Man in court on FIVE fraud charges
A 22-year-old Scunthorpe man admitted five offences of fraud by false representation when he appeared before the town's magistrates. Ryan Andrew Sheridan, of Searby Road, Scunthorpe,was committed to...
View ArticleNorth Lincolnshire Half Marathon 2016: Route map & all you...
SCORES of people will be pounding the streets of North Lincolnshire on Sunday (May 15) as they take part in this year's half marathon. Here's all you need to know about the race. What time does it...
View ArticleDrug-driver caught by police
Two men appeared before court on separate drug offences. James Christian Parker, 41, of Merlin Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a police direction and possession of cannabis....
View ArticleAntique shop owner's upset as thieves snatch gold bracelets
THE owner of a Brigg jewellery business was left "gutted" after gold bracelets worth a four-figure sum were stolen from her shop. The charm bracelets were taken from the Second Chance shop, which has...
View ArticleBody of Russian sailor who fell overboard at North Lincolnshire...
A RUSSIAN mariner died after trapping his leg in a rope and falling overboard at a North Lincolnshire port, an inquest found. Sergy Gaponov, 40, of Novgorod in Russia, was taken overboard while working...
View ArticleRoadworks to cause delays on M180 & M18 this weekend
MOTORISTS can expect delays on the M180 and the M18 as roadworks take place. Highways England says work is being carried out at the following locations and times. - M18 southbound between junctions 3...
View ArticleScunthorpe weather forecast for this weekend
FORECASTERS predict a dry and sunny day for the Scunthorpe area today (Saturday, May 14). The Met Office says temperatures will reach highs of 11C. Tomorrow's forecast will remain dry, but overcast at...
View ArticleAlleyway taped off by police following assault
An alleyway was cordoned off by police following an assault in Scunthorpe town centre this morning (Saturday, May 14).Both ends of the alleyway on Doncaster Road, next to the UK Best Kebab takeaway and...
View Article'Masked man armed with crowbar' attempts to rob two shops in...
A MAN described as wearing a mask and armed with a crowbar attempted to rob two shops in Scunthorpe this morning (Saturday).A witness described how the man struck first at the Spar shop on Cottage Beck...
View ArticleNATIONAL LOTTERY: What is tonight's Lotto jackpot & what time...
COULD you become a National Lottery millionaire tonight (Saturday, May 14)? The latest Lotto draw is set to be made, with players across the country dreaming of hitting the jackpot. Tonight's top prize...
View ArticleYour perfect Eurovision party in 7 steps
The Eurovision Song Contest is back on our screens this weekend, and what better way to celebrate by hosting your own party?Whether you love listening to Graham Norton's sarcastic commentary, singing...
View ArticleHEALTH LOTTERY RESULTS: Winning numbers for Saturday, May 14 2016
COULD you win the jackpot on the Health Lottery tonight (Saturday, May 14)?Ticket-holders across the country will be crossing their fingers and hoping they are lucky, with a top prize of £100,000 on...
View Article2016 North West 200: Gary Johnson finishes seventh in Superstock...
BROUGHTON motorcycle star Gary Johnson finished seventh in the Superstock race one at this year's North West 200 in Northern Ireland. He is riding for the Penz 13 BMW team in the Superbike and...
View ArticleConcern for missing Scunthorpe man
POLICE are appealing for help to track down a missing Scunthorpe man. Humberside Police said it is growing "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of Daljit Singh Mahi. Police say the 53-year-old, of...
View ArticleNATIONAL LOTTERY RESULTS: Winning Lotto numbers for tonight,...
COULD you become a National Lottery millionaire tonight (Saturday, May 14)?The latest Lotto draw has been made, with players across the country dreaming of hitting the jackpot.Tonight's top prize is an...
View ArticleWeather: Rain set to hit Scunthorpe area
FORECASTERS are predicting rain will hit the Scunthorpe area over the next few days. The sunshine is not going away just yet, but will be more intermittent with scattered showers expected, according to...
View ArticleScunthorpe High Street is Tip-Top
THE layout of this part of Scunthorpe High Street looks familiar today, although the picture was taken 35 years ago.It was used to illustrate a story in the Telegraph's Friday Focus column.The 1981...
View Article20p a pint hike at town pub
The Malt Shovel in Ashby, under new managers Mike and Angela Ellery, has passed on a 20p a pint increase to drinkers following the introduction of the new £7.20 an hour national living wage for bar...
View ArticleBarton Fake Fest: Grab a cheap festival ticket
MUSIC lovers have until tomorrow to grab cheap tickets for this year's Barton Fake Festival. Early bird tickets for the tribute-filled festival will be available until Wednesday, May 18. This year's...
View ArticleColourful Scunthorpe: New exhibition at 20/21 Visual Arts Centre
AN EXCITING new exhibition from artist Liz West opens at the 20/21 Visual Arts Centre in Scunthorpe tomorrow (Friday, May 13). Entitled Our Colour Reflection, the exhibition will transform the interior...
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