Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from March 2008:
Seasonal beauty ; Late winter can be a beautiful time, with hoar frosts, icicles and beautiful, colourful sunsets.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Late winter can be a beautiful time, with hoar frosts, iciclesand beautiful, colourful sunsets. Readers have captured these aspects of the end of the season ontheir mobile phones and today we show a selection. It is never too late to capture your own mobile snaps and ...
Are Conservatives 'scoring cheap political points' ; After attending the special fire meeting held recently at Pittwood House, I wanted to inform Scunthorpe Telegraph readers of the sheer hypocrisy shown by members of the Conservative group.
Mar 01, 2008 ... After attending the special fire meeting held recently atPittwood House, I wanted to inform Scunthorpe Telegraph readers ofthe sheer hypocrisy shown by members of the Conservative group. As members of the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) cheered some of thecomments made by the Tories, I ...
'Appalled' in hospital ; I Recently had to visit the Medical Admissions Unit (MAU ward at Scunthorpe General Hospital.
Mar 01, 2008 ... I Recently had to visit the Medical Admissions Unit (MAU ward atScunthorpe General Hospital. I was shocked and appalled visitors are allowed to sit onpatients' beds because there are not enough chairs for visitors. On other wards there are signs requesting visitors not to sit ...
Wrong use of our taxes ; What a cheek! North Lincolnshire Council and the police are expecting the residents of North Lincolnshire to pay an extra pounds6.73 to put Police Community Support Officers on the streets in other areas, but not in this area.
Mar 01, 2008 ... What a cheek! North Lincolnshire Council and the police areexpecting the residents of North Lincolnshire to pay an extrapounds6.73 to put Police Community Support Officers on the streetsin other areas, but not in this area. I would like to say let the people ...
Is anger directed at right targets on tolls? ; The sentiments expressed by Colin Jones in his letter to Viewpoint (February 20) will, I am certain, be endorsed by all drivers using the Humber Bridge, and many more besides.
Mar 01, 2008 ... The sentiments expressed by Colin Jones in his letter toViewpoint (February 20) will, I am certain, be endorsed by alldrivers using the Humber Bridge, and many more besides. The 8,300-plus e-petition presented to Prime Minister GordonBrown was swiftly tossed over to the Humber ...
Devon out of season has plenty to delight ; Visiting the North Devon coast out of season has the disadvantage of poor weather but the bonus of experiencing exquisite locations without the thronging crowds.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Visiting the North Devon coast out of season has the disadvantageof poor weather but the bonus of experiencing exquisite locationswithout the thronging crowds. But even in the winter months there are more than a handful oftourists seeking to escape the cities and enjoy the ...
Town pairs do well in competition ; As Hoped, Scunthorpe pairs fared well yet again in the January Simultaneous Pairs competition, run by Bridge Great Britain.
Mar 01, 2008 ... As Hoped, Scunthorpe pairs fared well yet again in the JanuarySimultaneous Pairs competition, run by Bridge Great Britain. Our heat winners were Trish Herring and Ken Taylor, who scored anexcellent 68.09 per cent nationally and finished 11th overall out ofmore than 2,000 ...
Just champion says houchen ; Ex-iron striker Keith Houchen says it's 'fantastic' to see his former club in the Championship.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Ex-iron striker Keith Houchen says it's 'fantastic' to see hisformer club in the Championship. And he believes fans should rally round the club during theremaining 12 matches this season to help give them every chance ofestablishing themselves at this level. Although some ...
Praise for wonderful displays ; Tributes have been paid to all the competitors for their fine performances during the first part of this year's North Lincolnshire Music and Drama Festival in Brigg.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tributes have been paid to all the competitors for their fineperformances during the first part of this year's North LincolnshireMusic and Drama Festival in Brigg. Adjudicator Patricia Hammond said she had enjoyed a wonderfultime at the festival and hoped she would be invited back ...
Moving in a green direction ; And so the recycling boom continues.
Mar 01, 2008 ... And so the recycling boom continues. Around two years ago North Lincolnshire Council changed the wayin which householders dispose of their waste. It was a move which brought fierce criticism with thousands ofresidents angered by the introduction of a brown bin and analternate ...
