Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from September 2008:
Carpet your home with a winning bid ; Replace that worn-out rug ready for the nippy winter with a fluffy new carpet in the Scunthorpe Telegraph's Bid to Win competition.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Replace that worn-out rug ready for the nippy winter with afluffy new carpet in the Scunthorpe Telegraph's Bid to Wincompetition. You could have pounds1,250 to spend on flooring for your homewith the contest we are running in association withwww.findaproperty. com homes ...
MP holds surgery ; Scunthorpe Mp Elliot Morley will be holding a surgery for his constituents tomorrow.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe Mp Elliot Morley will be holding a surgery for hisconstituents tomorrow. Mr Morley will be at the Riddings drop-in centre from 5pm ...
Time to take your partners ; A Dance is being held in Wootton Village Hall on Saturday.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Dance is being held in Wootton Village Hall on Saturday. Between 8pm and 11pm dancers can take to the floor for mixedsequence and modern ...
Sequence dance ; A Sequence dance will be held on Saturday, September 27, from 7.30pm until 10pm in Broughton Village Hall.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Sequence dance will be held on Saturday, September 27, from7.30pm until 10pm in Broughton Village ...
'It means so much to see his name' ; Losing a child is every family's nightmare and the loss is always a heavy burden for everyone to bear.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Losing a child is every family's nightmare and the loss is alwaysa heavy burden for everyone to bear. But the Scunthorpe family of James Jones, who lost his battleagainst bone cancer when he was just five years old in 2004, say theannual Light Up a Life campaign is just one of the ...
Best man had long trip to attend wedding ; The best man travelled from the Philippines for the wedding of Amanda Kenyon and Paul Carter at St Clement's Church, Worlaby, where the Rev Mark Batty officiated.
Sep 01, 2008 ... The best man travelled from the Philippines for the wedding ofAmanda Kenyon and Paul Carter at St Clement's Church, Worlaby, wherethe Rev Mark Batty officiated. Paul, the son of Maureen and David Carter, is the managingdirector of his own consultancy company and plays rugby for ...
Reception for foreign students ; International students arriving for the start of the new year at John Leggott College were being given a special reception today.
Sep 01, 2008 ... International students arriving for the start of the new year atJohn Leggott College were being given a special reception today. About 60 are taking up studies at the sixth form college onWednesday and have come from countries including ...
Best friends forever! ; We All need good friends.
Sep 01, 2008 ... We All need good friends. Scunthorpe Telegraph readers prove they have the best mates intoday's YorPix. Below, Yasi and Hannah, best mates forever, strike a pose for thecamera. And Ben and girlfriend Kelly enjoy the sun together in Cornwall. Whether you're ...
Youngsters scoop silver medal ; Firefighting youngsters have proved they are a tough crew to beat.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Firefighting youngsters have proved they are a tough crew tobeat. The group of six BTECH students, from North Axholme, BrumbyTechnical College, Frederick Gough and Huntcliff schools wereawarded a silver medal in the Toughest Young Firefighter Crew eventat the World Firefighter ...
Raiders target North Lincs firms
Sep 01, 2008 ... Six attacks on businesses in Scunthorpe and Barton-Upon-Humber inthe past week are being investigated by police. Premises around the region have been targeted by crooks, who havestolen goods and damaged property. Companies including Lebus Furniture, the White Hart pub in ...
More to come ; In-form striker Gary Hooper has vowed to carry on scoring in a bid to fire Scunthorpe United to an instant return to the Championship.
Sep 01, 2008 ... In-form striker Gary Hooper has vowed to carry on scoring in abid to fire Scunthorpe United to an instant return to theChampionship. The 20-year-old's two goals at Stockport County on Saturday laidthe foundations for an impressive 3-0 away win, a scoreline to whichmidfielder ...
Steelmen pay price for some poor defending ; App-frod travelled to Pontefract Collieries, who were on a roll after winning all of their last three league matches.
