Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from September 2007:
Happy united times Such is the hype and anticipation surrounding this book that it almost comes as a bit of a let-down to discover Neil Warnock has nothing bad to say about his time at Scunthorpe United.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Such is the hype and anticipation surrounding this book that italmost comes as a bit of a let-down to discover Neil Warnock hasnothing bad to say about his time at Scunthorpe United. Something of a sporting nomad, Warnock actually stayed with theIron longer than any other club ...
Better of the devils they know The Scorpions look certain to get the better of the Devils they know so well and retain the Conference Trophy at the Scunthorpe Raceway tomorrow (3pm).
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Scorpions look certain to get the better of the Devils theyknow so well and retain the Conference Trophy at the ScunthorpeRaceway tomorrow (3pm). After a grand slam season last year, when Scunthorpe completed aclean-sweep of Conference League titles, it will be a ...
Humber sports partnership coach courses The Humber Sports Partnership is running a range of courses to help club and coach development within the Humber region and places are available for a range of evening training sessions over the coming weeks.
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Humber Sports Partnership is running a range of courses tohelp club and coach development within the Humber region and placesare available for a range of evening training sessions over thecoming weeks. Since the launch of the scheme in 2001 this has evolved into aCoach ...
Police tapping in to new technology Police radios are set to take a back-seat with the introduction of on- the-go email systems.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Police radios are set to take a back-seat with the introduction ofon-the-go email systems. North Lincolnshire's neighbourhood police officers are to besupplied with Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) to enable members ofthe public to contact them at all times. The handheld ...
Security advice A Police caravan offering advice on preventing burglaries will be available for concerned residents on Monday after a recent increase in the number of thefts from peoples' homes.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Police caravan offering advice on preventing burglaries will beavailable for concerned residents on Monday after a recent increasein the number of thefts from peoples' homes. The caravan will be based outside the Post Office on High Street,Broughton, all day and will include a ...
Girl missing Police are concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old Scunthorpe girl who has not been seen for more than a week.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Police are concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old Scunthorpegirl who has not been seen for more than a week. Rebecca Kiddle, of Chaucer Avenue, was reported missing to policeon Tuesday. She was last seen by her family on Wednesday, August 22, at about2pm, when she left ...
Fire calls Call-outs for firefighters this week included:
Sep 01, 2007 ... Call-outs for firefighters this week included: Thursday, 3.40am, car fire, Burringham Road, Scunthorpe Wednesday, ...
Grants awarded to youth groups Thousands of pounds will be spent providing equipment for youngsters in North Lincolnshire.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Thousands of pounds will be spent providing equipment foryoungsters in North Lincolnshire. Money from the Local Network Fund has recently been awarded tosport and youth groups across the region to help provide activitiesfor youngsters. Football clubs, orienteering groups and ...
All welcome Bottesford Town Council will hold a meeting at 7.15pm on Monday in the Civic Hall.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Bottesford Town Council will hold a meeting at 7.15pm on Mondayin ...
Gift gives appeal a boost A pounds50 GIFT from a Bottesford widow, who wishes to remain anonymous, has triggered fresh hope of finding a cure for two-year- old Krystal Brocklesby, who was born with cerebral palsy.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A pounds50 GIFT from a Bottesford widow, who wishes to remainanonymous, has triggered fresh hope of finding a cure for two-year-old Krystal Brocklesby, who was born with cerebral palsy. A fund organised by Krystal's parents, Brian (24) and Fiona (21),of Cliff Avenue, Winterton, has ...
Celebrate telegraph's anniversary This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Scunthorpe Telegraph, and we want readers to help us celebrate.
Sep 01, 2007 ... This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Scunthorpe Telegraph,and we want readers to help us celebrate. On Saturday, September 8, a special supplement will be includedwith the paper to mark this special occasion. We would like you to contact us with your stories of 70 years ...
