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A sculpture which has been put together like a jigsaw is on display at the 2021 Visual Arts Centre. Artist Peter Mountain has put together a life sized United States army tank in an exhibition which is called The Deconstruction and Reconstruction of an Army Tank'. The sculpture took 120 man hours to put together. Watch the time lapse video below. The sculpture will be officially open on Saturday, August 20 and will be on display until April 2017. Read today's top stories Follow...

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What is the top film to see before you are 12?

August 17, 2016, 4:16 am

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WHETHER it be a Disney classic, a musical or a screen version of a much-loved children's book, everybody has their favourite childhood movie. Vue has recently carried out a survey to find out what the nation's top film to see before you are 12 is, and it has thrown up some surprisingly results as well as a difference of opinion between people in the North East and Yorkshire and the rest of the UK. Did your favourite film make the list? TOP FILMS TO SEE BEFORE YOU'RE 12...

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August 17, 2016, 4:21 am

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UNDERWATER teams are set to join the search for a missing North Lincolnshire man today (Wednesday, August 17). Police have launched an appeal in a bid to help find 50-year-old Neil Fairburn, of Burringham, who has not been seen since the early hours of Sunday (August 14). A Humberside Police statement said: "Underwater search teams are due to search the River Trent today as part of an ongoing investigation into a missing Burringham man."Neil Fairburn, 50, was last seen at around 2am...

New supermarket to open in Scunthorpe town centre

August 17, 2016, 6:51 am

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A NEW supermarket is set to open in Scunthorpe town centre.Builders are now working on the former Bedtime Bed Superstore unit on the corner of Frances Street and Robert Street, which is vacant.Business owner Siber Muhammed said the independent supermarket will sell "everything". Mr Muhammed said he is hoping to be open in September. He was unable to provide staff numbers at this time.The site was previously occupied by the Walmsley furniture store, before it became the Bedtime Bed...

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August 17, 2016, 7:48 am

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Scunthorpe has failed to gain a place in a league table of the happiest places to live in Great Britain because not enough of the townsfolk responded to a survey. The annual study by the on-line property website Rightmove listed 206 towns and cities with Leigh-on-Sea in Essex as the top choice after 24,000 people were asked to rank 12 factors about their locality. The factors included community spirit, sense of belonging, nature and green spaces, art and culture and how friendly and polite...

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August 17, 2016, 11:00 am

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COULD your Lotto numbers have come up tonight (Wednesday, August 17)?The latest National Lottery draw has been made, with players across the country dreaming of becoming instant millionaires.The jackpot was not won on Saturday, so ticket-holders for tonight's draw were playing for a five-times rollover sum of an estimated £2 million.To guarantee scooping a share of it, players must match all six of the main numbers.But for those whose numbers do not come up, there will also be a guaranteed...

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August 17, 2016, 12:58 pm

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A FAMILY fun day was held at Central Park in Scunthorpe today (Wednesday, August 17). The event took place in aid of the Halle's Heroes charity. To see pictures from it, click on the video slideshow below. The fun day included a variety of attractions, including a funfair and various stalls. There was also a balloon release, presenters, singers and dancers, face painting and food. Halle's Heroes was set up last year to help Scunthorpe girl Halle Baker, who suffers from...

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August 17, 2016, 10:30 pm

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THOUSANDS of students will be anxiously going through clearing today after receiving their A-level results.Elly Sample, director of communications, marketing and development at the University of Lincoln, has given her top 11 tips on how to get through it and get onto a course that suits you.1... Keep calm and get on the phone! A-level results day can be hectic, so it's important you are calm.When you make your calls, get a pen and paper at the ready, charge your phone and find a quiet room to...

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Six ways you can get your degree cheaper

August 17, 2016, 10:30 pm

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TODAY is crunch time for thousands of students as they learn what grades they have achieved at A-level.If they do well their next step could be university, but with this year's graduates owing an average £41,000 and new research suggesting students' financial worries are causing depression and drink problems, is a degree now too costly to contemplate?Well these days the average cost of three years' tuition fees alone is £18,000.It seems a huge sum to pay for a higher education, but...

'Hard work does pay off in the end'

August 17, 2016, 10:30 pm

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For many, the next few years will be shaped massively by the results on today's pieces of paper. For a lot of students they will be soon leaving home for the first time to continue their education at universities throughout the UK – maybe even abroad. The Telegraph's newest reporter, Calvin Robinson , recently finished a degree in journalism at the University of Lincoln. He gives his advice on what those going to University can expect.WITH many students receiving their A-level results...

