Have you seen strange lights over the North Lincolnshire skyline?

October 11, 2016, 12:02 pm

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HAVE you seen strange searchlights over the North Lincolnshire skyline? The phenomenon has been spotted in the Kirton area, as well as in the Lincolnshire area. Astronomer Paul Money, from Horncastle, witnessed the lights. He said: "I was driving back from a talk in Kirton in Lindsey and I could see these lights. I was trying to work out where they were."I thought the lights were coming from the Wragby area. It's nothing to worry about. We have not declared war. I saw them...

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Lloyds announce 1,230 job cuts

October 12, 2016, 3:13 am

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BANKING giant Lloyds is cutting 1,230 jobs in its group operations, retail, marketing and finance divisions as part of a previously announced three-year strategy, the banking group said. The chain has branches in our area including Scunthorpe. Ashby, Brigg and Barton. The banking group said the losses were not linked to the European Union referendum result.A statement said: "This process involves taking difficult decisions, and we are committed to working through these changes in a...

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October 12, 2016, 3:25 am

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THE FORMER Westgate flagship department store in Scunthorpe reopens tomorrow (October 13) under its new operators, Oldrids. Customers have been promised fashion-led branded shopping. Brands on sale will include Dorothy Perkins, Burberry, Joules, Quiz, Super Dry, with negotiations with Burtons still continuing. The store, built in 1974, has been closed since October 3 for a major refurbishment as part of a £200,000 investment. All 38 staff in Scunthorpe have been retained by the...

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October 12, 2016, 3:27 am

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OWNERS of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones have been urged to switch off the devices after reports of replacement models now catching fire. All sales of the phone have been stopped after the tech giant recalled 2.5 million phones last month following concerns of exploding batteries. The company later insisted that all replaced devices were safe. Now reports suggest the replacement phones have been catching fire, with one man in Kentucky waking up to a bedroom full of smoke coming from his...

Number of low-pay workers in 'Greater Lincolnshire' to double by...

October 12, 2016, 3:50 am

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THE number of people in Greater Lincolnshire on low pay is expected to more than double within just four years, a new study has found. The Resolution Foundation believes the Brexit vote will reduce the rise in the National Living Wage by 10p. And it is the proportion of workers in our area moving into the low pay bracket that is of concern. The Resolution Foundation's annual survey of hours and earnings says 10 per of workers in what it describes as "Greater Lincolnshire" are...

Free flu vaccinations to be rolled out for more children

October 12, 2016, 4:00 am

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FIVE and six-year-olds are to be included in the NHS seasonal flu vaccination campaign for the first time this year. Children aged two and three were first offered the vaccine in 2014 with four-year-olds following in 2015. Parents of two to six-year-olds are being urged to vaccinate their children against flu this winter. The vaccination is carried out using a simple nasal spray that has minimal side effects. Those in reception classes and years 1 and 2 will be administered with the vaccine by...

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October 12, 2016, 4:02 am

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The new Executive Director of People and Transformation at North Lincolnshire Council has been confirmed. Denise Hyde, who is currently Director of People at the council, will take up the position on November 1 and will receive £144,000 a year in salary. The appointment comes as North Lincolnshire Council is looking to make £850,000 worth of savings through reforming the structure of senior management. Denise Hyde, Director of People at North Lincolnshire Council, said:...

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October 12, 2016, 4:33 am

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Tata Steel, the former Indian owners of the Scunthorpe steel works, are being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for three offences relating to the operation of a newly-installed benzole plant at the Appleby coke ovens. The case will go for trial by jury at Hull Crown Court on November 1 after an initial hearing before North Lincolnshire magistrates in Scunthorpe on September 29. The company Is accused of failing to prevent a major accident following the release of benzole,...

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October 12, 2016, 4:42 am

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VULNERABLE residents in North Lincolnshire are being urged to be on their guard following reports of cold callers operating in the area. Humberside Police said one man in the Ashby area reported being approached by a group of four men, who offered to clean his guttering and fascias for £120. He agreed, but on completing the work the men demanded more than £2,500, returning the following day to collect the money. The man did not comply with their demands and four men were later...

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October 12, 2016, 5:00 am

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TESCO is to launch a crackdown on motorists parking in parent and child or disabled bays who are not entitled to do so. Shoppers face £70 fines if they park in spaces which are supposed to be used by the disabled or parents with young children in a scheme which has been trialled at 81 of Tesco's stores. You have been giving your views on the website and on social media, read some of them below. MORE: Tata Steel facing trial over incident that left four contractors exposed to...

Children as young as 8 'throwing missiles' off Scunthorpe...

