Scunthorpe Costa Coffee set to reopen following refurbishment

January 26, 2017, 5:45 am

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One of Scunthorpe's Costa Coffee branches is undergoing a refurbishment. The shop on Jubilee Way has been closed all week and is receiving new equipment. The news follows the brand new opening of a Costa Coffee on the High Street before Christmas. The Jubilee Way outlet re-opens tomorrow (January 27).Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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One in 10 job centres to be closed down under government plans

January 26, 2017, 6:12 am

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One in 10 job centres are set to be closed under reforms by the Government. The Department for Work and Pensions has said that it intends to merge some job centres in order to save £180million a year for the next 10 years. The Scunthorpe job centre on Laneham Street will not be closed down, the DWP confirmed.More: British Steel workers WILL get 3 per cent salary sacrifice back as part of £200m turnaroundThe DWP has said that the move will ensure good value for taxpayers as it...

Outstanding apprentice to win award - Deadline is tomorrow!

January 26, 2017, 6:30 am

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AN OUTSTANDING apprentice who has who has made an "exceptional contribution" to the workplace will be given the ultimate recognition by being decorated with a prestigious Golden Apple Award. A whole host of awards will be handed to educational establishments or people who work or learn in one in our Golden Apple Awards, which are returning for a second year and will look to recognise schools, academies, colleges, staff and students to shout from the rooftops about all that is good...

Schools to get improvements worth £18m

January 26, 2017, 7:38 am

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A TOTAL of £18 million is set to be spent in North Lincolnshire over the next four years to improve schools, and early years and community buildings. The money is part of the North Lincolnshire Council's capital programme of works and will be used to address major maintenance issues such as electrical re-wiring and roof replacements, replacement of mobile classrooms, completion of work at community hubs and small schemes to address suitability issues at council buildings. In total, 13...

Scunthorpe to pay tribute to Graham Taylor at home game with Port...

January 26, 2017, 8:41 am

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SCUNTHORPE United will pay tribute to vice-president Graham Taylor at this weekend's game against Port Vale. The former England manager who grew up in Scunthorpe and joined the club as an apprentice passed away on January 12, aged 72.A minute's applause will be held ahead of Scunthorpe's home game against Port Vale, with a further applause on 72 minutes as his life and contribution to the club and football will be remembered. His wife Rita and other members of his family will be in attendance as...

Roadworks causing delays on Howdens Hill in Scunthorpe

January 26, 2017, 8:57 am

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MOTORISTS face delays on Howdens Hill in Scunthorpe as work is carried out by National Grid. One lane is closed going over the bridge and this is expected to last until Monday (January 30). National Grid say they are carrying out "essential gas repair works".MORE: 'You made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible' - funeral for brave Scunthorpe nurseRead today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Crash on Humber Bridge this evening

January 26, 2017, 9:37 am

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MOTORISTS face delays after a crash on the Humber Bridge this evening (Thursday, January 26). An eyewitness said the incident, which looks to have involved three cars, took place on the northbound carriageway on the bridge. Traffic is moving slowly and police are yet to arrive on the scene. It is not known if anyone is injured at this time. More to follow.MORE: Schools to get improvements worth £18mRead today's top stories

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January 26, 2017, 10:27 am

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HAVE your Health Lottery numbers come up tonight (Thursday, January 26)? Ticket-holders across the country will be crossing their fingers and hoping they are lucky, with a jackpot of £100,000 on offer. To scoop a share of the top prize, players must match all five of the main numbers drawn. Four main numbers plus the bonus ball wins a prize of £10,000, with payouts going down as far as £10 for two main numbers and the bonus ball. The Health Lottery was set up to benefit...

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Don't miss your chance to vote in 2017 Youth Elections

January 26, 2017, 10:45 am

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VOTING in the 2017 Youth Elections will begin on Monday (January 30) with young people aged 11 to 20 in North Lincolnshire having two weeks to decide their future Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament. Fifteen young people have put themselves forward for the positions – seven for Young Mayor and eight for Member of Youth Parliament – and they have been actively campaigning over the last few weeks. During the voting fortnight, young people at schools, colleges and other...

One lane closed on Humber Bridge due to accident

January 26, 2017, 11:06 am

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MORE details have emerged following an accident on the Humber Bridge this evening (Thursday, January 26). An eyewitness said the incident, which looks to have involved three cars, took place on the northbound carriageway on the bridge. Humberside Police say one lane is currently closed northbound. Paramedics have also attended the incident. Motorists stuck on the bridge have described it as "gridlock". Stagecoach tweeted some buses will be running late due to the incident.UPDATE:...

Work continues on demolition of Albert Marson Court in Scunthorpe...