Residents take action to clean up streets Beleaguered residents on an estate blighted by vandalism and litter have banded together to take action.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Beleaguered residents on an estate blighted by vandalism andlitter have banded together to take action. Volunteers in Barton-Upon-Humber have been rolling up theirsleeves and picking up rubbish. The litter-picking session was organised by the local residents'association, ...
Go-ahead for new bar plans The go-ahead to develop Scunthorpe's newest nightspot, the Barracuda Bar, at a cost of nearly pounds1-million, has been given by licensing watchdogs.
Sep 01, 2007 ... The go-ahead to develop Scunthorpe's newest nightspot, theBarracuda Bar, at a cost of nearly pounds1-million, has been given bylicensing watchdogs. The three-strong panel yesterday overruled an objection fromowners of the rival Geneva and Light bars, who expressed concernabout ...
Man admits two phone robberies A 20-year-old man yesterday admitted two counts of robbery.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A 20-year-old man yesterday admitted two counts of robbery. Shane Dandilly (20), of Chestnut Way, Scunthorpe, pleaded guiltyat Grimsby Crown ...
Rescue plan for axed bus service A 'lifeline' bus service is to be extended for seven months after outcry about cuts.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A 'lifeline' bus service is to be extended for seven months afteroutcry about cuts. Bus provider Stagecoach announced it was stopping its number fiveservice last week leaving Valley View Drive, Bottesford, without abus. But now North Lincolnshire Council and Stagecoach have ...
'Left stranded by cuts' Two pensioners who say they have no other way to get into town believe they have been stranded by the service cuts.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Two pensioners who say they have no other way to get into townbelieve they have been stranded by the service cuts. Raymond (83) and Freda Moss (82), of Hilton Avenue, Scunthorpe,say they are disgusted by the actions of Stagecoach because, theymaintain, there are always passengers ...
Jailed for importing weapons A Man has been jailed for illegally bringing weapons into Humberside Airport - in his suitcase.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Man has been jailed for illegally bringing weapons intoHumberside Airport - in his suitcase. Darren Lake (34) was jailed for three-and-a-half years afteradmitting importing a 9mm blank-firing pistol and butterfly knife. Grimsby Crown Court heard how Lake had returned from a ...
Deadline day moves rarely successful With midnight yesterday bringing a close to the summer's transfer window we all now know the make-up of our local team's playing squads.
Sep 01, 2007 ... With midnight yesterday bringing a close to the summer's transferwindow we all now know the make-up of our local team's playingsquads. Under certain regulations loan deals can still take place, but inthe main there can be no additions until the winter transfer windownext ...
Centenarian is guest of honour A Brigg woman who has worked hard almost all her life has now celebrated her 100th birthday.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Brigg woman who has worked hard almost all her life has nowcelebrated her 100th birthday. Ivy Bryan was the guest of honour at a special party to mark theoccasion at the Methodist Hall in Brigg, where more than 45 relativesand friends paid tribute to the centenarian. Born ...
Egg-stra effort by young fundraisers The entrepreneurial skills of two young school pals from Winteringham have boosted the funds of Scunthorpe's Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
Sep 01, 2007 ... The entrepreneurial skills of two young school pals fromWinteringham have boosted the funds of Scunthorpe's Lindsey LodgeHospice. John Button and his best buddy, Sam McGee, both aged 10, set outon their charity fundraising last year when they sold bags of corn sopeople could feed ...
Under the covers There is only one thing they need do to improve the town centre and that is to cover it over.
Sep 01, 2007 ... There is only one thing they need do to improve the town centreand that is to cover it over. Come November time, when the wind and rain is blowing ...
How can we improve town? Having travelled quite a lot throughout Europe, one feature I think would enhance the town centre would be a water fountain.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Having travelled quite a lot throughout Europe, one feature Ithink would enhance the town centre would be a water fountain. These features are quite common in public places and at roadjunctions, such as the centre of a roundabout. Suggested ...
Memories of great flood
Sep 01, 2007 ... I'm Very surprised at the latest plans to build on a flood plain. Some 60 years ago, from the bottom of Ferry Road hill, bottom ofDoncaster Road hill and the bottom of Burringham Road hill, the Trentvalley was completely flooded and the water was lapping the bottom ofthe hills. You ...