Fine success for contest debutant ; Andy Coe of Scunthorpe achieved a fine success in the Doncaster Chess Congress - even though it was his first serious competition.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Andy Coe of Scunthorpe achieved a fine success in the DoncasterChess Congress - even though it was his first serious competition. In the minor section, for players graded 100 or below, Andy wasjoint winner with a score of 4.5 out of ...
Rangers triumph in penalty drama ; Forrest Rangers won in dramatic fashion as they progressed into the third round of the Under-16 Empson Divisional Trophy at the expense of an unlucky Kirton Lindsey.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Forrest Rangers won in dramatic fashion as they progressed intothe third round of the Under-16 Empson Divisional Trophy at theexpense of an unlucky Kirton Lindsey. After extra time ended in a 1-1 draw, this tense cup tie went topenalties, with Rangers sneaking it 5-4. In the ...
Angling round-up
Mar 01, 2008 ... Thorpe Vale TROUT: A hard week due to frosty weather andresultant ice, but gradual return to form later in the day and inthe latter half of the week on the return of milder weather Smalllures in Black and Green to intermediate lines have done best on No1lake. TOFT NEWTON TROUT: ...
Close call for Colts ; Scunthorpe Caparo Colts U/18s secured a last gasp victory in an enthralling game away to Bridlington.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe Caparo Colts U/18s secured a last gasp victory in anenthralling game away to Bridlington. They had to come from behind as an under-strength Greens sideconceded an early try. A Bridlington prop went crashing over to give his side a fifthminute lead which was ...
Under-nines triumph twice ; Scunthorpe Rufc Under nines had a successful day, winning two from two against Market Rasen.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe Rufc Under nines had a successful day, winning twofrom two against Market Rasen. They were gifted the perfect start in the opening game as theforwards created a scoring opportunity, duly taken by the impressivebacks. They traded tries with ...
Store chain whittling down huge queue of applicants ; Interviews have been taking place to fill 70 jobs at a new store in Brigg.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Interviews have been taking place to fill 70 jobs at a new storein Brigg. The town's branch of Wilkinson's is due to open on Cary Lane inJune and, after a hugely successful recruitment fair, bosses are nowtaking the next step towards building up the staff. Assistant manager ...
Arsonists seen to torch firm's cabins ; Arsonists caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at a construction firm.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Arsonists caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at aconstruction firm. The firebugs were responsible for destroying 16 cabins at BirseConstruction on Humber Road, Barton-Upon-Humber, and while the exactcost is not yet known, an average unit is about pounds6,000. Two ...
Butler hints he will stay on with united ; Iron defender Andy Butler insists he would like to remain a Scunthorpe United player.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Iron defender Andy Butler insists he would like to remain aScunthorpe United player. But he claims talks about his future must be put on hold whilethe Iron battle to stay in the Championship. Manager Nigel Adkins confirmed the club have opened negotiationswith the 24-year-old ...
Evening of devotion ; The next meeting of Belton Mothers' Union will be on Wednesday, March 12, at 7pm.
Mar 01, 2008 ... The next meeting of Belton Mothers' Union will be on Wednesday,March 12, at ...
Deeply depressed man took his own life ; A Deeply depressed man, whose body was found on a flat roof at Scunthorpe Crematorium, jumped to his death from the adjoining chimney, an inquest heard.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A Deeply depressed man, whose body was found on a flat roof atScunthorpe Crematorium, jumped to his death from the adjoiningchimney, an inquest heard. The hearing, which was held at Pittwood House, was to establishthe cause of death of Peter Chapman (53), of Ramsden Avenue, ...
Hunt still on for female motorist after accident ; Police are still hunting a female driver who is believed to have left a 69-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries at a crash.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Police are still hunting a female driver who is believed to haveleft a 69-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries at a crash. As previously reported, the incident happened at about 10.30pm onSaturday, February 16, on the A18 at Mortal Ash Hill, Scunthorpe. The injured ...
Obituaries ; The Telegraph is now devoting free editorial space to a regular obituary column on the people page, and anyone who may be interested in paying a tribute to their loved ones is invited to contact us.
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Telegraph is now devoting free editorial space to a regularobituary column on the people page, and anyone who may be interestedin paying a tribute to their loved ones is invited to contact us. This column is being dedicated to people from all walks of life. You may either ...
Residents call for travellers' camp ; A Permanent travellers' camp should be built, a group of residents claim.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A Permanent travellers' camp should be built, a group ofresidents claim. Householders from the Lilac Avenue and East Common Lane area ofScunthorpe decided to form an official residents' association in abid to pressure the council into providing the camp. At a residents' ...
Thieves stealcomputer ; Thieves made off with a computer after breaking into a Scunthorpe office.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Thieves made off with a computer after breaking into a Scunthorpeoffice. The PC was snatched from Enderby Road housing office. Thieves climbed into the firm's rear yard, ...
Everything including kitchen sink under the hammer ; Kitchens and bathrooms valued at more than pounds50,000 are to go under the hammer in a spectacular auction in Scunthorpe, following the closure of two specialist retailers.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Kitchens and bathrooms valued at more than pounds50,000 are to gounder the hammer in a spectacular auction in Scunthorpe, followingthe closure of two specialist retailers. The equipment - which includes an example of one of the mostexpensive kitchen sinks money can buy - has been ...
More trading their large bins for small ; Thousands of green- minded people across the region are 'downsizing' their bins to recycle more.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Thousands of green- minded people across the region are'downsizing' their bins to recycle more. Up to 2,000 households have already traded in their big generalwaste green bins for a smaller, more streamlined bin. North Lincolnshire Council offers the swap from a 240 litre ...
Telegraph editor in move to new post ; Scunthorpe Telegraph editor Jane Manning is to leave the newspaper after 13 years.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe Telegraph editor Jane Manning is to leave thenewspaper after 13 years. She is to take the position of editor-in-chief for Kent RegionalNews and Media (KRN&M), with effect from Monday. Jane (43) will be based in Canterbury and have overall editorialresponsibilities ...
Postie injured ; A Royal Mail postman was injured yesterday when his cycle was in collision with a car.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A Royal Mail postman was injured yesterday when his cycle was incollision with a car. The accident happened at around 8.55am on Ashby Road, Scunthorpe,close to the Church Lane traffic ...
Doubts over toll campaign ; New Yorkshire and Humber Minister Rosie Winterton claims writing off the Humber Bridge debt would fail to win the wider region's support.
Mar 01, 2008 ... New Yorkshire and Humber Minister Rosie Winterton claims writingoff the Humber Bridge debt would fail to win the wider region'ssupport. A series of campaigns have been launched calling on theGovernment to look into the feasibility of writing off the debt toenable the Humber ...
Library popular with its users ; A Satisfaction survey has revealed there is huge popularity for one of the region's libraries.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A Satisfaction survey has revealed there is huge popularity forone of the region's libraries. The survey, on Ashby Library, which moved locations more than ayear ago, showed local visitors are 93.7 per cent satisfied with thecentre and the service they receive. The Public ...
GPs get to heart of the problem ; Heart disease was the focus of a conference of doctors and specialists from across the country who descended on North Lincolnshire yesterday.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Heart disease was the focus of a conference of doctors andspecialists from across the country who descended on NorthLincolnshire yesterday. Around 100 GPs attended the General Practice Educational Meetingat Forest Pines Golf and Country Club, near Broughton, where thefocus was on ...
'Testament to the progress in cardiac research' ; As experts and GPs gathered at Forest Pines, one heart disease sufferer told of his experiences.
Mar 01, 2008 ... As experts and GPs gathered at Forest Pines, one heart diseasesufferer told of his experiences. Tony Knight (pictured) had the first of five heart attacks in1990. He has Ischaemic heart disease, characterised by reduced bloodsupply to the heart muscle. He has ...
Thieves cop helmets and light from police ; A Blue flashing light, two helmets and a can of CS gas are among items snatched from on duty police.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A Blue flashing light, two helmets and a can of CS gas are amongitems snatched from on duty police. Thieves struck while officers were making arrests, speaking tomembers of the public and when vehicles were left unattended. Officers were targeted eight times in three years ...
Keep an eyeon your speed ; Drivers have been told speed cameras will be operating around the region on the following dates and locations:
Mar 01, 2008 ... Drivers have been told speed cameras will be operating around theregion on the following dates and locations: Today and tomorrow: Cameras will be operating around NorthLincolnshire Monday March 3, ...
Tattooisthunted ; An Illegal tattooist is wanted by police after it emerged three teenagers have been marked at his DIY parlour.
Mar 01, 2008 ... An Illegal tattooist is wanted by police after it emerged threeteenagers have been marked at his DIY parlour. The artist, who operates from an unknown address in Scunthorpe,has been charging youngsters a small fee in return for a tattoo. Police have raised hygiene concerns over ...
Is there a mother's day message for you? ; Is There a Mother's Day message for you?
Mar 01, 2008 ... Is There a Mother's Day message for you? Click onto either www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk www.thisisbrigg.co.uk www.thisisbarton.co.uk to see if a special video message has been recorded for you. Our video journalists have been out and about recording ...
Killer wins right to appeal ; A Father who was found guilty of murdering his young son by shaking him to death can appeal against his conviction.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A Father who was found guilty of murdering his young son byshaking him to death can appeal against his conviction. Paul Stephen Gallagher was sentenced to life at Nottingham CrownCourt in October 2001, after allegedly killing his two-week-old sonLuke, at the family home in ...
MP defends PO protests ; A North Lincolnshire MP has responded to claims of hypocrisy over post office closures.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A North Lincolnshire MP has responded to claims of hypocrisy overpost office closures. Ian Cawsey, Labour MP for Brigg and Goole, spoke after CharlesHendry, Conservative MP for Wealden in Sussex, accused cabinetministers of 'nimbyism and rank hypocrisy of the worst kind', ...
One bride a-leaping ; One couple celebrated the leap year yesterday, when single women are allowed to make the marriage proposal, by getting wed at the Scunthorpe Register Office.
Mar 01, 2008 ... One couple celebrated the leap year yesterday, when single womenare allowed to make the marriage proposal, by getting wed at theScunthorpe Register Office. For Samantha Sanderson (26) and husband Martin (27) the ceremonywas the highlight of their 15-year friendship. The ...
Knife robber jailed for five attacks ; A KNIFE-wielding robber has been jailed for five street attacks, including one on a teenage boy.
Mar 01, 2008 ... A KNIFE-wielding robber has been jailed for five street attacks,including one on a teenage boy. Peter Kitchen (25), of Digby Street, Scunthorpe, also admitted ahouse burglary and shoplifting from Sainsbury's in Scunthorpe tofund his heroin addiction. He asked for 11 other ...
Checks reveal inaccurate medical scales ; More than half the scales used in the region's surgeries, nursing homes and hospitals were found to be inaccurate when they were tested.
Mar 01, 2008 ... More than half the scales used in the region's surgeries, nursinghomes and hospitals were found to be inaccurate when they weretested. North Lincolnshire's head of Trading Standards, MalcolmOsborne, said a pilot scheme discovered 18 of the 31 scales examineddid not give an ...
Pierrot group recalls seaside custom ; It May involve clowning around, but the serious business of reviving a lost art form has begun in a North Lincolnshire town.
Mar 01, 2008 ... It May involve clowning around, but the serious business ofreviving a lost art form has begun in a North Lincolnshire town. Pierrot troupes were last seen on British beaches in the 1960s,as electronic entertainment pushed them out. Now, under the leadership of Martyn Barker, a ...
Corus raises its wire rod prices ; Scunthorpe's biggest manufacturer has responded to unprecedented cost increases with a price rise of its own.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe's biggest manufacturer has responded to unprecedentedcost increases with a price rise of its own. Corus is increasing prices of wire rod - used in all kinds ofproducts, from car tyres to garden fences - by pounds70 to pounds90per tonne on deliveries from March ...
Harry pulls outof Afghanistan ; Prince Harry is to be withdrawn from Afghanistan after his security was compromised by international media, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Prince Harry is to be withdrawn from Afghanistan after hissecurity was compromised by international media, the Ministry ofDefence has confirmed. The 23-year-old Household Cavalry officer has been secretlyfighting the Taliban in Helmand Province as a battlefield aircontroller and ...
Objections to lift bridge being 'sealed' for good ; Cars rule the roost nowadays but at one stage it was shipping which held sway.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Cars rule the roost nowadays but at one stage it was shippingwhich held sway. The burghers of Gainsborough raised objections to plans to sealthe 'lift' mechanism of the King George V Bridge at Keadby in 1956. The bridge previously swung open and closed to allow shipping ...
