Top 10 things to do in North Lincolnshire over next seven days

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LOOKING for things to do over the next seven days? There is plenty happening in North Lincolnshire.Saturday, August 20The British National Skydiving Championships will be held at Skydive Hibaldstow from Saturday (August 20) to Monday (August 22). The action begins at 10am each day and admission for spectators is free, call 01652 648837.Bones, boats and brooches is the theme for Dudley Discovers children's activities at North Lincolnshire Museum from Saturday (August 20) to Sunday, August 28....

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August 18, 2016, 6:03 am

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A GLIDING event that was set to take place tomorrow (Friday, August 19) has been cancelled because of the bad weather forecast for this weekend. The event had been organised to raise awareness of domestic abuse. North Lincolnshire Safer Neighbourhoods and the Blue Door were due to hold the event at Trent Gliding Valley Club - in Kirton Lindsey to raise awareness of the White Ribbon Campaign. Former steelworker inflicted fatal knife wounds on himself A spokeswoman for the council said that...

Is the sun about to disappear in Scunthorpe?

August 18, 2016, 7:27 am

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AS British summers go, the last few months haven't been too bad in Scunthorpe and across North Lincolnshire, but is the warm weather about to desert us prematurely? After weeks of sunshine and dry days, Scunthorpe is braving itself for a damp day tomorrow with "heavy and persistent" rain forecast to hit the region. RECAP: A-level results 2016: Scunthorpe, Brigg & BartonA Met Office statement for tomorrow says that the region is likely to be, "mostly dry and cloudy initially,...

Footballers take time out to visit garden party - pictures

August 18, 2016, 7:59 am

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A GARDEN party in North Lincolnshire was visited by three Scunthorpe United footballers yesterday (Wednesday, August 17). Noel Burdett, Levi Sutton and Jack Dyche joined fans at Ealand Chapel for a day to remember in the sun. Have a look at our picture gallery below - WHAT'S ON FOOTER More of today's Scunthorpe news Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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August 18, 2016, 2:48 pm

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A ROAD in North Lincolnshire is closed following an accident between a car and a motorbike.Main Street in Bonby is closed in both directions near the Church Lane junction.WHAT'S ON FOOTER More of today's Scunthorpe newsFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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August 20, 2016, 11:00 am

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COULD your Lotto numbers have come up tonight (Saturday, August 20)?The latest National Lottery draw has been made, with players across the country dreaming of becoming instant millionaires.The jackpot was not won on Wednesday, so ticket-holders for tonight's draw were playing for a rollover sum of an estimated £5.8 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 raffle...

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August 20, 2016, 10:00 pm

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THE North Lincolnshire death rate of people diagnosed with lung cancer is significantly higher than the national average, figures have revealed. In the period 2009 to 2013, 77.40 people in North Lincolnshire died of lung cancer out of 100,000 people, compared to a national average of 62.83. During the same period, the number of people diagnosed with lung cancer in our region was also significantly higher than the national average. Out of 100,000 people, 89.79 people were...

£10k grant sets sailing club up for smoother waters

August 20, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A BARTON-based club is aiming to train the next generation of sailors after receiving a £10,000 grant from North Lincolnshire Council. The North Lincolnshire and Humberside Sailing Club, on Pasture Road North, has put the money towards the cost of six new RS Feva boats. It was allocated the cash from the council's community grant fund and added it to a £10,000 Sport England grant and around £4,000 raised by the club itself to buy the boats. Eric Robinson, senior dinghy...

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Singer Andy Holloway is Up In The Air!

August 20, 2016, 10:00 pm

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SCUNTHORPE singer Andy Holloway released his second single this week. The track, called Up In The Air, follows his debut release I'm Done With You Baby, which was made available in February. It was released as an online download on Thursday, August 18 through record company Downtown Artists and is available at sites including iTunes and Amazon. Andy, who lives in the Ashby area, has worked with songwriter, producer and musical director Simon Ellis on the project. MORE: What is the top film...

Heartfelt tributes paid to popular town florist Janet Wilkinson

August 20, 2016, 10:00 pm

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Scunthorpe florist. Janet Wilkinson owned and ran Garlands Florists on Frodingham Road in the town with her sister Maureen Roe for 18 years. Mrs Wilkinson, of High Street in Burringham, passed away at Scunthorpe General Hospital on August 9, aged 70. Her family have paid tribute to a "loving" woman with a "great sense of humour". Her husband Kenneth said: "She was not just my wife, she was my friend." Her son Chris...

