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THE police have seen a spike in cases of domestic abuse over the Christmas period. The stress of the holiday period, family tensions, an increase in alcohol consumption and being in close proximity with family for long periods can all contribute to an increase in incidents. Figures for domestic violence calls have been released by Humberside Police for the festive period. MORE: Still time for Scunthorpe good causes to benefit from a funding boost In North Lincolnshire, there were a total...

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January 17, 2017, 2:29 am

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HUMBERSIDE Police are urging the public not to fall victim to a scam where fraudsters pretend to be from HM Revenue and Customs before tricking vulnerable people into paying fake debts and taxes using iTunes gift cards. The warning comes after an elderly woman from Hull received a phone call telling her she owed £1000 to HMRC and faced arrest unless she bought £500 worth of iTunes vouchers and told the scammer the codes over the phone. Fearing arrest the woman took a taxi to the...

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January 17, 2017, 3:14 am

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WE'VE compiled a list of traffic interruptions and roadworks in North Lincolnshire so that you can plan any journeys you need to make accordingly. Grammar School Road, Brigg Delays are likely from today (Tuesday, January 17) to Friday, January 20 because of traffic control signals. North Street, West Butterwick From Wednesday, January 18 to Friday, January 20 delays are likely on this road because of traffic control signals. Station Road, Scunthorpe Tomorrow (January 18) delays will...

Latest Nostalgia magazine from Scunthorpe Telegraph on sale now

January 17, 2017, 5:03 am

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MEMORIES will coming flooding back thanks to the wide range of articles contained in the January issue of Nostalgia magazine from the Scunthorpe Telegraph. The 48-page publication is now on sale in local outlets for £1.20. Nostalgia includes a sporting "Success Storey" – revealing how a youngster from Scunthorpe went on to play football for England. There's also a look back to Ian Botham's football exploits in North Lincolnshire including a little-known non-league...

Severe traffic and diversions remain in place on A15

January 17, 2017, 5:28 am

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THE A15 remains closed in both directions with diversions in place following the overturning of a lorry early this morning (Tuesday, January 17). The road is closed between B1205 for Waddingham and and Caenby Corner. Earlier this morning, Lincolnshire police asked motorists to avoid the area. They tweeted: A15 - RTC with a lorry on its side. Road completely blocked between B1205 and Caenby Corner. Please use alternate route. Lincs Police Inc 32 — Lincolnshire Police (@lincspolice)...

Internet DNA test proved kids weren't his says man cleared of...

January 17, 2017, 5:44 am

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A BOYFRIEND has been cleared of deliberately pouring a kettle of hot water over his girlfriend after she told him she could be pregnant. Lee Spindley, 39, told a jury Kelly Gaffney could well have spilt hot coffee over herself after he told her he no longer loved her and did not want to see her again. Spindley, was accused of threatening Ms Gaffney, pinning her to the floor by her arms and choking her before throwing a kettle of boiling water at her, hitting her left leg – giving her...

Real Schools Guide: How we rated the primary schools

January 17, 2017, 6:17 am

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Today we launch the fourth edition of most comprehensive guide ever to state-funded primary schools, rating schools on their results, teaching, progress and attendance. The ranking system uses 41 different measures, put together from the latest publicly available data covering up to the 2015/16 school year, broken into four indicators. National league tables only look at Key Stage 2 results, which may mean schools which help all pupils make progress but only get slightly better than average...

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January 17, 2017, 6:17 am

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January 17, 2017, 6:23 am

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We've analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local primary schools. You can see how each primary school compares against other schools in your area and across the UK. Data is available for comparison on everything from pupils' attainment and the quality of the teaching to when the school was lasted inspected and teacher to pupil ratio. This widget requires javascript to work.Locate your schoolBy NameLoading schools...

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January 17, 2017, 6:35 am

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AN INTERESTING opportunity has arisen for cleaning staff across northern Lincolnshire. But there's a catch. You have to be naked! The bonus is that Naturalist Cleaners is willing to pay staff £45 an hour with the unusual job description reading: "We are looking for female naturist cleaners who can clean private houses nude."The job will require doing all general cleaning like dusting, tidying up, vacuuming, watering plants, making beds, using the washing machine, ironing...

