Scunthorpe's Eastern Europeans need to be more integrated into...
A NEWLY-elected councillor in Scunthorpe wants less negativity about the town's Eastern European community, claiming there are still issues with stereotypes.Barbara Perry, 36, was elected in May as a...
View ArticleNew Netto store in Scunthorpe attracts 4,000 on first day -...
SCUNTHORPE'S new £2.5 million Netto store opened its doors to the public for the first time in July 2000.It proved so popular that staff reinforcements had to be called in to help out at the...
View ArticleHistoric school to close for good
Children, parents and teachers are preparing to give an emotional farewell to an historic Lincolnshire school.It is set to close after months of determined negotiations to save it proved to no...
View ArticlePart of Scunthorpe's Blue Bell pub closed again as torrential...
PART of the Blue Bell pub in Scunthorpe town centre has been closed for the second time in three weeks after it was again hit by torrential rain. The Oswald Road pub is currently undergoing major...
View ArticleScunthorpe roundabout: Temporary road surface alert
Drivers in Scunthorpe are being alerted to stretches of temporary road surface. North Lincolnshire Council began extensive roadworks on the A18 last night (Monday) and the initial resurfacing phase...
View ArticleDeparting landlords overwhelmed by gifts & cards
Mine hosts at a North Lincolnshire pub have thanked customers for the large number of cards, presents and messages sent to mark their retirement. Phil and Dawn Clipson bowed out as the longest serving...
View ArticleShops, affordable homes & flats planned near Tesco store
Three new shops and 14 homes are planned in a major town centre development project. The scheme will be considered tomorrow by North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee when it meets at...
View ArticleAshby Decoy new homes plan: Decision imminent
A decision is expected tomorrow (Wednesday) on plans to create 71 new homes on land at Ashby Decoy golf course, Scunthorpe. Persimmon Homes is seeking planning permission to build the properties after...
View ArticleNew Scunthorpe United stadium: Peter Swann reveals when Iron may...
Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann has revealed when work will start on the new stadium, to be built to replace Glanford Park. Mr Swann said he anticipated work starting on the new stadium in the...
View ArticleFirefighters called to Scunthorpe incident
FIREFIGHTERS were called to an incident in Scunthorpe in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, July 28). Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at around 12.35am. The fire...
View ArticleWhen will Scunthorpe see some sunshine?
It is the summer holidays, but for the past two days Scunthorpe has been battered by rain.So when can Scunthorpe expect to see some sunshine?Tomorrow (Wednesday, July 29), temperatures will...
View ArticleTuesday update: Part of Scunthorpe's Blue Bell pub closed again...
MORE details have been released about the part-closure of Scunthorpe's Blue Bell pub after heavy rain yesterday (Monday, July 27) left its roof leaking. Around a fifth of the customer seating area at...
View ArticleTai chi treatment launched at Scunthorpe hospital
TRAINING in Chinese martial arts is being used by staff at Scunthorpe General Hospital to help patients who suffer from chronic pain.For tai chi is included the workshops being run by the local NHS...
View ArticleSuspected arson attack destroys building at Winterton Rangers
POLICE have appealed for information after a suspected arson attack left a building used by Winterton Rangers FC destroyed. Officers say the incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning...
View ArticleEd Sheeran tribute coming to Scunthorpe
The Wortley House Hotel, Scunthorpe, is to present a tribute to Ed Sheeran on Friday, August 21, with two performances. At 3pm there will be a family show, featuring Ed Sheeran and Olly Murs tributes...
View ArticleScunthorpe hospital trust meets A&E waiting time target
THE trust which runs Scunthorpe General Hospital has hit its target for accident and emergency waiting times for the first time in nine months. Trusts are tasked with seeing 95 per cent of patients...
View ArticleEUROMILLIONS RESULTS: Winning numbers for tonight Tuesday July 28
COULD you be a EuroMillions winner tonight (Tuesday, July 28)?The latest draw is set to be made, with ticket-holders across the continent dreaming of becoming instant millionaires.To scoop a share of...
View ArticleFirefighters release baby with thumb trapped in high chair
FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue a baby who had got his thumb stuck in a high chair this evening (Tuesday, July 28). Crews attended the incident on Atkinson Avenue in Brigg at about 5.30pm.The six month old...
View ArticleNew Scunthorpe Crime Reduction HQ on way
Crime Reduction Initiatives have been given the go-ahead to set up a drug and alcohol recovery unit in Scunthorpe High Street. The applicants say it will bring health and crime reduction benefits to...
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