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'M&S plan is not putting firms off Scunthorpe town centre'
CLAIMS that major companies are reluctant to move to the town centre because of the planned out-of-town retail park have been rejected by the leader of North Lincolnshire Council. READ MORE ON THIS...
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Multi-million pound boost as Tata Steel secures Saudi rail deal
THE under-pressure Tata Steel works in Scunthorpe has been given a multi-million pound boost after landing a world first rail contract to link Saudi Arabia's two holy cities, Mecca and Medina READ MORE...
View ArticleWeather: sunny start for Scunthorpe area
FORECASTS show a bright and sunny start for the Scunthorpe area today (Thursday, August 8). The Met Office predicts a warm day with temperatures reaching highs of 21C.
View ArticleStruggling UK A&E units to benefit from £500m funding
STRUGGLING accident and emergency departments in the UK are to be given £500 million of funding over the next two years to ensure waiting times are kept under control. It is not yet known if Scunthorpe...
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Mystery of decomposing shoe substance deepens
THE cause of an unknown substance which caused the "slight decomposition" of a man's shoes is still unknown. A man reported the incident at Brigg Police Station, after he had stepped in something and...
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Review : Roaring success for Party in the Pines
Guest reviewer and avid soccer and rock music fan Baz Donnelly had a hard choice on Saturday (August 3) - Scunthorpe United or Party in the Pines, so he did both. After watching the Iron beat Mansfield...
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'I'm not racist' says MEP behind 'bongo bongo land' ...
OUTSPOKEN MEP Godfrey Bloom has slammed accusations that he is a racist after he was quoted saying foreign aid was being sent to "bongo bongo land".The MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber was recorded...
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Dakin responds to proposed hospital name change
SCUNTHORPE MP Nic Dakin said money could be better spent by a hospital trust - following the announcement about a proposed name name change. The trust that controls Scunthorpe General Hospital is...
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Travellers set up camp in North Lincolnshire
Travellers have descended on a site in North Lincolnshire. Barton Town Council confirmed that a number of travellers have set up camp on a site on Dam Road in the town. Councillor Wendy Witter speaking...
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Deer "humanely destroyed" after being struck by car in...
A DEER sustained serious injuries and was "humanely destroyed" after being struck by a car on the A18 Kingsway in Scunthorpe. Humberside Police responded to an incident where a deer was injured by a...
View ArticleVIDEO: Demolition of Quibell Park stand in Scunthorpe
WORK continues on the demolition of the stand at Quibell Park. The stand is to be replaced with new changing rooms and a viewing area.
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£30k pay rise for boss of failing hospital
The chief executive of the trust that controls Scunthorpe General Hospital has received a £30,000 pay rise - despite it being in special measures. Karen Jackson's wage is said to have been increased...
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North Lindsey College students celebrate A Level success
STUDENTS from North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe are celebrating a 100 per cent A Level pass rate.The Science, Technology, Education and Maths (STEM) Academy at the college opened its doors to A Level...
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UPDATE: Motorist suffers serious injuries in A160 collision
A MOTORIST has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision on the A160 at Killingholme.The incident, which involved a red Seat Ibiza and a white HGV, happened close to the...
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Sir Ian Botham to walk through Sri Lanka
ENGLAND cricket legend and former Scunthorpe United footballer Sir Ian Botham is set to pull on his walking boots for a charity trek through Sri Lanka.The challenge will see Sir Ian walk 20 miles per...
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Drug addict stole OAP's bag
A DRUG addict tricked her way into a pensioner's home and stole a handbag containing vital heart condition spray and a treasured photograph of the victim's late husband, a court heard.Joanna Daly, 29,...
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Man downs 20 pints before smashing up bank in £8k rampage
A MAN downed 20 pints of lager and caused almost £8,000 of damage to a bank in a drink-fuelled rampage.The wreckage left by David Stringwell, 34, of Alexandra Road, Scunthorpe, forced staff at the...
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VIDEO: Reality TV star appears in Scunthorpe
REALITY television star Lauren Pope has met fans in Scunthorpe.The star of The Only Way Is Essex posed for pictures and signed autographs for two hours at the Coe & Co fine jewellery store on High...
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Ice cream seller fights bill
A SCUNTHORPE father-of-two who got on his bike to find a job is ready to go to court to challenge a near £2,000 bill from North Lincolnshire Council.Terry Marshall, 45, started his own ice cream sales...
View ArticleTeenagers' challenge to raise cash for charities
TEENAGERS from Scunthorpe are appealing for support to help a number of charities in the region.The National Citizen Service (NCS) is open to 16 and 17-year-olds across the country, involving...
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