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SCUNTHORPE boxer Dec Spelman took on his former sparring partner Carl Wild for the British light heavyweight challenge belt last night (Saturday, July 16).Professional boxing returned to the town for the first time in 16 years at the Baths Hall yesterday and Spelman emerged victorious.It was the first time Spelman has fought in his home town as a professional.The fight, which also included Cameron Stevenson on the undercard, captured the imagination of the Scunthorpe public with tickets selling...

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July 17, 2016, 7:45 am

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POLICE have released more details following an incident where five men have been taken into custody.The Humberside Police Scunthorpe team sent out a tweet shortly before 8.45am today (Sunday, July 17) saying a "scene guard" was at the incident.A spokesman for the force said: "At around 10pm on Saturday, July 16, a car was stopped by police on Mary Street in Scunthorpe and a quantity of drugs and money were seized from the vehicle. "Two men aged 40 and 33 were arrested on...

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July 17, 2016, 8:24 am

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SCORES of visitors attended the second annual Northern Lincolnshire Food and Drink festival today.The free event – held at The Baths Hall in conjunction with celebrity chef Colin McGurran and his restaurants Winteringham Fields and The Hope & Anchor – saw plenty of featured exhibitions, competitions and a very special educational and interactive Culinary Kids Zone where youngsters were able to get messy and make their own sausages courtesy of The Pink Pig.Almost 30 trade stands...

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July 17, 2016, 9:05 am

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THE warm weather proved a hit for this year's Crowle Show with lots of visitors attending the event.The show, which took place today (Sunday, July 17), is one of the biggest events of the year in Crowle and takes place on TC Brears Field on Godnow Road.The 119th show saw everything from stunt riders to sheep classes. Two lucky schoolchildren were crowned lord and lady of the show and there were a number of art and craft stalls.Agriculturally there were traditional pig, sheep and cow classes,...

119th Crowle Show - pictures

July 17, 2016, 10:30 am

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THE warm weather proved a hit for this year's Crowle Show with lots of visitors attending the event.The show, which took place today (Sunday, July 17), is one of the biggest events of the year in Crowle and takes place on TC Brears Field on Godnow Road.The 119th show saw everything from stunt riders to sheep classes. Two lucky schoolchildren were crowned lord and lady of the show and there were a number of art and craft stalls.Read what people had to say about the show here.See pictures from the...

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July 17, 2016, 11:05 am

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BRIGG and Goole MP Andrew Percy has been confirmed as the new Northern Powerhouse Minister. He takes over from the Stockton South MP James Wharton, who has been given a new job as a minister for International Development.In a statement on his Facebook page, Mr Percy said: "So, I was at a Bar Mitzvah yesterday ... This does sound like the start of a joke but really, I was at a Bar Mitzvah yesterday when my phone rang and it was the Number 10 switchboard. I of course assumed this was a...

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July 17, 2016, 11:26 am

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SCORES of visitors attended the second annual Northern Lincolnshire Food and Drink festival today (Sunday, July 17). The free event – held at The Baths Hall in conjunction with celebrity chef Colin McGurran and his restaurants Winteringham Fields and The Hope & Anchor – saw plenty of featured exhibitions, competitions and a very special educational and interactive Culinary Kids Zone where youngsters were able to get messy and make their own sausages courtesy of The Pink...

M180 westbound to remain shut for SIX hours following accident

August 16, 2016, 10:11 am

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THE M180 westbound is expected to remain shut for six hours, according to Highways England. The road is closed between J5, A15 (Barnetby Top) and J4, A15 (Scawby) after a three-vehicle collision that resulted in a lorry catching fire. Earlier today, Humberside Police spokeswoman said: "We were called at around 12.25pm following reports of a collision between a lorry that was carrying coffee, a recovery vehicle and a white transit van which has resulted in a cab fire in the...

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August 16, 2016, 10:21 am

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NORTH Lincolnshire Council chief executive Simon Driver is set to step down from the role, it has been announced. Mr Driver has held the position for 11 years and has worked for the authority for a total of 21 years. He said: "I will look back with pride over my 35-year career in local government and reflect on a large number of achievements, professionally, personally and for the organisations that I have worked for."I have enjoyed supporting elected members to deliver their...

M180 westbound reopens after accident

August 16, 2016, 1:42 pm

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The M180 westbound has reopened following a three-vehicle accident.The road was closed between J5, A15 (Barnetby Top) and J4, A15 (Scawby) following the incident that resulted in a lorry catching fire.Highways England said the road reopened at 9pm with one lane closed for emergency repairs.Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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August 16, 2016, 10:33 pm

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A TRUST is being set up to raise awareness of the importance of literacy across North Lincolnshire on the back of a local scheme that is among the most successful in the world. The Children's Literacy Trust will launch on October 9 this year. It will work alongside the successful Imagination Library scheme. The main aims of the Trust are to equip children with the literacy skills needed for employment and life, support literacy campaigns, and work with schools to prioritise the literacy...

