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April 9, 2017, 10:31 pm

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NORTH Lincolnshire children went to the premiere of a very special film last week where the stars of the screen were themselves! Since January, reception children at Bottesford Infant School have been learning all about Australia and their exciting exploits have now been made into a film. The film is going to be sent to another school in Australia so that they can compare differences on the two sides of the globe. The children took a trip to the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe last...

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Woman with incurable cancer praises work of charity funding...

April 9, 2017, 10:41 pm

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A WOMAN diagnosed with incurable cancer has praised the work of an Isle charity funding specialist treatment for her. When Lou Parsons was just 26 years-old, she was diagnosed with bilateral ovarian cancer. After having her ovaries removed, it was discovered the cancer had returned in her womb, leading to a full hysterectomy. After believing that she was cured Miss Parsons, 34, who is from Ashby, received the devastating news that the cancer was back. After enduring 18 weeks of...

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April 9, 2017, 11:25 pm

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Humberside Police officers will today join colleagues from around the country to line the route for the funeral of PC Keith Palmer, who was murdered in the Westminster terror attack. PC Palmer's body has been resting in the Palace of Westminster, an honour normally reserved for heads of state, before it will travel to Southwark Cathedral on a route lined by police officers ahead of a full police funeral. The 48-year-old was stabbed to death by Khalid Masood as he carried out his duties on...

Firefighters called out to caravan incident

April 10, 2017, 12:26 am

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FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a caravan incident in North Lincolnshire. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said they received a call shortly before 12pm yesterday (Sunday, April 9) on Epworth Road, Owston Ferry, involved a "derelict static caravan" on fire. Crews used one hose reel.MORE: Woman with incurable cancer praises work of charity funding treatment for herRead today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Dad running London Marathon in memory of his baby son

April 10, 2017, 1:16 am

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A DETERMINED dad is running the London Marathon in memory of his baby son Charlie. Phil Lowry, a keen runner from Scotter, has decided to pull on his trainers and step out to raise funds for Scunthorpe hospital's Maternity Bereavement Suite appeal. Launched by the hospital's official charity, The Health Tree Foundation (HTF), the appeal aims to raise £150,000 to provide a bereavement suite for parents who lose a baby. Phil heard about the appeal, and after securing a place in the...

19-year-old man charged with TEN offences

April 10, 2017, 1:33 am

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SCUNTHORPE man Thomas Edgar will appear in court this morning (Monday, April 10) charged with 10 offences. The 19-year-old, of Rochester Close, was wanted by police and was finally arrested on Saturday morning (April 8) following a six day hunt. Humberside Police released an appeal on Tuesday (April 4). Thomas Edgar will appear in Grimsby Magistrates' Court this morning. A statement from the force said: "Edgar is charged with offences which are alleged to have been committed during...

Bin collections for the Easter period

April 10, 2017, 3:14 am

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WASTE collection dates in North Lincolnshire are set to change for the Easter period. Waste and recycling collections will be a day earlier next week as there is no collection on Good Friday (April 14). Collections due tomorrow (Tuesday, April 11) have moved forward to today (Monday, April 10). Collections due on Wednesday (April 12) will move to Tuesday. Thursday's collection will move to Wednesday and Friday's collection will move to Thursday (April 13). To make sure you don't forget...

Police recover 14-foot trailer stolen from industrial estate

April 10, 2017, 4:14 am

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POLICE have recovered a 14-foot trailer which was stolen from a Lincolnshire industrial estate. The incident was posted on social media by Andy Liddle along with CCTV footage of the incident. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police previously said: "Incident 322 of April 1 reported at 5.30pm – theft of catering trailer from Caenby Corner industrial estate. Was a 14-foot axle home made trailer. We are investigating and anyone with information should call 101, quoting the incident...

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DRIVER ALERT: Roadworks in North Lincolnshire

April 10, 2017, 4:37 am

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MOTORISTS face delays as work is carried out across North Lincolnshire this week. Roadworks will be in place in the following areas: - Today (Monday, April 10) and tomorrow (Tuesday, April 11): A18 from Althorpe to Gunness - Tomorrow to Thursday (April 13): Atherton Way, Brigg - Today to Wednesday (April 12): Bigby High Road, Brigg - Tomorrow until Wednesday: High Street, Burringham - Today until April 25: High Street, Wootton - Today until Wednesday: South View, Broughton -...

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April 10, 2017, 7:25 am

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POLICE officers and staff from Humberside Police gathered outside Scunthorpe police station for a two minute silence to remember fallen colleague PC Keith Palmer. The 48-year-old was stabbed to death by Khalid Masood as he carried out his duties on the cobbled forecourt of the Palace of Westminster. Colleagues from Scunthorpe joined others across the country for the silence at 2pm today (Monday, April 10), which coincided with PC Palmer's funeral in London this afternoon. The flag at the...

