Scunthorpe one of cheapest places to rent homes in Britain

February 16, 2016, 5:10 pm

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THE UK rental market is dysfunctional, with ever increasing rents and increasingly poor accommodation, at least according to Paul Stanworth.Who is Paul Stanworth? He is the managing director of Legal & General Capital, part of the giant pensions and insurance company that has just announced plans to build 3,000 homes that will be rented out to private tenants.Whilst the investment that the company is proposing to make in the sector is obviously to be welcomed, his casual trashing of an...

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DRIVER ALERT: Scunthorpe roadworks to last 4 days

February 16, 2016, 10:30 pm

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A well-used Scunthorpe street is to see roadworks start this week which are scheduled to take four days. Anglian Water will be carrying out repairs in the road. Drivers are advised that delays are possible on Henderson Avenue from Friday, February 19 to Tuesday, February 23.

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February 16, 2016, 10:34 pm

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IRISH funnyman and TV panel star Ed Byrne said he is returning to Scunthorpe because the town has an "excellent" crowd. The comedian is bringing his new observational comedy show Outside Looking In to the Baths Hall which deals with topics ranging from life as a father and husband, to feminism and transgenderism. It will be Ed's second visit to the town following a performance at the Doncaster Road venue in 2013. During his 20 years in comedy, Ed has enjoyed huge critical and popular success in...

Scunthorpe man who disobeyed police direction taken to court

February 16, 2016, 10:36 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: GIRDENIS ZUKAITIS, 23, of Church Court, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a police direction and failing to surrender to custody. He was fined a total of £60, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85. MORE COURT NEWS.... www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us...

Drink-driver banned by Scunthorpe court

February 16, 2016, 10:38 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: GAVIN CHARLES HIGGINS, 47, of Newbigg, Westwoodside, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. He was disqualified from driving for 18 months, fined £200, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85. MORE COURT NEWS.... www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us on Facebook and Twitter For...

Scunthorpe thief sentenced

February 16, 2016, 10:40 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: JAMES DAVID FINLEY, 35, of Dorchester Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to theft. He was given an 18-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation of £400. MORE COURT NEWS.... www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us on Facebook and Twitter For all the latest jobs news, information and ...

Crime hotspots in the Isle of Axholme revealed

February 16, 2016, 10:46 pm

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The Isle of Axholme's latest crime figures reveal the areas where most offences took place. Statistics have just been released through national website www.police.uk for December. During the month there were 72 crimes reported in the Isle, which includes Epworth, and Crowle plus Haxey and surrounding villages. There were 30 crimes in and around Crowle, 25 in Epworth and district, plus 17 in the Haxey area. View a breakdown of Epworth area crime locations View a breakdown of Crowle area...

The Proclaimers to play Scunthorpe Baths Hall

February 16, 2016, 10:55 pm

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SCOTTISH band The Proclaimers are coming to Scunthorpe. The duo, who are best known their hit anthem (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles, will be playing at The Baths Hall on Friday, August 5. Tickets for this seated concert go on sale Friday (February 19) at 10.30am. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and in April last year released their 10th album. They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and...

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February 16, 2016, 10:56 pm

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Expansion plans have been approved for a North Lincolnshire pub and restaurant which is a very popular choice for Sunday dinners as well as meals at other times of the week. Planners have given the go-ahead for a conservatory to be added to the restaurant at The Shires in Gainsthorpe, between Kirton Lindsey and Hibaldstow. The Gainsthorpe Road West venue wants to develop what is currently an outside seating area. In granting permission, North Lincolnshire Council planners have added a...

REVEALED: The top 15 pubs in Scunthorpe as rated by Google

February 16, 2016, 10:58 pm

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Google has revealed its Scunthorpe area pub recommendations. They go hand in hand with comments from customers who visit the premises. Venues are graded out of five and an average star rating produced. Current top standings for the district are: 4.6 STARS: Jenny Wren Inn, Susworth 4.4 STARS: Mallard, Burringham Road; White Swan, Scotter; Red Lion, Crowle 4.3 STARS: The Priory, Ashby Road. 4.2 STARS: Queensway Hungry Horse, Ashby Road; Malt Shovel, Ashby High Street; Honest Lawyer, Ashby Road;...