Sep 01, 2008 ... App-frod travelled to Pontefract Collieries, who were on a rollafter winning all of their last three league matches. A combination of poor defending and lacklustre finishing resultedin a flattering scoreline in favour of the home side. Frod created the first chance of the game ...
Rangers make next round ; A Superb combined effort saw Winterton through into the next round of the FA Cup after beating Unibond side Radcliffe.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Superb combined effort saw Winterton through into the nextround of the FA Cup after beating Unibond side Radcliffe. The game kicked off at a competitive pace but Radcliffe soonsettled into their pattern. Radcliffe's best chances came from shots from range as Rangersshut out ...
Town to replay ; Brigg Town twice came from behind to earn a replay of their FA Cup preliminary round game against Maine Road.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Brigg Town twice came from behind to earn a replay of their FACup preliminary round game against Maine Road. Town started on the offensive. A deep cross was headed towardsthe goal by Dan Hope, but Josh Gittings saved and the nearest Briggcame to opening the scoring was a firm ...
Jackman rescues Bottesford in cup ; Bottesford Town came from behind twice to force an FA Cup preliminary qualifying round replay against Flixton at Birch Park on Saturday.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Bottesford Town came from behind twice to force an FA Cuppreliminary qualifying round replay against Flixton at Birch Park onSaturday. Raz Clayton's side showed good character to grab a 2-2 drawagainst a dominant Flixton side, with striker Phil Jackman scoringthe vital equalising ...
Barlow on form ; Barton had to come from behind to beat their local rivals courtesy of a Gaz Barlow brace and a Craig Burdick strike.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Barton had to come from behind to beat their local rivalscourtesy of a Gaz Barlow brace and a Craig Burdick strike. Both sides traded shots on goal in the early stages before Bartongot on top of the game. Pat Masterton, making his home debut, impressed with some ...
Monday pool
Sep 01, 2008 ... Fixtures PREMIER DIVISION: Cottage Beck PP v Rileys Inc, Cundy Rammits vRAOB Vets, Mayfair A v Mayfair Avit, Mill Road v Ashdown S, EmeraldAS v Cundy Phoenix. DIVISION ONE: Der Schnapps A v Lincoln Imp, Redbourn Club v JollySailor, Malt Shovel v ...
Scorpions will have no fear ; Scunthorpe Scorpions head into the unknown tonight as they make the long trip south to take on Reading.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe Scorpions head into the unknown tonight as they makethe long trip south to take on Reading. But according to reserve rider Ben Powell (pictured below), theywill face the Racers with no fear. Scunthorpe's Aussie ace has never been to the Reading Stadium butbelieves ...
Two remain in title race ; Alkborough's surprise defeat on Saturday means it's now a two-horse race for the Lincolnshire County Cricket League premier division championship.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Alkborough's surprise defeat on Saturday means it's now a two-horse race for the Lincolnshire County Cricket League premierdivision championship. Third-placed Alkborough were beaten by a Broughton side now safefrom relegation after a very good performance, which included ...
Behind the scenes look at legal system
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Peek inside a jail cell and sitting in on mock criminal trialsare among the attractions of an open day in Laneham Street,Scunthorpe, which is set to attract thousands. The police, ambulance and fire service will all be showing whatthey do, along with the North Lincolnshire ...
Anglian poacher real ale launched in crowle
Sep 01, 2008 ... Locals at a 'spirited' Crowle pub will be able to savour theirown home brand delights and toast British soldiers in the processafter they named a beer after their favourite regiment. Richard Manning, the son of Jim and Helen Manning, licensees ofthe Lock, Stock and Barrel pub in ...
Phone boxes to be adopted?
Sep 01, 2008 ... Phone Boxes on a BT hit list for removal could be saved withcouncil cash, in a new scheme revealed by the company. But North Lincolnshire Councillor Steve Swift has slammed theannouncement, which would see taxpayers paying for boxes deemed'unprofitable' by BT. And he said he ...
