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EU state could collapse ; Dennis Littler (November 20) made many good points about the EU. I would like to clarify one thing, however, on which he has misunderstood me.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Dennis Littler (November 20) made many good points about the EU.I would like to clarify one thing, however, on which he hasmisunderstood me. My worry about civil war was not of an armed conflict betweengroups in mainland Britain, or religious fundamentalism. What I referred ...

Respect highway code at all times ; I Live on the Berkeley estate and it amazes me, at school leaving times on Marsden Drive, how bad the drivers drive once they have picked up their kids.

Dec 01, 2007 ... I Live on the Berkeley estate and it amazes me, at school leavingtimes on Marsden Drive, how bad the drivers drive once they havepicked up their kids. I have a motorbike and often have to give way so cars can comeright over to my side of the road and barge their way through - ...

Win for town a ; Archbishops have beaten Bishops by 3-1 in the Scunthorpe and District League.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Archbishops have beaten Bishops by 3-1 in the Scunthorpe andDistrict League. There were wins for R Wardlaw, W Bazley and P Hutchinson againstJ Hulley, J Hanson and S Stevens, although D Turner won for ...

Too many pubs opening in town ; On The television news they have said the Government is trying to stop youngsters from binge drinking.

Dec 01, 2007 ... On The television news they have said the Government is trying tostop youngsters from binge drinking. So why is it allowing so many new pubs to open up? Also, it isletting them stay open all through the night. This is onlyencouraging people to drink more. The council has ...

Counting the cost of Christmas ; With less than a month to go until Christmas, many families will be worrying about how they are going to make ends meet.

Dec 01, 2007 ... With less than a month to go until Christmas, many families willbe worrying about how they are going to make ends meet. Extra expenses could break the bank for those struggling withdebt. A family on an average income spends pounds564 on thetrimmings, food, drink, decorations and ...

Idea villagescould all copy ; Congratulations to three 11-year-olds Chloe Pattison, Jack Poole and William Wall, who are the first recipients of a special new award in their village.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Congratulations to three 11-year-olds Chloe Pattison, Jack Pooleand William Wall, who are the first recipients of a special newaward in their village. The award scheme is the brainchild of Gunness Parish Council -and what a good idea. Parish and town councils around North ...

Youngsters rewarded fortheir community efforts ; A Village has kicked off its own Young Citizen award scheme in a bid to encourage civic pride among local children.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Village has kicked off its own Young Citizen award scheme in abid to encourage civic pride among local children. The trophy reward for work in the community has come from GunnessParish Council after three youngsters from the village school tidiedup an eyesore. Chloe ...

Marital harmony between players ; At Many bridge clubs, married couples tend not to partner one another.

Dec 01, 2007 ... At Many bridge clubs, married couples tend not to partner oneanother. Either one or the other thinks they are a superior player andwould to play with someone of their own (supposed) standard, orthey find they argue with one another far too frequently. Having a slight ...

Here's to you master Robinson for Rangers ; Last Sunday was sweet 16 for two teams in the Jack Kalson league.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Last Sunday was sweet 16 for two teams in the Jack Kalson league. Trentside Rangers were left cheering 'here's to you masterRobinson' after he hit a hat-trick in a 16-1 demolition of CrowleColts. Z Wilkinson also found the net three times in the Under-15Carousel Division ...

More of your great photos ; Funny faces are the order of the day, going by the latest selection of YorPix.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Funny faces are the order of the day, going by the latestselection of YorPix. Reader-submitted mobile phone snaps continue to flood in to theScunthorpe Telegraph offices, with the latest selection publishedtoday. Have you spotted a news story such as a house fire, or seen ...

Colts reach semi-finals ; Scunthorpe Caparo Colts went down 13-3 in a league game at Pocklington.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Scunthorpe Caparo Colts went down 13-3 in a league game atPocklington. The opening score did not come until first half injury time when a great tackle just failed to stop a home try. Pocklington pressed again strongly at the start of the secondhalf but it was the young Greens ...