Praise for association I Am so pleased the Crosby Community Association (CCA) got the funding it richly deserves.
Sep 01, 2007 ... I Am so pleased the Crosby Community Association (CCA) got thefunding it richly deserves. This organisation - including the lovely Maria - helped me in mydarkest hour. I was left to really struggle after been diagnosed with chronicobstructive pulmonary disease, but with ...
'Brilliant' festival I Went to HumberFest on Monday with two friends and had a brilliant night.
Sep 01, 2007 ... I Went to HumberFest on Monday with two friends and had abrilliant night. It was an excellent event, and was superb value for money. Everyone I have spoken ...
New treaty has changes Nothing less than Britain's withdrawal from the EU would satisfy Les Arnott (Viewpoint, August 27), so it is no surprise to see him unhappy with the newly proposed EU treaty.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Nothing less than Britain's withdrawal from the EU would satisfyLes Arnott (Viewpoint, August 27), so it is no surprise to see himunhappy with the newly proposed EU treaty. However, I'm sure most Scunthorpe Telegraph readers don't holdquite such extreme views, but would still ...
Route is elderly's lifeline Regarding changes in bus services by Stagecoach concerning the new route number 37 yellow shuttle.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Regarding changes in bus services by Stagecoach concerning the newroute number 37 yellow shuttle. We have had an excellent half-hourly service, now this has changedto a two-hourly service, plus no connection to the Tesco store. Thereare many people who rely on this service, ...
Anger at loss of nite safe patrols Landlords and residents have hit out after it was revealed they were to lose extra patrols.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Landlords and residents have hit out after it was revealed theywere to lose extra patrols. Nite Safe officers have been operating in Barton-Upon-Humber forthe past three months, but are set to be redeployed to Scunthorpe atthe end of August. The scheme was started in the town ...
Wildlife art contest Young artists with an interest in golf have been invited to take part in a competition to win a year's free golf tuition at a North Lincolnshire golf course.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Young artists with an interest in golf have been invited to takepart in a competition to win a year's free golf tuition at a NorthLincolnshire golf course. The competition has been organised by Forest Pines and youngstershave been invited to submit a drawing or painting on a ...
Not dazed by success The third round of the Scunthorpe Rock Open 2007 saw an eclectic mix of young and old groups taking to the stage.
Sep 01, 2007 ... The third round of the Scunthorpe Rock Open 2007 saw an eclecticmix of young and old groups taking to the stage. Four bands battled it out on Thursday night at Scunthorpe's CrosbyHotel for a place in the next round, and you can watch them performby visiting ...
Record bid is holted There were no transfer deadline day dealings for Scunthorpe United when the clock ticked past midnight last night.
Sep 01, 2007 ... There were no transfer deadline day dealings for Scunthorpe Unitedwhen the clock ticked past midnight last night. But it was not for the want of trying - as manager Nigel Adkinshad a club record pounds250,000 bid turned down for another LeagueOne striker. The United boss will ...
Time for justice to get tougher It Has been a sad and sorry time, both in Broughton and around the country.
Sep 03, 2007 ... It Has been a sad and sorry time, both in Broughton and around thecountry. There seems to have been a shooting every week recently, the mostrecent being an innocent 11-year-old boy in Croxteth, Liverpool. Itconcerns me deeply. I was also saddened to hear about the fire at the ...
Learning from life I'm Forever learning lessons about life - mainly because I'm forever making mistakes.
Sep 03, 2007 ... I'm Forever learning lessons about life - mainly because I'mforever making mistakes. Occasionally I learn life lessons from places I visit, and that'swhat I want to write about this week. As I drove my family towards the baboon enclosure in a safaripark, we opted not to take ...
Excellent point on EU treaty David Baxendale (Viewpoint, August 23) makes an excellent point when he effectively says the new EU reform treaty is just like the previous amending treaties.
