Bid to open new shops in Scunthorpe rejected
A scheme to create new shops in Scunthorpe has been turned down by North Lincolnshire Council. Permission was sought to change of use of ground floor premises from a motel to retail units at Kirks...
View ArticleMystery surrounds £1-million Lottery win at Tesco
Which lucky punter in North Lincolnshire won £1-million on the National Lottery? That question has been raised after a sign was posted at the Tesco store, in Barnard Avenue, Brigg, informing customers...
View ArticleScunthorpe Lakeside shopping park entrance to get new look
Thousands of shoppers who visit Scunthorpe's Lakeside Retail Park will be greeted by a new look. For the go-ahead has been given for fresh signs near the entry road and also a 10m tall triangular totem...
View ArticleEUROMILLIONS: What is tonight's jackpot and what time is the draw...
HAVE you got your ticket for tonight's (Tuesday, August 4) EuroMillions draw yet?The latest draw is set to be made, with ticket-holders across Europe dreaming of becoming instant millionaires.Players...
View ArticleAir quality alert for Scunthorpe
AIR pollution in Scunthorpe has been rated high this morning (Tuesday, August 4). According to monitoring, the North Lincolnshire Santon site has high levels of dust particles rated at "index 7" on the...
View ArticleAmerican billionaire Gary Klesch 'pulls out of deal' to buy the ...
American billionaire Gary Klesch has reportedly pulled out of the deal to buy the Scunthorpe Tata Steel worksHis Swiss-based Klesch group has blamed rising energy costs in the UK and Chinese imports...
View ArticleWoman attacked by man in Scunthorpe street
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was reportedly assaulted by a man in Scunthorpe. The incident happened at around 5.25pm yesterday (Monday, August 3) on Warwick Road near to an...
View ArticlePolice continue search for missing man
POLICE are continuing their search for a man who has been reported missing. Concern has been growing after Robert Marris, 62, is said to have left his home at 9.45am on Sunday morning (August 2).His...
View ArticlePrescription drugs stolen in house burglary
POLICE are urging anyone who finds prescription drugs which were taken in a house burglary to hand them in. The drugs were stolen between 11am and 7pm on Saturday, (August 1) from a property in...
View ArticleCement facility based at Tata Steel sold
A BLASTFURNACE slag facility based at Tata Steel has been sold. German company Hanson Cement sold the ground granulated blastfurnace slag facility to mineral resources company Francis Flower.Ground...
View ArticleUPDATE: Woman suffers serious leg injuries after car rolls over...
A WOMAN has been released from hospital after suffering serious injuries when she was knocked down and her legs were rolled over by a car in a supermarket car park.The incident happened outside...
View ArticleMan calls police to report a meteorite crashing into his garden
A MAN called police to report a meteorite crashed into his garden. Humberside Police is highlighting the call as part of its #ClickB4Ucall campaign, which urges members of the public to only ring 999...
View ArticleKlesch Group issues short statement confirming it won't buy the...
A STATEMENT has been issued by the Klesch Group confirming it will not buy Scunthorpe's Tata Steelworks. The Swiss-based Klesch group has blamed rising energy costs in the UK and Chinese imports for...
View ArticleBREAKING: Part of the Humber Bridge is closed after a car crash
A section of the Humber Bridge has been closed after an incident involving two cars.Motorists have been warned to expect delays after the closure of one of the southbound carriageways. Police are at...
View ArticleJD Wetherspoon gets go-ahead for pub changes
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has been given permission to make changes to one of its North Lincolnshire outlets. The local authority has approved an alteration in the beer garden railings from stainless...
View ArticleBuilding hit by lead thieves needs financial help
AFTER raising more than £25,000, a building in North Lincolnshire still hasn't got the go ahead to replace its roof.When thieves were spotted two years ago stealing parts of the lead roof, further...
View ArticleNew beauty salon planned
A beauty treatment salon is being earmarked for a shop and permission is sought from North Lincolnshire Council. On offer will be grooming treatments, holistic therapies, skincare and massage. The...
View ArticleScunthorpe clinic to get more patients' parking
More customer and staff car parking spaces have been approved at a Scunthorpe clinic. North Lincolnshire Council has granted an application to extend the rear car park at Chirohealth, 56 Old Brumby...
View ArticleTata Steel cuts works speed limit & will discipline offenders
STEELWORKERS who are caught speeding on a road leading from the Scunthorpe site face disciplinary action.Tata Steel issued the warning after lowering the speed limit on Dawes Lane from 30mph to...
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