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Sightings of spooky clowns reported in Lincolnshire after spate...

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RUMOURS of clown sightings have been reported in Lincolnshire after a spate of incidents across the country. Warnings have been issued after various incidents involving people dressed as clowns. The so-called "clown craze", also known as "killer clown" is believed to be inspired by clown-related pranks in America. Police in various areas of the country have received reports of youngsters being targeted on their way to school. Now, social media reports have suggested a clown...

Sightings of spooky clowns reported in Lincolnshire after spate...


Man jailed for drug-fuelled machete attack on Frodingham Road

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TWO MEN were chased and attacked by a man brandishing a machete in the middle of a busy Scunthorpe street in broad daylight. Harry Saunders, 25, was fuelled on highly-addictive drug Spice - a synthetic cannabis which was known as a legal high at the time but which is now banned - as he lashed out with the 60cm blade in Frodingham Road at 11.30am on September 22 last year. The incident caused widespread shock in the area, as his two victims were left injured in the street and armed police...

Man jailed for drug-fuelled machete attack on Frodingham Road

Hunt for wanted Scunthorpe man

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HUMBERSIDE Police are looking to trace a 23-year-old man from Scunthorpe who is wanted on prison recall. Nikko Kirby is believed to be in the Scunthorpe area. Man jailed for drug-fuelled machete attack on Frodingham RoadOfficers have conducted extensive searches for Nikko but he currently remains at large. Anyone with information is asked to call 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. More of today's Scunthorpe newsFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

Hunt for wanted Scunthorpe man

Scunthorpe lady celebrates reaching 105 years old

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A Scunthorpe resident celebrated reaching the momentous age of 105 yesterday (October 10). Clair Bushbye celebrated her birthday alongside her family at Randolph House Care Home, Ferry Road West. Valerie Eyley, Claire's daughter, said her mum is doing well for her age. "She is doing pretty good, especially for a 105-year-old," she said."She has a little trouble hearing and her sight is not the best, but she still likes a chat." Claire's granddaughter, Jennifer, and...

Scunthorpe lady celebrates reaching 105 years old

Scunthorpe quiz queen appears with husband on BBC quiz show

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A SCUNTHORPE quiz queen – who earlier this year scooped a huge jackpot on ITV's The Chase – was back on telly last night showing off her skills. Isabelle Heward, from Alkborough, has appeared on Mastermind, The Weakest Link, Countdown, Fifteen to One and Film Buff of the Year, and last night she was a team captain on the BBC show Only Connect. Also on her team, the Scunthorpe Scholars, were her husband Michael Wilson and Paddy Stronach, a former electrochemist. Work starts on...

Scunthorpe quiz queen appears with husband on BBC quiz show

Tata Steel's bid to save pension fund

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TATA STEEL has said that keeping the British Steel Pension Scheme out of the Pension Protection Fund is "the preferred option" of the company. A spokesman for Tata Steel said: "Tata Steel continues to responsibly develop options to identify the best prospects for the future sustainability of its UK operations and the best outcome for members of the British Steel Pension Scheme."We support the view of the pension scheme trustee that viable alternatives exist which would...

Tata Steel's bid to save pension fund

A15 reopen after crash involving two lorries and a car

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THE A15 has reopened following a collision between two lorries and a car this morning (Tuesday, October 11). The accident happened near the B1205 junction for Waddingham. Tata Steel's bid to save pension fund The road was shut in both directions from the roundabout at Caenby Corner to past the Redbourne turn off on the A15.Long delays were reported.The road reopened at around 2pm. Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

A15 reopen after crash involving two lorries and a car

Labour group criticises new £144,000 a year North...

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The Labour group on North Lincolnshire Council has criticised the appointment of a Head of Service from within the authority who is set to be paid £144,000. The council announced an £850,000 shake up a few weeks ago with the chief executive and three directors being replaced by a people and transformation director - also known as head of paid service - and a commercial director. Labour have criticised the salary of the position saying that they are paying the new director...

Labour group criticises new £144,000 a year North...


Mother of boy with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy left 'emotional'...

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THE MOTHER of a boy with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy has said that watching Coronation Street tackle the rare genetic condition last night was an "emotional" experience. Emma-Jayne Ashley's 17-year-old son Dregan Turner, was diagnosed with the rare condition just a day before his 15th birthday, after a lifetime of mis-diagnosis. Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy is a severe, life threatening, neuromuscular condition which affects every organ in the body and is symptomatic from...

Mother of boy with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy left 'emotional'...

Travellers leave site on West Common Lane - but leave a caravan...

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TRAVELLERS who were pitched up on land next to West Common Lane have left, leaving behind a caravan, waste and rubble. A spokeswoman for North Lincolnshire Council said the travellers - who parked up near a John Leggott College car park on September 29 - left last night. The travellers were issued with a court order requiring them to leave last week. Ashby Road closed after two-vehicle crash Pictures on social media show that a caravan - without any wheels - has been left behind as well as...

