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AN ENTREPRENEURIAL cattery owner who was "always looking to help others" has died aged 62. Julie Carter ran the Five Star Cattery in Wrawby for more than 30 years and appeared on television when the business was featured in the Catcall series. She also raised thousands of pounds to help children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Mrs Carter died of cancer at her home in the village last Sunday (March 19). Paying tribute, her son James Carter, 32, said: "She was a very...

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Where to go and what to do this Easter

March 25, 2017, 10:29 pm

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EASTER is right around the corner and parents will be looking for ideas to entertain the kids. Take a look at our list below. Let us know any others by commenting below. Elsham Hall, near Brigg - Easter Bunny Week runs from April 14 to April 21 with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt. A lovely chance for families to get out and have some bunny fun during the Easter Holidays. - Entertainer Mr Shiny entertains the families and children at Elsham on Easter Sunday (April 16). - Feet...

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March 25, 2017, 10:30 pm

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A NORTH Lincolnshire man who has worked at concerts alongside Michael Jackson, The Human League and other big stars returned to the area to share memories of his years in the music industry. In addition to working behind the scenes in stage management, sound and lighting, Chris Moore, from Brigg, also played trumpet on a Boo Radleys top 10 hit in the mid-1990s. Chris, who was educated at Sir John Nelthorpe School, toured the world. Last week, he presented a fascinating, illustrated talk to...

100s of your Mother's Day greetings here – is there one for...

March 25, 2017, 10:30 pm

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WE'VE received hundreds of heartwarming Mother's Day message, which have all been published in this week's Scunthorpe Telegraph. Can you spot your message? As well as printing your messages, we've also got a number of online articles for things to do to entertain your mum today - if you've still not thought of anything that is! You could see if you could get a great deal on some nice flowers for your mum: MORE: Great deals on flowers for Mother's Day Or here we have a list of things to...

Scunthorpe's Grand Old Buildings - a hub for revellers since 1907

March 25, 2017, 10:30 pm

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THE BRITANNIA Hotel, despite its age dating back to 1907, has become the hub of nightlife for revellers in Scunthorpe The transformation of the 110-year-old building on the corner of Frodingham Road and High Street came after a million pound investment by Scott Slingsby in 2010. Seven years ago he invested the money on turning the first floor into The Britannia nightclub and retained the ground floor as the Britannia Bar. Scunthorpe's Grand Old Buildings - the crown jewel in...

REVEALED: Schools in North Lincolnshire could face more than...

March 25, 2017, 10:40 pm

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Schools in North Lincolnshire are expected to lose more than £9 million in funding in real terms by 2019, according to new figures. The figures come from data collected by the website School Cuts which says that schools across the country are facing a funding crisis. The data from schoolcuts.org.uk looks at reallocated school budgets according to the proposed new national funding formula, and not increasing funding per pupil in line with inflation. In North Lincolnshire, exactly...

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March 26, 2017, 1:38 am

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A MOPED driver in Scunthorpe crashed into a parked car before fleeing the scene and leaving an injured passenger behind. The incident happened yesterday (Saturday, March 25) when the moped driver crashed into the parked car on Barlings Avenue. When Humberside Fire and Rescue attended the scene at around 9.12pm, they found the injured moped passenger with with cuts and lacerations to both legs. They were treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital. At this point, the moped driver...

Athletics meeting held in Scunthorpe - pictures

March 26, 2017, 1:55 am

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AN OPEN athletics meeting was held at Scunthorpe's Quibell Park stadium yesterday (Saturday, March 25). Take a look at our pictures: Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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March 26, 2017, 2:14 am

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AFTER growing her hair for the best part of her life, Scunthorpe youngster Grace Shaw has had her hair chopped off for charity. Seven-year-old Grace Shaw had her hair cut off yesterday (Saturday, March 25) for the Little Princes Trust - a charity that provides children who have lost their hair through cancer treatment with real life wigs. Grace had 10 inches of her hair chopped off at Luxe Hair Salon on Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe and has raised £562. Speaking to the Scunthorpe...

Scunthorpe Pentagon Rotary charter dinner - pictures

March 26, 2017, 2:34 am

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THE Scunthorpe Pentagon Rotary charter dinner took place last night (Saturday, March 25). It was held at Grange Park gold course. Take a look at our pictures: MORE: Athletics meeting held in Scunthorpe - pictures Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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March 26, 2017, 2:46 am

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TINY cameras are being used by criminals to steal bank details from cash machine users. A minuscule pin-prick camera has been discovered by police embedded into the plastic of a cash machine. They have now warned people to be on the look-out and be wary when entering PIN numbers into machines. Investigations into cashpoint tampering discovered the holes meant a mini recording device, which is hidden inside a false cover to the cash dispensing slot, could record the victim putting in...

