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Oil drilling in North Lincolnshire won't use fracking
PROSPECTORS who are ready to step up their exploration for oil and gas resources in North Lincolnshire have assured residents their drilling will not involve fracking. READ MORE ON THIS STORY BY...
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Year off to a flying start for Tata in India
THE 2013-14 financial year has got off to a flying start for Tata Steel following last year's record losses of £1.2 billion.The Indian owners have reported production of hot metal and crude steel in...
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Offenders sentenced by magistrates
THE following cases were dealt with at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court:SHAUN ANTHONY DENT , 28, of Emmanuel Court, Scunthorpe, was found guilty of failing to give information relating to...
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Man, 82, dies in collision involving two tractors
An 82-year-old car driver has been killed following a collision involving two tractors. The incident happened on Main Street in Howsham, near Brigg. The man was driving a silver coloured Volvo,...
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Barton Town Cricket club scoops grant
A CRICKET club is celebrating after receiving a grant for more than £18,000 from North Lincolnshire Council.Barton Town Cricket Club has been awarded £18,790 for improvements to the playing surface and...
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Police 'redesign' could save £30m
HUMBERSIDE Police could be "redesigned" as the force battles to save a further £30m.Chief Constable Justine Curran is reviewing the whole service to examine where savings can be made.Ms Curran has been...
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Crime falls in North Lincs
CRIME continues to fall in North Lincolnshire – bucking a trend that has seen it rise elsewhere in the Humberside Police area.The figures show an 8.4 per cent drop in crime across North Lincolnshire...
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Too few hardship fund claims
A HARDSHIP fund run by North Lincolnshire Council to help families on the breadline is to be reviewed because too few people are making claims.In the first four months, the new scheme, known as Local...
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'Shock' at hospital chief's £30k pay rise
THE chief executive of the trust running Scunthorpe General Hospital, which has been placed in special measures because of its major failings, has been awarded a £30,000 pay rise.Just weeks after the...
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Careless driving fines come into force
NEW police powers to issue on-the-spot fines to careless drivers who hog lanes on motorways or tailgate have come into force today (Friday, August 16).Officers can now issue £100 fines and three...
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Leisure centre set for revamp
DETAILS have been released about a £900,000 investment at Ancholme Leisure Centre.The planned works are set to begin in the autumn.And Carl Sherwood, ward member and cabinet member for customer...
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Update: Hospital wards flooded by burst pipe
TWO operating theatres have been affected by flooding at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The incident happened at around 8pm yesterday evening (Thursday, August 22) and was caused by a burst water pipe. A...
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Breached his court order
A MAN has completed just 87 hours of unpaid work given by a court in almost two years, a court heard.John Nicholls, 21, of Bridges Road, Scunthorpe, admitted breaching his community order after missing...
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'Buy local' plea by major employer
THE Scunthorpe firm of Golden Wonder has urged more local firms to stock its crisps as sales of its snacks continue to rise.And such is the optimism within the Colin Road business, there are hopes it...
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Tenerife flights are re-launched
FLIGHTS to popular Spanish holiday destinations will be on offer at Humberside Airport next year. The UK's newest flight operator, jetXtra.com, has committed to future operations for summer 2014. They...
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Missing man - police appeal
POLICE are looking to locate a man who has been reported missing in Barton-Upon-Humber.Jason Clarkson, 41, was reported missing on Monday, August 19 after he was due to travel to Blackpool but did not...
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£525 court bill for 'hammered' drunk
A DRUNKEN man who was "smashed" after a heavy drinking session confessed he behaved like a "silly little boy" during the incident, a court heard.Jaime Atkinson, 20, of Lindale Gardens, Scunthorpe,...
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New clothes shop opening soon
A NEW clothes shop is due to open in Scunthorpe next month that will specialise in independent UK labels.StUK Apparel will open on Mary Street on Friday, September 6, selling UK labelled clothing for...
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Gladys, 107, dies in Scunthorpe
ONE of North Lincolnshire's oldest people has died at the age of 107.Gladys Wright, who celebrated her 107th birthday in May with a family party at St Lawrence care home on Oswald Road in Scunthorpe,...
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Weekend gala is 'wonderful idea' to generate community interest
A GALA weekend could take place in Crowle next year, councillors have revealed.Ron Stewart, deputy mayor of Crowle and Ealand Town Council, spoke at the monthly meeting about holding the event in...
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