Scunthorpe social club welcomes new licensee

January 15, 2017, 10:30 pm

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MUCH-travelled licensee Will Henry this week took over as steward of the Brumby Hall Social Club in Scunthorpe. Will, 63, replaces former professional footballer Ben Chapman, 37, who quit in November after more than four years in the job. Australian-born Will is an expert in the martial arts and at one time ran his own school in Ashby. Miranda Brown, the manager of the Appleby-Frodingham Works Athletic and Social Club, said: "We have definitely made a good choice. Will is the right...

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Inquests into Tunisia terror attack victims to open today

January 16, 2017, 12:40 am

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INQUESTS into the death of 30 Brits who were tragically killed in 2015's Tunisia terror attack will open later today (Monday, January 16). Scunthorpe woman Claire Windass was one of the victims of the attack and her inquest is set to take place on Tuesday, January 24. Mrs Windass, 54, grew up in Barnetby and lived in Scunthorpe for 35 years, before moving to Hull in 2012 after getting married. She was sunbathing on the beach in the popular tourist resort of Sousse with her husband when the...

North Lincolnshire set for a dull and cloudy start to the week

January 16, 2017, 1:01 am

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The weather is set to make a dull start to the week in North Lincolnshire. Today (January 16) will be a wet and grey start with highs of 4C. More: Children's bid to break the blight of Skint as they build Westcliff's new pocket parkTuesday (January 17) will offer more of the same with cloud and highs of 5C. Moving into Wednesday and Thursday the weather is forecast to be overcast but temperatures will rise to 7C. But the temperature will drop on Friday to 6C as it continues to stay...

Inquest opens after sudden death of Scunthorpe man (27)

January 16, 2017, 1:44 am

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AN inquest has opened after the sudden death of a Scunthorpe man. Coroner's officer Janet Newell confirmed this morning (Monday, January 16) that an inquest was opened on Friday (January 13) into the death of Kyle Meikle, 27, of Burke Street, who died of inert gas asphyxiation (helium) on Wednesday, January 11. The officer said the inquest has been adjourned for a date to be fixed.MORE: Children's bid to break the blight of Skint as they build Westcliff's new pocket park Read today's top...

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January 16, 2017, 2:53 am

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AN inquest has opened into the death of a man who died from a gunshot wound in Scunthorpe. Michael Kenny, 73, of Warren Road in Scunthorpe, was found on Wednesday, December 11 by a security guard of a compound near his flat with a rifle between his legs, an inquest opening at Cleethorpes Town Hall heard. The opening heard Mr Kenny had a gunshot wound to his head. A postmortem examination revealed he died from a gunshot wound.MORE: Children's bid to break the blight of Skint as they build...

Loose horses cause travel disruption

January 16, 2017, 2:56 am

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A COUPLE of horses out on a morning stroll caused traffic disruption in North Lincolnshire earlier prompting a warning from the police. The two horses, who were without riders, caused disruption on the B1204 in Bonby. Inquests into Tunisia terror attack victims to open todaySergeant James Main from Humberside Police tweeted - #TrafficAlert B1204 Main Street #Bonby two horses �� minus any owners out for a morning stroll causing some traffic issues-approach with care — Sgt James Main...

Three cars stolen in Scunthorpe after keys left in ignition

January 16, 2017, 3:16 am

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THREE cars have been stolen in Scunthorpe in the last few days after owners had left keys in the ignition. Sergeant James Main from Humberside Police sent out a tweet today reminding car owners to be careful when leaving their cars unattended in the cold weather. Inquest opens after man (73) dies from gunshot wound in Scunthorpe He also said that insurers were unlikely to pay if a car is stolen in such circumstances - 3 cars �� stolen in #Scunthorpe area in last 2 days with keys �� in...

Banish those Blue Monday feelings with 5 mood boosting tips

January 16, 2017, 3:28 am

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Today is nationally known as the most depressing day of the year - so if you're feeling a bit down in the dumps you're not alone. But if you're sad it doesn't mean you have to feel like that all day. Try these handy tips and activities throughout the day to lift your spirits - they can be easily incorporated into your routine and you can try them throughout the year whenever you're having a down day. Get your heart rate upWhen you exercise your body releases chemicals called endorphins which...

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Five cases of electricity theft in North Lincolnshire

January 16, 2017, 4:05 am

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THERE were five cases of electricity theft in North Lincolnshire last year. North East Lincolnshire is one of the worst places in England and Wales for people stealing electricity, with rates four times higher than the national average. Rates in North Lincolnshire were much lower - there were only five cases of electricity-theft in the area last year, working out at around one offence for every 34,000 people. According to figures from the Home Office, there were a total of 24 cases of...

Frances Bishop on life after The Apprentice

January 16, 2017, 6:26 am

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AS a fan of The Apprentice and keen supporter of local girl Frances Bishop - wife of Scunthorpe United midfielder Neal Bishop - it was with sorrow and hidden behind a cushion I watched dismayed as she was fired at possibly the most crucial part of the show. Frances Bishop, owner of the children's clothing boutique Pud, was the last to be kicked out of the boardroom as her fellow contestants Courtney Wood and Alana Spencer went on to compete in the final following what can only be described as...

