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Wind farm developer's £8.6m fund
A WIND farm developer bringing a 34-turbine site to North Lincolnshire has pledged more than £8.5 million for community projects.Developer SSE has more than tripled its community benefit fund available...
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Scunthorpe United in talks to sell Glanford Park
SCUNTHORPE United are in talks over selling off Glanford Park for retail development. Iron chairman Peter Swann is looking to maximise the value of the existing stadium, which sits on land classified...
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'Drunk tanks' to help tackle troublemakers
NEW initiatives to help rid our towns of drunken troublemakers are being looked at by police.One option could be the introduction of "drunk tanks" – facilities in which drunks who are a danger to...
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Scunthorpe United ground move: Council will do all it can
NORTH Lincolnshire Council has confirmed it is working with Scunthorpe United on finding them a site for a new ground. It comes after Iron chairman Peter Swann revealed the club is in talks over...
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New store opens in Scunthorpe
A NEW store officially opened earlier today in Scunthorpe. B&M Bargains on the Lakeside Retail Park opened its doors for the first day of trading, at 9am this morning (Saturday, September 21). The...
View ArticlePier Support award honour
A NORTH Lincolnshire businesswoman has been shortlisted for the finals of the National Management and Leadership (NML) Awards.Victoria Austin founded Barton-based company Pier Support, which helps...
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Tourism officer on shortlist for top award
THE tourism officer for St Andrew's Church in Epworth has been shortlisted for a national award – for his role in restoring the building.Melvyn Rose, pictured, has been shortlisted by English Heritage...
View ArticleTribute to Graeme Walker
A TRIBUTE night is to be hosted at the Keadby and Althorpe WMC on November 16 in memory of the club's former secretary Graeme Walker who died last year from cancer after 10 years in office. Local band...
View ArticleGunness' Jolly Sailor reopens
ROCHELLE Hughes, a 20-year-old student, and her mum Janine Keightley, 43, reopened the Jolly Sailor at Gunness last Friday. The duo plan to put the 100-year-old village local back on the map by forming...
View ArticleFreehold of Hope and Anchor remains on sale
THE freehold of the Hope and Anchor at South Ferriby remains on sale for £390,000, inclusive of VAT. The package includes three-bedroom private accommodation, a 20-vehicle car park and a smashing...
View ArticleGoodbye to Jenny Wren landlady
STAFF and regulars at the Jenny Wren, Susworth, held a farewell party on Monday, September 16 for outgoing landlady Maria Kenyan, who is leaving after almost 11 years. Her business partner Colin...
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Weather: Cloudy day expected
A CLOUDY but dry day is expected across North Lincolnshire today (Tuesday, September 24), according to forecasters.The latest weather forecast from the Met Office suggests there will be light clouds...
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Calls for referendum to save De Lacy House
WINTERTON Town Council is calling for a referendum to save De Lacy House.At the latest town council meeting, a vote was taken in favour of asking North Lincolnshire Council for the referendum to be...
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30 youngsters land rail apprenticeships
MORE than 30 youngsters are on track to a career after starting railway apprenticeships in Scunthorpe.The Enable Rail Academy has taken on its first cohort of apprentices in the region at its base on...
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Advice for motorists during firefighters' strike
MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care on the roads when firefighters take strike action on Wednesday, September 25.Firefighters are set to walk out between noon and 4pm as part of a dispute over...
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Ricky Ashworth update: Speedway rider making improvements
RICKY Ashworth is continuing to make 'day to day improvement' but remains in a coma following his accident at Scunthorpe almost eight weeks ago. The Berwick Bandits rider has yet to regain...
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Drivers face six months of delays with major new roadworks
MOTORISTS face delays on the M180 when a major roadworks scheme gets under way.The Highways Agency is set to begin preparatory work for a programme of improvement works where the road meets the M18 on...
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Pop hits help Lincolnshire County Council halve abandoned call...
Lincolnshire County Council says abandoned incoming calls have halved since it ditched traditional hold music in favour of famous pop hits. Chart-toppers such as the Lighthouse Family, Abba and Billy...
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Town centre pub undergoing makeover
WORK has been carried out on sprucing up the exterior and interior of a pub in Scunthorpe town centre. The revamp of The Blarney Stone in Gilliatt Street, Scunthorpe, is in readiness for the business...
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Police step-up patrols against anti-social behaviour
HUMBERSIDE Police have increased patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour in a North Lincolnshire town.Officers say reports of anti-social behaviour remain low in Bottesford, apart from in Chancel Park...
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