill in Scunthorpe. Liberty chief today declined to comment. But speculation mounted after the company appointed British Steel's former commercial director Peter Hogg as chief operations director of Liberty Speciality Steels. More: Scunthorpe actress Liz Smith leaves part of...

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May 4, 2017, 10:10 pm

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THE curtain goes up next week on Class Act 2017 – the talent show for schools which the Scunthorpe Telegraph has been running since 2004. In our first semi-final at the Redbourn Social Club, Scunthorpe, nine acts from eight local schools and colleges will battle it out for five places in the final on June 15. In total, 16 singers, dancers and musicians, aged between 12 and 18 years, will be on stage from 7.30pm onwards.And for the first time in Class Act history, 16-year-old Addison...

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May 4, 2017, 10:15 pm

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The first-ever reunion for staff and customers at Scunthorpe's former Henry Afrika's night club will be held later this month. The £10 a head disco and pie and peas supper will be held at the Redbourn Social Club on May 26, starting at 7pm. Proceeds will be in aid of the British Lung Foundation. More: Duke of Edinburgh in Scunthorpe - pictures of Prince Phillip through the agesThe get-together comes two years after the venue on Doncaster Road closed down, later to be demolished.Henry's...

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May 4, 2017, 10:20 pm

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THREE Scunthorpe care homes are celebrating being rated among the top 20 of more than 1,500 in the Yorkshire and Humber area. Baytree Court, Ascot House and Lincolnshire House all received the accolade, which is based on reviews by care home residents, their families and friends on website carehome.co.uk. The site's Top 20 Care Home Awards are based on more than 45,000 reviews received between July 2015 and March 31 this year. Homes are rated according to their overall standard,...

Well-known Scunthorpe singer dies aged 69

May 4, 2017, 10:25 pm

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WELL-known singer Mick West has died in Scunthorpe General Hospital at the age of 69. His bands in Scunthorpe included The Problems, Paighton Checks and The Whorehouse Girls.Mr West later left the town to live in London on The Great North Road, as a road manager for Island Records, travelling Europe with the 1970s blues-rock band Juicy Lucy. More: Football club's £8,000 electricity bill 'in the hands of the ombudsman'Upon his return he moved back to Scunthorpe, settled down and became a...

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May 4, 2017, 10:30 pm

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A BANNED driver hurtled around streets at high speed while pursued by the police and drove up a ramp near old people's homes and through an archway, a court heard. Mohammed Kamaly, 25, of Marsden Drive, Scunthorpe, admitted dangerous driving, driving while banned, having no insurance and obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty on January 15. Jeremy Evans, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that Kamaly was in a VW Golf when he was spotted by police in the early hours. More:...

HEALTH LOTTERY: Winning numbers for tonight, Friday, May 5

May 5, 2017, 12:12 am

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COULD you be a Health Lottery winner tonight (Friday, May 5)? 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 5, 2017, 12:16 am

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COULD you have won a life-changing amount of money on the EuroMillions lottery game tonight (Friday, April 28). The latest draw is set to be made, giving ticket-holders across Europe the chance of becoming instant millionaires. Tonight's jackpot is an estimated £62 million. To scoop a share of it, players must match all five of the main numbers drawn, plus the two lucky stars. But for those whose numbers do not come up, there are extra chances to become a millionaire, as two UK...

Population boom prompts plans to extend village hall

May 5, 2017, 12:55 am

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A population boom in Messingham has prompted plans to extend the village hall in Orchard Close. The hall's management committee is seeking planning approval from North Lincolnshire Council to add a single storey extension and expand the car park. More: Former Henry Afrika's staff and customers to hold first-ever reunionUnder the proposals the number of car parking spaces would be more than doubled from 25 to 47. Messingham is currently listed as a village, but many residents feel because of...

Village weekly dance club seeking new blood of talent

May 5, 2017, 1:16 am

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Twinkle-toed residents in the village of Scawby could soon face the Last Waltz. For the village's weekly modern sequence dancing club is 20 years old and running short of new blood. The organisers have appealed to some of Scawby's younger residents to come forward and keep the dancing going. More: Well-known Scunthorpe singer dies aged 69Sessions are held every Tuesday between 7.30pm and 10pm in the village hall. Admission is £2 inclusive of tea and biscuits. If you want to trip the...