Helping hospice ; Active exercise lovers are being urged to sign up for a cash- raising event.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Active exercise lovers are being urged to sign up for a cash-raising event. Lindsey Lodge Hospice, on Scunthorpe's Burringham Road, is organising a five-mile sponsored walk around the Barrow-upon-Humberarea. On Sunday, September 28, all walkers are asked to strap on ...
Council update ; An Update on breast screening will be considered today by North Lincolnshire Council's Healthier Communities and Older People Scrutiny Panel, which meets at Pittwood House, Scunthorpe, from 2pm.
Sep 01, 2008 ... An Update on breast screening will be considered today by NorthLincolnshire Council's Healthier Communities ...
Must be proviso to award residents ; If The Forest Pines planners are successful with their expansions they have done a good job - in their view!
Sep 01, 2008 ... If The Forest Pines planners are successful with their expansionsthey have done a good job - in their view! They can then move on to a different part of the country andstart a similar scheme, and no doubt be amply rewarded. What must be remembered is they are a 'hotels and ...
Americans admit to their errors ; When the news is running a little weak, we tend to be diverted back to the marathon selection process of the American presidential race. Whoever they choose, the one quality they can be sure to have is stamina.
Sep 01, 2008 ... When the news is running a little weak, we tend to be divertedback to the marathon selection process of the American presidential race. Whoever they choose, the one quality they can be sure to haveis stamina. I have no wish to debate the many differences between theirdemocracy ...
Permanent sites are way forward ; I Would like to set the record straight regarding gypsy and traveller camps, as a lot of blame seems to have been put on to the council and our MPs.
Sep 01, 2008 ... I Would like to set the record straight regarding gypsy andtraveller camps, as a lot of blame seems to have been put on to thecouncil and our MPs. It was Michael Howard, a Conservative, who abolished permanentgypsy and traveller sites. In doing so it gave gypsies andtravellers ...
Thank you for article ; I Noticed the Scunthorpe Telegraph had done a feature on my recently released children's book: Jack's Crayons - Jack Goes Fishing.
Sep 01, 2008 ... I Noticed the Scunthorpe Telegraph had done a feature on myrecently released children's book: Jack's Crayons - Jack GoesFishing. I would like to say how pleased I was with the ...
Far too early to despair ; Traders at Scunthorpe market are struggling as the country sinks deeper into recession - this is no surprise.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Traders at Scunthorpe market are struggling as the country sinksdeeper into recession - this is no surprise. Today, the Telegraph reveals that footfall figures at the bargainshoppers' paradise are down as are the number of stalls. Unsurprisingly again, loyal customers and stall ...
'Save our trees' campaigners given renewed hope
Sep 01, 2008 ... Environmental advisers to Network Rail have given hope to BrumbyWood Lane residents protesting against plans to axe a mile of track-side trees. Wildlife-lovers in a similar situation in York saved their treesfrom the Network Rail chop in 2003, a special consultant revealedthis ...
Lifestylers praised for litter-collecting marathon ; A Country park has under- gone a belated spring clean in the name of Lifestyle.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Country park has under- gone a belated spring clean in the nameof Lifestyle. Four youngsters from Barton-Upon-Humber dedicated two days oftheir summer to removing rubbish from the Water's Edge Park, onMaltkiln Road, Barton-Upon-Humber. The boys, who have just left St ...
Monthly news update ; People of Bottesford can catch up on all the latest town news at a meeting of the town council tonight.
Sep 01, 2008 ... People of Bottesford can catch up on all the latest town news ata meeting of the town council tonight. The ...
WI stages art events ; The Humberside Federation of Women's Institutes is hosting a number of events through September and October.
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Humberside Federation of Women's Institutes is hosting anumber of events through September and October. These include: A choral speaking evening with Maureen Settle on Wednesday,October 8, in the Angel Ballroom Brigg, between 7pm-9pm. The eventis for members and costs ...