Sep 03, 2007 ... David Baxendale (Viewpoint, August 23) makes an excellent pointwhen he effectively says the new EU reform treaty is just like theprevious amending treaties. We never had a referendum for any of those, so why should we haveone now? Not only that, we never had a referendum over ...
No-one would support ideas Robin Downs (Viewpoint, August 29) naively claims Charles Darwin's evolution is proven scientific fact.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Robin Downs (Viewpoint, August 29) naively claims CharlesDarwin's evolution is proven scientific fact. I wonder whether he has ever read 'On the Origin of Species'. What of Darwin's mechanism of inheritance, which he called'gemmules'? No-one in their right mind would ...
Mum's death left 'huge gap' This year will see the second Christmas they have not been able to share with her.
Sep 03, 2007 ... This year will see the second Christmas they have not been able toshare with her. But for Tracey Jumps, her sister, Michelle and brother, Martin,the memory of their mother, Edna Keeble, will never dim. Edna died at her East Butterwick home from cancer in January 2006,aged 64, ...
Plannersshouldkeep oldhigh St I Read with interest the proposals in principle to redevelop the bottom of High Street.
Sep 03, 2007 ... I Read with interest the proposals in principle to redevelop thebottom of High Street. I hope the plans, when they are put out, with the possibility of alarge block of shops on the corner of Home Street, will not detractfrom the aesthetic qualities of Church Square House. It ...
Voice for patientsfacing loss of sight Patients facing blindness through an eye disease can have their voice heard through a local group set to fight for their rights.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Patients facing blindness through an eye disease can have theirvoice heard through a local group set to fight for their rights. When 62-year-old Enid Pottage, of Rochester Close, Scunthorpe,found out a year ago she had macular disease, she felt completelyalone. The pensioner ...
Spotlight on world affairs Courses focusing on world affairs have been organised by the Workers' Educational Association (WEA).
Sep 03, 2007 ... Courses focusing on world affairs have been organised by theWorkers' Educational Association (WEA). The classes will take place at the organisation's base in ClareHouse at 31 Wells Street, Scunthorpe. The first course, entitled World Affairs, will be led by KeithHarrison, ...
Pioneer exhibition An Exhibition featuring an education pioneer who lived in North Lincolnshire will be open this weekend.
Sep 03, 2007 ... An Exhibition featuring an education pioneer who lived in NorthLincolnshire will be open this weekend. The display about Samuel Wilderspin, who revolutionised theeducation of infants, will be available to view in the AssemblyRooms on Queen Street, Barton-Upon-Humber on ...
Shock tactic Matchwinner Matt Sparrow believes more Championship sides will be in for a shock if they turn up expecting to roll over Scunthorpe United.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Matchwinner Matt Sparrow believes more Championship sides will bein for a shock if they turn up expecting to roll over ScunthorpeUnited. Sheffield United became the second side this season to leaveGlanford Park with nothing to show for their efforts following a 3-2defeat against ...
Dad introduced future husband It Is not every day a father can boast of playing Cupid but that is exactly how Rose Wade (nee Lee) met her husband.
Sep 03, 2007 ... It Is not every day a father can boast of playing Cupid but thatis exactly how Rose Wade (nee Lee) met her husband. Her father adopted the role of matchmaker when he introduced herto a young man with whom he worked on the steelworks. "He and Norman worked together at the ...
Spreading their Islamic message A Breakaway group of Muslims yesterday held a forum to explain what they believe to be the true meaning of Islam.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A Breakaway group of Muslims yesterday held a forum to explainwhat they believe to be the true meaning of Islam. The event was organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association andstaged in Bottesford Civic Hall. Dr Nasir Ahmed explained there were 74 members of the group ...
United too Sharp Anyone still have doubts about Scunthorpe's Championship credentials? Surely not if they can continue to perform like this.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Anyone still have doubts about Scunthorpe's Championshipcredentials? Surely not if they can continue to perform like this. At the end of a week in which they found themselves blown out ofthe water in the transfer market by the spending power of the biggerclubs, United replied on ...