Travellers camping on private car park ; Travellers who set up camp in a private car park in Scunthorpe say they do not want to cause trouble.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Travellers who set up camp in a private car park in Scunthorpesay they do not want to cause trouble. The owner of the Hebden Road site said seven families had movedcaravans on to the car park on Tuesday, after being evicted fromland owned by Stephen Smith's Garden Centre, on ...

Man denies flat murder ; A Man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 35-year-old man at a Scunthorpe flat.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 35-year-old manat a Scunthorpe flat. Thomas Naylor, made a brief appearance at Sheffield Crown Courtyesterday to deny murdering Shawn Coombs, in the property onLynmouth Drive. Naylor, of Bushfield House, Queensway, Scunthorpe, ...

Drink-drivers face full force ; Drink drivers are being warned they could lose their licence as part of the Christmas campaign which starts this weekend.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Drink drivers are being warned they could lose their licence aspart of the Christmas campaign which starts this weekend. Police are to lay on extra patrols and set up fixed checkpointsin a bid to catch motorists over the legal alcohol limit. The Christmas crackdown is part of ...

Caravan destroyed in suspected arson attack ; A Caravan was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Caravan was destroyed in a suspected arson attack. Two fire crews were called to tackle the blaze at Selby Farm,Wroot Road, Epworth, at 8.55pm. It almost ignited a set of gas cylinders stored inside thevehicle. The caravan, which was in a field, was kept near ...

Goalie has hands-on approach to giving charitable funds ; Footballing legend Pat Jennings OBE is to visit North Lincolnshire next week, as part of a campaign to encourage more residents to take up sport.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Footballing legend Pat Jennings OBE is to visit NorthLincolnshire next week, as part of a campaign to encourage moreresidents to take up sport. The former Northern Ireland, Tottenham and Arsenal goalkeeper will, be at Sheffield Park, rather than more familiar ...

Restaurant staff help victims of cyclone ; A Restaurant owner and his seven employees are to cook for and serve customers without pay later this month, to aid people caught up in a natural disaster.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Restaurant owner and his seven employees are to cook for andserve customers without pay later this month, to aid people caughtup in a natural disaster. Abdul Miah and his staff will help raise cash for the victims ofthe Cyclone Sidr disaster in their home country of ...

Two injured in car crash ; Two casualties were taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital after a car crash on the town's Britannia Corner.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Two casualties were taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital after acar crash on the town's Britannia Corner. A blue Vauxhall Frontera and a silver Mazda collided on thejunction between Doncaster ...

Waiting for nod from premier ; Scunthorpe Scorpions will find out tomorrow if they have been accepted into the Premier League of British Speedway for next season.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Scunthorpe Scorpions will find out tomorrow if they have beenaccepted into the Premier League of British Speedway for nextseason. But, if as expected, the answer is yes, they will move up withouttheir skipper Richie Dennis. That means only two of the all-conquering squad from ...

Show you care on website ; Readers spending Christmas away from their loved ones can record a special video message for them, for free.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Readers spending Christmas away from their loved ones can recorda special video message for them, for free. The Scunthorpe Telegraph is offering this unique chance to send apersonal Yuletide message to friends or family. All you have to do is visit the Scunthorpe Telegraph ...

Churchgoers' festive cheer ; Members of churches in Barton-Upon-Humber will be joining together in the week before Christmas to bring festive cheer to the residents of two sheltered housing schemes.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Members of churches in Barton-Upon-Humber will be joiningtogether in the week before Christmas to bring festive cheer to theresidents of two sheltered housing schemes. On Wednesday, December 19, the group will be carol singing ...

New arts rep on partnership ; Barton Arts is to have a new representative on Barton-Upon-Humber's Tourism Partnership.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Barton Arts is to have a new representative on Barton-Upon-Humber's Tourism Partnership. The group's secretary, Monica Jacques, is to replace formertreasurer Val ...

Society's organises meal for Christmas ; This year's Christmas meal organised by The Scunthorpe and District Branch of the MS Society is being held at the Wortley Hotel, Rowland Road.

Dec 01, 2007 ... This year's Christmas meal organised by The Scunthorpe andDistrict Branch of the MS Society is being held at the WortleyHotel, Rowland Road. The event, including entertainment, starts at 4pm ...