John Leggott College to start teaching GCSEs to 14-16 year-olds

February 16, 2016, 11:00 pm

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A NEW academy teaching 14 to 16-year-olds will open at John Leggott College in Scunthorpe later this year. Leggott Academy will see the college taking on GCSE students from Year 10 and 11 and is set to open in September. The Humber UTC which opened last year in Church Square, Scunthorpe - is the only other college in the area that currently accepts students between 14 and 16. John Leggott, which is based on West Common Lane, has yet to reveal full details behind the initiative. However, it will...

Police officers and vehicles on Westcliff estate

February 17, 2016, 12:24 am

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A NUMBER of police officers and vehicles have today been seen in a Scunthorpe street.Two police vans and a police car were parked on Meadow Road in Westcliff and around six police officers were also spotted at around 7.20am this morning. Police are yet to reveal what they were doing.Stay logged on for more details.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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February 17, 2016, 2:41 am

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February 17, 2016, 3:02 am

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THE COLD weather is set to continue with sleet forecast for Scunthorpe this evening (Wednesday, February 17), according to forecasters.The Met Office predict that most of today will be dominated with heavy showers before the sleet, scheduled for 10pm, falls this evening.Forecasters had previously suggested that the sleet would be followed by light snow, but that now looks unlikely.The weather is set to warm-up at the weekend.The Met Office had also previously said snow was set to hit the town on...

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February 17, 2016, 3:55 am

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THE Humberside Police helicopter was dispatched last night after a passenger left the scene of a single vehicle crash in North Lincolnshire.The driver of the vehicle had to be freed by Humberside Fire and Rescue.The incident happened on the Bonby Lodge slip road of the B1206.A spokeswoman for Humberside Police today said: "Two men were arrested - and subsequently released unconditionally - after a single vehicle collision on the Bonby Lodge slip road of the B1206."A white Toyota panel...

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February 17, 2016, 4:32 am

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A SECTION of the A159 has been closed after a collision where a motorcyclist was taken to hospital.The incident happened at Thonock, around two miles north of Gainsborough, at around 9.40am today (Wednesday, February 17).A Lincolnshire Police statement said: "A Suzuki motorcycle ridden by a 20-year-old Lincoln man was in collision with a Claas tractor."The motorcyclist has been taken to Hull Royal Infirmary with wrist and head injuries. His condition is not thought to be...

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February 17, 2016, 4:54 am

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A brilliant red sunrise was enjoyed by people in North Lincolnshire who were up and about early today (Wednesday, February 17).The pictures in our gallery above were taken by Hannah McGlasham, Angela Soulby Shinns and Alice-Louise Marr.But what causes the amazing phenomenon captured in these great sunrise pictures?The Met Office says the famous phrases "Red sky in the morning, shepherd's (or Sailor's) warning" and "Red sky at night, shepherd's delight" date back thousands of...

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February 17, 2016, 5:15 am

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SCUNTHORPE-area stargazers may get two chances to see the International Space Station tonight (Wednesday, February 17) The space station, which is currently home to British astronaut Tim Peake, has been orbiting the globe since 1998 and houses astronauts during missions in space. According to Nasa, it will be visible over Scunthorpe for three minutes from 5.46pm today, appearing at 36 degrees above south-west and disappearing at 10 degrees above south-east. It is also expected to be visible for...

Scunthorpe fire crews called to kitchen fire

February 17, 2016, 7:32 am

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TWO engines from Scunthorpe were sent to deal with a kitchen fire today (Wednesday, February 17).Humberside Fire and Rescue was called to the fire at 9.38am. The incident happened at a property on High Street in Burringham.Crews arrived at the scene at 9.50am and extinguished the fire, which involved a faulty extension cable, using one hose reel.They also isolated the electrics.There was fire damage to a washer, kitchen unit and waste pipe, and slight fire damage to the rest of the kitchen.A...

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February 17, 2016, 11:00 am

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WILL you be a National Lottery millionaire tonight (Wednesday, February 17)?The latest Lotto draw is set to be made, with players across the country dreaming of hitting the jackpot.Tonight's top prize is an estimated £2.2 million.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 £20,000.The winning Lotto numbers are 5, 15,...