Christian spirit ; A Series of open days to introduce people to the heritage of a rural area will begin soon.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Series of open days to introduce people to the heritage of arural area will begin soon. The days will be launched from St Oswald's Church in Crowle andare part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Visitors are invited to the church on Friday, September 12, 2pm-5pm ...
Pub idol finalists impress judges
Sep 01, 2008 ... The final heat of the Scunthorpe Telegraph Pub Idol 2008competition completed this stage of the talent contest in style. Four contestants gave star performances in the hope of winning aplace in the final to compete for the pounds500 prize. Performers gathered at the Habrough ...
Huge fall in market visitors
Sep 01, 2008 ... More needs to be done to increase the number of people shoppingat North Lincolnshire's markets. All three markets in Scunthorpe, Ashby and Brigg have seen adownturn in the number of people visiting them. Scunthorpe market has been hit the hardest in recent years,although the ...
Walking trip ; A Coach trip, organised by the Scunthorpe and District Ramblers, will head for Derbyshire on Sunday.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Coach trip, organised by the Scunthorpe and District Ramblers,will head for Derbyshire on Sunday. Walkers will be able to take an 8.5-mile circular route fromMonsal Head ...
Man freed after reliant Robin mishap
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Reliant Robin was involved in a crash in Barton-upon-Humber onSaturday and a man was taken to hospital. Firefighters from Barton and Hull were called to the singlevehicle collision involving on Saturday afternoon. The accident took place on Falkland Way, Barton, at ...
Delighted with centre
Sep 01, 2008 ... The weekend played host to a selection of end of summer events tokeep the community aglow across Barton and Scunthorpe. A former day centre for disabled people on Minster Road re-opened as a new community centre for residents on Scunthorpe's LodgeMoor estate yesterday. The ...
Too wet for buskers to try singing in the rain! ; A Band of buskers had to pull the plug on a planned open-air performance at the Waters' Edge Country Park at Barton-Upon-Humber, due to the unforeseen showers.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Band of buskers had to pull the plug on a planned open-airperformance at the Waters' Edge Country Park at Barton-Upon-Humber,due to the unforeseen showers. The Real Macaws, from West Yorkshire, were booked to play on thesouth bank of the River Humber. But it quickly became ...
Plates stolen ; Police are investigating a spate of car crimes involving the theft of number plates from parked vehicles.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Police are investigating a spate of car crimes involving thetheft of number plates from parked vehicles. Vehicle registration plates have been reported stolen from anumber of cars parked in ...
Homes planned ; Tc Brears and Sons Ltd want to put up three town houses and a pair of semi detached homes on Fieldside, Crowle.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Tc Brears and Sons Ltd want to put up three town houses and apair of semi detached homes on ...
Varied sessions ; A Play, craft and games session will be held at Ancholme Leisure Centre, Scawby Brook, tomorrow.
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Play, craft and games session will be held at Ancholme LeisureCentre, Scawby Brook, tomorrow. The Kidz Club will hold the play bonanza from 5pm until 8pm. Costing ...
'Free parking may be way to revive' ; Traders at one of North Lincolnshire's markets say they have continued to make money despite a decline in stalls and visitor numbers.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Traders at one of North Lincolnshire's markets say they havecontinued to make money despite a decline in stalls and visitornumbers. The Scunthorpe town centre market, on the High Street, is set tobe replaced by a new building on nearby Market Hill as part of apounds50-million ...
'Other countries have right idea about NHS uniforms' ; This is a subject to which I come back periodically - no wonder!
Sep 02, 2008 ... This is a subject to which I come back periodically - no wonder! It has been suggested to put hospital matrons back in wards, andto do various other things including reinstating the in-housecleaning teams. All very well. But the root cause of the problems goes far deeper than ...
'Apprenticeships can offer good career pathway' ; Work-based learning, including apprenticeships, can offer a more appropriate alternative for some young people who have received their GCSE results, said Scunthorpe-based training provider, NLT Training Services.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Work-based learning, including apprenticeships, can offer a moreappropriate alternative for some young people who have receivedtheir GCSE results, said Scunthorpe-based training provider, NLTTraining Services. By taking a vocational route, young people can earn money ...
Members urged to give views on economic pressures ; Chamber of Commerce members in North Lincolnshire are being urged to give their views on the economic pressures they are facing.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Chamber of Commerce members in North Lincolnshire are being urgedto give their views on the economic pressures they are facing. Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has written to its membersasking for information on how the current state of the economy isaffecting them. Chamber ...
New trailers set to bring big savings ; Innovative new trailers designed by a Scunthorpe firm are set to cut the number of trucks needed by nearly a third.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Innovative new trailers designed by a Scunthorpe firm are set tocut the number of trucks needed by nearly a third. The new trailers, designed by SOMI Trailers, will reduce roadtraffic congestion, CO2 emissions and increase profitability pertrip. And they carry 31 per cent ...
Smile - you are en vogue! ; Style - you've got it!
Sep 02, 2008 ... Style - you've got it! Today's gallery features some of the most fashionable pictures tohave dropped into the YorPix inbox. From cool kids working the camera, to Army man Jason 'scaring'his friends, our stars of YorPix are certainly eye-catching. If you want to join in ...
Compassion has not been evident ; Speaking as a retired undertaker, it was always my experience at any crematorium that ashes could only be released upon completion of a signature.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Speaking as a retired undertaker, it was always my experience atany crematorium that ashes could only be released upon completion ofa signature. Furthermore, to then have ...
Is a check not carried out before letters sent? ; With regard to the article 'Bereaved son blasts council as insensitive': Can we be made aware how often these sort of errors have occurred before, and what guarantee have we it will not happen again?
Sep 02, 2008 ... With regard to the article 'Bereaved son blasts council asinsensitive': Can we be made aware how often these sort of errorshave occurred before, and what guarantee have we it will not happenagain? Surely, before a letter like this is sent out, a check is made toensure the ...
Poem: Get the paintbrush out! ; Is The BOS plant one of Britain's ugliest buildings?
Sep 02, 2008 ... Is The BOS plant one of Britain's ugliest buildings? Or could it be Concast or the ones for steel milling? Which ever direction you may enter our garden town, These big dirty structures dominate our skyline all around. My suggestion may not stop the smoke and fumes ...
Cautious start to new season ; The Six divisions of the Scunthorpe Rileys Tuesday Pool League got off to a cautious start with 15 of the 36 games played being decided by a single frame.
Sep 02, 2008 ... The Six divisions of the Scunthorpe Rileys Tuesday Pool Leaguegot off to a cautious start with 15 of the 36 games played beingdecided by a single frame. But second division title favourites Poacher A opened with abang after white-washing Desert Rat A. It was a good night ...
Iron hold their own against red devils ; The biggest club in the world was in town as Scunthorpe United's youth sides took on Manchester United's potential future stars.
Sep 02, 2008 ... The biggest club in the world was in town as Scunthorpe United'syouth sides took on Manchester United's potential future stars. The Red Devils' youngsters took on the Iron's youngsters in everyage group between under-nine and under-16 level, with the under-12s, 13s and 14s getting ...
Iron can battle warns McCann ; Midfield maestro Grant McCann believes his Scunthorpe United side are capable of playing ugly football, if required, in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy tonight (7.30pm).
Sep 02, 2008 ... Midfield maestro Grant McCann believes his Scunthorpe United sideare capable of playing ugly football, if required, in theJohnstone's Paint Trophy tonight (7.30pm). The Iron are flying after a comprehensive 3-0 demolition ofStockport County on Saturday, a result which proved they ...