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May 5, 2017, 1:38 am

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A meteor shower spawned by history's most famous comet will be visible from the UK over the next two days. The annual event that occurs when Earth passes through a stream of ice and dust is known as the Eta Aquariids. The shower is a result of Halley's Comet trail and is visible in May and during the Orionids which are visible in October. More: Former Henry Afrika's staff and customers to hold first-ever reunion What are the Eta Aquariids? The Eta Aquariid meteors are formed from debris...

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May 5, 2017, 2:09 am

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Scunthorpe United head into this weekends play-off second leg on level terms following a superb defensive display against Millwall last night. The Iron will take Millwall back to Glanford Park on Sunday (May 7) on level terms and with home advantage in the second leg following last night's 0-0 draw at the New Den. If Graham Alexander's men win, it will result in a trip to Wembley to face either Bradford City of Fleetwood Town.More: Here's how you can watch the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in...

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May 5, 2017, 3:09 am

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A "targeted" scrappage scheme to get older, more polluting vehicles off the roads could be introduced as part of efforts to tackle illegal air pollution, the Government has said. In plans published for consultation, the Government said there could also be central funding for local measures ranging from redesigning roads to boosting infrastructure for walking, cycling and electric vehicles. And there could be support for councils which wanted to retrofit vehicles to cut air...

College seeking planning approval to build new animal shelters

May 5, 2017, 5:08 am

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A growing interest among people looking for careers in animal management has prompted the North Lindsey College (NLC) in Scunthorpe to review its facilities. The college is seeking planning approval to build new animal shelters on the campus on the town's Kingsway. Currently the site is a menagerie full of a range of animals including hamsters, rabbits, stick insects, Bearded Dragons, terrapins, guinea pigs, snakes, spiders and Marmoset monkeys. More: Government moots 'targeted' scrappage...

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May 5, 2017, 7:11 am

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Summer is just around the corner and residents of Scunthorpe can take full advantage with a new inflatable water park opening just an hours drive away. Aquapark venture, hosted by Just Wake at Tattershall Lakes Country Park recently extended the amount of attractions on offer to include a trampoline and human catapult. The popular floating assault course - which is run by husband and wife duo, Andrew and Suzie Nightingale - is the biggest in the country, and is expected to be one of the go-to...

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May 5, 2017, 8:11 am

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RUNNERS are taking over the road this Sunday (May 7) at the North Lincolnshire Half Marathon. Scotter road will be closed from the viaduct to Lichfield Avenue from 7am until 12.30pm. Other roads affected include: The remainder of Scotter Road Butterwick Road East Butterwick village Burringham Road Nuddocks Lane Brumby Wood Lane West Common Lane They will be closed from 8am and there will be a rolling opening as the runners complete the course. Take a look at the route and...

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May 5, 2017, 8:24 am

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TWO people have been taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital after a hay lorry overturned on the A15. An air ambulance was scrambled to the incident, which happened at Waddingham earlier today (Friday, May 5). The A15 is currently closed in both directions between Cliff Road and B1205 Kirton Road. Diesel was spilled on the road along with the 36 hay bales. Police have confirmed there was damage to the road with a 20m long gouge in the surface of the road. A car was also involved in the...

Delays after accident on North Lincolnshire road

May 5, 2017, 9:00 am

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MOTORISTS face delays after an accident on a North Lincolnshire road. The accident happened this afternoon on the A1084 Bigby Road in Brigg. The road was closed in both directions at the A18 Barnard Avenue /Bigby Road. All lanes have since been re-opened. MORE: Casualties taken to Scunthorpe hospital after hay lorry overturns on A15Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Firefighters called out to 'smell of petrol in property'

May 5, 2017, 9:31 am

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FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an incident involving a report of a petrol smell in a property earlier today (Friday, May 5). Humberside Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident on Lindsey Street/Rowland Road in Scunthorpe after receiving a call at 12.35pm. The fire service said gas detection equipment was used to detect any findings but nothing was found. MORE: Casualties taken to Scunthorpe hospital after hay lorry overturns on A15Read today's top stories ...