Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from May 2007:
Sister retires after aiding drug mums A Midwife who helped mums with drug problems through pregnancy is retiring after 40 years in the job.
May 09, 2007 ... A Midwife who helped mums with drug problems through pregnancy isretiring after 40 years in the job. Margaret Marris was given a send-off to remember by her colleaguesafter hanging up her uniform for one final time. Mrs Marris fulfilled her childhood ambition of becoming a ...
Secret wartime pictures Don't miss the summer edition of Telegraph Trains magazine, packed with a host of fascinating memories and photographs of how things used to be on the railway network in northern Lincolnshire.
May 09, 2007 ... Don't miss the summer edition of Telegraph Trains magazine, packedwith a host of fascinating memories and photographs of how thingsused to be on the railway network in northern Lincolnshire. On sale from June 1, it costs just 75p. Watch out for incredibly rare 'top secret' ...
Johnson has need for speed in big race After impressing in his first race for his new team, Speedfreak Racing, Broughton racer Gary Johnson is set to face one of his toughest challenges yet when he will be competing at the world- famous North West 200 meeting.
May 09, 2007 ... After impressing in his first race for his new team, SpeedfreakRacing, Broughton racer Gary Johnson is set to face one of histoughest challenges yet when he will be competing at the world-famous North West 200 meeting. Johnson will come up against top riders such as Michael ...
Beekeeping A Beginners' course in beekeeping is being held on Saturday and Sunday.
May 09, 2007 ... A Beginners' course in beekeeping is being held on Saturday andSunday. The course is taking place at Normanby Hall Country Park inassociation ...
Squares flooded in to campaign Knitters in Barton-Upon-Humber have contributed towards the extraordinary success of Water Aid's recent 'Knit a River' campaign.
May 09, 2007 ... Knitters in Barton-Upon-Humber have contributed towards theextraordinary success of Water Aid's recent 'Knit a River' campaign. The town's Ropewalk Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery was justone group which got the knitting needles clicking away by holding aknitting ...
Hill is in seventh heaven Virgin Yamaha lead pilot Tommy Hill roared to his highest-placed finish of the British Superbikes season in race two of round four at Oulton Park.
May 09, 2007 ... Virgin Yamaha lead pilot Tommy Hill roared to his highest-placedfinish of the British Superbikes season in race two of round four atOulton Park. He ended the first race down in 10th but incredibly swept into thelead on the opening lap of race two. The 22-year old rider then ...
Martin miles better After problems with his bike, Kirmington rider Guy Martin staged a tenacious comeback as he put in a successful show in the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park.
May 09, 2007 ... After problems with his bike, Kirmington rider Guy Martin staged atenacious comeback as he put in a successful show in the BritishSupersport Championship at Oulton Park. Martin put in a fine ride to take 11th place and five championshippoints before heading to the North West 200 ...
Worthy deeds need sacrifice I'm Forever learning lessons about life. Mainly because I'm forever making mistakes. Occasionally I learn life lessons from places I visit and that's what I am writing about this week.
May 09, 2007 ... I'm Forever learning lessons about life. Mainly because I'mforever making mistakes. Occasionally I learn life lessons fromplaces I visit and that's what I am writing about this week. Cocaine from Colombia has ruined many people's lives and increaseddrug-fuelled crime in countless ...
New darts to take flight A New set of darts will make the flight across the Atlantic as Dave Ladley heads for the US Open next week.
May 09, 2007 ... A New set of darts will make the flight across the Atlantic asDave Ladley heads for the US Open next week. Ladley will play in the pounds126,000 tournament, which will bestaged at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut from May 18-20. And he tried out his new arrows for the ...
Stop 'mindless' destruction Further to Linda Stewart's letter (Viewpoint, May 2) opposing the proposed felling of trees surrounding the Tin Tabs shelter in Brigg.
May 09, 2007 ... Further to Linda Stewart's letter (Viewpoint, May 2) opposing theproposed felling of trees surrounding the Tin Tabs shelter in Brigg. I support her comments wholeheartedly and would call upon allreaders of the Scunthorpe Telegraph to support the mindlessdestruction of our ...
