Monopoly replaces three playing pieces - is your favourite piece...

March 18, 2017, 10:16 am

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THREE iconic Monopoly pieces have been replaced in the latest version of the board game.The boot, wheelbarrow and thimble have all been retired and will be replaced by new pieces - following a public vote.Homes protesters to take action over council ruling to build 122 homes on Scunthorpe fieldA Tyrannosaurus Rex, a penguin and a "rubber ducky" have taken the original Monopoly piece's places.The makers of the board game held a public vote, asking people which tokens to save, as part of...

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How to use less fuel and save cash

March 18, 2017, 10:33 am

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With petrol prices adding strain to the cost pressures of modern day life, we could all welcome some tips on how to save some extra cash.As of last Tuesday motorists filling up their fuel tanks at Asda supermarkets will pay no more than 114.7p a litre for unleaded and 116.7p a litre for diesel - and since the announcement Morrisons and Tescos have followed suit, dropping their fuel costs by 2p per litre.Petrol prices have made a stark increase over the last 12 months, and the recent supermarket...

10 ways to beat hay fever and other spring allergies

March 18, 2017, 10:47 am

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The sun has come out - but warmer temperatures can also mean the start of seasonal allergies. Silver birch tree pollen has already been causing problems for some, but rape fields are now starting to make eyes water. From sneezes to sore throats, pollen problems to eye complaints, there is a long list that we have to potentially contend with. Hay fever affects around one in four people in the UK. Yet sneezes, itchy eyes and lethargy can affect all of us so there is reason for us all to take...

Eyes down for bingo at JD Wetherspoon pub

March 18, 2017, 11:15 pm

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A NORTH Lincolnshire pub has become the first outlet in the J.D. Wetherspoon chain to host weekly bingo sessions.The White Horse in Brigg is holding the sessions, with eyes down calls to be made every Monday from 4pm onwards.MORE NEWS: Scunthorpe's second-oldest club to take council to tribunal over business ratesA Wetherspoon spokesman confirmed it was a local initiative.Details of the prizes and stakes have yet to be revealed.Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

Woman sentenced for theft and assaulting police officers

March 18, 2017, 11:20 pm

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THE following cases were dealt with at Grimsby Magistrates' Court: CATHERINE TRACIE O'NEILL, 45, of Mill Lane, Brigg, pleaded guilty to theft and two offences of assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty. She was jailed for 12 weeks and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £115. WILLIAM LEONARD RIVETT, 57, of Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to placing himself in a public place to beg or gather alms. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a...

Grand Old Buildings - History of Elsham Hall once owned by...

March 18, 2017, 11:20 pm

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ELSHAM HALL is not only a great day out, it is also one of the region's grandest buildings with a rich history. The impressive estate has been enjoyed by a number of families over the years, as well as being owned by one of the world's most prestigious educational institutions. The origins of Elsham Hall date from the 17th century but in about 1760 major additions were made to the building when the property was owned by William Thompson and his wife Elizabeth. Grand Old Buildings - St...

Seven ideas to entertain your mum this Mothering Sunday

March 18, 2017, 11:23 pm

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MOTHER'S Day is just a week away - and luckily for you, we've done all the hard work and pulled together all the best places and activities to take your mum to be dined, pampered and entertained. Whether you want fine dining or to take your mum for a tasty Sunday lunch, we've got it all. And don't forget to book your free greeting to tell your mum how much you love her - do it here and see them in your Scunthorpe Telegraph on Thursday.1. Sunday Lunch The Ferryboat Inn at West Butterwick...

Old-fashioned love still yet to be found by North Lincolnshire...

March 18, 2017, 11:25 pm

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A NORTH Lincolnshire woman who lives her life as if it is permanently 1939 is still looking for love, a year on from revealing she was hoping to find someone to share her unique lifestyle with. Joanna Francis, of Burton-Upon-Stather, featured in the Scunthorpe Telegraph – as well as national and international media – in March last year. She had always been interested in the 1930s and 1940s era but started to live an authentic lifestyle from the period after buying her Stather...

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Miles of smiles set for North Lincolnshire Half-Marathon

March 18, 2017, 11:30 pm

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READY ... SET ... GO! It's not long until the North Lincolnshire Half Marathon! After becoming a massive success since starting five years ago, thousands of runners are expected to set off around the streets of North Lincolnshire in seven weeks' time. Race organiser Nicola Pattison, who puts the event on with her husband Neil, launched the half marathon in the Olympic Year 2012 when 600 runners signed up. Part of its popularity is its appeal to both seasoned runners and beginners...

Food hygiene: Scunthorpe McDonald's, Debenhams, Marks &...

March 18, 2017, 11:35 pm

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MORE premises across North Lincolnshire have been visited by food hygiene inspectors - and more results can now be revealed. The ratings scheme is hosted by the Food Standards Agency and follows environmental health checks by North Lincolnshire Council into all premises offering or handling food, from restaurants and cafes to takeaways, school canteens and business kitchens. Ratings for premises which were visited by council inspectors in February 2017 are below, along with the date on which...

