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February 24, 2017, 10:00 pm

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STAFF at a Scunthorpe car components firm are celebrating winning ground-breaking contracts to supply parts for the new Land Rover Discovery and the next generation Volvo S60 and V60. The orders come in time for the 70-plus employees at Stylex Auto Products Ltd to celebrate 30 years on the town's Foxhills Industrial Estate next year. Managing director Alan Ross revealed the contracts followed an eight year programme to develop the company as a supplier of quality interiors for the...

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Action group addresses Lidl in open letter

February 24, 2017, 10:06 pm

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AN OPEN letter to Lidl: The threatened development of one of the few remaining statutory public green open spaces in Barton, known as Top Field, seems to have begun last March when Aldi were reported to be looking for a site in Barton. North Lincolnshire Council pricked up their ears, following Government policy for Local Authorities to sell off surplus land, and saw an opportunity to make money from Top Field. The area was purchased by Glanford Borough Council when the A15 bridge approach...

Scunthorpe club could be set for a name change

February 24, 2017, 10:10 pm

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FOXHILLS Club in Scunthope could soon be renamed Fox-Wheels. The 61-year-old club is already home to motor-bike enthusiasts known as the Warlocks who rent the first floor function room. Now local owners of Volkswagon cars have decided Foxhills is a great place to park up for meetings.Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Villagers reassured that local pub will soon resume trading

February 24, 2017, 10:15 pm

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DRINKERS in Burringham have been assured their village local, the Take A Gander, will soon resume trading.Some villagers feared the worst last month when The Gander closed after the previous tenant quit without giving an explanation. Dale Huntington, business development manager for the owners at Admiral Taverns, said: "We are working with the new licensee of The Take a Gander to get it reopened over the coming weeks." More: Lincolnshire House sportsman's dinner - picturesAdmiral has...

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February 24, 2017, 10:15 pm

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AS we prepare to welcome the new 12-sided pound coin into circulation, how much do you know about the cash in your pocket? The shiny new £5 note entered circulation in September, and a wave of new and updated notes and coins will replace the current cash being used now by 2020. Almost everyone will have managed to get their hands on the new polymer £5 by now, and we should all get used to handling shiny new notes and coins. You can continue to spend paper £5 notes as usual...

Skye's the limit for singing star

February 24, 2017, 10:20 pm

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AN eight-year-old Winterton school girl called Skye is being tipped by her family and friends to be a singing star of the future. And it's no wonder Skye Lacey-Hatton has been bitten by the showbiz bug. Her dad Jonah tours the UK as the drummer with a Blondie tribute act called Heart of Glass. More: Disabled couple still without downstairs toilet after work stops on £27k extensionAnd her grandfather Malcolm Oxborrow is a successful singer-writer. The pupil at the Winterton Junior...

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February 24, 2017, 10:24 pm

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DO YOU fancy a walk down memory lane to find out what was making the news in North Lincolnshire on this week in the past? Here is a look back at some of the things which were happening in the Scunthorpe area this time last year, 10 years ago and in 2003. One year ago Last year the government intervened to slash rents for residents of North Lincolnshire which then shelved plans for 700 new homes. The plans saw 4,000 residents see a reduction in rents but left social landlord, Ongo Homes,...

Scunthorpe man jailed for theft

February 24, 2017, 10:25 pm

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THE following cases were dealt with at Grimsby Magistrates' Court: DANNI TASMIN SPAFFORD, 24, of River Meadow, Scawby Brook, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. She was disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £200, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and costs of £85. WAYNE-MACAULEY TOWSE, 19, of Ancaster Court, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to burglary. He was committed to detention for 20 weeks, suspended for 24 months, and ordered to comply with a rehabilitation...

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Son-in-law stole £8k from dementia sufferer

February 24, 2017, 10:30 pm

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A TRUSTED son-in-law callously "betrayed" the trust of a vulnerable elderly woman and her family by plundering about £8,000 from her bank account. He caused "a great deal of distress and heartache" by taking advantage of the fact that she suffered from dementia, a court heard. Paul Brown, 39, of Maltby Road, Scunthorpe, admitted theft between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2015. More: New v old rock at two Scunthorpe venuesCraig Lowe, prosecuting, told Grimsby...

FOUND! 4th golden artefact discovered in Central Park

February 24, 2017, 11:18 pm

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THE fourth golden artefact hidden as part of the Luke Jerram exhibition and treasure hunt at the 20-21 Visual Arts Centre has been found. The exhibition is made up of five paintings, each containing a clue as to the whereabouts of five hidden artefacts. The artefacts are worth £2, 500 each and whoever finds them gets to keep them. Now, just one remains! MORE: On this day: 700 homes shelved and police target anti-social behaviour The golden train - also known as Janus loco engine...

