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January 13, 2016, 11:22 pm

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AMBER Taverns are to invest £40,000 on refurbishing premises in Scunthorpe, including an upgrade of the first floor toilets. Area manager Mark Wass explained that the High Street's Penny Bank would be closed from 11pm on Sunday (January 17) until 5pm on Friday, January 22. The refurb coincides with the fifth anniversary of the opening of the pub, following a £200,000 conversion of the former Mint premises in October 2011. Licensee Melanie Loosemore said the good news for drinkers...

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New KFC store in Scunthorpe can have its name up in lights -...

January 13, 2016, 11:24 pm

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The new restaurant and drive thru now being built in Scunthorpe has received important approval from North Lincolnshire Council so it can advertise its services to the food-buying public.The new eatery on Lakeside Retail Park has been given advertising consent to install 21 assorted illuminated and non-illuminated signs.KFC has now revealed the opening date for the restaurant.It has also started recruiting for staff.VIEW MORE FOOD RELATED CONTENT www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/food

Sell-out Sunday lunch launch for Scunthorpe pub

January 13, 2016, 11:25 pm

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Sunday lunches launched by a Scunthorpe pub sold out during their initial weekend on the menu.Hours for serving Sunday dinner at £7.95 a time are now to be extended from noon until 3pm at the Cocked Hat.Keith Richardson, 32, and his fiancee Beverley Fogg, 31, are making an instant success of their tenancy.All 200 tickets at a fiver a time were sold out a week in advance for the rock concert tomorrow (Friday, January 15) by Dirty Sterling, New Road Kings and Twisted Revolution.MORE NEWS...

Scunthorpe man jailed for 20 months over indecent images

January 14, 2016, 12:50 am

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POLICE found "shocking" images of child pornography after searching a man's computer equipment, a court heard.Owen McSorley, 55, of Crosby Avenue, Scunthorpe, admitted three offences of making indecent photographs of children and three of possessing extreme pornography between January 2009 and June last year.Craig Lowe, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that police went to McSorley's home on June 23 last year and searched his computer equipment.A total of 574 images involving...

Man who admitted eight rapes given 22-year sentence

January 14, 2016, 1:00 am

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A MAN has been given a 22-year sentence for a catalogue of sex attacks.Robert McClurey, 35, of Station Road, Gunness, pleaded guilty to eight counts of rape, three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of possessing indecent photographs of a child.He was also found guilty of one count of indecent assault and one count of sexual assault.McClurey was sentenced at Derby Crown Court to 22 years, of which 17 must be served in prison with an extended period of five years.After...

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January 14, 2016, 1:22 am

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THE Tata Steel works in Scunthorpe is on the brink of being saved, according to reports today. Tata chiefs – who are in the process of making 900 workers redundant – have been locked in talks with Greybull Capital over the sale of the Long Products Division. It came after Tata said the Scunthorpe works had no future in its portfolio after March 31. Today, The Times reports that a deal between Tata and Greybull has virtually been sealed. It says there still needs to be talks over the...

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January 14, 2016, 1:50 am

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Scunthorpe weather: Met Office's latest forecast predicts sleet...

January 14, 2016, 2:57 am

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SCUNTHORPE has seen a glimpse of the predicted snow and sleetto to come by the Met Office. A quick flurry of light snow hit the town today (Thursday, January 14) at around 11am. And with teeth chattering temperatures set to continue, Scunthorpe could see more snow and sleet during the week and over the weekend. A showering of sleet is forecast for today at 2pm and temperatures are expected to drop to freezing from 9pm and over night. Tomorrow morning, (Friday, January 15) you might need to...

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Driver alert update: Reports of 'people on road' on M180

January 14, 2016, 3:35 am

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REPORTS are coming in of people on the M180 motorway.The incident, at around 10am, is said to be on the M180 westbound between J2, A161 (Gainsborough) and J1, A18 (Thorne).11.30 update: It is believed the reports this morning may have been caused by a sheet of steel on the motorway.A spokeswoman for the Highways Agency said that a sheet of steel was found between J1 and J2 and on a bridge between J2 and J3.The road is now clear.

