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Why you can enjoy an extra leap second in New Year's Eve...
New Year's Eve for 2016 will go on for a little bit longer as the countdown will last an extra second. Counting down to 2017 will take longer than usual this year as clock experts compensate for a...
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Have more famous people died in 2016 than any other year?
IT SEEMS like more famous people have died in 2016 in any other year before when you look at the news. The year started with the passing of the likes of David Bowie and Alan Rickman and is finishing...
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Emergency calls 'could be avoided' by drinking less on New Year's...
AFTER a busy Christmas, the East Midlands ambulance service has issued a plea asking people to stay safe and drink in moderation this New Year's Eve. The traditional party night puts more demand on 999...
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Prankster fools listeners to Scunthorpe radio station
"Boris Johnson" has wished patients at Scunthorpe General Hospital a prosperous new year - or at least listeners to the towns Hospital Radio Station almost believed he had. Comedian and Impressionist...
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Sandwiches recalled after wrongly labelled 'use by' date
SPAR is recalling its Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich Filler 220g after the 'use by' date was labelled incorrectly. The product was labelled with a 'use by' date of January 17 when it should have been dated...
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My Christmas Day was poles apart from most!
FEELING the chill this Christmas? Well spare a thought for Steve Bishop, our man in the Antarctic. The former plater on the Scunthorpe steelworks is currently on a four-month contract with the British...
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Drug-addicted thief jailed for 3½ years
A MAN "blighted by long term drug addiction" with 46 previous convictions has been jailed for three-and-a-half years for stealing thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and electricals from shops and...
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City of Culture 2017 what's on guide for January, February and...
The start of City of Culture is almost upon us and the programme for the first season has already been unveiled, as the year kicks off with a huge fireworks display. January 1 will see the start of...
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10 fun party games to bring in the New Year's Eve
It's party time... whether it's with the family or a bunch of grown-up kids, you will need some entertainment planned to get the party going as we herald in the new year. While some may think they are...
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'Most of my political views come from helping people'
The New Year brings a new dawn for North Lincolnshire Council as a new leader takes the helm. Today Calvin Robinson talks to Baroness Liz Redfern as she retires from the role...and finds out what the...
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'I still think that I can change things'
TAKING the position as leader of an elected body brings responsibility and an image that needs to be maintained. The Prime Minister reflects the image of a nation, whereas the leader of a local...
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Fond farewell to legal 'giant'
A "GIANT" of the legal profession has died at the age of 85. Robin Sumpter OBE trained to become a solicitor at RAC Symes & Co in Scunthorpe (now Symes Bains Broomer), where he would eventually...
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Winter walks in Lincolnshire
CHRISTMAS is almost over and the really cold weather is upon us. Instead of hiding in the house, why not blow off the cobwebs with a trip to the wintry countryside? Here, in a winter walks special,...
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Officer who supported families after 2004 Boxing Day tsunami...
A HUMBERSIDE Police officer who has devoted 29 years to the force and taken on pivotal roles in high profile national and international incidents has been recognised in today's New Year's Honours...
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DIY Dentist...really?
A QUARTER of Brits have attempted DIY dental care, according to a recent survey. Ever since the film Marathon Man people have had a proper fear of the dentist. After all, what's relaxing or soothing...
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Drink-driver urinates on seats of force's NEWEST police car
POLICE officers were left exasperated and infuriated after a man they arrested on suspicion of drink-driving proceeded to urinate on the back seat of their squad car.The Lincolnshire officers were...
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Residents on Westcliff accuse council of creating parking hazard
RESIDENTS on Westcliff in Scunthorpe have claimed that car park closures on the estate have created a parking hazard. They claim that two car parks, used by people visiting the shops, have been closed...
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Watch amazing drone footage of Brigg
FOOTAGE shot using a drone has shown the historic market town of Brigg like you have never seen it before! The film, taken by Neil Stapleton and featuring an epic soundtrack, flies over Brigg and...
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How many Scunthorpe couples will split up on Divorce Day: January...
NEW insight from an app and divorce service that allows couples to divorce without the use of lawyers, has revealed that the Christmas period can be anything but 'appy' for some couples.As families...
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Tip workers come to the rescue of distressed dog
A WOMAN taking a dog to Brigg so that it could be rehomed was saved by tip workers in her hour of need.Lorraine Roche was on her way to the market town with the Labrador when it had an accident in her...
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