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Virus outbreak closes ward in Scunthorpe

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

HEALTH chiefs have closed Ward 22 at Scunthorpe General Hospital after an outbreak of Norovirus.

The ward has been closed to admissions and transfers.

Restrictions were put in place on Tuesday, February 2 and the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control Team is...

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Morley may lose 'golden goodbye'

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

SCUNTHORPE MP Elliot Morley may not get a £65,000 retirement bonus from the House of Commons when he steps down in May. Commons Speaker John...

Morley: Lawyers will decide if privilege used

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

SCUNTHORPE MP Elliot Morley is to let his lawyers decide whether Parliamentary privilege laws should keep his expenses case out of the criminal...

Murder accused 'changed story of killing'

SCENE: The house on Fox Street, Scunthorpe, where Malgorzata Lasak's body was found.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A JURY has been told to look at inconsistencies in the evidence of a Scunthorpe factory worker accused of murdering his partner. Prosecutor Simon...

Job fears as store hits crisis again

Jobs are at risk after Ethel Austin the high street clothes store have announced they are going into administration.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

IT is business as usual for staff at two North Lincolnshire stores - after the company went into administration. As reported on www.thisisscunthorpe.c...

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This is your health centre - let's talk

NHS community liaison officers Donatas Zamaitis, left, and Muj Dhul, who will be working gathering views about the health and social centre for West Street, Scunthorpe.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

INFORMATION centre will seek to poll a range of Crosby residents ahead of building work on Scunthorpe's newest health centre. Work is set to start on...

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Bridge chiefs meet to discuss tolls

Bridge users face the prospect of increased tolls later in the year as the board meet to discuss the latest budget.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A POTENTIAL fresh rise in the Humber Bridge tolls will be discussed at tomorrow's Bridge Board meeting. The Humber Bridge Board will meet tomorrow to...

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Morley could use privilege as defence

Leader of the Commons Harriet Harman speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

THE trial of Elliot Morley could become a "test case" for MPs facing trial, according to law experts. The Scunthorpe MP said his lawyers will decide...

Boxing lessons for schoolchildren

IN THE RING: Jack Howard (left) and Robert Griffiths take part in a boxing class at Sir John Nelthorpe Lower School. Pictures: Dominic Romney

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

YOUNGSTERS at Brigg's Sir John Nelthorpe School have been taking part in boxing lessons to improve discipline and keep fit. Around 50 year eight...

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Infant school's outstanding award

Headteacher Judith Gray with pupils at Frodingham Infant School.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

FRODINGHAM Infant School has been praised at a celebratory event, organised by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills...

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