Car park times to suit cinema? Usually you can get free parking in the multi-storey car park which adjoins Vue cinema if you are a cinema user, as they stamp everyone's ticket before they leave.
May 09, 2007 ... Usually you can get free parking in the multi-storey car parkwhich adjoins Vue cinema if you are a cinema user, as they stampeveryone's ticket before they leave. I've been to many late night showings at the cinema, gone back tothe car park, got my car and then left. Recently ...
Seeking funds to help me The Me Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday, is a good time to reflect on the need for a sound research strategy.
May 09, 2007 ... The Me Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday, is a good time toreflect on the need for a sound research strategy. Me (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is recognised as a neurologicalillness by the World Health Organisation, but we desperately needfunding to establish a definitive ...
Williams has big 'incentive' to stay put Scunthorpe United defender Marcus Williams has hinted he wants to stay at Glanford Park.
May 09, 2007 ... Scunthorpe United defender Marcus Williams has hinted he wants tostay at Glanford Park. The 21-year-old, who has one year left on his present deal, hadlooked set on a move away from the club for most of the season. He was linked with Championship side Cardiff City during ...
United heroes framed by Iron fans Celebrating snappers managed to capture Scunthorpe United's victory celebrations on their mobile phones over the weekend.
May 09, 2007 ... Celebrating snappers managed to capture Scunthorpe United'svictory celebrations on their mobile phones over the weekend. And the best submissions to the Scunthorpe Telegraph are now herefor all to see. Fans, who lined the streets of the region to cheer their heroes onafter ...
Brumby's extra-time strike kills Epworth's cup hopes Afc Brumby broke the hearts of Epworth Town with an extra-time goal which won them the Challenge Cup.
May 09, 2007 ... Afc Brumby broke the hearts of Epworth Town with an extra-timegoal which won them the Challenge Cup. Martin Igoe struck in the second half of the extra period afterthe two sides were deadlocked after 90 minutes. Matthew Marshall put Brumby in front within the first few ...
Looking forward topublic smoking ban Mum Dawn Dobson used to be frightened of her asthma, ever since a shopping trip resulted in her collapsing.
May 09, 2007 ... Mum Dawn Dobson used to be frightened of her asthma, ever since ashopping trip resulted in her collapsing. Now the 47-year-old has learned to control her condition andaccept her limitations. But, while she has learned to live with herillness, she is looking forward to the ...
Punters leave bookies Iron dry Scunthorpe United supporters have taken the bookies to the cleaners, after staking bets from a fiver to pounds10,000 on the Iron winning the League One championship.
May 09, 2007 ... Scunthorpe United supporters have taken the bookies to thecleaners, after staking bets from a fiver to pounds10,000 on the Ironwinning the League One championship. One of the biggest losers was William Hill, where the losses havebeen estimated in excess of ...
Fans fly in from far and wide Jet-setting Iron fans came from far and wide to watch their team lift the League One trophy on Saturday.
May 09, 2007 ... Jet-setting Iron fans came from far and wide to watch their teamlift the League One trophy on Saturday. But though supporters descended on Glanford Park from across theBritish Isles, Richard Page came further than most to watch hisbeloved team. The fervent Iron supporter ...
Driver causedfour car crash A Driver who ran into the back of a sports car, causing a four vehicle collision, was using the car without insurance, North Lincolnshire magistrates were told.
May 09, 2007 ... A Driver who ran into the back of a sports car, causing a fourvehicle collision, was using the car without insurance, NorthLincolnshire magistrates were told. The accident happened on the A1077 at Winterton, at about 5.30pmon March 20, prosecutor Anthony Mowbray said. A car ...
Leak investigated A Full investigation has been carried out into a gas leak at the Corus steelworks in Scunthorpe.
May 09, 2007 ... A Full investigation has been carried out into a gas leak at theCorus steelworks in Scunthorpe. The leak in the Appleby-Frodingham coke oven area led to the lossof a day's production in the plate and rod mills. Corus spokesman Karen Lloyd said the leak occurred at ...
Good marks after two inspections It Was smiles all round for pupils and staff at an infant school, after they notched up top marks in two separate inspections.
