News :North Lincolnshire & Surrounding area
Talks have started over a reported £130million take-over by supermarket giants Sainsbury’s of the retail wholesale co-operative Nisa which employs 1,100 people in Scunthorpe. The talks comes as the work-force on the town’s Normanby Enterprise Park …Sainsbury’s in talks to purchase Nisa chainYorkshire PostSainsbury’s convenient truthFT Alphaville (registration)Sainsbury’s in talks to buy convenience store operator NisaFinancial Timesall 38 news articles »
June 19, 2017 | News Editor
It’s a scorcher in Scunthorpe with temperatures reaching 30C – perfect for a trip to the beach. We’ve compiled some of the best beaches to travel to from Scunthorpe. Make sure you pack your bucket and spade!and more »
June 19, 2017 | News Editor
Any season any team likes to start their fixtures with a home game – and none more so than Scunthorpe United. Over the last 10 seasons, the fixture programmer has not been too kind to the Iron, as they have only been given a home start three times.
June 19, 2017 | News Editor
The building and civil engineering firm has announced its commitment to a second year of backing the Britcon Triathlon Race Team. The team includes North Lincolnshire-based athletes such as Steve Clark, who was middle-distance triathlon European …
June 19, 2017 | News Editor
THE Met Office has issued an amber level three warning – just one level below a national emergency warning – following today’s scorching weather. Lasting until Wednesday, the notice orders community groups to activate community emergency plans and
June 18, 2017 | News Editor
There has been an accident on the M180 eastbound between junction four for the A15 and and junction five for Barnetby Interchange. Traffic on the road is reported to be heavy – please be careful if you are driving in this area or avoid it if you can …
June 18, 2017 | News Editor
PEOPLE of all backgrounds have gathered at the Big Lunch in Scunthore today (Sunday, June 18). The event is part of the Great Together held in honour of murdered MP Jo Cox, who believed that there is more that unites us that divides us. SHARE PICTURE.and more »
June 18, 2017 | News Editor
THE charity Team Verrico hosted their annual charity ball last night (Saturday, June 17) at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe. Money from the tickets will go towards Team Verrico’s cause – to raise awareness of triple negative breast cancer, to support …
June 18, 2017 | News Editor
GOVERNMENT ministers who have visited Scunthorpe over the election campaign have said that they cannot guarantee the Scunthorpe steelworks will be handed the HS2 steel contract. Over the past six weeks, ministers have visited the town on the election …
June 18, 2017 | News Editor
Forest Green Rovers are set to sign Scunthorpe defender Scott Laird, according to Sky sources. Sky Sports News HQ understands Laird has agreed a two-year contract with the newly-promoted Sky Bet League Two club. The 29-year-old spent last season on …
June 17, 2017 | News Editor