Travellers leave site on West Common Lane - but leave a caravan...

Ashby Road reopen after two-vehicle crash

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A MAJOR road in Scunthorpe has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon (Tuesday, October 11).Ashby Road was closed between the Hopkins Avenue junction and and the Lincoln Gardens junction at around lunchtime after the collision involving two Renault vehicles.Hunt for wanted Scunthorpe manA diversion was in place via Lincoln Gardens.A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "Police were called at 11:51am today following a two vehicle road traffic collision on Ashby Road in...

Ashby Road reopen after two-vehicle crash

Police continue to appeal for information after pregnant woman...

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POLICE are still appealing for information after a pregnant woman was sexually assaulted on a train. A police statement last week said: "British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a pregnant passenger was sexually touched on a train as it travelled between Manchester Piccadilly and Cleethorpes."The incident happened on Saturday, August 27 at around 6.30pm. PC Karen Taylor-Malkin said: "The victim was walking through the first class carriage...

Police continue to appeal for information after pregnant woman...

Council deputy leader describes Labour as 'hypocrites' following...

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Deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council has described the Labour group as "hypocrites" following criticism of the £144,000 Head of Service appointment. The criticism comes as The council announced a management shake up a few weeks ago with the chief executive and three directors being replaced by a people and transformation director - also known as head of paid service - and a commercial director. Len Foster, leader of the Labour group, criticised the salary of the...

Council deputy leader describes Labour as 'hypocrites' following...

Watch tonight's massive £151 million EuroMillions draw for...

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TONIGHT'S EuroMillions draw is for a whopping £151 million and the biggest draw of the year is going to be screened live! Be warned though, they are expecting computers to be extremely busy in the run-up to the draw, as they were on Friday evening. Online account holders were experiencing problems trying to buy tickets in the two hours before the draw deadline. Tonight is expected to be much the same. But, if you have your ticket, and are in the running for the huge top prize on...

Watch tonight's massive £151 million EuroMillions draw for...

HEALTH LOTTERY RESULTS: Winning numbers for tonight Tuesday,...

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COULD you be a Health Lottery winner tonight (Tuesday, October 11)? Ticket-holders across the country will be crossing their fingers and hoping they are lucky, with a jackpot of £100,000 on offer. To scoop a share of the top prize, players must match all five of the main numbers drawn. Four main numbers plus the bonus ball wins a prize of £10,000, with payouts going down as far as £10 for two main numbers and the bonus ball. The Health Lottery was set up to benefit...

HEALTH LOTTERY RESULTS: Winning numbers for tonight Tuesday,...


Five artefacts cast in 18ct gold to be hidden in North Lincs - if...

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THE pot of gold at the end of the rainbow will be within reach for people in North Lincolnshire when a new treasure hunt kicks off. 20-21 Visual Arts Centre has worked with internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram on a new project that will see the public go on a treasure hunt for real gold hidden around North Lincolnshire. The project, entitled Treasured City, will see five artefacts chosen from North Lincolnshire Museum and then cast in £1,000 worth of 18 carat gold. The solid...

Five artefacts cast in 18ct gold to be hidden in North Lincs - if...

Work starts on demolition of Scunthorpe school

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WORK has started on demolishing one of Scunthorpe's oldest primary schools, Priory Lane Infants. The two-acre site in West Common Gardens has been earmarked by the owners at North Lincolnshire Council for residential development subject to planning approval. Priory Lane Infants was officially opened in October 1954. But the first pupils were already in place in 1953 to celebrate the Queen's coronation and they were each presented with a tea set to mark the occasion. In December 2014, the...

Work starts on demolition of Scunthorpe school

Council gritters out in Scunthorpe tonight...

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NORTH Lincolnshire Council gritters are out in the region tonight...but not for the reason you may think. The local authority's fleet of gritting lorries are out on a test run to make sure that the vehicles are working as they should be. The Scunthorpe Telegraph was granted access to the council's depot on Billet Lane, which houses 5,000 tonnes of salt! The fleet of 10 vehicles cover nine routes across North Lincolnshire and are more than ready for action when the cold weather...

Council gritters out in Scunthorpe tonight...

Driver taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash

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A MOTORIST has been taken to hospital this evening following a two-vehicle crash. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service were called out after 5pm tonight (Tuesday, October 11) to deal with the incident in Brigg. The fire service said the first vehicle was removed prior to their arrival and a female driver was "medically trapped" in the second car. Hand tools were used to remove the rear seats to allow her to be removed from the vehicle and taken to hospital.MORE: Five artefacts cast...

Driver taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash

Do probing questions from receptionists put you off visiting your...

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PROBING questions from receptionists are putting some sick people off visiting their GP, according to new research. A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK shows that an average of four in 10 patients say did not like having to explain their illnesses to reception staff in order to get an appointment. And the fear is that this is putting people off seeing their doctor - delaying what could be valuable treatment time. Difficulty in getting an appointment with a particular doctor and...

Do probing questions from receptionists put you off visiting your...

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