News :North Lincolnshire & Surrounding area

Desperately seeking wartime husband for woman who lives like it’s …

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If Joanna Francis were to write her internet dating profile, it would go something like this. Petite, blonde 30-something, who likes tea (leaves not bags) and

February 27, 2016 | News Editor

Burton upon Stather

Care home ordered to improve by CQC inspector

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An inspection report carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) into Church View Care Home, in Aylesby Road, said the home “was not meeting the requirements of the law” in making sure residents were safe from risks to their safety and having an

February 22, 2016 | News Editor

Aylesby

Tributes paid to well-known cricketer and farmer Shaun Knapton (43) after brain tumour battle

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Over the years, Mr Knapton, who was diagnosed with a grade-three brain tumour, helped raised thousands of pounds for The Brain Tumour Charity. He also played cricket for many years at Alkborough Cricket Club and worked on the family farm.

February 19, 2016 | News Editor

Alkborough

DRIVER ALERT: Major road off A18 to be closed for 4 months as work starts on new Barnetby Top roundabout

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During this time, Kings Road into Barnetby Le Wold at the junction with the A18 will be closed to all traffic and a diversion route will be in place through the village and back onto the A18 at Melton Ross. A temporary 20mph speed restriction will also …

February 18, 2016 | News Editor

Barnetby le Wold

New gymnastics academy to serve Scunthorpe area already has 200 on waiting list

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A new gymnastics academy is planned to serve North Lincolnshire. Already there are 200 people keen to use the facility. Allison Hickling, of the Allegro Gymnastic Academy, is seeking planning permission to develop at a unit on Birkdale Road, Bottesford.

February 13, 2016 | News Editor

Bottesford

The Chase champion reveals secrets to her success after winning thousands on ITV quiz show

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Isabelle Hewerd, 60, from Alkborough, won a share of £22,000 on the quiz on Monday night (February 1). Isabelle, who has also appeared on Mastermind, The Weakest Link, Countdown, Fifteen to One, Film Buff of the Year and radio quizzes, revealed her …

February 3, 2016 | News Editor

Alkborough

Care home which closed after owners had registration cancelled will re-open with new operators

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The couple have run domiciliary care services in North Lincolnshire for 18 years. The home will have 22 rooms for permanent residents as well as offering a 30-day bed service for patients who leave hospital, but are unable to return home or onto more …

February 1, 2016 | News Editor

Broughton

Calls to lobby MPs over ‘worrying’ lorry driver shortage

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Mr Brewster, of Ashby-cum-Fenby, said the shortage is because there is not enough people coming into the industry due to the expense involved. “I have lobbied both of our MPs and one of them, Martin Vickers, is actually on the transport select committee.

January 27, 2016 | News Editor

Ashby cum Fenby

New dial-a-bus service to serve 50+ locations

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Places in North Lincolnshire initially served by CallConnect will include Brigg, Brigg Garden Centre, Humberside Airport, Barnetby, Bonby, Broughton, Cadney, Castlethorpe, Cleatham, Croxton, Elsha, Gainsthorpe, Greetwell, Hibaldstow, Howsham,

January 27, 2016 | News Editor

Bonby

Police search for former Alchemy Festival organiser convicted of child abuse

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Police in Leeds are appealing for information to trace Toby Roy Gordon, 38, who lives in Barnetby le Wold. Gordon was convicted at Leeds Crown Court in November on two counts of indecent assault on a child, and he was bailed to return to the court on

January 25, 2016 | News Editor

Barnetby le Wold