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Scunthorpe author publishes his first book
A SCUNTHORPE writer who won a major magazine award and met Muhammad Ali has published his first book.Tom Ward, 23, won the GQ Norman Mailer Award last year and has completed his first novel, entitled A...
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Expansion plans for cultural centre in Barton
PLANS to expand The Ropewalk in Barton could lead to increased capacity for events.Officials at the Maltkiln Road venue have announced early-stage plans for development at the centre.The proposals...
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Charity fundraising is how Scunthorpe cancer survivor says...
AWOMAN who battled cancer has raised more than £1,300 for the charity that supported her throughout her treatment.Lisa Parker, 23, of Mary Street, Scunthorpe, was helped by the Teenage Cancer Trust...
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Seven trees in picturesque park facing the chop
North Lincolnshire Council is considering whether to fell seven trees within picturesque Baysgarth Park, Barton Upon Humber. They are covered by a Tree Preservation Order that has been in force since...
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Fire near Glanford Park in Scunthorpe
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to tackle a fire on access roads to Glanford Park - home of Scunthorpe United.Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called at 8.31pm last night (Tuesday, May 7) to the...
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Check out speed camera locations in Scunthorpe and district
The Safer Roads Humber partnership has announced places in North Lincolnshire where it will be carrying out speed enforcement. Officers from the partnership will be checking motorists' speed using...
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More patients choose park and ride at Scunthorpe General Hospital
Health officials say more patients and visitors are choosing to use the park and ride facility at Scunthorpe General Hospital.In July 2012 the service was extended to include members of the public as...
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Brigg Beer Festival ales list revealed ahead of next week's event
Hundreds of people will support next week's annual Brigg Beer Festival - for which the list of ales on sale can now be revealed. Brigg District Lions will be running the event from Thursday, May 16 to...
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Singing duo appear on BBC show The Voice
A SINGING duo from the Isle of Axholme have appeared on BBC One talent show The Voice.Pete Sowerby, from Belton, and Rhiannon Scutt, of Owston Ferry, featured on the programme on Saturday, May 4.In the...
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Almost one in 10 homes in the Humber at gas safety risk
One in every 10 people who privately rents their home in the Humber and Yorkshire could be at risk from gas safety hazards, Shelter and British Gas warn today (Wednesday, May 8).Research commissioned...
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A18 near Scunthorpe closed after collision
Humberside Police were called to a road traffic collision on the A18 Station Road in Gunness at 1.30pm today (Wednesday, May 8).The road was closed between the B1450 Burringham Road junction and the...
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Police warning follows rise in satnav thefts from cars
Motorists across North Lincolnshire are being urged to lock their cars and avoid leaving valuables on show. Humberside Police today issued a warning following a rise in this type of crime right across...
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Scunthorpe club charges £2.22 a pint and still makes profit
A Scunthorpe club with only 340 members has reported a £13,000 increase in bar takings in just three months, despite charging as little as £2.22 a pint. Foxhills Institute in Ferry Road will report a...
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Scunthorpe Post office closing tomorrow
Scunthorpe Post Office in High Street will close at 1pm tomorrow (Thursday, May 9). It comes in readiness for the relocation of the business to the Fultons Foods store in the Parishes shopping centre....
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Save money on your energy bills today
North Lincolnshire Council has teamed up with Changes Agents UK to offer residents the chance to sign up for a free energy audit. A trained energy adviser will visit homed to offer advice on how to...
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New Town Mayor elected for Barton upon Humber
The new Town Mayor for Barton upon Humber was elected at the Annual Town Council Meeting last night (Wednesday).Cllr Janet Oxley will serve as Town Mayor for 2013 to 2014. The Barton Town Award was...
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Tata waits on £450m verdict
TATA Steel could benefit from a million-tonne order boost from a renewable energy development which could be given the go-ahead within days.Developer Able UK is awaiting a decision on whether its £450...
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Eight sentenced by court
THE following cases have been dealt with at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court:Christopher James Slight, 39, of King Oswald Road, Epworth, pleaded guilty to harassment. He was given a conditional...
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High Street Post Office closes
Scunthorpe Post Office in High Street will close at 1pm today (Thursday, May 9). It comes in readiness for the relocation of the business to the Fultons Foods store in the Parishes shopping centre. The...
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Cheers! Scunthorpe club charges £2.22 a pint and it's still...
A Scunthorpe club with only 340 members has reported a £13,000 increase in bar takings in just three months, despite charging as little as £2.22 a pint. Foxhills Institute in Ferry Road will report a...
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