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Wife donates brain to help others

GIFT TO OTHERS: Douglas Axcell with his late wife, Janita.

Friday, November 21, 2008

THE wife of a Baptist minister who lost a 13 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease donated her brain to research to help find a cure.

Janita Axcell died age 60 after suffering the crippling condition since she was 47.

Janita was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2000...

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Weekend weather warning issued

Weekend weather warning issued

Friday, November 21, 2008

FREEZING winds and snow showers are expected to hit North Lincolnshire over the weekend. A severe weather warning for Saturday has been issued...

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Man acquitted of sex assault on teen

Grimsby Crown Court

Friday, November 21, 2008

A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl was yesterday acquitted of the charge by a jury at Grimsby Crown Court. Michael...



Woolworths sales talk fuels job fears

CONCERN: There are fears about the security of jobs after Woolworths admitted it was in talks to sell off the British arm of its retail chain. PICTURE: Carl Gac.

Friday, November 21, 2008

THE future of Scunthorpe's longest-running retailers Woolworths and their 50 full-time and part-time staff are in jeopardy. The company has...

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VIDEO: Xmas lights switch-on

READY, STEADY... Stars from this year's pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk prepare to flick the switch, as the crowd braves the cold November air to see the lights. BELOW: Two happy bunnies soak up the party atmosphere in the town centre. INSET: Santa hands out gifts. PICTURES: Katie Lunn and Carl Gac.

Friday, November 21, 2008

SCUNTHORPE twinkled yesterday at the Christmas lights switch-on, which saw residents flock to watch Christmas spirit take over the town....

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Elsham Hall could save Brigg Prep

OPTION: The courtyard at Elsham Hall. INSET: William Colbatch-Clark makes an offer from the Elwes family at the meeting venue.

Friday, November 21, 2008

ELSHAM Hall could be the new site of a school threatened with closure, it was revealed in crisis talks. Parents had met to pledge support to...

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Man who stole mower fined £1,000

Grimsby Crown Court.

Friday, November 21, 2008

STEALING a top-of-the-range lawnmower from a North Lincolnshire store led to former Scunthorpe man being fined £1,000. Carl Robbins (27),...

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All aboard for the Iron Express

All aboard for the Iron Express

Friday, November 21, 2008

SCUNTHORPE United will roll out a secret weapon for Saturday's top of the table clash with Leicester City – in the shape of The Iron...

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BBC's local website plans shelved

BBC's local website plans shelved

Friday, November 21, 2008

THE BBC's governing body has rejected the corporation's controversial proposals to launch a £68m network of local online local video services....

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Bus lane sparks outrage

CONTROVERSY: Bus lanes are being introduced on Oswald Road. INSET (from left): Luccio Lizzio of Bellini, Alan Edgar of the Honest Lawyer and yesterday's front page. PICTURE: Katie Lunn

Friday, November 21, 2008

WORRIED traders have slammed plans for North Lincolnshire's first bus lane. North Lincolnshire Council announced yesterday that a £30,000 bus...

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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.
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