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March 21, 2017, 11:04 am

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Bank customers are being warned to avoid a new scam known as "smishing". Smishing involves fraudsters sending a text saying they are from your bank and urges you to get in touch immediately. The text will also ask you to update your details. More: Hackers exposed security failings at Scunthorpe Hospital in major cyber attackThe text message can fall into previous genuine text threads, and will normally ask customers to phone a number or click on a counterfeit website that will then...

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North Lincolnshire pub launches Asian restaurant

March 21, 2017, 11:10 am

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Crowle has now got back its own Asian restaurant within a pub on the lines of Harry's Bar in Ashby, following a £15,000 investment by chef Waqar Haider Shah. Waqar, 26, last week opened his own business in The Red Lion after six years at The Salt and Pepper Village in Scunthorpe. The restaurant, which replaces a previous business in the pub, will trade from 5pm to 11pm from Monday to Thursday and until 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday and create nine jobs. Waqar said he could cater for...

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March 21, 2017, 11:20 pm

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Keen to reduce the amount of junk mail you get? Up to seven in 10 voters in Scunthorpe may be as they opt out of the open register. In North Lincolnshire, 72% of voters, or a total of 91,108, have opted out of the open register, an extract of the electoral roll that contains names and address and can be bought by anyone, including direct marketing firms. This was one of the highest proportions in England and Wales. Numbers opting out in the area have risen by 26% since 2013, when 72,224...

Promising rugby player convicted of burglary

March 21, 2017, 11:25 pm

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A BURGLAR who once had a promising rugby career alongside England's Jonny Wilkinson, was caught after raiding properties in Wootton, a court heard. Dale Henfrey, 37, of Ings Close, South Kirkby, Pontefract, and Philip Spencer, 55, of Harrow Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, both admitted burglary of garages in Wootton overnight between August 5 and 6 last year. For Henfrey, Giles Grant said his client had had an addiction to heroin since he was 20 years of age but had previously had a...

Delays likely on main Scunthorpe roads

March 22, 2017, 12:52 am

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Delays are likely on a main Scunthorpe road this week. Works will be undertaken on Doncaster Road at the junction of Hilton Avenue from today until March 24. North Lincolnshire Council is responsible for the works as they are installing a new yellow hatching box. More: Promising rugby player convicted of burglaryTraffic control will be in place for both directions.Other works Elsewhere, there will be a road closure on the Kingsway between Brumby Wood Road and Berkeley Roundabout from...

Former Scunthorpe car manufacturer purchases test track

March 22, 2017, 1:00 am

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CAR manufacturer Ginetta, once based in Scunthorpe, has bought Blyton Park Driving Centre in an undisclosed deal. The company is one of the biggest customers of the test track, located between Kirton Lindsey and Gainsborough. Former owner Richard Usher is staying on board at the circuit and will continue to manage day to day operations for Ginetta. The team, part of the LNT Group, said Blyton's strong business proposition fits well with Ginetta's wider dedication to the sport. Ginetta...

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March 22, 2017, 1:39 am

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It's that time of year when people begin to wonder when Easter is. Everyone knows the date of Easter changes every year, which can be a little confusing. But, fear not we have compiled the bank holiday dates for you. More: Number of Scunthorpe voters opting out of the open register to avoid junk mail risesWhen is Easter this year? Good Friday - Friday, April 14 Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 16 Easter Monday - Monday, April 17 The date of Easter is determined by the lunar calendar and...

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March 22, 2017, 2:30 am

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A HAVE-a-go grandmother tried to stop a hooded robber stealing the takings from a Scunthorpe newsagents on Monday, March 20. Mother-of-three Linda Ellis was dragged to the floor when she grabbed the thief trying to make his getaway after he stole a tin containing around £300 from behind the counter of Ellis Stores, Cottage Beck Road. The incident happened around 8.40pm, 20 minutes before the shop was due to close. Social media has reacted to Mrs Ellis's bravery. Rach Brave said:...

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March 22, 2017, 2:32 am

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Sometimes you have those mornings where you wake up feeling worse than when you went to sleep. According to a new 'sleep calculator' more sleep doesn't always mean a better sleep. The device, used by blinds company web-blinds.com allows you to work out the exact amount of sleep you need at the click of a button. It's to do with improving your sleep cycles instead of simply getting more sleep. More: What are the Easter bank holiday dates this year? Here's everything you need to...

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March 22, 2017, 2:57 am

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Four schools locked horns in the North Lincolnshire Schools rugby tournament yesterday (March 21). The year nine tournament was organised by Scunthorpe RUFC played at Oglesby Park, Burringham Road. Young players from Frederick Gough, St Lawrence Academy, St Bedes and South Axholme Academy took part. More: Here is what time you should go to sleep if you want to feel fresh and awake at 7amIn the end, Frederick Gough triumphed on points difference. Our photographer went along to capture the...

