Towns clash over who should 'own' major housing estate on the...
BROUGHTON Town Council says it is "vehemently opposed" to any plans to move the Waters Edge into Brigg's constituency.Brigg Town Council enquired about moving the town's boundary to include Waters Edge...
View ArticleStudents praise £12.2m plan to improve North Lindsey...
EXCITED students have praised a multi-million-pound building project at North Lindsey College, which will see large parts of the site refurbished.The Scunthorpe college has been awarded £12.2 million...
View Article'Legal highs' in Scunthorpe debated
YOUNG people had their say on issues relating to their future at this year's Great Debate.The event, organised by North Lincolnshire Council, formed part of Local Takeover Week.Around 50 youngsters...
View ArticleMock the Week star Ed Byrne at Scunthorpe Baths Hall
Stand-up comedian Ed Byrne - well-known for his appearances on TV's Mock The Week - is to perform in Scunthorpe next week. Ed was best man at Dara O'Briain's wedding, travelled across Siberia with Andy...
View ArticleRoad blocked by accident near Appleby level crossing
HUMBERSIDE Police responded to a two-vehicle collision close to the level crossing between Broughton and Appleby. Police confirmed the road was blocked while the incident was dealt with. The incident...
View ArticlePolice tried to revoke Scunthorpe shop's drink licence
A POLICE request to revoke the licence of a Scunthorpe shopkeeper to sell alcohol has been turned down by North Lincolnshire Council.Humberside Police had called for a review of the premises licence...
View ArticleDRIVER ALERT: Accident on M180 between Scunthorpe and Forest...
TRAFFIC was forced to slow down after an accident near Scunthorpe on the M180 early this morning (Tuesday, December 3). Matrix signs instructed drivers to slow to 50mph following the incident, which...
View ArticleScunthorpe man to stand trial on four charges
A MAN is to stand trial after pleading not guilty to four driving offences.Remigijus Ambrazevicius, 32, denied failing to report an accident, failing to stop, driving without due care and attention and...
View ArticleFour people in car that crashes into ditch on A1077 near Roxby
HUMBERSIDE Police responded to an incident involving a car which came off the road into a ditch. The incident, which happened on the A1077 near Roxby, was reported to police at 12.28pm of a Citroen car...
View ArticleScunthorpe drink-drivers banned from the road
THE following were dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates deciding and announcing sentences in each case: DAMIAN LIPINSKI, 21, of Plymouth...
View ArticleCurfew imposed on Scunthorpe man who breached ASBO
THE following were dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates deciding and announcing sentences in each case: JAKE BEACH, 26, of Cottage Beck...
View ArticleGlassing in Scunthorpe bar: Attacker spared prison by victim's...
A PLEA from the victim of a glassing attack in Scunthorpe town centre saved her attacker from being sent to prison.Jemina Windsor was handed a suspended sentence after her victim said she "would not...
View ArticleBig rise in families seeking help from food bank
A food bank set up to help people in North Lincolnshire has seen a rise in the number of clients using the service. And a date has been announced for the next session when people can donate items to...
View Article£600 fine for Scunthorpe man who failed to give information
The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: DARIUSZ LUCZYK, 50, of Burringham...
View ArticleTata Steel facing £500m bill to cut pollution levels at...
THE Indian owners of the Tata Steel works are faced with a potential £500 million bill to cut down pollution levels on the 2,000-acre Scunthorpe site. The bulk of the cash – up to £350 million – would...
View ArticleM180 traffic delays
A LANE closure on the M180 has caused heavy traffic delays into Scunthorpe. A broken down vehicle has resulted in Humberside Police closing one lane westbound, between the junctions for Barnetby Top...
View ArticleHave YOUR say: Are Scunthorpe people desperate for good new...
Another call is being made for additional public toilets to be provided in Scunthorpe town centre by North Lincolnshire Council. There are some at Britannia Corner for shoppers who are caught short,...
View ArticleStake your claim to major cash windfall
HEALTH charities and community groups across North Lincolnshire have been given until December 20 to stake a claim in a major cash windfall from the Co-op. The initiative by the Lincolnshire...
View ArticlePub expansion decision
Expansion plans have been approved at a country pub in North Lincolnshire. North Lincolnshire Council planners were asked to grant permission for conversion of roof space to provide three guest...
View ArticleKitchen fire caused by electric kettle being put to boil on...
A kitchen fire was caused by an electric kettle being boiled on a cooker hob! Humberside firefighters were called to an address in Tennyson Road but by then the kettle had been removed from the hob and...
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