Mill closure put on hold until new year ; The closure of the bloom and billet mill on the Scunthorpe Corus steelworks has been put on hold until the first part of the new year.

Dec 01, 2007 ... The closure of the bloom and billet mill on the Scunthorpe Corussteelworks has been put on hold until the first part of the newyear. But production in the mill, capable of producing three milliontonnes of steel a year, has been scaled down. Corus chiefs have blamed the ...

Pneumonia and overdose led to death of addict ; A Drug addict died alone in his room from an overdose and pneumonia, an inquest heard.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Drug addict died alone in his room from an overdose andpneumonia, an inquest heard. Lee Geoffrey Lines (25) was found locked in his bedroom, dead onhis bed on Friday June 1. Labourer Mr Lines, who was a heroin and cocaine user, fromSalisbury Close, Scunthorpe, had multiple ...

Father's sorrow at death of son (19) in Spain ; A Father has spoken of his shock after his son 'went on holiday and never came back'.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Father has spoken of his shock after his son 'went on holidayand never came back'. Christopher David Fenwick (19), of Marsden Drive, Scunthorpe, waskilled when he jumped from a 3ft high concrete barrier between twocarriageways and fell into fast-flowing traffic while on holiday ...

Coals from Africa in pounds44m Corus steel deal ; Coking coal from south east Africa could soon be used to make steel at the Scunthorpe Corus works as part of a pounds44-million-plus deal.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Coking coal from south east Africa could soon be used to makesteel at the Scunthorpe Corus works as part of a pounds44-million-plus deal. Tata Steel yesterday agreed to buy a major share in a coal-mining venture in the Motize region of Mozambique. Group managing director B ...

Supermarket toys appeal ; A Toy appeal has been launched by a Scunthorpe supermarket.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Toy appeal has been launched by a Scunthorpe supermarket. Sainsbury's on Doncaster Road has organised the appeal inconjunction with Home Start and the Active Community Team to helplocal families during the festive period. The ...

Seven-mile midweek walk ; A Midweek ramble is being held on Wednesday.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Midweek ramble is being held on Wednesday. Walkers are asked to meet at the Village Hall car park on ScottonRoad, Scotter, at 10am for the six to seven-mile ...

Teenager admits lying to police ; A Teenager accused of holding down a 16-year-old girl with another youth while a third friend allegedly raped her, admitted lying to the police.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Teenager accused of holding down a 16-year-old girl withanother youth while a third friend allegedly raped her, admittedlying to the police. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, gave evidenceat Grimsby Crown Court yesterday. He denies aiding and abetting rape ...

Apartment work starts ; A City living style apartment block could be one step closer to being built in Scunthorpe.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A City living style apartment block could be one step closer tobeing built in Scunthorpe. Building activity has been seen on the site of the formerBentwood textile factory on Dunstall Street, which was bought by G&WDevelopers, based in Halifax. The developers confirmed work ...

Christingle ; Crowle Methodist Church will be holding its Christingle service tomorrow at 4pm.

Dec 01, 2007 ... Crowle Methodist Church will be holding its Christingle servicetomorrow at 4pm. Led by ...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! ; A Bit of Christmas magic was sprinkled across North Lincolnshire yesterday with festive lights setting Brigg and Epworth all aglow.

Dec 01, 2007 ... A Bit of Christmas magic was sprinkled across North Lincolnshireyesterday with festive lights setting Brigg and Epworth all aglow. Hundreds of people, young and old, got into the festive spirit inBrigg and joined in the fun to watch entertainment from the cast ofthe Scunthorpe ...

pounds50 licencefor sex shops ; Licensing of sex shops was considered by Scunthorpe Borough councillors 25 years ago.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Licensing of sex shops was considered by Scunthorpe Boroughcouncillors 25 years ago. A report in the Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph on December 9, 1982,noted: "Stringent regulations for the owners of sex shops inScunthorpe were outlined at a meeting of the borough's ...