15 hour golf-a-thon raises more than £5,000 for charity

August 20, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A GROUP of golfers from North Lincolnshire have taken part in a 15-hour golf challenge to raise more than £5,000 for charity. Called the Longest Golf Day Challenge, the event puts two teams against each other over the course of four rounds of golf to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Phil Parkin has organised and taken part in the last two challenges. This year's event took place at Holme Hall Golf Club, Scunthorpe, and even as a keen golfer Mr Parkin said the event was...

Driving offenders dealt with by magistrates

August 20, 2016, 10:30 pm

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THE following cases were dealt with at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court: AARON JOSHUA GILLYETT , 22, of Crosby Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, using a vehicle without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £200, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85. BRADLEY HOWARD , 20, of Silver Street, Owston Ferry, pleaded guilty...

11 things to do or places to go this August Bank Holiday weekend

August 20, 2016, 10:50 pm

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LOOKING for something to do next weekend? There is plenty happening this August Bank Holiday in North Lincolnshire and beyond.1) Animation Disco Party at Wacky Warehouse (Old Farmhouse) in ScunthorpeA magical animation disco party with fancy dress will see children's characters come to life from 5pm to 9pm at the pub and restaurant on Doncaster Road on Monday, August 29. DJ Jamie will provide entertainment with party dances and party games. Tickets are £3.50, contact the pub for details.2)...

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August 20, 2016, 10:55 pm

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As with any town, Scunthorpe has its fair share of architecturally grand buildings - or, at least, it's had its share. Many may not exist beyond our memories. Mchael Berriman continues our series looking at Scunthorpe's Grand Old Buildings. Few buildings in Scunthorpe are richer in history than St Lawrence's Church on the corner of Church Lane and Oswald Road. The oldest parts of the church date back to the 13th Century. The earliest known rector was instituted in 1236. He was Rodger,...

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August 20, 2016, 10:55 pm

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THE number of crimes reported to police in North Lincolnshire increased slightly in June, new figures show.Statistics released on the police.uk website show a total of 1,237 crimes were reported in the area during the month - the latest for which data is available.That represented a rise from the 1,184 allegations made to police in May and the 1,125 crimes reported in April.The North Lincolnshire ward with the highest number of crimes reported to Humberside Police in June was the Town ward, with...

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August 20, 2016, 10:58 pm

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EVERY week we are bringing you a tour of a house for sale in our area. Have a look at this beautiful home for sale in Barrow Haven. This time we have brought you a four-bedroom detached home in Alkborough, North Lincolnshire. The perfect family home complete with stunning views is for sale with Fine and Country for £475,000. They said: "Understood to originally date back to 1726 and extended in the 1830's it has been carefully restored over a number of years and maintains the...

Police attend burglary at pensioner's house

August 21, 2016, 1:16 am

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POLICE were called out to a burglary in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, August 21). Humberside Police said the incident happened in Belton and the house was "ransacked". Police said an elderly man was bedbound in the property but was found safe and well and assisted by carers.Burglary in Belton early hours - house ransacked - elderly gentleman bed bound - found by carers - safe & well #6759 pic.twitter.com/rJAKbTXy3m— Axholme Community (@HP_Axholme) August 21,...

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August 21, 2016, 1:39 am

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NEW figures reveal a pet dog is stolen every week. A total of 72 dogs have been stolen across the Humberside Police force area in the past 18 months – often to be sold or bred from. Staffordshire bull terriers were by far the most preyed upon breed with 23 stolen. Cocker spaniels, King Charles spaniels, chihuahuas and pugs were also among thieves' favourites. Humberside Police recorded the eighth highest figures for dognapping out of 42 police forces across the country for January...

Scouting For Girls headline Cleethorpes Rocks festival - pictures

August 21, 2016, 2:02 am

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HUNDREDS of music fans braved the cold to watch some great bands at this year's Cleethorpes Rocks. Returning for a fifth year, the popular festival attracts people from far and wide who descended on the resort to see the likes of international pop band sensation Scouting For Girls, who headlined the Meridian Park festival last night alongside Reverend And The Makers. Scouting For Girls, an illustriously famed band, are responsible for making smash hits like She's So Lovely. Organised by...

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August 21, 2016, 2:22 am

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MOBILE safety cameras will be used at various sites across North Lincolnshire this week. Fixed and mobile cameras are used by Safer Roads Humber to monitor motorists' speed at 85 different locations in northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Drivers should be aware that the locations and dates listed represent the minimum speed enforcement to be undertaken. Officers can visit any of the partnership's other sites on any day of the week, including evenings and weekends. The cameras will...