January 26, 2017, 11:40 am

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WORK on demolishing the former Albert Marson block of flats and shops off Cottage Beck Road in Scunthorpe is continuing. The site, which dates back to the mid-1970s, will not be finally cleared until March. See the latest progress made on the demolition project in our pictures below. Pictures by Sarah Washbourn. Work began on knocking down the flats and shops earlier this month. The owners at Ongo Homes intend to build 27 new three-bedroom and four-home town houses on the site and...

Scunthorpe mum tragically collapses and dies following family...

January 26, 2017, 1:00 pm

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POLICE have begun an investigation into the death of a Scunthorpe mother who collapsed after being given a judgement in family court proceedings. Hayley Gascoigne died with her mother and father at her side after being given a ruling in court in shocking scenes at Hull Crown Court. Barristers involved in her case publicly wept as they witnessed her collapse. Her mother called for help. The judge in the case was said to be "very disturbed." Two members of court security were...

Villagers lose local pub after sudden closure

January 26, 2017, 10:00 pm

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DRINKERS in Burringham have been left without a village local after the sudden closure of Take A Gander at the weekend. The Gander, which was damaged in the Trentside floods in 2013, was bought a year later from Heineken by Admiral Taverns. More: 'You made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible' - funeral for brave Scunthorpe nurseThe pub-restaurant re-opened in November 2014 after an agreement was reached with the tenant at the nearby White Hart in Crowle to take over the day-to-day...

Property of the Week: Pretty North Lincolnshire bungalow comes...

January 26, 2017, 10:10 pm

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A BUNGALOW situated in a pretty North Lincolnshire village has come onto the market. Situated in the pretty parish of Garthorpe, the detached property is surrounded by peaceful fields and farmland.All the rooms of the five-bedroom house are generously proportioned and have a relaxed, Mediterranean feel with arched windows and tiled floors.In addition to the main house, the property also boasts a separate and sizeable multi-functional building which has been cleverly set up as an entertainment...

Celebrating success in school league tables

January 26, 2017, 10:15 pm

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SCHOOLS in North Lincolnshire experienced their own result's day stress last week when secondary school tables were released. Top of the class in our region was South Axholme Academy in Epworth where 77 per cent of pupils got at least a C grade in English and maths at GCSE last year. Neighbours the Axholme Academy in Crowle were top performers using Progress 8 – a new measure which tracks pupils' performance from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. More: Number of police officers in...

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Scunthorpe man pleads guilty to two charges of assault by beating

January 26, 2017, 10:20 pm

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THE following cases were dealt with at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court: ALFREDO DELDUCA, 28, of Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to two offences of assault by beating. He was given a 12-month community order with a rehabilitation activity requirement and a 60-hour unpaid work requirement. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £85 and costs of £85. IAN HARRIS, 51, of Highcliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to contravening or failing to comply with...

Tributes to Scunthorpe mum who tragically collapsed and died...

January 27, 2017, 1:39 am

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a Scunthorpe mum who tragically collapsed and died after being given a judgement in family court proceedings. Police have begin an investigation after Hayley Gascoigne died with her mother and father at her side after being given a ruling in court in shocking scenes at Hull Crown Court. Tributes have been paid on social media after the upsetting news emerged last night (Thursday, January 26). kilmore_37 said: "How very sad." Dawn Watson said:...

Motorist taken to hospital with injuries after crash on Humber...

January 27, 2017, 2:34 am

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A MOTORIST was taken to hospital with minor injuries following a two car crash on the Humber Bridge last night (Thursday, August 26). Humberside Police closed one lane northbound following the incident. Paramedics also attended. A spokeswoman for the force said the crash was reported at 5.45pm and involved a silver BMW and a grey Volvo. The bridge was clear shortly after 8pm. Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting log 430 of 26/01/2017.MORE: Scunthorpe woman...

Scunthorpe United to host Grassroots Football Day

January 27, 2017, 2:57 am

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SCUNTHORPE United will welcome a wealth of local youngsters when the club hosts Grassroots Football Day on Saturday, March 4. The Iron host Fleetwood Town at Glanford Park (3pm kick-off) on the day with the AMS Stand set to be used for hundreds of local football teams taking advantage of a special offer with all teams entered into a free prize draw. Representatives of the clubs are invited to take advantage of the offer, which will see all registered children in the group admitted for free,...

Punk rockers The King Blues to play Scunthorpe this year

January 27, 2017, 3:14 am

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Punk rockers The King Blues are set to come to Scunthorpe this year. The Hackney rock band will be playing Cafe Indiependent as part of their new album tour. More: Scunthorpe woman fraudulently claimed more than £29,000 in benefits after seven-year scam'The Gospel Truth', the band's new album, will be released on April 12 and the punk outfit will be coming to town on May 5. Tickets are available from Cafe Indie on Monday or can be purchased online at SeeTickets. Read today's top...