May 09, 2007 ... It Was smiles all round for pupils and staff at an infant school,after they notched up top marks in two separate inspections. Winterton Church of England Infant School was inspected twice thisyear, once by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), andthen by a diocesan ...
Toms find homes after plea A Whole pride of tom cats found new loving homes following a Scunthorpe Telegraph appeal.
May 09, 2007 ... A Whole pride of tom cats found new loving homes following aScunthorpe Telegraph appeal. Scunthorpe Cat Rescue enlisted the help of the Telegraph Championto try and re-home the toms, which were being overlooked in favour ofkittens and females. And Scunthorpe Telegraph readers ...
In frame for success at top awards A MUSIC-inspired artist could be viewing her work on the front of the Mercury music award CD - having got to the final of a massive music- art competition.
May 09, 2007 ... A MUSIC-inspired artist could be viewing her work on the front ofthe Mercury music award CD - having got to the final of a massivemusic-art competition. Tamara Dubnyckyj's music-inspired painting has won her a place inthe last round of this year's Nationwide Mercury Prize ...
Dancers' fundraiser The Field Academy School of Irish Dancing will present a fundraising night at St Bernadette's Club on Friday, May 18.
May 09, 2007 ... The Field Academy School of Irish Dancing will present afundraising night at St Bernadette's Club on Friday, May 18. Music will be provided by the ...
Nominations being accepted for election An Election has been called to contest the three vacant seats on North Lincolnshire Council.
May 09, 2007 ... An Election has been called to contest the three vacant seats onNorth Lincolnshire Council. The local authority is now accepting nominations for thosecandidates who wish to stand in the Brigg and Wolds ward. The three seats remain vacant because of the death of ...
Spitfire flypast A Flypast of a Hurricane and Spitfire can be seen on Saturday.
May 09, 2007 ... A Flypast of a Hurricane and Spitfire can be seen on Saturday. The flypast is part of the RAF Kirton in Lindsey and HibaldstowAssociation ...
Objections to plans will stay Barton-upon-humber town councillors are to continue to object to an eight-property development off Maltby Lane.
May 09, 2007 ... Barton-upon-humber town councillors are to continue to object toan eight-property development off Maltby Lane. Their decision follows a request by North Lincolnshire planners toremove their objection - focusing on access to the site and its over-development - to the application by ...
Town council AGM Kirton in Lindsey Town Council is holding its AGM this evening at 7pm in the town hall.
May 09, 2007 ... Kirton in Lindsey Town Council is holding its AGM this evening ...
Burglary at market unit A Generator and boxes of Pepsi were stolen when a storage unit at a popular market was burgled.
May 09, 2007 ... A Generator and boxes of Pepsi were stolen when a storage unit ata popular market was burgled. The burglary took place at the unit, in Hemswell Market, ...
Items stolen from nursery A Trailer, quad bike, saws, plants and garden items were stolen in a burglary.
May 09, 2007 ... A Trailer, quad bike, saws, plants and garden items were stolen ina burglary. The items - including an R-registered Ifor Williams trailer, twoStihl saws, birdbaths and a substantial amount of plants and gardenstoneware - were taken in the burglary at Hoots Nursery ...
Country park to host garden party Meet the head gardener at the 10th anniversary garden party on Wednesday, May 16.
May 09, 2007 ... Meet the head gardener at the 10th anniversary garden party onWednesday, May 16. The party will take place at Normanby Hall Country Park andvisitors will get the chance to tour the Victorian ...
Funding aid 'not paying to snoop on smokers' The sum of more than pounds68,000 has been allocated by the Government to ensure the July 1 smoking ban is upheld in pubs, clubs and workplaces in North Lincolnshire.
May 09, 2007 ... The sum of more than pounds68,000 has been allocated by theGovernment to ensure the July 1 smoking ban is upheld in pubs, clubsand workplaces in North Lincolnshire. But council chiefs insist not all the cash will be spent on payingstaff overtime to snoop on smokers, who risk ...
County event showcases agriculture Preparations are well under way for the 123rd Lincolnshire Show in June.
May 09, 2007 ... Preparations are well under way for the 123rd Lincolnshire Show inJune. Lincolnshire Showground at Grange-de-Lings will open its gates onJune 20 and 21 for the annual show, one of the few of its kind leftin the country. Helen Houghton, chief executive of the Lincolnshire ...
pounds10,000 jewel theft Jewellery worth more than pounds10,000 was stolen in a raid on a family-run business.
May 09, 2007 ... Jewellery worth more than pounds10,000 was stolen in a raid on afamily-run business. Raiders forced their way into the Second Chance shop on CollegeYard, Brigg, in the early hours. And business proprietor Margaret Devai (70) is now offering apounds1,000 reward to anyone who ...
Gallery concert for folk-rock singer Claire Hamill will appear in concert in North Lincolnshire on Friday.
May 09, 2007 ... Claire Hamill will appear in concert in North Lincolnshire onFriday. Claire was offered a recording contract by Island Records in 1971,and in 1979 became a member of Wishbone Ash. She has gone on torelease nine albums. She ...
Working party on youth? One of the first acts of Barton-Upon-Humber Town Council after the elections could be to set up a working party to look at youth provision within the town.
May 09, 2007 ... One of the first acts of Barton-Upon-Humber Town Council after theelections could be to set up a working party to look at youthprovision within the town. Coun Dean Cressey, the youngest member of the council, made theoffer to set up a working party after hearing many of the ...
Outgoing mayor reflects on busy year A Present given to Barton's outgoing Mayor, Coun Wendy Witter, at the beginning of her civic year, proved more appropriate than she ever imagined.
May 09, 2007 ... A Present given to Barton's outgoing Mayor, Coun Wendy Witter, atthe beginning of her civic year, proved more appropriate than sheever imagined. Coun Witter, speaking at her last council meeting on the eve ofthe local elections, and the last meeting of the present TownCouncil, ...
Flood after burglary A House was flooded when burglars blocked a sink and turned on bathroom taps.
May 09, 2007 ... A House was flooded when burglars blocked a sink and turned onbathroom taps. The intruders entered the house on Burnham Road, Scunthorpe, byforcing the rear door. Although the property was flooded and a search was ...
No funds to payfor wine Alcoholic Ian Jarman, who admitted stealing a bottle of QC wine, escaped paying compensation on the grounds he had no income.
May 09, 2007 ... Alcoholic Ian Jarman, who admitted stealing a bottle of QC wine,escaped paying compensation on the grounds he had no income. Jarman (42), of Chesswick Crescent, Keadby, committed the theft onMarch 17. Anthony Mowbray, prosecuting at North Lincolnshire Magistrates'Court, said: ...
Iron offer deals Scunthorpe United have offered new terms to three of their senior players who are out of contract this summer.
May 09, 2007 ... Scunthorpe United have offered new terms to three of their seniorplayers who are out of contract this summer. Manager Nigel Adkins wants to keep defender Steve Foster, midfieldman Jim Goodwin and utility man Richard Hinds in his squad forChampionship football next season. And ...
Visitor centre nearly complete The transformation of a former outdoor pursuit centre into a new visitor and education centre will be unveiled for all to see later this month.
May 09, 2007 ... The transformation of a former outdoor pursuit centre into a newvisitor and education centre will be unveiled for all to see laterthis month. The centre, at the Far Ings National Nature Reserve at Barton-Upon-Humber, has been converted as part of the South Humber BankHeritage and ...
Securitysystem'not upto task' A Surge of vandalism in a town led to an attack on a shop, the owner claims.
May 09, 2007 ... A Surge of vandalism in a town led to an attack on a shop, theowner claims. Margaret Devai (70), whose family business of 26 years was brokeninto at the weekend and had more than pounds10,000 worth of stocktaken, believes the town's security is not up to scratch. Brigg town ...
Hospital receives donation A Massive pounds20,000 has been donated to Scunthorpe General Hospital thanks to the hard work and generosity of a women's group.
May 09, 2007 ... A Massive pounds20,000 has been donated to Scunthorpe GeneralHospital thanks to the hard work and generosity of a women's group. The Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) raised the sum from theprofits of its kiosks and ward trolley service, which is operated inthe hospital by a ...