'We used to thaw ourmilk on classroom stove' ; Memories of Lincoln Gardens Junior School, Ashby, have been rekindled following a photo of youngsters featured in our current Nostalgia, Issue 77.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Memories of Lincoln Gardens Junior School, Ashby, have beenrekindled following a photo of youngsters featured in our currentNostalgia, Issue 77. The school photo was referred to as Priory Lane Junior, Ashby,but was in fact Lincoln Gardens Junior, though the pupils on it ...

Motorists delayed by bridge work ; Motorists faced delays through South Ferriby when a new bridge was constructed in the village.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Motorists faced delays through South Ferriby when a new bridgewas constructed in the village. See a photo of a temporary bridge in our latest Nostalgia, Issue77, on sale now. Read how blood sports protestors disrupted the Brocklesby Huntand about a key date for the Humber ...

Club enjoys new amenities ; The Belton Autumn Club enjoyed its usual card and various other games in their new pavilion facilities on the playing field area.

Dec 03, 2007 ... The Belton Autumn Club enjoyed its usual card and various othergames in their new pavilion facilities on the playing field area. Funds have recently made it possible for fencing to be erectedacross the pavilion facade, a much appreciated addition. The Autumn Club, which is ...

Westlands still unbeaten ; Westlands from Burton-Upon-Stather are now the only unbeaten team in the Scunthorpe Quiz League.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Westlands from Burton-Upon-Stather are now the only unbeaten teamin the Scunthorpe Quiz League. Its members also enjoyed the highest score of the night in theirlatest win over Polish Club. Dodgers, their nearest rivals this season, were also successfulin their game with ...

Hoodies attack! ; The scourge of the hoodies has reached YorPix.

Dec 03, 2007 ... The scourge of the hoodies has reached YorPix. Although cute kids Libby Anne Palmer and Madeline do not looklike they will be up to much terrorising. If you would like to see your mobile phone snaps in print, justpic it, click it and send it with your ...

Greens are kings ; With both sides fighting for their Midlands One lives, this was always going to be a dog-fight.

Dec 03, 2007 ... With both sides fighting for their Midlands One lives, this wasalways going to be a dog-fight. However, the Greens came away with two valuable points towardstheir survival in a 24-8 result. The home start had the start they needed after only four minutes.Dudley possession was ...

No kidding for Zebras ; Brigg's hopes and expectations of winning points against another team close to the foot of the table took a serious knock when they found themselves three goals behind with only a quarter of the game played.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Brigg's hopes and expectations of winning points against anotherteam close to the foot of the table took a serious knock when theyfound themselves three goals behind with only a quarter of the gameplayed. In the first minute there was a clear chance for Brigg to goahead after the ...

Bottesford ged a pointwith slocombe's help ; Any suggestions that Gedling may have been affected by their recent managerial changes were quickly dispelled as Bottesford were indebted to keeper Sam Slocombe to earn them a point.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Any suggestions that Gedling may have been affected by theirrecent managerial changes were quickly dispelled as Bottesford wereindebted to keeper Sam Slocombe to earn them a point. The visitors soon got into their stride and dominated the openingspell, bringing out an excellent ...

Rangers run rampant ; Winterton put in a complete performance as they dominated their visitors from Shirebrook.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Winterton put in a complete performance as they dominated theirvisitors from Shirebrook. After the mid-week match at Barton, Andy Holt, Rob Northen andcaptain Steve Robinson all returned and a debut was given to NigelCroad, recently signed from Glasshoughton. Despite a dull ...

Worst display of campaign ; App-frod put in one of their worst displays of the season as a lack of confidence showed against a team below them in the league.

Dec 03, 2007 ... App-frod put in one of their worst displays of the season as alack of confidence showed against a team below them in the league. The Steelmen found themselves behind within the first six minuteswhen they gifted the opposition two goals. Peter Cassidy was left with a free header ...

Swans smash and grab ; Barton conducted a smash-and-grab raid in terrible conditions to retain third place in the Northern Counties East League Division One table.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Barton conducted a smash-and-grab raid in terrible conditions toretain third place in the Northern Counties East League Division Onetable. Exposed to the elements at altitude, the Swans were forced toride their luck as they came under the cosh for the majority of thegame. A ...