Is it illegal to leave your child in the car?

March 19, 2017, 1:24 am

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SO you are filling your car up at the petrol station and and your child is fast asleep in the back. What do you do?Do you wake them up and take them with you when you go in to pay for your fuel, or do you leave them?According to gov.uk, it is illegal to leave a child alone if it places them at risk.Food hygiene: Scunthorpe McDonald's, Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and Greggs among 70 inspectionsParents are urged to use their judgement on how mature the child is before they decide to leave them...

Brigg Civic Dinner - pictures

March 19, 2017, 2:14 am

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IT WAS the Brigg Civic Dinner last night (Saturday, March 18) and our photographer was there to snap the action.Eyes down for bingo at JD Wetherspoon pubDid you go? Did you make it into our gallery? Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

Car crashes into lamp post in Scunthorpe

March 19, 2017, 4:42 am

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EMERGENCY services were called to an incident in Scunthorpe last night after a car collided with a lamp post.Humberside Fire and rescue service were called to Collum Avenue, Queensway, at 7.25pm.Food hygiene: Scunthorpe McDonald's, Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and Greggs among 70 inspectionsA man released himself from the vehicle prior to the arrival of the fire service.Firefighters used tools to disconnect the car's battery.The incident was left with police.Read today's top storiesFollow us...

Stunning Georgian mansion on the market in North Lincolnshire

March 19, 2017, 5:53 am

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AN incredible seven-bedroom Georgian mansion is on the market in North Lincolnshire, but costing nearly £1 million, it doesn't come cheap. This grand property in Ulceby is on the market for a whopping £825,000.Old-fashioned love still yet to be found by North Lincolnshire woman who lives as if it's 1939If you want to know why, have a look at our gallery below - The detached property is being advertised on RightMove.The impressive home has over 5100 square feet of living space, four...

Scunthorpe says goodbye to another shop in the town centre

March 19, 2017, 6:50 am

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ANOTHER shop in Scunthorpe town centre has served its last customer. Deichmann Shoes in Cole Street announced last month it was having a closing down sale despite being in on-going talks with the unit's landlord in the hope that a solution could be found to avoid the store's closure. Old-fashioned love still yet to be found by North Lincolnshire woman who lives as if it's 1939 Unfortunately those talks seem to have been unsuccessful after notices in the store informed customers yesterday...

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23-year-old honoured after saving life of cyclist

March 19, 2017, 8:45 am

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A QUICK-thinking member of the public has been recognised at a prestigious police awards ceremony after saving the life of a cyclist. Liam Ward, 23, from Winterton, was the only member of the public recognised alongside at 33 police officers for their bravery, selflessness and dedication in Hull last week. Without the quick thinking of Liam Ward - who joined PC Ben Frere, PC Pete Tennyson in going to the aid of a seriously injured cyclist on the A18 near Gunness, North Lincolnshire, in...

DRIVER ALERT: Speed camera locations in North Lincolnshire this...

March 19, 2017, 10:21 am

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MOBILE speed cameras will be in the following locations across our region in the week commencing March 20.Safer Roads Humber operates fixed and mobile cameras at 85 sites in northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.Motorists should be aware these locations and dates represent the minimum speed enforcement undertaken and that officers can visit any of the other sites on any day of the week, including evenings and weekends.Scunthorpe says goodbye to another shop in the town centreThis week's...

Amazing climbing wall set to open less than a hour's drive from...

March 19, 2017, 10:36 am

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AN amazing indoor climbing centre for "thrill seekers of all ages" less than an hour's drive from Scunthorpe is set to open this week. Rock Up, in Hull, opened its doors to a select few at St Stephen's Shopping Centre yesterday and will open to the public on Tuesday. The hotly anticipated climbing activity centre has a colourful array of walls, frames and slides for keen climbers to challenge themselves with.This weekend saw a handful of families given the chance to try their hand...

Great deals on flowers for Mother's Day

March 21, 2017, 7:38 am

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Mother's Day is the time of year when we go that extra mile for our mums to show them how much we care.That may mean cooking her dinner, cleaning the house or doing the shopping.More: The minimum wage and the living wage will rise soon - Here is what you need to knowFor the finishing touch though, it is always nice to get her a nice bouquet of flowers.Here's where you can get a nice bouquet for your mum. Next Next have 36 bouquets in this years online selection for Mothers Day. The high...

Hackers exposed security failings at Scunthorpe Hospital in major...

March 21, 2017, 10:16 am

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Hackers exposed basic security failings in a major cyber attack on Scunthorpe Hospital, an investigation has found. Flawed passwords and weaknesses in a firewall designed to protect IT systems have been blamed for the incident at the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS trust. The crisis – the most serious cyber attack to have so far hit NHS services - severely disrupted care provided at Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole hospitals over three days. More: The minimum wage and the living...