Frod slip to worst ever loss App-frod slipped to the worst defeat in their history in the Central Midlands Supreme Division at Pinxton.
Sep 03, 2007 ... App-frod slipped to the worst defeat in their history in theCentral Midlands Supreme Division at Pinxton. They fell behind on 22 minutes when Chris Burnham sliced a crossinto his own net. Pinxton doubled their lead after 36 minutes, following a poorclearance from the Frod ...
Horror injury in big derby Barton Town went top of the Northern Counties East League First Division with a 2-0 win against local rivals Bottesford Town at Marsh Lane.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Barton Town went top of the Northern Counties East League FirstDivision with a 2-0 win against local rivals Bottesford Town at MarshLane. But their victory was badly overshadowed by a terrible injury toJon Parkinson. The striker suffered a suspected double leg break and ...
Football results
Sep 03, 2007 ... Johnstone Insurance SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE RESULTS SCUNTHORPE CENTURION SPORTING SHIELD ROUND ONE: Barrow Wanderers 0AFC Brumby 6; Barton United Colts v BBM (Barton defaulted);Briggensians 1 Smiffy's 4; Crowle Colts 2 Messingham Trinity Juniors4; Epworth Town 10 ...
Hall meeting The committee of Messingham Village Hall is holding its AGM on Thursday, from 7.30pm.
Sep 03, 2007 ... The committee of Messingham Village Hall is holding its AGM ...
Festival in pub serves up treat A Music festival looks set to become an annual event on the music calendar after a second successful year.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A Music festival looks set to become an annual event on the musiccalendar after a second successful year. Gavfest, at the Nelthorpe Arms, South Ferriby, was rated a hugesuccess by landlord Gavin Richards. And rock music fan Gavin (26) claims to be the only licensee inthe ...
Bumper crop at horticultural show A Bumper crop of exhibits were entered into this year's Scawby Show, which took place yesterday at the village hall.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A Bumper crop of exhibits were entered into this year's ScawbyShow, which took place yesterday at the village hall. The 67th annual event attracted a growing number of entrants, witha total 414 exhibits this year, compared to 366 in 2006. Wendy Dowse, chairman of the Scawby ...
Cat pulls FA Cup win out of hat A Second half strike from Andy Catton put Winterton Rangers into the next round of the FA Cup at the expense of Northern League outfit Morpeth Town, at West Street.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A Second half strike from Andy Catton put Winterton Rangers intothe next round of the FA Cup at the expense of Northern League outfitMorpeth Town, at West Street. It was the visitors who started the brightest and Rangers keeperBen Simpson was twice called into action in the opening ...
Four-midable town victory Brigg Town won their first game of the season against South Shields in the FA Cup in emphatic style, at The Hawthorns.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Brigg Town won their first game of the season against SouthShields in the FA Cup in emphatic style, at The Hawthorns. The Zebras dominated the early exchanges and took the lead afterjust six minutes. A neat one-touch interchange between Martin Altoft and JohnBorland set up ...
Champagne-ions! Scunthorpe Scorpions look on course to retain their full sweep of Conference League trophies this season after collecting their second piece of silverware.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Scunthorpe Scorpions look on course to retain their full sweep ofConference League trophies this season after collecting their secondpiece of silverware. Kenny Smith's team battered the visitors from Plymouth in theConference Trophy final second leg 65-28, to rack up an ...
Title race wide open after top trio win The top three clubs in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League premier division all won on Saturday and remain in the chase for the championship, going into the final two weeks of the season.
Sep 03, 2007 ... The top three clubs in the Lincolnshire County Cricket Leaguepremier division all won on Saturday and remain in the chase for thechampionship, going into the final two weeks of the season. Leaders Haxey - boosted by 99 from Tom Wraith - cracked 307 ontheir way to defeating ...
