Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car in Scunthorpe

May 25, 2016, 2:30 am

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A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a crash in Scunthorpe. The incident happened on St Vincent's Avenue, near the junction with Normanby Road, at around 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, May 24) and emergency services were called to the scene. Humberside Police have issued an update on the incident this morning. A force spokeswoman said: "Police were notified of a road traffic collision by the ambulance service, who were called to attend the incident in St Vincent's Avenue yesterday just before...

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May 25, 2016, 3:29 am

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AN AWARDS ceremony that raises money for children with terminal illnesses has announced that X-Factor and I'm A Celeb star Jake Quickenden will be singing at the event. The Lex's Legacy Pride of the Isle Awards is held in memory of seven-year-old Alexander Strong, known as Lex, who died in January 2013 after battling neuroblastoma – a form of children's cancer. It also recognises people for their courage and the difference they have made to the community. At the latest awards, held...

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May 25, 2016, 4:41 am

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IN? OUT? If only it were as easy as shaking it about! The EU referendum, described as the biggest decision for a generation, takes place in just a matter of weeks, but how many of us know how we are going to vote? Of course, there were those who were always going to be in. And those who were always going to be out. But for those who genuinely want to come to a decision now, based on independent facts rather than unsubstantiated claims, it will take much, much longer than June 23 to unravel...

Funeral of car accident victim Curt Withers to take place

May 25, 2016, 5:22 am

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THE funeral of car accident victim Curt Withers will take place on Friday (May 27). Curt, 24, who grew up in Messingham, died on Sunday, May 8 at Hull Royal Infirmary – tragically on the same day as his birthday. Family pay tribute to 24-year-old Curt, 'the most genuine, lovely, smiley guy' As reported, Humberside Police said the collision happened at 11.55pm on Saturday, May 7 when the vehicle, a black BMW, was travelling along Holme Lane from Holme towards Messingham. Tragic...

Scunthorpe steelworkers join mass march in London

May 25, 2016, 5:31 am

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SCUNTHORPE steelworkers joined a mass march on Downing Street today (Wednesday, May 25) as they stepped up the Save our Steel campaign. The protest, organised by the industry's three main unions Unite, GMB and Community, came as the directors of the Tata Steel Group met in Mumbai, India, to draw up a short-list of bidders for the UK business. Up to hundred workers from Scunthorpe were set to travel down to London to join the march. Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin joins the chairman of the Works'...

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May 25, 2016, 8:29 am

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Unexpected drainage problems have led to the postponement of the opening of a new £260,000 sports pavilion in Gunness.It was due to have been opened by the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter tomorrow (May 27).Cllr Dave Oldfield, the chairman of the village hall fund committee, explained: "The building cannot be opened if we have no working toilets."The celebrations in Gunness were to include a show by local rock band The Moggies tomorrow evening and a...

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May 25, 2016, 8:47 am

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IN their last year in charge of the Scunthorpe Tata Steel works, the Indian owners made a pre-tax loss of £71 million on its European operations. The loss for the year ending March 31 of £71 million announced today (May 25) compared to a £435 million profit in 2014-15. Tata Steel Europe's fortunes however started to improve in the last quarter of the year when losses were £37 million compared to £68 million in the three months prior. Turn-over for the year at...

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May 25, 2016, 11:00 am

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COULD your National Lottery numbers have come up tonight (Wednesday, May 25)?The latest Lotto draw is set to be made, with players across the country dreaming of hitting the jackpot.Tonight's rollover prize is an estimated £6 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.Lotto draws are made every...

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May 25, 2016, 9:59 pm

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POLICE have raided Scunthorpe town centre houses and arrested seven people so far as part of a major operation into criminal activity and drug dealing. Officers made their most significant arrests during an early-morning raid yesterday, Wednesday May 25, as part of Operation Impact. The front door was smashed open and two men were then led away, as part of a probe into the supply of Class A drugs from the house, in Ferry Road. The two men, aged 24 and 25, were still being held at the time...

Man jailed at the age of 15 for paving slab attack is back behind...

May 25, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A MAN who was jailed as a 15-year-old for dropping a paving slab on a man's head – leaving him severely brain-damaged – is back behind bars again for a stabbing. Steffan Rae, now aged 23, was back before court after a stabbing incident outside Schnapps Bar, in Frodingham Road, on November 5, 2015. Rae, of Plumtree Way, made three attempts to stab Barrie White in "self defence", after claiming he was being attacked in the back of a taxi. Mr White received wounds to his...