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August 16, 2016, 10:34 pm

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GOLDEN memories will come flooding back through the pictures and articles in the August edition of Nostalgia magazine from the Scunthorpe Telegraph. Nostalgia features the early years of the meals on wheels service and the Scunthorpe Air Training Corps. A special feature recalls the days when the Scunthorpe Steelers American football team was drawing the crowds to Quibell Park. There's a tribute to classes of steam locomotives which served North Lincolnshire so faithfully. We also look...

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August 16, 2016, 10:35 pm

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FORMER steelworker Kevin McBride knew exactly how to get back on his feet when he was made redundant after more than 37 years on the Scunthorpe works. The Ashby father of two who volunteered for redundancy in March, has set up his own mobile foot care business with the help of grants from UK Steel Enterprise and North Lincolnshire Council. He revealed the idea came from his eldest son Ian McBride, who runs a physiotherapy business in Scunthorpe. Kevin, 54, recalled: "He spotted a...

New £510k village store will create 15 jobs

August 16, 2016, 10:38 pm

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The Co-op will open a new £510,000 store next week on a former derelict site in Hibaldstow, which will create 15 jobs. The store, at the corner Redbourne Road and West Street, to be opened on August 25 will feature an in-house bakery and will focus on fresh healthy foods, meal ideas, chilled dairy, meat, beers, wines and essentials. Newly-appointed manager Craig Leggate said: "We are delighted to have made such a significant investment in Hibaldstow. The Co-op is working to...

Hospital staff offering residents cash to park in their driveways

August 16, 2016, 10:38 pm

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Residents in the neighbourhood of Scunthorpe General Hospital are being offered up to £10 a week to allow staff to park cars in their driveways. The news came as a surprise to local hospital chiefs because it is cheaper for employees to park in the grounds. A spokeswoman for Scunthorpe Hospital said: "The tariffs for parking range from free to £20.60 per month."There are 2079 car parking permits available. Of those, 623 are for park and ride where staff can park for...

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NSPCC bosses speak about role in conviction of rapist

August 16, 2016, 10:39 pm

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BOSSES at the child organisation NSPCC have spoken out after their staff helped in the arrest and conviction of North Lincolnshire rapist. Last week we reported how Winterton man Patrick Holdstock was sent to prison for 13 years for raping a child, after his victim spoke out following a visit from the NSPCC to her school. Holdstock, 34, pleaded guilty after security services unlocked his phone and discovered a video of the child performing a sexual acts on him. An NSPCC spokesperson said:...

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August 17, 2016, 12:16 am

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SCUNTHORPE-born swimmer Jack Burnell's appeal against his disqualification from the Rio Olympics has been unsuccessful, according to reports.Jack hit out at referees as he suffered a heartbreaking disqualification after a courageous effort in the 10k marathon at the Olympic Games in Rio yesterday (Tuesday, August 16).According to reports, British Swimming did appeal against the decision, but that was dismissed. Organisers have not given British Swimming or any Team GB officials a reason for...

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August 17, 2016, 12:35 am

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A four-year-old boy was rescued by firefighters in Scunthorpe last night (Tuesday, August 16).Humberside Fire and Rescue Service were called out to Bottesford Road shortly after 5pm to the incident where the boy got his leg stuck in railings.The child was released by fire service personnel using high pressure air bags.Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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August 17, 2016, 1:15 am

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VIDEO footage has emerged of the moment a lorry sets on fire following an accident on the M180 yesterday (Tuesday, August 16).The M180 westbound was closed between J5, A15 (Barnetby Top) and J4, A15 (Scawby) following the incident that resulted in a lorry catching fire.Highways England said the road reopened at 9pm. One lane remains closed for resurfacing work this morning (Wednesday, August 17).A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said two people suffered minor injuries.Watch footage below of...

Unemployment in North Lincolnshire falls for the seventh...

August 17, 2016, 1:58 am

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For the seventh successive month unemployment in North Lincolnshire has fallen. Figures released today show there there were 2,440 people on the dole,a drop of 140 on the previous level in June. Of the current unemployed, men (1,585) out-number women (855) by more than two to one.The unemployed also includes 895 claimants aged between 18 and 24 years.Unemployment in North Lincolnshire is one per cent up on the figure a year ago, but bosses at the Scunthorpe Job Centre today insisted there...