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New Year's Eve for 2016 will go on for a little bit longer as the countdown will last an extra second. Counting down to 2017 will take longer than usual this year as clock experts compensate for a slowdown in the Earth's rotation, which means the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are introducing a "leap second" after 23:59:59 on December 31. As a result, clocks striking 00:00:00 will actually be recording a time of 23:59:60 - delaying midnight by a second. NPL is Britain's...

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Have more famous people died in 2016 than any other year?

December 30, 2016, 6:20 am

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IT SEEMS like more famous people have died in 2016 in any other year before when you look at the news. The year started with the passing of the likes of David Bowie and Alan Rickman and is finishing with the deaths of George Michael, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. To find out for sure, the Scunthorpe Telegraph looked at the list of celebrity deaths on Wikipedia from 2010 to 2016. MORE: Dame Annie Fanny opens children's waiting area at improved hospital emergency centre Then we obtained...

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December 30, 2016, 7:25 am

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AFTER a busy Christmas, the East Midlands ambulance service has issued a plea asking people to stay safe and drink in moderation this New Year's Eve. The traditional party night puts more demand on 999 call takers, ambulance dispatchers, clinicians in the control centre and ambulance crews than any other time of the year. Whilst most people will drink responsibly, unfortunately there are some who will overdo it. MORE: George and Joan's 70 years together Ben Holdaway, East Midlands...

Prankster fools listeners to Scunthorpe radio station

December 30, 2016, 9:17 am

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"Boris Johnson" has wished patients at Scunthorpe General Hospital a prosperous new year - or at least listeners to the towns Hospital Radio Station almost believed he had. Comedian and Impressionist Matt Forde surprised volunteer presenters at the station by calling in and posing as the Foreign Secretary to deliver a seasonal greeting to those in hospital. The call came during Ian Cawsey's annual Christmas Cracker Show. Ian, who's the former MP for Brigg and Goole, is part of the...

Sandwiches recalled after wrongly labelled 'use by' date

December 30, 2016, 9:48 am

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SPAR is recalling its Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich Filler 220g after the 'use by' date was labelled incorrectly. The product was labelled with a 'use by' date of January 17 when it should have been dated January 2. Prankster fools listeners to Scunthorpe radio stationPoint of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. A copy of the...

My Christmas Day was poles apart from most!

December 30, 2016, 10:00 pm

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FEELING the chill this Christmas? Well spare a thought for Steve Bishop, our man in the Antarctic. The former plater on the Scunthorpe steelworks is currently on a four-month contract with the British Antarctic Survey Team The 29-year-old steel erector and his work-mates are relocating the four-year-old Halley VI research station 23 kilometres across the ice. The state-of-art station, which sits on 150-metre thick ice is used by scientists to study climate change and atmospheric...

Drug-addicted thief jailed for 3½ years

December 30, 2016, 10:02 pm

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A MAN "blighted by long term drug addiction" with 46 previous convictions has been jailed for three-and-a-half years for stealing thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and electricals from shops and homes in Scunthorpe. Patrick Hickey, 43, was told that it is in "the interest of the public" that he uses the time behind bars "conquer" his addiction to class A drugs which has seen his life "spiral out of control." In his own admission, Judge Jeremy...

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December 30, 2016, 10:03 pm

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The start of City of Culture is almost upon us and the programme for the first season has already been unveiled, as the year kicks off with a huge fireworks display. January 1 will see the start of Hull's big year as the City if Culture, and we on the South Bank can join in, too, with plenty of events for every taste. Signifying the opening day of Made In Hull, thousands of tickets for the fireworks spectacular on the evening of Sunday, January 1, were snapped up within minutes of them...

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December 30, 2016, 10:04 pm

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It's party time... whether it's with the family or a bunch of grown-up kids, you will need some entertainment planned to get the party going as we herald in the new year. While some may think they are too mature for games like this, now that they are all grown up, there are many adults who can be louder and more excitable than children, especially after a few drinks, and love nothing more than a good game, which can give a party that extra bit of life. If you are hosting a party this New...

'Most of my political views come from helping people'

December 30, 2016, 10:10 pm

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The New Year brings a new dawn for North Lincolnshire Council as a new leader takes the helm. Today Calvin Robinson talks to Baroness Liz Redfern as she retires from the role...and finds out what the new leader, Rob Waltham, has in store for our area. ONE of the questions often pondered when a Member of Parliament or a councillor sat in a local authority chamber is: "Who would be a politician?" For most, the answer is to try to change things and to make a difference. Here in...

'I still think that I can change things'

December 30, 2016, 10:15 pm

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TAKING the position as leader of an elected body brings responsibility and an image that needs to be maintained. The Prime Minister reflects the image of a nation, whereas the leader of a local authority reflects the region that they serve. For Councillor Rob Waltham, taking the role as leader of North Lincolnshire Council is a big step for him but he is upbeat about the prospect. "I still think I can change things as a councillor," said Councillor Waltham."The things...

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December 30, 2016, 10:18 pm

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A "GIANT" of the legal profession has died at the age of 85. Robin Sumpter OBE trained to become a solicitor at RAC Symes & Co in Scunthorpe (now Symes Bains Broomer), where he would eventually become senior partner. He was also an active member of many local sports clubs and organisations.Mr Sumpter was awarded the OBE for services to the community in the Queen's Birthday Honours' List in 1996. Former partner Richard Wallis described Mr Sumpter's death as "the end of an...

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December 30, 2016, 10:35 pm

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CHRISTMAS is almost over and the really cold weather is upon us. Instead of hiding in the house, why not blow off the cobwebs with a trip to the wintry countryside? Here, in a winter walks special, Emma Mathias takes a few treks around Lincolnshire. For many of us, an abundance of turkey, chocolate and cake will have been consumed in recent weeks, not to mention the masses of Christmas telly we have watched! And now, as we all begin to feel guilty about the...

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December 31, 2016, 1:02 am

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A HUMBERSIDE Police officer who has devoted 29 years to the force and taken on pivotal roles in high profile national and international incidents has been recognised in today's New Year's Honours List.Detective Inspector Carol Ellwood, 48, been awarded a Queen's Police Medal (QPM).The nature of her work in Child Protection and Family Liaison has seen her work with countless families across the force area,In 2005 she supported families whose loved ones were involved in the devastating 2004 Boxing...

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December 31, 2016, 1:58 am

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A QUARTER of Brits have attempted DIY dental care, according to a recent survey. Ever since the film Marathon Man people have had a proper fear of the dentist. After all, what's relaxing or soothing about having someone poke around in your mouth with a large, vibrating drill? It's no wonder many of us keep putting off appointments. But, obviously, our teeth are something we need to eat with, smile with, and generally look acceptable to other people with, so it pays to look after...

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December 31, 2016, 2:33 am

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POLICE officers were left exasperated and infuriated after a man they arrested on suspicion of drink-driving proceeded to urinate on the back seat of their squad car.The Lincolnshire officers were particularly disgruntled because it was the force's newest car.Pc Jimmy Conway tweeted: "I don't think I am in the team's good books. My drink driver urinated on the back seats. And it was our newest car. #typical."My Christmas Day was poles apart from most!But Pc Conway quickly found support...

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December 31, 2016, 3:06 am

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RESIDENTS on Westcliff in Scunthorpe have claimed that car park closures on the estate have created a parking hazard. They claim that two car parks, used by people visiting the shops, have been closed causing a parking hazard on Swinburne Road Brian Armer contacted Scunthorpe Life after claiming to see a young girl nearly get hit by a car as she ran out from between two parked cars on Swinburne Road. Drug-addicted thief jailed for 3½ years He told Scunthorpe Life: "A lot of...

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December 31, 2016, 4:32 am

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FOOTAGE shot using a drone has shown the historic market town of Brigg like you have never seen it before! The film, taken by Neil Stapleton and featuring an epic soundtrack, flies over Brigg and focuses on the new Vale Academy. 'Most of my political views come from helping people'You can watch the video below - What do you think to the video? Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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December 31, 2016, 6:28 am

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NEW insight from an app and divorce service that allows couples to divorce without the use of lawyers, has revealed that the Christmas period can be anything but 'appy' for some couples.As families across the UK continue to celebrate Christmas and get ready for New Year, some couples will not be joining in the festive cheer this year. Officer who supported families after 2004 Boxing Day tsunami recognised in New Year's Honours ListGetting through ChristmasThe research, carried out by amicable,...

Tip workers come to the rescue of distressed dog

December 31, 2016, 7:27 am

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A WOMAN taking a dog to Brigg so that it could be rehomed was saved by tip workers in her hour of need.Lorraine Roche was on her way to the market town with the Labrador when it had an accident in her car.She needed somewhere safe and off-road where she could get him out of the car to clean him, so was directed to the local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Bolingbroke Road in Louth.'I still think that I can change things'As soon as she parked up, Gareth, one of the tip workers, didn't...