Eight lives left for pet tigger A 16-year-old cat, which managed to 'steel' away to Scunthorpe's Corus works for almost a month, has been reunited with her family.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A 16-year-old cat, which managed to 'steel' away to Scunthorpe'sCorus works for almost a month, has been reunited with her family. And according to her owner, Pete Robinson, his pet reappearedexactly when a medium said she would. As the Scunthorpe Telegraph revealed, ...
Retailers unite to stop yobs Youths who congregate outside shops, intimidating staff and customers, could be taken to court as part of a get tough stance against anti-social behaviour.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Youths who congregate outside shops, intimidating staff andcustomers, could be taken to court as part of a get tough stanceagainst anti-social behaviour. Traders are so fed up with youths loitering outside theirpremises, they have formed a Shopwatch group, aimed at keepingtrouble ...
Swap your old ladder for new ones Dodgy ladders can be exchanged for new ones in a new campaign run by Scunthorpe's Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Sep 03, 2007 ... Dodgy ladders can be exchanged for new ones in a new campaign runby Scunthorpe's Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Falling from a height is the main cause of death and injury in theworkplace, but it can be avoided if workers assess the risks involvedand use the right ...
No change in 'traffic-calming' measures Traffic islands and bollards in Glebe Road, Brigg, designed to slow down motorists, will not be removed now the primary school, which attracted so many vehicles to that area of town, has been closed and demolished.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Traffic islands and bollards in Glebe Road, Brigg, designed toslow down motorists, will not be removed now the primary school,which attracted so many vehicles to that area of town, has beenclosed and demolished. And there will be no additional 'traffic calming' in the ...
Cash given to hospice Vice-chairwoman Gwen Eaton welcomed members and friends to the monthly meeting of the Brigg and District Flower Society meeting in the Angel Suite.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Vice-chairwoman Gwen Eaton welcomed members and friends to themonthly meeting of the Brigg and District Flower Society meeting inthe Angel Suite. A donation of pounds400 from the chairman's luncheon was presentedto Anne Millett, for Scunthorpe's Lindsey Lodge ...
'Rewarding' role for newest pcso recruit Brigg police station's newest recruit has been settling into her new role.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Brigg police station's newest recruit has been settling into hernew role. Lynsey Stamp (26) has been a Police Community Support Officer(PCSO) since April, and in her few short months in the job hascovered a wide range of incidents. She said: "The area I cover is the Ridge ...
Bringing in the sheaves Youngsters got into the country spirit at the weekend, as they prepared the field for this year's Festival of the Plough.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Youngsters got into the country spirit at the weekend, as theyprepared the field for this year's Festival of the Plough. The Isle farming celebration - to be held on Sunday, September16, at High Burnham - includes a threshing demonstration, and youngpeople from the area had fun ...
Rockin' and rollin' A Night of rock and roll is to take Brigg by storm on Friday.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A Night of rock and roll is to take Brigg by storm on Friday. The Cordwood Draggers are to perform in ...
Badge handover At The latest meeting of the Brigg and District Flower Society, the retiring president Jean Clowes handed over her badge to the new president, Beryl Wells.
Sep 03, 2007 ... At The latest meeting of the Brigg and District Flower Society,the retiring president Jean Clowes handed over her badge to the newpresident, Beryl Wells. Tracey Neal then gave a demonstration entitled Green Leaf Girl,and offered members tips on keeping flowers and foliage in ...
Red cross course The British Red Cross is arranging a public first-aid course lasting 14 weeks, and enrolment will take place tomorrow at its centre on Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe.
Sep 03, 2007 ... The British Red Cross is arranging a public first-aid courselasting 14 weeks, and enrolment will take place tomorrow at itscentre on Brumby Wood ...
56-day driving ban for doctor A Doctor, caught travelling at 101mph on the M180, has been banned from driving for almost two months.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A Doctor, caught travelling at 101mph on the M180, has been bannedfrom driving for almost two months. Dr Steven Robinson (36), from Peters Avenue, Scunthorpe, alreadyhad six penalty points on his licence when he was clocked travelling31mph over the limit. The Oxford ...