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January 16, 2017, 7:18 am

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THE inquest into the Tunisia terror attack in 2015 has heard Tunisian law enforcement units deliberately delayed their arrival on the scene of the terrorist attack. Scunthorpe woman Claire Windass was one of the victims of the attack and her inquest is set to take place on Tuesday, January 24. Mrs Windass, 54, grew up in Barnetby and lived in Scunthorpe for 35 years, before moving to Hull in 2012 after getting married. She was sunbathing on the beach in the popular tourist resort of Sousse...

Fresh appeal for man missing for a week

January 16, 2017, 7:53 am

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THE family of a man missing in Scunthorpe are still appealing for information as to his whereabouts. Scott Smith was last seen in Scunthorpe on Tuesday, January 11, they said. Humberside Police have been informed but no appeal has been issued by the force. The family said they are looking for as much help as they can to trace Mr Scott and appealed for him or anyone who knows where he is to get in touch with his sister Charlotte. Alternatively, email newsdesk@scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk and...

Calling all Scunthorpe couples! Show Don't Tell The Bride needs...

January 16, 2017, 10:21 am

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HOW much of a help would £14,000 be to your wedding day preparations? But here's the catch - you have to go on Don't Tell the Bride to get the cash – and only the groom can make decisions about the big day. The Sky1 series is looking for Scunthorpe couples to take part in the 2017 series. The groom has to plan everything about the wedding, from the dress to the cake, in three weeks with no input from his fiancee. The only help he can get is from his best man. MORE: Frances...

Council has 'no plans' to open a hall of fame following the death...

January 16, 2017, 10:37 am

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SINCE Christmas Eve Scunthorpe has lost of two its most famous, former residents. The actress Liz Smith and the football pundit Graham Taylor, both of whom were awarded OBE's for their services to public life, have died. But North Lincolnshire Council has no plans to perpetuate their memories by opening a local hall of fame. MORE: Fresh appeal for man missing for a week Ms Smith, who was born Betty Gleadle, remains virtually unrecognised in her home town – even at her old school...

Horror as Freddo bars set to rise in price - again

January 16, 2017, 11:01 am

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WE THOUGHT it couldn't get worse after Toblerones were made smaller. But it has. The much loved Freddo bar is set to go up in price. Again. The price hike is down to the company Mondalez International. It's expected that Cadbury Freddo bars will cost you 30p from spring this year. That's a 20 per cent increase from the already extortionate sum of 25p. MORE: Calling all Scunthorpe couples! Show Don't Tell The Bride needs you! Let's not forget that Freddos have also shrunk in weight over...

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Maternity services at Scunthorpe Hospital receive welcome cash...

January 16, 2017, 11:22 am

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SCUNTHORPE hospital is one of the services run by the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) to have received a welcome bump in funding. The hospital's maternity service will benefit from a £77, 580 funding boost as part of an £8m fund from Health Education England. Andrea Squires, clinical skills and governance midwife at the Trust, said: "This is a very exciting time for maternity services and the funding will help to reduce any risks associated with...

Car linked to petrol station thefts recovered by police

January 16, 2017, 11:35 am

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A CAR linked to petrol station thefts has been recovered by police in North Lincolsnhire. The Axholme Community Policing Team tweeted that a car was recovered from Keadby. Car abandoned in Keadby - involved in fuel thefts from petrol stations. x2 crowbars found in vehicle - probably been committing crime. #6759 pic.twitter.com/Zv8O5JS72U — Axholme Community (@HP_Axholme) January 15, 2017 A Humberside Police spokesman said: "A blue Citroen Xsara was recovered on George Street,...

Still time for Scunthorpe good causes to benefit from a funding...

January 17, 2017, 1:24 am

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GOOD causes in Scunthorpe still have time to nominate themselves for a funding boost after the Co-op extended the deadline for charities to apply to its membership scheme. The Co-op is on the lookout for local charities to share thousands of pounds generated by its new membership proposition. The local causes that are being supported by the Co-op change every six months, and the convenience store retailer is now looking for nominations for the next round of funding which starts in early...

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January 17, 2017, 1:36 am

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THE North Lincs Veterans Breakfast Club celebrated its first anniversary in Scunthorpe over the weekend. The group met at Frankie and Benny's on Doncaster Road on January 14 where members were able to share stories with each other. The club meets every two weeks and has more than 100 members. Members always meet at Frankie and Benny's and are part of a network of 140 breakfast clubs with more than 20,000 members. MORE: Were you caught on camera partying in the Britannia nightclub? More...

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January 17, 2017, 1:55 am

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POLICE found more than 1,100 images of child pornography after searching a man's computer equipment, a court heard. Phillip Lappin, 51, of Fairfield Road, Scunthorpe, admitted making 1,110 indecent images of children between November 15, 2008 and July 16, 2012. He also admitted two offences of possessing 21 indecent images of children for show and possessing an image of extreme pornography, involving a horse. Jeremy Evans, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that police executed a search...