Further reports of scarlet fever in Scunthorpe area

March 26, 2017, 5:25 am

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FURTHER cases of scarlet fever have been reported in the Scunthorpe area as the illness's peak season continues. Two cases have been diagnosed in North Lincolnshire over the past week with a further four in North East Lincolnshire. These cases are among 737 reported across England and Wales. MORE: Pin-prick cameras are being used by criminals to steal your bank details The illness gets its name from the pinkish rash it causes. Though symptoms usually clear up within a week, it is...

Everything you need to know about the laptop hand luggage ban

March 26, 2017, 5:52 am

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BE CAREFUL not to get caught out by this as holiday season approaches. A travel ban has come into force stopping laptops being storied in hand luggage on flights into the UK from a number of countries. Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered for the restrictions to be applied to UK flights from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. People travelling with devices larger than 9.3cm wide x 16cm length and 1.5cm in depth, like laptops, Kindles, tablets and some bigger...

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March 26, 2017, 6:11 am

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The sun has certainly been beaming down on Scunthorpe and its surrounding areas this weekend. Hundreds of people have been out and about enjoying the early spring warmth with temperatures climbing to a pleasant 15c in parts of the area on Saturday. MORE: Athletics meeting held in Scunthorpe - pictures According to the Met Office, that's warmer than Madrid! Though it fell to a chilly -1c by dawn today, things are looking likely to stay sunny throughout Mother's Day albeit not as warm as...

Adorable new lambs in North Lincolnshire - pictures

March 26, 2017, 7:43 am

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WE VISITED Elsham Hall today, where new lambs were being welcomed into the world. Crowds of families were queuing up to see the adorable creatures! Take a look at our pictures: MORE: Athletics meeting held in Scunthorpe - picturesMore of today's Scunthorpe newsFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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

March 26, 2017, 7:51 am

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MOBILE speed cameras will be in the following locations across our region in the week commencing March 27. 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. MORE: REVEALED: Schools in North Lincolnshire could face more than...

Scunthorpe hospital worker's £26,000 benefits scam

March 26, 2017, 8:42 am

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A SCUNTHORPE hospital worker dishonestly claimed over £26,000 in benefits, a court heard. Sheik Abdul Mokid, 38, of Farthing Avenue in Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to failing to notify North Lincolnshire Council about a change in circumstance for his housing benefit and failing to notify the Department of Work and Pensions about a change of circumstance for his disability living allowance. The court heard Mokid had worked at Scunthorpe General Hospital and also did some agency cover at...

CD reviews including Divide by Ed Sheeran

March 26, 2017, 9:32 am

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"DIVIDE" – ED SHEERAN (Asylum/Atlantic) – The boy from Halifax has certainly done good. Even the most ardent of Sheeran's dislikers would be hard-pushed not to be won over by this album.Ed-over-heels fans have already ensured nine of the tracks dominate the Uk's top 10 songs. Not bad going for only his third album. As a nice touch Ed pays tribute to his Irish grand-parents by singing Galway Girl and Nancy Mulligan and even gives George Ezra a run for his money on Barcelona...

Unite Union's Len McCluskey: 'If it's built for Britain, it...

March 26, 2017, 10:00 pm

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The UK's top trade union leader Len McCluskey on a visit to British Steel, Scunthorpe, today (March 21) called on the government to adopt the slogan "if it's built for Britain, it should be made by Britain". Mr McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite, the second largest union on the steelworks, was pressing the case for UK steel to be used in major infrastructure projects such as HS2. The Unite boss warned the government that it risked betraying steelworkers and their industry,...

Action group threaten council with court over supermarket plans

March 26, 2017, 10:05 pm

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AN ACTION group looking to save Barton's Top Field site from development said it will take North Lincolnshire Council to court if it doesn't withdraw its plans for the site. The council has applied for outline planning permission for a new supermarket, pub and up to 70 homes on the Ferriby Road site. Supermarket chain Lidl is also looking to build a new store on the site, replacing its current store in the town centre. Last week, the local authority announced plans to declare a new nature...