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Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin speaks out against bedroom tax
SCUNTHORPE MP Nic Dakin has spoken in the House of Commons about the so-called "bedroom tax", calling for its abolition during a debate. A Labour party motion calling for its abolition was defeated by...
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Paying for policing: PCC Matthew Grove wants your views
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove will consult with residents before setting the police precept for the forthcoming year. Mr Grove has launched a survey consult with residents of East...
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Barclays to slash staff – workers offered voluntary...
Staff at the branches of the Barclays Bank in Barton-Upon-Humber, Brigg and Scunthorpe have been offered the opportunity to volunteer for redundancy as part of a plan to axe 1,700 jobs throughout the...
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Ban for drink-driver who police saw pull into Scunthorpe petrol...
POLICE collared a drink-driver after spotting him "weaving all over the road", a court heard.Romas Lenksas, 28, of Farthing Avenue, Scunthorpe, admitted drink-driving on October 20.Rebecca Dolby,...
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Scunthorpe driver who was 'rude and obstructive' banned for three...
A DRIVER was "rude and obstructive" when he was asked to give a breath specimen after a heavy drinking session, a court heard.Gvidas Grazenis, 26, of Gurnell Street, Scunthorpe, admitted failing to...
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Parliamentary awards for Barton and Brigg MPs
NORTH Lincolnshire MPs Andrew Percy and Martin Vickers have been recognised as Parliamentarians of the Year by The Spectator magazine.Brigg MP Mr Percy and Cleethorpes' Mr Vickers were part of a group...
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Yet another resignation at top Scunthorpe club hit by mass exodus
SCUNTHORPE'S biggest membership club has been rocked by the resignation of yet another of the 10 committee members. A seventh has now resigned from the organising body at the Redbourn Social Club,...
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Humber Airsoft replica firearms activity centre - planning...
A decision has now been made on a planning application to establish a replica firearms activity centre. Having considered the scheme, North Lincolnshire Council has decided to grant permission. This...
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Top Scunthorpe company pays for teacher to be trained at Invenio
A MAJOR Scunthorpe business is investing in the future – by sponsoring a teacher through his training.The Clugston Group is contributing around £4,000 to TeachFirst, allowing Tom Highnett, 22, to...
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New hotel at San Pietro in Scunthorpe taking shape
WORK on a new £1m Scunthorpe hotel is progressing well. The 14-room development, built on the site of the San Pietro restaurant on High Street East, is set to create 12 new jobs on its expected opening...
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Hundreds of mourners walk to scene where Koen Allwood was hit by...
MORE than 200 people turned out on Friday night to pay tribute to Koen Allwood (15), who was killed after being hit by a car in Barton. Students from Baysgarth School came in their droves to leave...
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Masked raider with handgun in tussle with Scunthorpe shopkeeper
POLICE have revealed a Scunthorpe shopkeeper fought off a masked man who was carrying what is believed to have been a handgun. A statement from Humberside Police said that at around 9pm on Thursday...
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Tata Steel workers urged to help cut more costs at Scunthorpe...
A SEVEN-strong gas recovery team employed in the basic oxygen steel-making plant (BOS) on the Tata Steel works in Scunthorpe has saved the company an estimated £200,000 a year. The seven employees...
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Banned for a year but Scunthorpe driver fails to show in court as...
THE following were dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates deciding and announcing sentences in each case: BRYAN JOHN WHITELEY, 26, of...
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New owners pledge to create best restaurant Scunthorpe area
A North Lincolnshire businessman has bought a hostelry and is pledging to turn it into the number one restaurant in the area. Peter Carter, 59, and his wife Vida have bought the freehold of the King...
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Is McDonald's quitting Scunthorpe High Street bigger blow than...
THE closure of the McDonald's restaurant on Scunthorpe High Street is a crushing blow to the town centre, according to the business community.The fast food chain will cease trading in the town centre...
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Severe house fire kills two cats but third survives after...
A Scunthorpe house has been severely damaged in a fire which also killed two cats. The cause of the blaze at a terraced house in Belmont Street, Ashby, is now under investigation. The occupant Ian...
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BELT UP! Scunthorpe man must pay £305 for not wearing a...
The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: GRZEGORZ RYBAK, 28, of Wells...
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SHUT UP! Barking dogs trigger hundreds of complaints in...
CROSBY faces fly-tipping problems, Brumby battles barking dogs and Ashby struggles with loud music. A Freedom of Information request by the Scunthorpe Telegraph reveals 3,024 nuisance complaints have...
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Huge number of floral tributes for 'shining star' Koen Allwood in...
FLORAL tributes continue to be left for "shining star" Koen Allwood (15), who was killed after being hit by a car in Barton. Members of the community have left a sea of flowers at the Dam Road...
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