Former steelworker inflicted fatal knife wounds on himself

August 17, 2016, 10:35 pm

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A MURDER probe was called off when it was discovered that a former Scunthorpe steelworker inflicted fatal knife wounds on himself, an inquest heard. John Smith, 69, was found dead outside the doorway of his home in Carnforth Crescent, Grimsby, shortly before 6.30am on May 25 last year. Paul Kelly, coroner for Grimsby and Cleethorpes, ruled that Mr Smith died from self-inflicted knife wounds to the chest but said he "can't be absolutely sure or satisfied" that he wanted to take his...

Cash boost for hospice thanks to classic car enthusiast

August 17, 2016, 10:36 pm

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A CLASSIC car enthusiast sold car parts and raised £760 in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice. Brian Viney, from the Morris Marina Owners Club, decided to have a clear-out and sell spare parts for his Marina which he's owned for 44 years. Brian's red Marina has 170,000 miles on the clock and it's had four engines, four gear boxes and four axles! MORE: Hospital staff offering residents cash to park in their driveways "I bought my Marina new in 1972 and as I maintained it myself I...

18-year-old found dead in park is named as inquest opens

August 17, 2016, 10:38 pm

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IT HAS been confirmed that the body discovered in a town park was that of an 18-year-old man. An inquest has now been opened into the death of Macauley Traynor-North, who was 18. There was shock in Winterton when he was discovered in the town's park on Sunday morning (August 14). As reported, emergency services were called to the play area on High Street in the town at around 7am and a cordon was put in place. A police forensic team, first responders and ambulance staff were all seen at...

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August 17, 2016, 10:40 pm

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THE world's most advanced poultry processing plant using robots is to be built in Scunthorpe at a cost of £45 million. The futuristic development on the 2 Sisters site on the Foxhills Industral Estate will secure the jobs of more than 1,600 workers. Bosses have also promised there will be improvements in animal welfare as well as in the quality and presentation of the finished product. New robotic cells will be introduced to create a fully-automated process aimed at increasing the...

Scunthorpe college celebrates best ever A level results

August 17, 2016, 10:50 pm

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JOHN Leggott College is celebrating after surpassing last year's achievements and setting a new record for the college. The college has had an A level pass rate of 99 per cent, with 46 per cent of grades at the A*-B top grade. In both chemistry and mathematics, close to two thirds of students achieved A*-B grades. In arts subjects, graphics and performing arts led the way. In graphics, 92% of students achieved an A*-B grade, whilst in performing arts 100% of grades were at that...

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RECAP: A-level results 2016: Scunthorpe, Brigg & Barton

August 17, 2016, 10:50 pm

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STUDENTS were eagerly awaiting their A-level results today (Thursday, August 18). See our coverage below from Scunthorpe colleges John Leggott and North Lindsey, as well as Sir John Nelthorpe School in Brigg and Baysgarth School in Barton.

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August 17, 2016, 10:51 pm

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A NERVOUS summer will finally be over for thousands of students today when they receive their A-level results.Many will be hoping to grab the grades needed to get into their preferred university, whilst others will be looking to boost their CV with a string of high grades, which will hopefully secure them their dream job. Baysgarth Sixth Form in Barton is opening new facilities this October and assistant head teacher Andrew North was pleased with this year's results. He said: "We...

Body recovered in Gunness Wharf after search for missing man

August 18, 2016, 12:45 am

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POLICE have recovered the body of a man after an underwater search in the River Trent yesterday (Wednesday, August 17).Humberside Police said the search was conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into missing Burringham man Neil Fairburn, 50, who was last seen at around 2am on Sunday, August 14.A spokesman said: "His silver Vauxhall Astra was later found abandoned close to the tree line of the cemetery, close to the River Trent, off the High Street, Burringham."The man's body...

'Biking barrister' stops off in Scunthorpe on his England tour

August 18, 2016, 5:32 am

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A managing partner of QualitySolicitors is motorcycling around the country for charity. Dubbed the 'biking barrister', Frank Lissimore is embarking on a four day motorcycle ride in aid of Barnardos. "It's been great fun," said Frank."It's been good to come out and meet people at our different branches." Frank started his epic ride in Surrey before visiting places like Liverpool, Birmingham and Gateshead before eventually arriving in Scunthorpe at QualitySolicitors...

John Leggott College students receive A-level results - pictures

August 18, 2016, 5:42 am

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JOHN Leggott College students were among those collecting their A-level results today (Thursday, August 18).The Scunthorpe college is celebrating after surpassing last year's achievements and setting a new record for the college.The college has had an A level pass rate of 99 per cent, with 46 per cent of grades at the A*-B top grade.See pictures of students with their results below.Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter