What weather to expect on New Year's Eve in North Lincolnshire

December 31, 2016, 7:48 am

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RIGHT, it's time to start thinking about what you are going to wear tonight to see in the new year, but it would probably be wise to check what the weather has in store first.The good news is that it's going to be quite mild tonight (especially considering the recent chill in North Lincolnshire) but the bad news is you might need a brolly.Tip workers come to the rescue of distressed dogAccording to the Met Office, rain is likely to be persistent throughout the evening becoming heavier at...

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December 31, 2016, 9:10 am

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North Lincolnshire Council is advising people to bring a torch and wrap up warm if they are coming to Waters' Edge Visitor Centre on New Year's Day to watch Hull's City of Culture Firework display from across the Humber.The fireworks start at 8.17pm in Hull and the council is opening the popular Visitor Centre in Barton for those who may not have managed to get a ticket or don't want to be caught up in the congestion on the north bank.The Visitor Centre will be selling a limited selection of hot...

10 top ways to beat a hangover

December 31, 2016, 10:00 pm

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! If you had a good night last night, chances are you might be a bit groggy this morning. But what is the best way to tackle the throbbing head and feeling of nausea?Old wives tales might work, of course, but here is our list of 10 ways to beat a hangover - It's a marathon, not a sprint It goes without saying that the more you drink, the drunker you will get, so it's always a good idea to take it easy on a night out. Nursing your drinks, or even substituting alcohol for a soft...

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December 31, 2016, 10:02 pm

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IF, like us, you have been spending too much time on the sofa watching the box and generally vegging out... then let's revive those grey cells with this quiz. It will keep the family entertained today if you are having a get-together for the New Year.1. A labour is the collective noun for what burrowing animal?2. Which former party leader drank three pints of ale, a large glass of port and half a bottle of Château de Lugagnac during a lunchtime interview with the Financial Times?3. Whose...

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December 31, 2016, 10:10 pm

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CAN you remember what was making the news in North Lincolnshire on this week in the past? Or were you among the people hitting the headlines in the Scunthorpe Telegraph? In this new series, we look back through the Telegraph archive to see what was happening in the Scunthorpe area this time last year, 10 years ago and in 2002. 1 year ago In last year's edition before heading into 2016, two companies were fined £1.3million for the death of a Scunthorpe man. The man died weeks just...

North Lincolnshire leaders share their New Year's resolutions

December 31, 2016, 10:12 pm

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HAPPY New Year! It's the start of 2017 which means, for some, the opportunity to try something new this year. New Year's resolutions don't always last until February, but it never hurts to try! We asked some of the leaders of North Lincolnshire what changes or promises they were going to make for 2017. Fond farewell to legal 'giant'MP Andrew Percy said: "I don't normally make them because I tend to break them. I suppose if I have any New Year's resolutions they would probably be to try...

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December 31, 2016, 10:15 pm

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EATING copious amounts of turkey, mince pies and chocolate always seems like a good idea at the time, and having the "it's Christmas" excuse always makes it easy to over indulge. But come the New Year, that second serving of Christmas pudding that was so tasty at the time is merely a distant but regrettable memory when you realise you've piled on the pounds and the festive flab has set it. And what's more, the cold days of January don't exactly inspire motivation to get out there...

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December 31, 2016, 10:20 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE slimmer is inspiring others to take her lead, after losing more than two stone. Amy Wilson, 28, a support worker in the town, is now opening up her own Slimming World group, after saying how she feels the healthiest and happiest she has ever been. Inspired to shed the pounds after catching a glimpse of herself in a shop window, she tells how she felt self-conscious and paranoid about what others were thinking about her. Amy adds how her diet wasn't helping her 'awful mood...

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December 31, 2016, 10:21 pm

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Well the presents are unwrapped, the turkey's all gone and the guests have departed. As 2016 nears its end there's time to pause and reflect. Here are some of my highlights and lowlights. Being Shadow Schools Minister and putting Labour's case for better deal for our young people. Visiting schools, speaking at events, holding the government on education policy, stopping them from forcing all schools to become academies whether it was necessary or wanted. Getting to know the great local...

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December 31, 2016, 10:25 pm

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A SCUNTHORPE mum has changed her life for the better after realising she couldn't keep up with her toddler! Mum Claire Monopoli committed herself to losing weight with Slimming World and now says she is the best mum she could have ever imagined to her two young children. After going to the soft play area and realising she couldn't keep up with her toddler, Claire decided enough was enough, something needed to change. After falling pregnant she gained weight and was the heaviest she had...

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December 31, 2016, 10:30 pm

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Not so much a building this week as another structure that is well known in Brigg - a bridge.Brigg gains its name from being the bridging point of the River Ancholme In 1665, a new bridge was built over the River Ancholme at Brigg, or what then was known as Glanford or Glamford Brig. The bridge was patched up in 1811, then a new County Bridge was started in 1827 and completed in 1828. The work was part of wider development on the River Ancholme which included the construction of a sluice...

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December 31, 2016, 10:30 pm

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Poppy and Charlie may not top the charts for the most popular names for children in the UK, but they do when it comes to pet names. New research revealed they beat off competition from Alfie, Bella and Molly to claim the top spots for 2016. The 2016 list was drawn up by Vets4Pets, and saw Poppy crowned number one for both cats and dogs, while Charlie was second overall. But if you're getting a new cat or dog this year, the research also provided an indication of popular names for...

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December 31, 2016, 10:31 pm

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THERE has been lots of content posted on the Scunthorpe Telegraph website this year but what have been the 10 most-read stories? Thousands of people read about the tragic death of a teenager following a road accident in North Lincolnshire in November. An armed police incident in Scunthorpe town centre also caught the attention of many in June. More recently, thousands read the news about Kirmington rider Guy Martin buying a village pub. The Scunthorpe steelworks paid its respects to a worker...

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December 31, 2016, 10:32 pm

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CRIMINALS who were jailed in December for crimes committed in North Lincolnshire were sentenced to a total of more than 32 years behind bars.During the month, the offenders were locked up for crimes including section 18 assault, causing grievous bodily harm, robbery, burglary and drugs offences.Nine people were featured in the Scunthorpe Telegraph during the month after being handed prison sentences ranging from 16 weeks to 12 years and adding up to a total of 32 years and two months.More were...

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January 1, 2017, 12:26 am

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IF YOU are sick of fireworks after last night, unlucky, because on the north bank of the Humber there is going to be a very special and very loud display tonight.Hull kicks off its year as UK City of Culture with a spectacular fireworks display, alongside awe-inspiring light and sound shows.The 13-minute firework display, called In With A Bang, promises to be bigger than the New Year's Eve bash in London. Meanwhile, the city centre will be transformed on New Year's Day when films and animations...

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January 1, 2017, 1:00 am

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WEATHER-WISE, 2017 hasn't got off to a great start with torrential rain washing away the New Year's celebrations across North Lincolnshire.Whatever you have planned for New Year's Day, it might be in jeopardy because of the wet weather.But is the rain going to stop?Mum opted to lose weight after realising she could not keep up with her kidsWell the answer is yes, but you might have to wait a bit...Heavy rain is expected to fall all morning before easing off into light showers during the early...

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January 1, 2017, 1:20 am

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HAPPY New Year! There were plenty of parties going on in North Lincolnshire last night and our photographer was out and about taking your pictures. We are feeling generous this year so we have circled two lovely faces who will each win £20 in Tesco vouchers! 10 most-read Scunthorpe Telegraph articles of 2016: Tragedies and town centre lockdownDid you make it into our gallery? Or are you one of the lucky winners?!?! Find out below - Are you a winner? Contact us at...

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January 1, 2017, 4:04 am

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MOBILE safety cameras will be used to monitor motorists' speed at various sites across North Lincolnshire this week.Fixed and mobile cameras are used by the Safer Roads Humber partnership at 85 different locations across 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.Grand Old...

First baby of the year!

January 1, 2017, 6:28 am

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THE HAPPIEST couple of 2017 so far has to be Hannah Riley, 28, and Shaun McNally, 27, who welcomed their beautiful baby boy Dominic Henry to the world this morning - the first baby of the year to be born at Scunthorpe General Hospital. Dominic was born at 4.39am weighing eight pounds and six ounces. He is named him after the lead character from the movie The Fast and the Furious (his dad is a bit of a petrol head) and Hannah's Grandad. See all our New Year's Eve party pictures here...if you...

Live blog: Hull City of Culture Fireworks Display

January 1, 2017, 8:23 am

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HULL kicks off its City of Culture Year tonight with an epic fireworks display on Hull's marina. The 13-minute display starts at 8.17pm (20:17...get it?) with organisers promising a bigger and better spectacle than London's New Year's Eve event last night. See all our New Year's Eve party pictures here...if you are circled WIN £20 Tesco voucher! One of the best spots to watch the event though is on the south bank in Barton. Our reporter and photographer will be at Water's Edge...