October 12, 2016, 5:37 am

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THE parents of a gang of children who have been climbing onto rooftops in the Frodingham area of Scunthorpe and hurling missiles and abuse at passers-by and motorists have been warned by the police about the risks involved. Concerned residents alerted the law after spotting the foursome - who are believed to be led by a 10-year-old girl in a grey hoodie - on the roofs of the New Brumby Methodist Church and the Albert Marson Court complex in Cottage Beck Road and the Wortley House Hotel in...

Council apologises after mayor's car spotted in disabled bay

October 12, 2016, 5:51 am

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NORTH Lincolnshire Council has apologised after the mayor's car was spotted parked in a disabled parking space. ScunthorpeLife shared the picture on Twitter yesterday (Tuesday, October 11) after spotting the car parked in a bay at The Baths Halls in Scunthorpe with no blue badge displayed. Questions being asked after @NorthLincsCNews Mayor's car seen in disabled bay @TheBathsHall without blue badge pic.twitter.com/DEGPaHa6Rc — ScunthorpeLife (@ScunthorpeLife) October 11, 2016 A...

Engineering aces take part in egg boiling survival challenge

October 12, 2016, 6:28 am

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TEAMS young and some a bit older took part in the inaugural Engineering Challenge at Budd VC Barracks in Scunthorpe this afternoon (Wednesday, October 12). 11 teams from North Lincolnshire and beyond had to figure out how to boil an egg using limited resources in a survival challenge that could one day save their lives. The aim of the day was less life and death and more about working in a team and, most importantly, having a bit of fun. Captain Wayne Eynon, from the Royal Electrical and...

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October 12, 2016, 7:24 am

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PROBING questions from receptionists are putting some sick people off visiting their GP, according to new research - and you have given your views. 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. There were lots of views given on this issue on the website and on social media - read some below. MORE: Children as young as 8 'throwing missiles' off...

Clown 'wielding hammer spotted in Isle of Axholme'

October 12, 2016, 7:45 am

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A 'hammer-wielding clown' has reportedly been spotted in the Isle of Axholme. Reports on social media suggest that someone dressed as a clown was allegedly seen clutching a hammer last night at 8pm near the Tesco supermarket in Crowle. Similar reports also suggest a sighting in Fieldside in Epworth at 9pm.Lorraine Broderick said on Facebook: "What is happening around here? Kids are scared to go out. "My son and his friends were going home. He went to the front door and saw them...

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October 12, 2016, 7:54 am

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COMEDIAN Roy Chubby Brown will make a return to Scunthorpe next month as part of his 40th anniversary tour. The controversial comic will visit the Baths Hall on Friday, November 18. His performances are considered too outrageous for mainstream television but he has sold millions of DVDs and videos during his career. Chubby's appearances have become so legendary that he has sold out venues not just in the UK, but all around the world. MORE: Children as young as 8 'throwing missiles' off...

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October 12, 2016, 9:17 am

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A Christmas time favourite has been reduced in price by the supermarket Tesco. If you need some of the good stuff this festive season, then Tesco has you covered with Bailey's on offer for just £12. The Christmas favourite is normally £20, but the supermarket has reduced the price of the one litre bottle until Monday, October 17. More: Comedian Roy Chubby Brown returns to Scunthorpe on 40th anniversary tourSome of Tesco's rivals are behind on the deal. Sainsbury's is selling...

Sheridan Smith set to feature in inspiring women art exhibition

October 12, 2016, 9:51 am

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North Lincolnshire acting star Sheridan Smith is set to appear in a new art exhibition next month. The exhibition will focus on inspiring women from Lincolnshire and Sheridan, who is originally from Epworth, will feature alongisde Jennifer Saunders, celebrity chef Rachel Green and paralympic skier Jade Etherington, in the Femmes of the Fen event. The Femmes of the Fen will take place at the Gallery in St Martins, Lincoln, between Monday, November 7, and Sunday. November 13. There will also...

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October 12, 2016, 10:20 am

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Comedian Rob Beckett has been announced as a new team captain on Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats. The panel show which has taken a year out has appointed the comedian in an attempt to reach out to a new generation of comedy fans. Rob is set to appear at The Plowright Theatre tonight (October 12) to a sold out crowd. The popular panel show will however move from Channel 4 to More4 in the new series. Sarah Lazenby, Channel 4 Commissioning Editor, said: "We're thrilled to be bringing back...

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October 12, 2016, 10:59 am

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Cases of sexting involving children are reported to the police 'virtually everyday', with some cases involving kids as young as 10. Scotland Yard, which has a specialist team to deal with such cases, have said that they received two reports in six days - one involved a 10-year-old who was asked for sex while playing games online. Detective Superintendent John Macdonald, from the force's Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command, says police only see a fraction of so-called...