Visitor fromtime team ; A Tv star who is an expert on Roman Britain will be speaking at Huntcliff School, Kirton in Lindsey on Friday, March 28.
Mar 03, 2008 ... A Tv star who is an expert on Roman Britain will be speaking atHuntcliff School, Kirton in Lindsey on Friday, March 28. Fans of the popular Channel 4 archaeology series Time Team willimmediately recognise the name of Guy de la Bedoyere. He has regularly appeared as one of their ...
Still glowing - after 70 years ; Things are not made like they used to be. That's a view often aired by older people and a Broughton lightbulb seems to have proved the case.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Things are not made like they used to be. That's a view oftenaired by older people and a Broughton lightbulb seems to have provedthe case. George Foster (76), of Burnside, said a bulb bought by his fatherFrank, formerly of Ermine Street, Broughton, back in 1937, is ...
Christmas draw winners revealed ; Lucky winners of a Christmas draw competition at The Parishes shopping centre in Scunthorpe have been presented with their prizes.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Lucky winners of a Christmas draw competition at The Parishesshopping centre in Scunthorpe have been presented with their prizes. Overall winner Mary McDonald, from Ashby, won TJ Hughes vouchers,while HMV vouchers went to runners-up ...
Schoolchildren went to help out with harvest on farms ; Days when schoolchildren helped out on local farms are recalled in the picture-packed March Nostalgia magazine, widely available from Thursday.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Days when schoolchildren helped out on local farms are recalledin the picture-packed March Nostalgia magazine, widely availablefrom Thursday. View youngsters from the Humber bank, an old chapel in Waddinghamand youngsters from Keadby and Althorpe. Read about sweet rationing, ...
Winger on way to Iron ; Scunthorpe United manager Nigel Adkins hopes tomorrow to give his squad another boost.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Scunthorpe United manager Nigel Adkins hopes tomorrow to give hissquad another boost. He is poised to make a new loan signing, bringing in a wingerfrom a League One club. Adkins won't reveal the identity of his target, but hopes thepaper work will be completed tomorrow ...
Cork: United have a real shot to stay up ; Iron star Jack Cork insisted his vital winner against Coventry City was a genuine shot on goal.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Iron star Jack Cork insisted his vital winner against CoventryCity was a genuine shot on goal. And the Chelsea loanee believes the 2-1 victory on Saturday hasgiven Scunthorpe a real shot at a great escape. Cork struck his second goal of the season from such an angle itleft ...
Monday pool league round-up
Mar 03, 2008 ... Results PREMIER DIVISION: Ancholme 2 Malt Shovel 11; Cundy Rammits 3Cundy Pheonix 10; Berkeley 7 Mill Road 5; Cundy MX 7 White Hart 5;Riley Sharks 10 Cottage Beck PP 2; Mayfair D 2 Emerald 11. DIVISION ONE: Frod Road 5 Cundy Reformers 8; Desert Rat 3 MayfairL 10; Emerald AS 4 ...
Greens denied a famous win ; Scunthorpe Rufc toiled valiantly and came within a whisker of defeating the runaway leaders of Midlands One in what can only be described, using the old cliche, as a game of two halves due to a howling gale.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Scunthorpe Rufc toiled valiantly and came within a whisker ofdefeating the runaway leaders of Midlands One in what can only bedescribed, using the old cliche, as a game of two halves due to ahowling gale. The Greens started shakily, paying far too much respect to thestudents and ...
Zebras bounce back well after trailing to fourth minute goal ; The strong wind made it difficult to play controlled football in the first meeting of the two teams this season.
Mar 03, 2008 ... The strong wind made it difficult to play controlled football inthe first meeting of the two teams this season. It was Belper who raced into a fourth minute lead from theirfirst attack. The ball was played in from the left wing and the attemptedheaded clearance fell at the ...
Scunthorpe league results
Mar 03, 2008 ... Johnstone Insurance SCUNTHORPE LEAGUE DAVE RYLATT MOTORS HOSPITAL CUP SEMI-FINALS: Scotter United 1Scunthonians 3; Epworth Town 0 AFC Brumby 3. BRIGDALE BARTON BROTHERHOOD CUP SEMI-FINALS: College Wanderers 1AFC Brumby Reserves 2; BBM Reserves 1 Messingham Trinity ...