'Left devastated' by trust decision A Man who suffered a painful skin condition has told how the hospital's decision to withdraw his treatment 'devastated' his life.
May 09, 2007 ... A Man who suffered a painful skin condition has told how thehospital's decision to withdraw his treatment 'devastated' his life. John Brigden (52), formerly of Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, but who nowlives in Hull, had a condition called bi-lateral palmo-plantarpustulosis, affecting the ...
Coach trip A Day out in York is on offer for pounds5 from the Scunthorpe branch of the Royal Artillery Association.
May 09, 2007 ... A Day out in York is on offer for pounds5 from the Scunthorpebranch of the Royal Artillery Association. The trip will take place on Saturday, June 2. The coach will pickup from the ...
Garden talk An Illustrated talk will take place tomorrow.
May 09, 2007 ... An Illustrated talk will take place tomorrow. Geoffrey Trinder will present the talk, entitled wildlife in thegarden, for Brigg and District horticultural society. The talk ...
Coastal artworks A Selection of artists' work influenced by the east coast will be one of the summer attractions at Barton-Upon-Humber's Ropewalk.
May 09, 2007 ... A Selection of artists' work influenced by the east coast will beone of the summer attractions at Barton-Upon-Humber's Ropewalk. The Humber to the Wash Open Exhibition is being staged at theMaltkiln Road gallery between June 9 and August 19 and is open to anyartist living in the ...
St John lifesavers praised by family The family of a man who had a heart attack while watching Scunthorpe United play on Saturday have thanked the organisation which saved his life.
May 09, 2007 ... The family of a man who had a heart attack while watchingScunthorpe United play on Saturday have thanked the organisationwhich saved his life. Eric Frow (71) suffered a cardiac arrest while watching the Ironplay Carlisle. But the four St John Ambulance volunteers on scene at ...
Steel bosses' fresh concern over eco-plan Renewed concern has been raised by bosses at the Scunthorpe Corus steelworks over the effect the Government's plans to reduce global warming is having on the competitiveness of the business.
May 09, 2007 ... Renewed concern has been raised by bosses at the Scunthorpe Corussteelworks over the effect the Government's plans to reduce globalwarming is having on the competitiveness of the business. A call has also been made to extend a trading scheme in carbondioxide emissions beyond the ...
Bishop to open village history exhibition A Village is set to open an exhibition about its history.
May 09, 2007 ... A Village is set to open an exhibition about its history. The display, at St Nicholas' Church, Snitterby, will be opened bythe Bishop of Grimsby, the Rt Revd David Rossdale. Children in Snitterby have worked with artists and researchers, aswell as the church's community, to ...
Car crash injures seven passengers Seven people, including five children, were taken to hospital after two cars collided.
May 09, 2007 ... Seven people, including five children, were taken to hospitalafter two cars collided. The incident occurred in Scunthorpe yesterday morning. Emergency rescue and police and ambulance crews were called to thescene of the accident in Lilac Avenue just after 8.10am. Six of ...
Bike rider banned A Banned driver, described by his solicitor as 'slow on the uptake', panicked when he was seen by police riding a stolen motorcycle, North Lincolnshire magistrates heard.
May 09, 2007 ... A Banned driver, described by his solicitor as 'slow on theuptake', panicked when he was seen by police riding a stolenmotorcycle, North Lincolnshire magistrates heard. On October 5, Johnathan Chapman (20), of Merlin Road, Scunthorpe,was seen by police riding the 'field bike' on ...
Crews help free man Ambulance and fire services helped a man whose hand had become trapped yesterday morning.
May 09, 2007 ... Ambulance and fire services helped a man whose hand had becometrapped yesterday morning. The incident happened on Northcliff Road, Kirton in Lindsey justbefore 11am. The man trapped his hand under part of a roof ...
Two psychics Two mediums will be at a charity event this month.
May 09, 2007 ... Two mediums will be at a charity event this month. Paul Norton and Tracy Hall will put on a show at an evening hostedby The Foundation for Well Being, a ...
Team's trophy celebration St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School's year six football team celebrated winning the Scunthorpe and District Schools' Trophy.