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February 25, 2017, 1:00 am

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WITH milder weather now upon us and Spring just around the corner, now is a great chance to enjoy the wonders of the Lincolnshire Wolds with this scenic 15,000 step walk. It could be the perfect way for you to spend an afternoon this weekend, as the night's get longer and the winter season looks to come to an end. In recent weeks we have introduced you to three, very different Fitbit walks for you to give a go in your spare as a way of squeezing in a bit more exercise in to your daily...

Scunthorpe Round Table annual charter and dinner - pictures

February 25, 2017, 2:06 am

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THE Scunthorpe Round Table celebrated their 69th annual charter and sportman's dinner last night. All the profits from the event went to various charities and guests also enjoyed a talk from retired professional footballer and former manager Paul Merson. MORE: On this day: 700 homes shelved and police target anti-social behaviour He played 327 times for Arsenal, 101 times for Aston Villa and played for Middlesborough and Walsall amongst others. He earned 21 England senior team caps and...

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February 25, 2017, 2:22 am

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THE last remaining buildings on the original development of the Lincolnshire House residential home for adults with cerebral palsy in Scunthorpe could soon disappear. The charity is seeking planning approval to demolish offices and flats said to be the built on the Brumby Wood Lane site in the 1970s. The demolition would clear the way for new offices and flats to be built. MORE: Villagers reassured that local pub will soon resume trading Planners at North Lincolnshire Coucnil have been...

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February 25, 2017, 2:51 am

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MAPS showing schizophrenia 'hotspots' based on the amount of medication prescribed by GPs has revealed an area of Lincolnshire as having the highest rate. The analysis, conducted by the University of East London, showed North Kesteven to have the highest rate of schizophrenia prescriptions. The lowest rate was in East Dorset. MORE: Son-in-law stole £8k from dementia sufferer However, explaining the pattern across England is complicated and the research team says the maps pose a lot of...

Cabbage perform at Cafe Indie - review, pictures and video

February 25, 2017, 3:20 am

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DID you go to watch the up and coming Cabbage at Cafe Indie last night? Judging from the pictures, it was a really good night! One of our reporter's was lucky enough to go along - this is what he had to say:If you thought post-punk music had gotten lost in the cacophony of the streaming services and iTunes of this day and age then you clearly were not in Scunthorpe last night (February 24).Manchester rockers, Cabbage, took to the stage at Café Indiependent last night to bring back to...

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February 25, 2017, 5:03 am

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THERE are a number of travel interruptions taking place across North Lincolnshire this weekend. Please take a look at this list in case you need to change your route. There is a diversion route on the A18, Main Street, Melton Ross, during today (Saturday, February 25) and tomorrow (Sunday, February 26). This is due to Caistor Road being closed today and tomorrow because of drainage renewal works. Roadworks are taking place on Ashby Road from tomorrow until Wednesday, March 1. Delays are...

Van crash in North Lincolnshire

February 25, 2017, 7:11 am

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THE POLICE attended a road traffic collision involving a van last night (Friday, February 25). The incident happened in Barrow Haven and the driver had no license or insurance. The Humberside Specials tweeted this image: SC WALKER, SC JOHNSON and SGT BURTON attended RTC Barrow Haven last night. Driver no licence, no insurance and suspect OPL #6109 pic.twitter.com/HPk47eSaV4 — Humberside Specials (@HumPolSpecials) February 25, 2017 Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and...

Things to give up for Lent as well as chocolate

February 25, 2017, 7:43 am

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Easter eggs are already on the supermarket shelves and everyone is talking about what to give up for Lent. But why is it exactly so many people across the world choose to deprive themselves of the things the love in the six weeks before Easter? Lent - a serious business Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and runs for 40 days – excluding Sundays – to Easter Sunday. This year, it all kicks off with Pancake Day (Shrove...

What to do if your benefits are stopped

February 25, 2017, 11:08 am

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The rules surrounding benefits have changed more than ever in recent years. Stricter sanctions have come into force, meaning some people who were eligible for state help are no longer getting the financial support they once were.Some say it has left them living on the breadline, with others forced to make dramatic sacrifices to make ends meet. Just this week, the Mail reported on a couple who were forced to pawn their engagement rings after confusion over working tax credits.MORE: Son-in-law...

A1077 partially blocked after accident

February 28, 2017, 12:44 am

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POLICE are dealing with a crash on the A1077 this morning (Tuesday, February 28). Sgt James Main, of Humberside Police, said the the incident is a single-vehicle collision. An eyewitness said the accident happened just before South Ferriby and police are controlling traffic. #TrafficAlert ⚠️single vehicle collision A1077 close A15 road partially blocked - approach with care #Ice❄️ — Sgt James Main (@SgtJamesMain) February 28, 2017 MORE: Road closed near Humberside Airport after...