Five minutes of fame for 15 comics ... ; Being a small town with few large venues, the people of Scunthorpe (and a smattering of others from out of town) have to grab their opportunities to see live, non-music acts when they can.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Being a small town with few large venues, the people ofScunthorpe (and a smattering of others from out of town) have tograb their opportunities to see live, non-music acts when they can. At the weekend, the Royal Hotel on Doncaster Road hosted thegrand final of The Other Side ...

Whose punchline was it, anyway..? ; The Other Side Comedy Final 2007 on Saturday night left the audience exhausted after more than three hours of non-stop laughter.

Dec 03, 2007 ... The Other Side Comedy Final 2007 on Saturday night left theaudience exhausted after more than three hours of non-stop laughter. Scunthorpe Telegraph reporter Jennifer McKiernan had theunenviable task of sitting on the judging panel to decide which of15 superb acts was the ...

No home comforts for Iron ; Home Park is a bit of an ironic ground name when it comes to Scunthorpe United's visits to Plymouth Argyle.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Home Park is a bit of an ironic ground name when it comes toScunthorpe United's visits to Plymouth Argyle. For starters, it's the furthest away journey the Iron will makein the Championship this season - a massive 600 mile round trip. And it's rarely been a welcoming place for ...

Problems pile up for adkins ; Scunthorpe United slipped a place to 18th in the Championship table after another decisive defeat at Plymouth.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Scunthorpe United slipped a place to 18th in the Championshiptable after another decisive defeat at Plymouth. It's the 10th time in 12 visits to Home Park that the Iron havecome away empty-handed. It was only the second defeat in seven away games for United, whoare still five ...

Scunthorpe and District Pool League

Dec 03, 2007 ... Results PREMIER DIVISION: Cundy Phoenix 10 Cundy Rammits 2; Emerald 8Mayfair D 4; White Hart 4 Cundy MX 9; Malt Shovel 9 Ancholme 3; MillRoad 8 Berkeley 4; Cottage Beck PP 10 Riley Sharks 2. FIRST DIVISION: Ashdown Inc 4 Ashdown S 9; St Bernadettes 0 RileyCoyotes 0; RAOB Vets ...

Saturday football

Dec 03, 2007 ... Johnstone Insurance CHALLENGE CUP ROUND THREE: Beacon Rovers 0BBM 6; AFC Brumby 2 College Wanderers 0; Messingham Trinity Juniors0 Smiffys 1; Scawby 2 Scotter United 1. JOHNSTONE INSURANCE SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Epworth Town 5 Scunthonians 3; Sherpa 1 ...

Is recycling still problem for schools? ; My Husband has been a school caretaker for 25 years and for a number of those, he has recycled paper, cardboard, tins, glass etc. from both the school and school kitchen, by taking them to the recycling depot in his car in his own time.

Dec 03, 2007 ... My Husband has been a school caretaker for 25 years and for anumber of those, he has recycled paper, cardboard, tins, glass etc.from both the school and school kitchen, by taking them to therecycling depot in his car in his own time. Last year he rang the ...

Where are our bobbies? ; Every time I pass Brigg Police Station, with its portable buildings stacked outside, and with workmen refurbishing the main building, there are always three or four police vehicles parked in the small driveway.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Every time I pass Brigg Police Station, with its portablebuildings stacked outside, and with workmen refurbishing the mainbuilding, there are always three or four police vehicles parked inthe small driveway. But, apart from seeing the occasional whizzing blue flash, orhearing a ...

Road is in need of clear markings ; Out of the pounds17-million it is receiving to improve roads, could the council afford a pot of paint and a couple of guys to put some plain and simple marking on the road, at the Beefeater junction of Queensway.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Out of the pounds17-million it is receiving to improve roads,could the council afford a pot of paint and a couple of guys to putsome plain and simple marking on the road, at the Beefeater junctionof Queensway. The council altered the layout of the road at this roundabout afew ...

Car park fees just a way to raise cash? ; I Agree with Coun England, there should not be car park charges in Brigg.