Bizarre equaliser ; Blustery conditions spoiled what should have been an entertaining game for two teams who enjoy playing football, on a day when it was best suited for 'kite-flying'.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Blustery conditions spoiled what should have been an entertaininggame for two teams who enjoy playing football, on a day when it wasbest suited for 'kite-flying'. The Bottesford defence were all at sea and nearly caught nappingin the sixth minute allowing Richard Metcalfe free ...
Alarm bells ringing for Frod ; App-frod travelled to bottom of the league Clipstone Welfare and produced an appalling performance - losing 5-1 to a team that had only won four of their 37 previous games this season.
Mar 03, 2008 ... App-frod travelled to bottom of the league Clipstone Welfare andproduced an appalling performance - losing 5-1 to a team that hadonly won four of their 37 previous games this season. Frod started well and took the lead in the 10th minute when LeeBosanquet unleashed an unstoppable ...
Barlow steps on the gaz ; Ace marksman Gaz Barlow took his league goal tally to 18 for the season as Barton hit the winning trail in the second half.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Ace marksman Gaz Barlow took his league goal tally to 18 for theseason as Barton hit the winning trail in the second half. Chances were few and far between in the opening 45 minutes, withboth defences on top. Barlow did have the ball in the net, but from an ...
Late show from Rangers ; Three goals in the closing 15 minutes saw below-par Winterton safely through a scrappy game.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Three goals in the closing 15 minutes saw below-par Wintertonsafely through a scrappy game. They had a scare in the early stages when the home side missed agood chance to take the lead. With the wind behind them in the second half, Rangers enjoyedmore of the play but ...
Weeping over court action ; In UKIP's court action against Gordon Brown, Stewart Bower, the former labour activist, was not permitted to continue with his case that Labour's broken manifesto promise was a 'breach of contract'.
Mar 03, 2008 ... In UKIP's court action against Gordon Brown, Stewart Bower, theformer labour activist, was not permitted to continue with his casethat Labour's broken manifesto promise was a 'breach of contract'. Mr Brown's legal ...
'Why shouldn't venue put N Lincs on map?' ; I Write in response to Ian Charles' letter on the Baths Hall (Viewpoint, February 25).
Mar 03, 2008 ... I Write in response to Ian Charles' letter on the Baths Hall(Viewpoint, February 25). Mr Charles was the first person I invited to speak to me aboutthe Baths Hall following our election victory. I outlined ourobjectives and he seemed in favour of our plans. We were elected ona ...
Club committees 'living in the past' ; I Grew up in the licensed trade. My grandfather was the steward of Scunthorpe's oldest club, and as an entertainer and pub landlord I have worked extensively in both the club and pub circuit and feel I have a unique perspective on the issue.
Mar 03, 2008 ... I Grew up in the licensed trade. My grandfather was the stewardof Scunthorpe's oldest club, and as an entertainer and pub landlordI have worked extensively in both the club and pub circuit and feelI have a unique perspective on the issue. Clubland is failing for one reason and one ...
Chance to relive 1940s ; Many of the older readers of this newspaper would have served their time as National Servicemen in the Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force.
Mar 03, 2008 ... Many of the older readers of this newspaper would have servedtheir time as National Servicemen in the Army, Royal Navy or RoyalAir Force. This is a recall for them to 'get fell in again' at a huge paradeat Alrewas on the last Sunday in June. Get your boots polished and make a ...
Protests should be listened to ; The strength of support against the proposed closure of Kirton in Lindsey retained fire station must surely be great enough to force fire chiefs to sit up and take note.
Mar 03, 2008 ... The strength of support against the proposed closure of Kirton inLindsey retained fire station must surely be great enough to forcefire chiefs to sit up and take note. Thousands of people have put their names to petitions - includingthe Scunthorpe Telegraph's ongoing Stop the Fire ...
'No excuse' for big tax rises says minister ; A Government minister has hit out at excessive hikes in council tax after Lincolnshire Police Authority agreed a rise of nearly 80 per cent in its precept on householders.
Mar 03, 2008 ... A Government minister has hit out at excessive hikes in counciltax after Lincolnshire Police Authority agreed a rise of nearly 80per cent in its precept on householders. Local government minister John Healey MP said there was 'noexcuse' for such huge increases and promised the ...