May 09, 2007 ... St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School's year six footballteam celebrated winning the Scunthorpe and District Schools' Trophy. Teammates are pictured with teacher and coach Andrew Strong. (BackRow, ...
Paintball items taken Paintball equipment worth pounds2,800 was stolen when a converted barn was targeted by burglars.
May 09, 2007 ... Paintball equipment worth pounds2,800 was stolen when a convertedbarn was targeted by burglars. A window on the side of the building at Moor Farm, Elsham, wasforced and a search was carried out. Paintball equipment and clothing was stolen. The burglary happened between ...
Help recycle the headlines Local newspapers continue to be a major part of British life.
May 10, 2007 ... Local newspapers continue to be a major part of British life. In fact, according to the Newspaper Society, 83.7 per cent ofadults in the UK read a regional paper. That means 40-millionpeople read these papers. Then there are the 66 per cent who reada national ...
Fire put out at Corus Firefighters were called out to a fire in an electrical panel at Corus Steelworks.
May 09, 2007 ... Firefighters were called out to a fire in an electrical panel atCorus Steelworks. The fire happened yesterday at ...
Change of day trip loco A Switch of loco has been necessary on the first nostalgic train trip of the year for Scunthorpe Telegraph and Target readers, with seats still available on what promises to be a memorable day out.
May 10, 2007 ... A Switch of loco has been necessary on the first nostalgic traintrip of the year for Scunthorpe Telegraph and Target readers, withseats still available on what promises to be a memorable day out. Steam age survivor Green Arrow was to haul The Hadrian onSaturday, May 19, from ...
Host of events in annual festival Over two special weekends in May, a unique festival will offer a packed itinerary of events including children's workshops, concerts, art exhibitions, poetry recitals and mini markets selling local produce.
May 10, 2007 ... Over two special weekends in May, a unique festival will offer apacked itinerary of events including children's workshops, concerts,art exhibitions, poetry recitals and mini markets selling localproduce. This variety of special events, centred on the arts, will combineto ...
Medieval castle proves to be a great survivor Skipton Castle is one of the best-preserved and most complete medieval castles in England, despite enduring a three-year siege during the Civil War.
May 10, 2007 ... Skipton Castle is one of the best-preserved and most completemedieval castles in England, despite enduring a three-year siegeduring the Civil War. After the battle of Marston Moor, it was the only Royaliststronghold left in the north. Cromwell ordered its destruction, but ...
Staff more than happy to adjust content of meal Good food and drink is the perfect way to unwind after a hard week at work.
May 10, 2007 ... Good food and drink is the perfect way to unwind after a hard weekat work. And, having left the office late, a light and easily digestibleChinese was an ideal choice with which to tickle our taste buds. With that in mind, we paid a Friday night visit to Dynasty ...
Hax the way to do it rod Boosted by a century from overseas signing Kodimarakkalage Rodrigo, Haxey performed admirably to defeat Cleethorpes 2nds by seven wickets in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League premier division.
May 10, 2007 ... Boosted by a century from overseas signing KodimarakkalageRodrigo, Haxey performed admirably to defeat Cleethorpes 2nds byseven wickets in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League premierdivision. Cleethorpes were dismissed for 188, in which Pete Ridley made 42,as off-spinner Mark ...
Clark turns Superman Broughton - after a poor opening day reverse - have bounced back to form and cruised to a seven-wicket win at Messingham 2nds in their latest outing.
May 10, 2007 ... Broughton - after a poor opening day reverse - have bounced backto form and cruised to a seven-wicket win at Messingham 2nds in theirlatest outing. Paul Clark is one of the division's most consistent all-roundersand demonstrated the fact again with wickets and runs in this ...
Outcasts really torr into Grimsby bowlers Experienced Andy Torr was the batting star as Outcasts enjoyed an emphatic victory at Grimsby Town 3rds.
May 10, 2007 ... Experienced Andy Torr was the batting star as Outcasts enjoyed anemphatic victory at Grimsby Town 3rds. The Isle of Axholme side rattled up 285 for six, Torr making 89 inthe middle-order, Tom Sharpe 53, Dave Hobson 41 and Graham Oxley 31not out, while Rob Smith had the home side's ...