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£115 court bill for throwing firework
A MAN threw a firework out of a car window which landed close to a father and his two children, a court heard.Richard Smelt, who lived at Worlaby at the time, pleaded guilty to firing a firework into a...
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People wanted for clinical trials at hospital
PEOPLE who may be interested in participating in clinical trials are invited to attend a presentation.Anybody who would like to get involved in trials or is interested in finding out what research...
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Scunthorpe hen party to star in new TV show
A SCUNTHORPE woman will be appearing in Hens Behaving Badly - a brand new documentary series on Channel 5 following brides-to-be celebrating their last nights as single ladies. The first episode will...
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Council welcomes longer sentences for benefit cheats
PLANS for increased prison sentences for benefit cheats have been welcomed by council officials.New guidance issued for prosecutors in England and Wales means those who commit benefit and tax credit...
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Bad exam results prompt education shake-up at Scunthorpe school
A HEAD teacher has ditched his school's system of learning in the wake of terrible exam results.Last month's GCSE results saw Invenio Academy – formerly Foxhills – at the bottom of the league table for...
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Iron in talks with council over new ground
IRON chairman Peter Swann has again spoken of his desire to move the club to a new ground. During a question and answer session with fans on the club's website, Mr Swann said the club was assessing its...
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Police blitz drunks and booze-fuelled troublemakers in town
HUMBERSIDE Police are taking part in a new campaign to cut alcohol-related crime. Led by the Association of Chief Police Officers, the In Focus: Alcohol Harm initiative will see officers communicating...
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UNLUCKY! OAP misses out on £6.3-million lottery jackpot
A NORTH Lincolnshire pensioner came within a number of winning a bumper £6.3 million-plus National Lottery rollover jackpot on Saturday (September 14). The unidentified woman from Ashby collected...
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Rave reviews for Sheridan Smith in first night of A Midsummer...
FIRST night reviews for Sheridan's Smiths new play have praised the production and the star. Michael Grandage's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream kicked off at the Noel Coward Theatre in London...
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Could 'drunk-tanks' help rid Scunthorpe of binge-drinking?
Binge-drinkers too drunk to look after themselves could be thrown into a 'drunk tank' for the night - and charged up to £400 for the privilege, it has been announced. The proposal would see police and...
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TVs, speakers, XBoxes and PlayStations seized in noise crackdown
A RANGE of noisy hi-tech equipment that has blighted the lives of North Lincolnshire residents has been seized by council officers. And as part of its zero tolerance policy, the items are not being...
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Tata launches new whistleblower scheme
TATA Steel has hired an independent company to provide a confidential reporting system for its 4,000 employees in Scunthorpe. Would-be whistle-blowers on the 2,000-acre site are being encouraged to use...
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Make sure you choose the right school for your child
CHOOSING the right school or college can be a difficult decision for parents eager to ensure their children get the best possible education.A school or college which will suit a young person's needs...
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'Work has left paths looking an eyesore'
FURTHER criticism has been heaped on a £300,000 council scheme to resurface footpaths and tenfoots in Scunthorpe.Residents have already told the Telegraph they think the work looks "cheap" and there is...
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Pupil's fundraiser
WHEN Westcliffe Primary School flooded in July, one pupil decided she had to help.Kiera Fish was in her final weeks at the school when the flood occurred, but raised £408 over the summer holidays to...
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Fans vote on new Iron stadium - result
SCUNTHORPE United supporters have had their say on whether the Iron should move to a new stadium.The Scunthorpe Telegraph's online poll came after United chairman Peter Swann spoke of his desire to...
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Skint's Jamelia gets suspended sentence for attacking police
JAMELIA Humphrey, one of the main characters on controversial Channel 4 show Skint, has been handed a suspended jail sentence.The 18-year-old appeared at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court to be...
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Great success for half-marathon men
THEY rubbed shoulders with celebrities and shared the roads with the world's very best athletes during the 33rd Great North Run.And in the meantime, dozens of fundraisers from across North Lincolnshire...
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Woman hit doorman who refused her entry to bar
A WOMAN assaulted a doorman after being refused entry to a bar, a court heard.Julie Midwinter, 44, of Main Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court to assaulting...
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Demolition work begins on Barton's Carnival Inn
DEMOLITION work has begun on a former pub.A team has been working at the Carnival Inn on Tofts Road, Barton, which is owned by the Salvation Army Trustee Company. The demolition should be finished...
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