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January 14, 2016, 4:00 am

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A LANE has been closed on the M180 because of a broken down vehicle.The westbound carriageway has been closed between junction three for the M181 and junction two for the A161.The disruption is said to be severe. A spokeswoman from Highways England said that the road is now open. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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January 14, 2016, 4:32 am

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MISSING Scunthorpe teenager Leon Bulmer has been found safe and well.Following a Humberside Police appeal, the 15-year-old was found in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, January 14).Concern was growing for Leon after he was last seen at around 3pm on Friday, January 8 when he left an address of Highcliff Gardens to meet friends. He did not take his phone, clothes or money with him.Follow us: @ScunTelegraph on Twitter | thisisscunny on Facebook

Scunthorpe town centre shop facing demolition

January 14, 2016, 4:43 am

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A SHOP in Scunthorpe town centre is facing demolition. A notice has been placed in the window of the former Walmsley's furniture store at the junction of Roberts Street and Frances Street. The notice says an application has been lodged with North Lincolnshire Council for permission to demolish the property. It says the applicant proposes to carry out the demolition on January 14 – today. However, there is no sign of any demolition work starting and no details of what is planned for the...

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January 14, 2016, 6:45 am

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POLICE are appealing for information after an incident of dangerous driving at a North Lincolnshire level crossing. British Transport Police are looking to trace the driver of a van whose vehicle was overtaken by a HGV at the Ulceby level crossing just before 3.30pm on Tuesday, January 5. CCTV footage of the incident has been released as part of the appeal. Watch the video below: Investigating officer PC Michelle Pidgen said: "The driver of the van was forced to pull over and stop on...

Roy Chubby Brown to play at Scunthorpe Baths Hall

January 14, 2016, 7:56 am

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ROY Chubby Brown will make a return to Scunthorpe later this year. The comedian – who has made a number of sold out visits to the Baths Hall since it re-opened in 2011 – will perform on Friday, November 18. His performances are considered too outrageous for mainstream television but he has sold millions of DVDs and videos during his career. Chubby's appearances have become so legendary that he has sold out venues not just in the UK, but all around the world. Tickets are £20...

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January 14, 2016, 9:47 am

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AN ALERT has been issued for the South Humber Bank tonight.The alert means that flooding is possible and is one below a flood warning. The Met Office said that high tide is at 8.35pm and at its highest, is expected to be more than seven metres. A second yellow warning for ice has also been issued.The area covered by the alert runs along the coast from Barton all the way to Skegness.The Environment Agency states: "A low pressure system is resulting in high tidal levels on the South Humber...

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January 30, 2016, 11:00 am

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WILL you be a National Lottery millionaire tonight (Saturday, January 30)? The latest Lotto draw is set to be made, with players across the country dreaming of hitting the jackpot. Tonight's top prize is a rollover, meaning an estimated £20.9 million is up for grabs. To guarantee scooping a share of it, ticket-holders must match all six of the main numbers. But for those whose numbers do not come up, there will also be one guaranteed raffle millionaire and 20 raffle winners of...

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January 30, 2016, 10:34 pm

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2016 is set to be a great year for entertainment with the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and France hosting the European Championships, but what is going on in North Lincolnshire? We have had a look at this year's highlights. Some of the country's top comedians are coming to the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe this year. Ed Byrne, Romesh Ranganathan, Chris Ramsey, Sean Lock, Al Murray and Jimmy Carr are all booked. The venue in Scunthorpe will also be hosting the town's second Comic Con for lovers of...

Hickory chicken is a sizzling delight at The Loft bistro

January 30, 2016, 10:36 pm

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LOOK up as you walk through Wrawby Street in Brigg and you will spot one of the finest bistros in the town.The Loft, situated above furniture shop Grandad's Shed, prides itself on its high standards.It is regularly busy on a weekend, so we chose to visit on a Thursday lunch.There were quite a few diners in when we arrived and we were shown to our table where we ordered drinks.I chose a latte, while my partner opted for a strawberry milkshake, which arrived in a quirky glass jar.For our main...

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January 30, 2016, 10:38 pm

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ARE you still feeling the January blues? Fear not, there is light at the end of the tunnel with some fabulous musicals soon to dominate the stage in Scunthorpe.A one off show from Wilton Productions, "That's What Wilton Call Musicals", is soon to hit the Plowright Theatre.With a variety of musical performances, the show is sure to guarantee you a chirpy start to February.Now in their final rehearsals, the performers are working hard to perfect songs and dances from the shows Gypsy,...

Lindsey Lodge shop moves into former Co-op supermarket

January 30, 2016, 10:40 pm

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LINDSEY Lodge Hospice has opened a new shop.The charity moved into the bigger premises at the former Co-op site on George Street, Barton.Mayor of North Lincolnshire, Helen Rowson, opened the store along with Mayor of Barton, John Oxley.Scunthorpe-based Lindsey Lodge Hospice, which cares for people with life-limiting illnesses, has been trading on Priestgate in Barton-Upon-Humber for around 12 years.The unit on George Street has been empty since 2009.The hospice acquired the former Co-op store...