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March 22, 2017, 3:51 am

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SCUNTHORPE residents have branded the robbery of a well known shop as "disgusting." Ellis Stores on Cottage Beck Road was robbed at 8.40pm on Monday, March 20 when a man entered the shop and stole a tin containing £300 from behind the counter. Mother-of-three Linda Ellis, who has run the store since 1998 with her husband Stephen, tried to stop the perpetrator by grabbing him as he tried to get away and was dragged to the floor in the process. Local resident Fiona Gadd said:...

30-year-old man taken to hospital following assault in Scunthorpe

March 22, 2017, 4:52 am

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A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious facial injuries following an assault in Scunthorpe. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault which took place on Swinburne Road, Westcliffe, shortly after 12 noon on Monday, March 20. A Humberside Police statement said: "The man was walking close to the shopping precinct when he was approached and assaulted by two men. More: Promising rugby player convicted of burglary"The 30-year-old attended Scunthorpe General Hospital...

More patients found to have come forward following trust's missed...

March 22, 2017, 5:45 am

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A total of 10 patients have been found to have come forward through a helpline set up after it emerged patients were missed off a referral list. The trust which runs Scunthorpe General Hospital were grilled last week following the discovery that patients waiting since before October to be offered a first appointment may have been missed off a list. It came a day after patients who have been waiting since before October for a first appointment after being referred to see a consultant at...

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March 22, 2017, 6:27 am

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SEVEN-time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry was at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe today preparing for a "serious" few days of competition at the World Seniors Championship. Stephen took a few minutes away from the baize to tell us about what fans can expect at the Baths - and even let slip who he thinks is favourite for the tournament - whilst legends Dennis Taylor and Cliff Thorburn warmed up on the practice table behind him.Shop robbery branded 'disgusting' and perpetrator deemed...

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March 22, 2017, 7:05 am

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Voyeur Neil Terry has admitted sneaking into a caravan and lifting a woman's duvet to observe her naked body. The 46-year-old crept into the mobile home in Whitley Bay to target an unsuspecting victim for sex kicks. A court heard Terry made no recording of what he saw but now he has pleaded guilty to voyeurism. The charge stated that for "sexual gratification you observed a woman doing a private act, something she did not consent to being observed". His case was adjourned for...

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Trust to be placed in financial special measures

March 22, 2017, 7:31 am

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Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust is to be placed in financial special measures. The trust will be one of three trusts to be placed in special measures by NHS Improvement. The regulator said that the trust had not kept up control totals and will now receive a package of support to help with "rapid financial support". Jim Mackay, chief executive of NHS Improvement, said: "We know patient demand is high and that these are difficult times for the NHS, which is why it is...

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March 22, 2017, 7:52 am

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The Palace of Westminster is in lock down at the moment after gunshots have been heard outside. House of Commons proceedings have been suspended and police have allegedly shot a man outside the Parliament buildings. Shaky video of commotion after Parliament shooting. pic.twitter.com/ofGZwcMgaA — Patrick Daly (@thepatrickdaly) March 22, 2017 MPs have been told to stay inside the chamber until further notice. A helicopter has landed in the Westminster estate to tend to an...

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March 22, 2017, 8:02 am

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LOOKING for things to do in North Lincolnshire and beyond over the next seven days? There is plenty going off. Tomorrow (Thursday, March 23) The film A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) will be shown at Barton's Ropery Hall tomorrow (Thursday, March 23) from 7.30pm. Tickets are £4 available from roperyhall.co.uk The 2017 World Seniors Snooker Championship will take place at The Baths Hall tomorrow (Thursday, March 23) and Friday (March 24) at 1pm and 7pm. Tickets are priced between £5...

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March 22, 2017, 11:10 pm

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A NEW principal has been appointed at the Humber University Technical College (UTC) in Scunthorpe. Marc Doyle, who has been teaching for 21 years, will take over from Andrew Downing on April 1. As a principal within Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Mr Downing will be moving to another principal's post closer to home. Mr Doyle will join the UTC on Carlton Street with the remit of building stronger links with industry and community. Mr Doyle was appointed as principal to realise the...

War hero's medals to go under hammer

March 22, 2017, 11:21 pm

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MEDALS and memorabilia relating to a Scunthorpe First World War hero who went on to become a successful businessman, civic leader and magistrate are to go under the hammer tomorrow (Friday, March 24). The Harry Tombs collection includes various decorations including the Military Medal and his OBE, as well as photographs, documentation and sporting trophies. Harry, a 19-year-old draper's assistant, joined the Royal Artillery as a gunner in October 1914, just two weeks after the outbreak of...