News :North Lincolnshire & Surrounding area
. Former England manager Graham Taylor has died aged 72. Taylor was born in Worksop, and grew up in Scunthorpe. He played for Grimsby Town and Lincoln City, before starting his managerial career at the
January 12, 2017 | News Editor
Oliveira managed a solitary minute against Newcastle United on the final day of the season, while Morais fared better by playing the full 90 minutes in an FA Cup tie against Scunthorpe United before disappearing from view. When Mourinho returned to
January 11, 2017 | News Editor
The actress was born Betty Gleadle, an only child, in Crosby, Lincolnshire, now a Scunthorpe suburb. When she was two, her Yorkshire-born mother, Nellie (née Foster), died in childbirth (the baby girl also died) and she was aged seven when her father, …
December 27, 2016 | News Editor
The richest 1 per cent of people in the UK own almost a quarter of the country’s wealth, a new report has revealed. The study by Credit Suisse also found £1.2 trillion was wiped off UK household wealth following Britain’s decision to leave the European
November 22, 2016 | News Editor
Scunthorpe’s Jack Burnell was left fuming and perplexed after being disqualified from the men’s open water swimming when in medal contention. The Briton was in the Olympic medal mix at the end of the 10-kilometres race, but was denied in the frantic
August 16, 2016 | News Editor
Most expectant mothers hope for a safe and speedy delivery but few expect one in less than 60 seconds. Jessica Stubbins from Scunthorpe was barely through the hospital doors before she gave birth to her daughter Lucy. Her husband Tom was still parking
August 5, 2016 | News Editor
The names of more than 500 companies involved in a controversial scheme to make people work without pay for their benefits have been released after a court over-ruled the Government’s attempt to keep them secret. Major high street companies and …
July 30, 2016 | News Editor
. The RSPCA is appealing for information after a Jack Russell Terrier type dog was found suffering in woods in Scunthorpe. Jack Russell Terrier type dog. Credit: RSPCA. It was emaciated, had severe dental problems
May 26, 2016 | News Editor
Tata Steel’s decision to sell its Long Products Europe business which includes its Scunthorpe and Teesidie plants to Greybull Capital came as a relief for more than 4,000 workers. But who is behind the investment firm that has been credited with saving …
April 12, 2016 | News Editor
Tata Steel has sold its Long Products Europe business, including its Scunthorpe plant, to investment firm Greybull Capital in a move that will save more than 4,000 jobs, the company has confirmed. The sale covers several UK-based assets including the
April 11, 2016 | News Editor