End of an era as final BHS stores close doors
ONE OF the country's most iconic retailers has disappeared from the high street after the final 22 BHS stores closed their doors for the final time today (Sunday, August 28). The stores were the last...
View ArticleDriver alert: Mobile speed camera sites in North Lincolnshire...
MOBILE safety cameras will be used at various sites across North Lincolnshire this week.Fixed and mobile cameras are used by Safer Roads Humber to monitor motorists' speed at 85 different locations in...
View ArticleScunthorpe bride who suffered a stroke on her honeymoon has been...
A 45-YEAR-OLD woman who suffered a stroke whilst on honeymoon in Thailand last Sunday has been discharged from hospital. Lisa Heafield-Ibbotsom collapsed in front of her husband Nigel Ibbotsom, 50, on...
View ArticleAsda, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons opening times...
SUPERMARKETS may be operating different opening hours because of the bank holiday this weekend. So to make sure you don't get caught out and have to go without any of those everyday essentials, here's...
View ArticleExhibition returns after five years to showcase work of local...
AN ART exhibition is set to make a welcome return to Brigg this weekend after a five-year absence. The Brigg Live Arts group has organised the display, which aims to provide a showcase for local...
View ArticleScott's weight challenge will give charity a real lift
A BRIGG shop worker is set to test his strength and endurance with a physical challenge for charity next month. Scott Marshall, 23, who works as a customer sales assistant at the town's Wilkinson's...
View ArticleTop wildlife artist to appear at WI event
A TOP wildlife artist, whose work sells in 80 countries, is to feature at a Women's Institute event for the Brigg area. Award-winning Pollyanna Pickering – described as the most published artist in the...
View ArticleHairdressers Awards finalist Hannah proves she's a cut above the...
A SCUNTHORPE hairdresser is set for a glamorous night in London, after being chosen as a finalist for the British Hairdressers Awards. Hannah Gordon, who works at the Paul Gordon salon, Oswald Road, is...
View ArticleCycle safety gear to be given away at 'Be Seen' bike ride
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE Council has secured funding from the Government to buy cycle safety gear and is giving it away to those who take part in a "Be Seen" short bike ride on Saturday, September 11 setting...
View ArticleSerial thief among offenders dealt with by magistrates
THE following cases were dealt with at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court: HUSSEIN SALEH , 47, of Dale Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to three offences of theft. He was given a 12-month...
View ArticleThree-mile tailbacks for drivers heading to Cadwell Park
MOTORISTS heading to the big British Superbikes meeting at Cadwell Park reported three-mile tailbacks in the area this morning (Monday, August 29). The A158 has been congested from the village of...
View ArticleConcerns Finding Dory toys could be flushed down toilets
People "setting free" Finding Dory toys down toilets could cause sewerage issues in the area, Anglian Water have said. The organisation says there was a surge in Happy Meal toys being flushed down...
View ArticleSun comes out for 70th Epworth Agricultural Show
THE SUN was shining on the Isle of Axholme today (Monday, August 29) as people from North Lincolnshire and beyond flocked to the 70th annual Epworth Agricultural Show. This year's show on the Epworth...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Crowle home has bags of character and charm
IF YOU are looking for a delightful cottage with plenty of character, then this property is ideal. Rose Cottage, located in the small town of Crowle, has plenty to offer with a lots of space and charm....
View ArticleMotorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash on Lincolnshire...
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital by air ambulance after a crash on a northern Lincolnshire road today (Monday, August 29). It happened at around 1pm and the A631 was closed in both directions...
View ArticleFrank Turner & The Sleeping Souls to play at The Baths Hall...
FRANK Turner & The Sleeping Souls are set to perform in Scunthorpe as part of their latest UK tour. Singer-songwriter Frank and his band have announced the 20-date Get Better tour after forming...
View ArticleThe boy who did not mind people calling him a girl has long...
A NORTH Lincolnshire youngster raised more than £400 for charity after getting his long locks cut off. Ted Bedwell, 11, of Barton-Upon-Humber, took part in the sponsored charity haircut for The Little...
View ArticleCrew called to washing machine fire in Scunthorpe
FIREFIGHTERS were called into action to deal with an incident in Scunthorpe this afternoon (Monday, August 29). A crew from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was sent to the scene, at a property on...
View ArticleNic Dakin MP: So much to cheer about this summer
AFTER all the political turmoil and upheaval in the wake of the Brexit decision our wonderful Olympians have given us something to cheer about and brightened up our summer. It is an amazing achievement...
View ArticleBiking barrister raises £3,800 for charity
"THE BIKING barrister" swapped the courtroom for a trip around the country to raise money for charity. Frank Lissimore, pictured, a managing partner of QualitySolicitors, embarked on the four day...
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