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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

Friday, July 03, 2009

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...

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

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

Friday, July 03, 2009

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,...

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

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

Friday, July 03, 2009

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

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Met Office issues severe weather warning

Met Office issues severe weather warning

Friday, July 03, 2009

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

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'Scandalous' situation saw man leave jail with £47

North Lincolnshire Magistrates Court

Friday, July 03, 2009

A SCUNTHORPE solicitor said it was "scandalous" his client was forced to return to a life of crime after being released from prison with only £47...

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Two-year Asbo for drunk

Two-year Asbo for drunk

Friday, July 03, 2009

AN ALCOHOLIC has been given a two-year Asbo by North Lincolnshire magistrates. Town drunk Paul Hodges admitted a drunk and disorderly charge and...

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PC Mick looking to get youth in Tune

Youth Diversionary Officer Mick Tune, centre, with Chief Insp Simon Walker, left, and Sgt James Main.

Friday, July 03, 2009

A NEW police officer, tasked exclusively with preventing teenagers getting involved in crime, is to start work in North Lincolnshire. The post,...

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Will Tour de France stars come to town?

GOING GALLIC:  Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong (centre) pedals during the sixth and final stage of the Tour Down Under cycling race in Adelaide, Australia, earlier this year. He is about to embark on this year's Tour de France.

Friday, July 03, 2009

THE Tour de France starts its three-week marathon tomorrow - and with it, the best chance to get to know the world's best riders before they...

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Metal thefts plummet

Metal thefts plummet

Friday, July 03, 2009

METAL thefts have plummeted in North Lincolnshire, dropping by more than 70 per cent in a year. As metal values have crashed around the world,...

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Teacher to take on Jenson Button

Teacher to take on Jenson Button

Friday, July 03, 2009

A SCIENCE teacher from North Axholme Secondary School is set to go head-to-head with Formula One championship leader Jenson Button in the London...

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Britannia Corner to be shutdown

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