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Opposition to planned cuts to the number of council meetings
PLANS to cut the number of North Lincolnshire Council meetings and scrutiny panels have been met with opposition. Labour councillors hit out at plans by the ruling Conservatives which will see two...
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Disgraced ex-mayor stripped of his MBE
A DISGRACED former North Lincolnshire mayor has been stripped of his MBE 14 months after he was jailed for fraud related offences. Former Labour councillor Jawaid Ishaq was awarded the honour in 2000...
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Can you unmask the armed robber who targeted two shops and stole...
CCTV images have been released of an early-morning masked robber, possibly armed with a crowbar, who targeted two shops in Scunthorpe in terrifying raids. The stores, close to each other, were attacked...
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Dramatic rescue as boat sinks in River Humber
TWO people were rescued from the River Humber this morning (Thursday, May 19) after their boat sank following a crash. The motor cruiser, called Pegotty, sent out a mayday call at around 5am after...
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Historic replica HM Schooner Pickle to set sail on first UK...
A TEAM of maritime enthusiasts will set sail in replica vessel HM Schooner Pickle for her first voyage around the UK on Friday (May 20). HM Schooner Pickle, which is part of the H.M.S. Group, is a...
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The Bamboogy - Scunthorpe's last remaining nightclub - to shut
SCUNTHORPE'S longest-serving publican John Hayes has likened Scunthorpe town centre at night to a ghost town. He was hitting out at the licensing laws after announcing he was to close the town's last...
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DRIVER ALERT: Nine weeks of roadworks to close M180
NINE weeks of work on the M180 motorway which will see the road closed overnight and for two weekends will begin on Monday (May 23). The work to replace the bridge deck and renew safety barriers will...
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Cigarette packets to include stark health warnings as standard...
From tomorrow (May 20) cigarettes manufactured will have to be sold in drab brown packaging with dramatic visual health warnings. The new packs are required under the standardised packaging...
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Scunthorpe Tata Steel works' highest output in 10 years
Employees in the rail and section mill on the Scunthorpe Tata Steel works are ensuring the prospective new owners at Greybull Capital are on track to making a profit in their first year of operation.....
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Police warning to holidaymakers over caravan break scam
POLICE are urging holidaymakers to be on guard after reports of people losing money after being conned into booking caravan breaks that don't exist. Humberside Police said in April alone there were...
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Work to start on £1.3m plan to convert former Majestic...
Work is due to start next month on a £1. 3 million plan to convert the derelict site of the former Majestic Cinema and an adjoining vacant office in Scunthorpe into 12 apartments. The development, by...
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Scunthorpe tradespeople invited to enter Britain's Top Tradespers...
TRADESPEOPLE in Scunthorpe who keep homes and businesses in tip-top condition are being invited to enter Britain's Top Tradesperson 2016. The competition, organised by Screwfix, which has stores in...
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Property of the Week: A 'must-see' bungalow in Brigg
Situated in the historic market town of Brigg, this three-bedroomed detached bungalow has plenty to offer. Entering through the porch, which leads to the hallway, the first room you will discover is...
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Autism hub shortlisted in national competition to win a share of...
An autism hub in Scunthorpe has been shortlisted as a finalist in a competition to win a share of £250,000 - and now it needs your help. The North Lincolnshire Autism Hub in Scunthorpe has been...
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Manager's pride at good rating for autism care home
A NORTH Lincolnshire care home for people with autism and learning difficulties has been rated as "good" by inspectors. Amber House, in Broughton was said to "require improvement" in its previous...
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Trading brisk at new B&M store
BOSSES at the new B&M store in Brigg have reported a positive start to trading. The discount retailer opened its doors to customers at 9am last Thursday (May 12), in the former Lidl unit in Springs...
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Scunthorpe lawyer is fined £20,000 for breaching profession...
LEADING Scunthorpe lawyer Andrew Pascoe has been fined £20,000 and ordered to pay £32,000 costs after admitting 20 technical breaches of the professional rules governing conduct and accountancy. The...
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Hospital boss admits the buck stops with her over 'inadequate'...
BOSSES at the Trust which runs Scunthorpe General Hospital have made assurances that the town's hospital is "safe" following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection which rated it "inadequate"....
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EUROMILLIONS: What is tonight's jackpot & what time is the...
THE latest EuroMillions lottery draw is set to be made tonight (Friday, May 20). Tonight it's a double rollover. Which means you could be in with a chance of scooping a share of £23 million. To scoop a...
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Bill for litter clean up tops £1m a year in North...
MORE than £1m is spent each year picking up rubbish, emptying bins and cleaning streets across North Lincolnshire, it is claimed. In the past few years the problem with littering and fly-tipping in the...
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