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Drink-drive dad collapsed in road on Father's Day

Drink-drive dad collapsed in road on Father's Day

FATHER'S Day ended on a sour note for a Kirton Lindsey dad, after he rolled his car after drinking.

James Scott, 45, of Gainsthorpe Road West, was driving away from Kirton on the evening of June 21.

Debbie Sanders, prosecuting, said: "At about 8.40pm, police received a report that a car was upside down on the B1298 at Kirton...

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Drink-driver with drugs in system handed 16-month ban

Drink-driver with drugs in system handed 16-month ban

A MOTORIST who admitted a drink-driving charge had also taken both cannabis and methadone prior to the incident, a court heard. But Ian...

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Army chef wins MBE

Army chef wins MBE

AN ARMY chef originally from Bonby has been awarded the MBE for sharing his culinary skills with youngsters. Warrant Officer Class One...

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School celebrates Ofsted praise

School celebrates Ofsted praise

PUPILS and teachers in Broughton have proved they have what it takes to stay at the top after chalking-up another impressive Ofsted...

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Misshapen fruit back in shops

Misshapen fruit back in shops

WONKY cucumbers and knobbly carrots are set to return to North Lincolnshire shelves following the abolition of EU rules. Local greengro...

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Council could claim back up to £4.2m

Council could claim back up to £4.2m

UP to £4.2-million of North Lincolnshire taxpayers' cash could be clawed back from stricken Icelandic banks, council chiefs have been...

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Move to cut speeding drivers

Move to cut speeding drivers

NEW anti-speeding signs have been discussed by Broughton Town Council. The Community Speed Watch scheme allows small towns and villages...

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Missing woman found after tip off

Missing woman found after tip off

A WOMAN who went missing from her hospital bed on Sunday has been found safe and well. Police raised fears when Linda Bell, 52, of...

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Town properties targeted by raiders

Town properties targeted by raiders

GARDENS, homes and vehicles have all been targeted by thieves over the past few days. A metre-high ornate chimney pot was stolen from a...

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Cash to reopen village shops

West Butterwick Post Office closed last year

NEW community-owned shops could open in rural North Lincolnshire after funding was made available. The Plunkett Foundation is offering...

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One in four homes at risk of flooding

SANDBAGS:  Residents prepare for flooding in Waddingham village – an action many more in North Lincolnshire may need to do, after new figures show one in four of the region's properties are at risk.

THE Environment Agency has revealed one in four North Lincolnshire properties are at risk of flooding. More than a quarter of the near...

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UPDATE: Iron waiting on O'Connor £100,000 switch

Michael O'Connor pictured in Crewe action

CREWE midfielder Michael O'Connor is today discussing personal terms over a move to Scunthorpe United. The news comes after the Iron had a bid accepted for the player late last night. United manager Nigel Adkins said: Ive had permission to speak to the player but he hasnt signed yet. Weve got to sit down and talk personal terms with his agent....



Iron chase York striker

Adam Boyes

YORK City striker Adam Boyes is the latest player being linked with a move to Scunthorpe United. Sources close to the club are suggesti...


BREAKING NEWS: MORRIS SIGNS TWO-YEAR DEAL

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SCUNTHORPE United have completed a hat-trick of contract renewals this week now after midfielder Ian Morris put pen to paper on a new...


Murphy: Iron deal was what I always wanted

Iron keeper Joe Murphy says he always wanted to stay at Scunthorpe

JOE Murphy has admitted he got the deal he wanted all along when he signed a one-year deal for Scunthorpe United. Even though that...


Wilson to guest for Scorpions against leaders

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SCUNTHORPE Scorpions will turn the clock back six years when they take on Premier League leaders Workington at the Eddie Wright Raceway...







 

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Talks over more Corus job cuts

UNDER THREAT:  A Corus worker leaves the Scunthorpe steelworks, where more jobs could be lost.      PICTURE: Richard Addison

CRISIS talks are to start after Corus revealed the axe is hanging over even more jobs at the Scunthorpe steelworks.

The announcement comes after union chiefs scrapped a crucial ballot over plans to save the company £72-million.

The new bombshell comes just a week after the steel giant announced a shock move to axe 500 jobs in...

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Drink-drive dad collapsed in road on Father's Day

Drink-drive dad collapsed in road on Father's Day

FATHER'S Day ended on a sour note for a Kirton Lindsey dad, after he rolled his car after drinking. James Scott, 45, of Gainsthorpe...

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Drink-driver with drugs in system handed 16-month ban

Drink-driver with drugs in system handed 16-month ban

A MOTORIST who admitted a drink-driving charge had also taken both cannabis and methadone prior to the incident, a court heard. But Ian...

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Met Office issues severe weather warning

Met Office issues severe weather warning

A SEVERE weather warning has been issued ahead of expected storms in the region later today. The Met Office expects heavy showers or...

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'Scandalous' situation saw man leave jail with £47

North Lincolnshire Magistrates Court

A SCUNTHORPE solicitor said it was "scandalous" his client was forced to return to a life of crime after being released from prison...

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Britannia Corner to be shutdown

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