Dec 03, 2007 ... I Agree with Coun England, there should not be car park chargesin Brigg. Businesses need all the help they can get. Charging for carparking stops people from going to the town as they will try andfind a free spot elsewhere. Maybe North Lincs Council needs the money for its ...

Disappointingtheir customers ; The pubs which risk having their gaming machines confiscated because they are being operated without permits will not only be letting themselves down, but, importantly, their customers.

Dec 03, 2007 ... The pubs which risk having their gaming machines confiscatedbecause they are being operated without permits will not only beletting themselves down, but, importantly, their customers. Some 20 premises are reported to be facing that scenario. If the machines are removed, the ...

How green are your nappies? ; An Eco-friendly mum has set up her own business promoting natural baby gear, in a bid to reduce landfill levels.

Dec 03, 2007 ... An Eco-friendly mum has set up her own business promoting naturalbaby gear, in a bid to reduce landfill levels. Amy Grainger (25) said: "The idea came after I used real nappiesfor my little boy and a baby sling made from material which you wraparound the body to carry the baby in a ...

Woman blocks lorry in compound during mini-protest ; A Dispute about lorries gaining access to a commercial property led one woman to stage a mini-protest.

Dec 03, 2007 ... A Dispute about lorries gaining access to a commercial propertyled one woman to stage a mini-protest. Linda Owen, from West Street in West Butterwick, lives oppositeone of the properties of Axgro Foods. She claims her life is being blighted by heavy goods vehiclesmaking ...

Fundraiser for fallen colleagues ; Firefighters from Barton-upon-Humber Fire Station have raised pounds500 for the families of their fallen colleagues in Warwickshire.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Firefighters from Barton-upon-Humber Fire Station have raisedpounds500 for the families of their fallen colleagues inWarwickshire. They collected pounds425 in Proudfoot's supermarket car park bywashing cars for five hours. And a further pounds75 was donated from a collection ...

Officers prepare to confiscate machines ; Enforcement officers are ready to swoop on a number of public houses in North Lincolnshire and confiscate their gaming machines.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Enforcement officers are ready to swoop on a number of publichouses in North Lincolnshire and confiscate their gaming machines. None of the bars were identified at a meeting of the locallicensing forum in Scunthorpe. But the council's licensing manager, Nick Bramhill, revealed ...

Christmasnostalgia ; A Christmas nostalgia event will take place tomorrow.

Dec 03, 2007 ... A Christmas nostalgia event will take place tomorrow. It will include songs and carols with tips for Christmas and aChristmas Quiz. Terry Richards will also attend for Brigg Amateur ...

Skills boost for studio artist ; A Studio artist, based at The Ropewalk Art and Craft gallery in Barton-Upon-Humber, has been selected to take part in the Artists into Art Colleges scheme at Hull School of Art and Design.

Dec 03, 2007 ... A Studio artist, based at The Ropewalk Art and Craft gallery inBarton-Upon-Humber, has been selected to take part in the Artistsinto Art Colleges scheme at Hull School of Art and Design. Ellie Collins, who is The Ropewalk's education officer, is apainter specialising in ...

Festive concerts ; A Series of Christmas concerts will take place next month.

Dec 03, 2007 ... A Series of Christmas concerts will take place next month. The St Cecilia annual Christmas concerts will be held at NormanbyHall Country Park at 7.30pm on the evenings ...

Printing company praised for tree-planting initiative ; A Scunthorpe printing company has helped plant the 20,000th tree of a national scheme, with the aid of David Bellamy.

Dec 03, 2007 ... A Scunthorpe printing company has helped plant the 20,000th treeof a national scheme, with the aid of David Bellamy. Laneham Street-based DTP Ltd is part of the printing.comfranchise that intends to plant 25,000 trees to offset its carbonfootprint. For every eight orders the ...

Beans means hospice cash ; Staff from a bank on Scunthorpe High Street went 'bean mad' to raise money for charity.

Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff from a bank on Scunthorpe High Street went 'bean mad' toraise money for charity. Customers of NatWest bank were able to pay pounds1 for theprivilege of pouring a can of baked beans over the banking team, whowere sitting in a paddling pool. The event was held in aid of ...