Cash and spirits stolen from Scunthorpe pub

April 10, 2017, 8:15 am

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CASH and spirits have been stolen from a Scunthorpe pub. A spokeswoman from Humberside Police said that the thieves forced open a back door of the Lincoln Imp on Gloucester Avenue, Ashby, between 1am and 10am on Saturday, April 8. MORE: 19-year-old man charged with TEN offences The pool table and gaming machines were also damaged but nothing else was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with reference number 2262695. Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and...

Did you see youths riding a stolen bike in Scunthorpe?

April 10, 2017, 8:36 am

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HUMBERSIDE Police are asking for information after a group of youths stole a mini moto bike from someone's garage. The bike was stolen from a garage in the Traviss Close area of Scunthorpe and ridden around by a group of young people 9.30am and 9.50am on Saturday, April 8. MORE: Cash and spirits stolen from Scunthorpe pub It was later recovered after being abandoned. A strimmer and petrol were also stolen. If you have any information, please contact the police on 101 with reference number...

Fruit firm overcharged 47 times in one month by Humber Bridge tag

April 10, 2017, 9:19 am

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THE Humber Bridge tagging system has overcharged a fruit merchants 47 times in just one month, they say. Dennis Butler Ltd, says it has been overcharged using the tagging system on its trucks since November 2015. Paul Mennell, transport manager for the fruit merchants, based in Hessle, said in February the firm was overcharged more than £300 for using the bridge. The Humber Bridge says difficulties in classing the Dennis Butler trucks in the automated system are to blame as larger...

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April 10, 2017, 10:03 am

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STUCK for something to do? The Wortley House Hotel in Scunthorpe is hosting a number of events. On Saturday, May 20 the ultimate tribute to the band Little Mix - Little Fix will be performing. The family show will start from 3pm, costing £6 per person. The adults only show will start at 7.30pm and costs £20 per person, including a two course dinner, disco and show. Tickets are available from the hotel reception or call 01724 842 223. A Full Monty Ladies night is taking at...

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April 10, 2017, 10:11 am

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FUNDING of £66,000 has been provided to support residents in the Crosby and Park area of Scunthorpe through a community hub. The project, which is to be delivered by North Lincolnshire Council and the Oasis Community Partnership Trust, aims to bring together and integrate local services in the community to ensure people's needs are addressed at a neighbourhood level. The joint bid by the council and the trust was among the successful projects announced by Northern Powerhouse Minister...

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April 10, 2017, 10:18 am

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A SCUNTHORPE man has appeared in court, charged with 10 offences. Thomas Edgar, 19, of Rochester Close, was wanted by police and was arrested on Saturday morning (April 8) after a six-day hunt following an appeal which was launched on Tuesday (April 4). A Humberside Police statement released this morning (Monday, April 10) said Edgar had been charged with two offences of dangerous driving, driving without insurance and driving while disqualified. He is also charged with threatening a...

Spectacular meteor shower over North Lincolnshire

April 10, 2017, 10:48 am

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IF you can be patient and are a bit of a night owl, you're in for a special celestial celebration very soon. Space fans can look out the Lyrid meteor shower in the night sky this month, after getting an eyeful of Jupiter at its shiniest and largest on Friday, April 7. This year's second major meteor shower will peak in the early hours of of April 22. The greatest number of meteors usually fall during the few hours before dawn. Jane Houston Jones from Nasa's jet propulsion laboratory...

Dance pictures from the Scunthorpe musical festival

April 10, 2017, 11:07 am

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DO YOU know anyone who's got their dancing shoes on for the dance section of the Scunthorpe Musical Festival? Dances are taking place until Saturday, April 15 at the Plowright Theatre. MORE: FLASHBACK: More pictures from the Scunthorpe Musical Festival annual dance Take a look at our pictures so far ... Read today's top stories Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

The Little Mix Experience come to the Baths Hall - pictures

April 10, 2017, 11:22 am

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THE Little Mix Experience tribute band have been at the Baths Hall! Did you go? Take a look at our pictures ... MORE: Dance pictures from the Scunthorpe musical festival Read today's top storiesFollow us on Facebook and Twitter

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April 10, 2017, 10:00 pm

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A BURGLAR stole a much-loved jewellery box from a woman's home after breaking into her bungalow. He was trapped from DNA on his blood at the scene and his girlfriend was later found wearing a bangle stolen in the burglary, a court heard. Sean Dunnaway, 48, of Cole Street, Scunthorpe, admitted burglary on April 30 last year. Hannah Walker, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that Dunnaway raided a bungalow in Car Dyke Road, Burringham. The occupier came home to see curtains blowing out...