newspaper image

Site navigation

 

Local news headlines

N Lincs wages 13% below national average

CLASSROOM:  Average earnings for teachers are £36,000, according to the latest figures.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

AVERAGE wages in North Lincolnshire are 13 per cent lower than the national average and concerns have been raised about the impact of the recession.

GMB figures showed the average wage in North Lincolnshire, before tax, was £27,233, compared with £31,323 nationally.

...
Comment on this story

Driver went into hedge after drinking

BANNED:  Thomas Burr leaving North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

A DRINK-DRIVER who got behind the wheel after a meeting with his estranged father has been banned from the road. Thomas Burr (21), of...

Comment on this story

£40-million deals bridge credit gap

£40-million deals bridge credit gap

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

A NORTH Lincolnshire company is celebrating raking in £40-million of contracts despite the credit crunch. Civil engineering company C Spencer,...

Comment on this story

Council move to stop more losing homes

SUPPORT:  Members of North Lincolnshire Council and advice agencies who came together at Pittwood House to launch the new booklet to help people manage their debts.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

HOME-OWNERS facing repossession will be able to get advice and support earlier under new plans. Fighting back at the current economic climate,...

Comment on this story

Lifeline thrown to 'cheated' landlords

HELPING HAND:  David Martin, president of the North Lincs Credit Union, based in Scunthorpe.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

LOCAL landlords who claim tenants are cheating them out of thousands of pound in rent money have been thrown a lifeline by North Lincolnshire's...

Comment on this story

Chance to grab a grand is here!

EXTRA CHANCES:  Twelve-year-old Daniel Hardman with the tokens he grabbed in the Wonga Machine during the Scunthorpe Telegraph Grab a Grand promotion in the Foundry.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

GET ready for your first chance to Grab A Grand courtesy of your Scunthorpe Telegraph. Our fantastic new year competition kicks off tomorrow...

Comment on this story

Villagers turn out for Haxey Hood

Villagers turn out for Haxey Hood

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

THE famous tradition of the Haxey Hood, an ancient game which dates back to the 13th century, will be held in the Isle of Axholme today. The...

Comment on this story

Inquiry opens into quarry plans

OPPOSITION:  George Whiterod of Redbourne who is opposed to the reopening of the Hibaldstow Quarry.  PICTURE: David Haber

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

A GOVERNMENT inspector will decide if a North Lincolnshire quarry can be reopened as a limestone mine this week. Halletec Associates want to...

Comment on this story

Campaign to cut farm accidents

COME HOME SAFE:  Richard Witter, chairman of the National Farmers' Union, welcoming the new Health and Safety Executive campaign.  PICTURE: Katie Lunn

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

FARMERS in North Lincolnshire hope a new campaign will reduce the number of deaths and accidents at work. Last year, there was one major injury...

Comment on this story

Town councils to freeze precepts

DISCUSSIONS Broughton Town Council discussed precept charges at the Phil Grundy Memorial sports hall. From left, Mayor of Broughton Coun John Tweedie, and town clerk Gary Johnson.  PICTURE: Katie Lunn

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

TOWN councils are fighting the credit crunch by freezing precepts for 2009. In a bid to keep bills down for locals, councillors are doing their...

Comment on this story
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next >

  


YorPix

Yorpix

Pictured a news story? Snapped a celebration? Have your photos in the paper and on the web by sending YorPix to the Scunthorpe Telegraph.

YorPix

YorNews

Yornews

Got a story to share? Heard some news? A club night to promote? Whatever the story, send us YorNews.

YorNews

Viewpoint: Roads resolutions

letter-of-the-week

The Scunthorpe Telegraph publishes a selection of letters every day. Do you agree with this writer's viewpoint on road users?

Read our letter of the week

Lose weight withTelegraph Slimmers

Telegraph Slimmers button copy

Too much Xmas pud? Then log on to Telegraph Slimmers, our new free-to-join weight-loss programme

Click here for Telegraph Slimmers website

Something to say?

something-to-say

Want a rant, or simply to chat with others? Join in with our this is scunthorpe forums.

Click here to enter forum

A Toll Too Far

TOLL_LOGOsm

Sign up to our campaign to have the Humber Bridge toll for cars to be axed or cut to £1.

Sign our petition now

Humberbusiness.com

humbiz

Read all the latest business news from across the Humber region in one place

Click here to enter humberbusiness.com

Nigel Fisher's Brigg Blog

Nigebloggerl

Brigg correspondent Nigel Fisher takes a lighthearted look at the town in his regularly updated blog.

Click here to read blog

stuff4sale

stuff4sale

The Great way to buy and sell in Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire. Advertise your items for FREE, and bag and EVEN BETTER bargain!

Click here

Picture archive online

pic-archive

Search for, view and buy pictures from the Telegraph's picture archive.

Click here to visit the photosales website










Well done Tony Blair! You knew just when to resign as Prime Minister, leaving Gordon Brown in the mess you created. However, Brown is not without criticism.The next election I will vote for the Monster Raving Loony Party.
Sandra Collins, Bottesford


  Post your comments today


Have your say

Should Gordon Brown call a General Election?


   





Site navigation

Ancillary Navigation