Tata Steel: Warning over plans to cut pension benefits

May 26, 2016, 12:29 am

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PLANS to cut pension benefits to help save the remaining UK Tata Steel plants have been proposed, but the government has been warned it could take ministers down a "dangerous path". As reported the proposals to the British Steel pension pot would mean future payments to pensioners would be increased in line with a measure of inflation known as the Consumer Prices Index rather than the Retail Prices Index, which is normally one per cent higher. It is estimated the switch could...

Ban on 'Legal highs' comes into force

May 26, 2016, 12:39 am

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CHANGES to the law on "legal highs" mean "unscrupulous dealers" could now face up to seven years in prison. The blanket ban on the sale of psychoactive substances mean the supply, importation and exportation of the dangerous drugs will apply across the UK whenever they are intended for human consumption. Police will have new powers to shut down "headshops" and UK-based online dealers. Humberside Police are introducing an amnesty until Sunday (May 29) where...

Nearly 200 missions flown by Humberside search and rescue...

May 26, 2016, 1:07 am

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NEW figures show Humberside's search and rescue helicopter has flown on almost 200 missions in a year. From April 2015 to the end of March 2016, there were 175 "taskings" undertaken by Humberside SAR.76 of these were land based, 67 were maritime and 32 were on the coast.The busiest base in the UK was in Inverness, where 303 assignments were carried out.There were 1,680 civilian search and rescue helicopter taskings in the UK during the year to end March 2016.June, July and August were...

Road closed after accident on A1077

May 26, 2016, 1:19 am

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POLICE have closed off a road after an accident on the A1077 this morning (Thursday, May 26).Reports say the A1077 is closed both ways on Mere Way due to an accident between the B1207 Winteringham Road and Winterton Road (Mere Crossroads).More to follow. Stay logged on for updatesRead today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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May 26, 2016, 1:27 am

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POLICE have charged another man with various offences as part of major crackdown on crime in Scunthorpe. Following a warrant served under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Ferry Road Scunthorpe yesterday (Wednesday, May 25) where two arrests were made, Shakadi Waters, 25, of Ferry Road, Scunthorpe has now been charged with breaching a non-molestation order, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a firearm when prohibited for five years. He will appear at North...

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Concern grows for missing North Lincolnshire man

May 26, 2016, 1:49 am

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CONCERNS are growing for a 47-year-old North Lincolnshire man who was reported missing after not returning home on Monday (May 23). David Fawcett was reported missing at 6.55am on Tuesday after failing to return to his home on Cliff Drive, Burton-Upon-Stather after work the previous day. His family and police are concerned about his mental well-being. A Humberside Police statement described him as white, 5ft 9ins tall with a stocky build and grey short hair. He was last seen wearing a blue...

Update: Woman injured after two-car crash on A1077

May 26, 2016, 2:19 am

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POLICE have released more details following a two-car crash on the A1077 this morning (Thursday, May 26). Humberside Police said they were called at 8.40am today to the incident on Winterton Road (A1077). A spokeswoman for the force said: "A brown Ford Mondeo Zetec was in collision with a red Peugeot 207."The female driver of the Peugeot sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment."The male driver of the Mondeo was uninjured." The road was closed both...

North Lincolnshire woman's summerhouse shortlisted for Shed of...

May 26, 2016, 4:38 am

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A NORTH Lincolnshire woman is to appear on Channel 4 this summer after her shed was shortlisted in this year's Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year competition. Ilona's Summerhouse is one of 32 sheds picked from thousands of entries for the competition which showcases this year's most wacky, wonderful and extravagant sheds. Ilona's was shortlisted in the Budget finalist section - one of eight categories in Cuprinol's Shed of the Year competition. With enough public votes, she could be crowned...

UPDATE: RSPCA appeal after dog found collapsed in Scunthorpe

May 26, 2016, 5:11 am

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THE RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found collapsed in Scunthorpe. According to reports, the Jack Russell Terrier-type dog was found suffering in woods in the town and had to be put to sleep on "humane grounds". Reports suggest the dog was "abnormally thin" and had "overgrown claws". UPDATE: Further reports say the dog had "severe dental problems" and "discharge" coming from his eyes. Speaking to ITV, RSPCA inspector Dan...

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May 26, 2016, 6:34 am

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The 20,000 Scunthorpe stakeholders in the British Steel Pension Fun could face payment cuts of at least 10 per cent if changes to the scheme are not agreed, the board of trustees warned today. The warning followed the government's decision to start public consultation on the potential changes to the 49-year-old scheme in order to meet a £450 million black-hole in funding needs.Cuts of 15 per cent had previously been feared. Allan Johnston, the trustee chairman, in a letter to...