Vic realises ambition but needs big plate of chips ; You would need a huge pile of chips to go with the 43lb cod fish which took a 4lb coalfish being brought in by long-time sea angler Vic Evans.
Sep 02, 2008 ... You would need a huge pile of chips to go with the 43lb cod fishwhich took a 4lb coalfish being brought in by long-time sea anglerVic Evans. In 50 years of trying to realise his ambition of catching a 20lbcod, it was realised when Vic, his son Michael and his friend ...
We'll be out to compete says county boss ; Notts County manager Ian McParland admits the Johnstone's Paint Trophy is not particularly high on his agenda this season.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Notts County manager Ian McParland admits the Johnstone's PaintTrophy is not particularly high on his agenda this season. Getting the success-starved Magpies into the play-offs and thenup to League One is his number one priority. But despite preparing to make a number of ...
Martyn set for a start ; Scunthorpe United will make 'one or two' changes for their Johnstone's Paint Trophy match at home to Notts County tonight (7.30pm).
Sep 02, 2008 ... Scunthorpe United will make 'one or two' changes for theirJohnstone's Paint Trophy match at home to Notts County tonight(7.30pm). But manager Nigel Adkins insists there won't be too many for acompetition he wants to see the Iron go a long way in. He is likely to give a full ...
Adkins sure Pearce can improve even further ; Young England defender Krystian Pearce (pictured) will stay on loan with Scunthorpe United until January.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Young England defender Krystian Pearce (pictured) will stay onloan with Scunthorpe United until January. The loan extension for Pearce was agreed with his parent clubBirmingham City yesterday - as first revealed on our website:www.sportstelegraph.co.uk. "He has come in and ...
Possible cabin sites ; Cabin-style static caravans could be filling up land in Messingham soon if plans are given the green light.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Cabin-style static caravans could be filling up land inMessingham soon if plans are given the green light. Paul Burton has applied to North Lincolnshire Council to ...
Singin' in the rain ; Musical fans will be able to take a trip back in time this week with a popular reproduction of all-time classic Singin' in the Rain.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Musical fans will be able to take a trip back in time this weekwith a popular reproduction of all-time classic Singin' in the Rain. At Scunthorpe's Plowright Theatre, Wilton Productions will bestaging the Gene Kelly special from Wednesday to ...
RSPCA warns of rat trap danger after hedgehog injured ; The Rspca has put out a warning to North Lincolnshire residents about the dangers of setting rat traps, after a hedgehog was seriously injured.
Sep 02, 2008 ... The Rspca has put out a warning to North Lincolnshire residentsabout the dangers of setting rat traps, after a hedgehog wasseriously injured. The animal was found dragging a trap, attached to its leg,through a garden. The animal is now recovering at a rescue ...
Call from rainbows ; Girls aged between five and seven are invited to join the Rainbows at The Salvation Army, Scunthorpe Corps, at 187 Ashby High Street.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Girls aged between five and seven are invited to join theRainbows at The Salvation Army, Scunthorpe Corps, at 187 Ashby HighStreet. An open evening is being held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Wednesday,September 10, for interested girls and their parents to see what ison ...
Society seeks new choristers ; The Scunthorpe and District Choral Society has extended a warm invitation to all aspiring singers to join in on Thursday evening for the first rehearsal of its forthcoming season.
Sep 02, 2008 ... The Scunthorpe and District Choral Society has extended a warminvitation to all aspiring singers to join in on Thursday eveningfor the first rehearsal of its forthcoming season. The invitation is open to singers of varying ability who wouldlike to experience expert choral tuition ...
Patient ditched after 40 years
Sep 02, 2008 ... A Patient has been told he must find a new doctor after more than40 years at the same Scunthorpe practice. Andy Shearman (41), from Juniper Close, Scunthorpe, has beengiven a month to register elsewhere or be removed from the books atCambridge Avenue Surgery after officials ...