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January 17, 2017, 6:46 am

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A FORMER pub landlord, spared jail for molesting a young woman, has been locked up by top judges who ruled his original sentence far too soft. Andrew George Campbell, who used to run the Beckfields pub, in Ingleby Barwick, lifted up the victim's top and put his hand down her trousers. The 50-year-old, who moved to Cresta Drive, Scunthorpe, after losing his job, admitted the sexual assault - although he later tried unsuccessfully to change his plea to not guilty. He was handed a 21-month...

Scunthorpe MP: 'It is right for parliament to have a say on final...

January 17, 2017, 7:07 am

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Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin has said it is right for parliament to have a say on the final Brexit deal following the Prime Minister's announcement that there will be a vote following the article 50 negotiations. Mr Dakin was speaking following Mrs May's speech at Lancaster House which outlined the Government's stance on the single market, the customs union and the UK's relationship with the European Union. "It is important to retain the sovereignty of parliament," said Mr...

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January 17, 2017, 7:13 am

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AN inquest into the Tunisia terror attack heard today (Tuesday, January 17) that security at beach hotels in the Tunisian resort of Sousse was criticised in a report produced for the British Government months before the 2015 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...

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January 17, 2017, 7:17 am

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Althorpe and Keadby Primary School is the best state-funded primary school in North Lincolnshire, according to a comprehensive new guide. The Primary Real Schools Guide 2017, compiled by Trinity Mirror's data unit, aims to give a far more comprehensive picture than traditional league tables. It takes into account 36 different datasets - including not just KS2 results but factors like progress, pupil-teacher ratios and absence rates. See how your child's school ranks here Parents can go...

Benefit claimants slammed for smoking and watching Sky TV

January 17, 2017, 8:10 am

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NEWLY-INSTALLED North Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Rob Waltham has criticised benefit claimants who do not identify where savings can be made by giving up smoking and SkyTV. Cllr Waltham was hitting back at comments made by Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin who had criticised the handling of hardship money intended for low-paid families in receipt of housing benefit. Earlier the Scunthorpe Telegraph revealed 29 local families who had been receiving an average £106.04 a week had seen their...

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A15 reopens after lorry overturns

January 17, 2017, 8:20 am

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THE A15 has reopened after being closed for most of the day after a lorry overturned. The incident happened around 6am this morning (Tuesday January 17). Were you caught on camera partying in the Britannia nightclub?The road was closed between B1205 for Waddingham and Caenby Corner and an alternative route was put in place. More of today's Scunthorpe news Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Flat turned into 'prison' for man trapped on top floor

January 17, 2017, 9:42 am

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AN APPALLED resident has said that his top floor flat feels like a prison after a lift left out of order for a month has left him trapped. Ancholme Mews, on Bigby Street, Brigg, is accommodation for the over 55s and today (Tuesday, January 17) a resident has contacted the Scunthorpe Telegraph to say that a lift deemed out-of-order on December 23 has still not been mended, leaving residents with limited mobility unable to leave their homes. Residents of the flats pay First Port £200 a...

Man sentenced for possession of cannabis and diamorphine

January 17, 2017, 10:00 pm

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THE following cases were dealt with at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court: PAUL ANTONY COTTERILL , 43, of Market Lane, Barton-Upon-Humber, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and using a vehicle without insurance. He was fined a total of £160, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30, costs of £85 and his driving record was endorsed with six points. ZYGIMANTAS GALINIS , 35, of Sheffield Street, Scunthorpe,...

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January 17, 2017, 10:05 pm

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"ALTHOUGH I do not live in Barton, I was raised and educated there and my parents have lived for more than 40 years in the family home on Forkedale – adjacent to Top Field on which Lidl now want to build a large supermarket, a pub restaurant and 70 houses."Consequently, I have followed the various articles and letters about Lidl's proposals with interest and some concern, so I went along to Lidl's consultation event at the Barton Assembly Rooms to find out more."I am...

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January 17, 2017, 10:15 pm

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Steve Glentworth, the owner of Glenny's Bar in Scunthorpe, is taking no nonsense from drunks who insist on over-staying their welcome. He has warned inebriated customers who try to order one for the road they will be instantly barred. Steve does right. For under a 14-year-old law, he stands to lose his licence and both he and the member of staff involved could be fined up to £1,000 in the courts if found guilty of serving a drunk. MORE: North Lincs Veterans Breakfast Club celebrates...