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Steaming into a newsagent's shop close to you ; All aboard for another trip down memory lane with Telegraph Trains, a special magazine taking a nostalgic look back at how railways used to be, on sale now for only 75p.

Oct 01, 2008 ... All aboard for another trip down memory lane with TelegraphTrains, a special magazine taking a nostalgic look back at howrailways used to be, on sale now for only 75p. Ulceby's David Limb recalls steam locos' final couple of weeksbefore the axe fell in August 1968, and British ...

Bomber's bike halts comeback ; A Superb comeback from Karl 'Bomber' Harris, after coming off the track, ended in disappointing fashion as bike problems scuppered his chances of a top six finish in the penultimate round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

Oct 01, 2008 ... A Superb comeback from Karl 'Bomber' Harris, after coming off thetrack, ended in disappointing fashion as bike problems scuppered hischances of a top six finish in the penultimate round of the BennettsBritish Superbike Championship. Harris began the race in fourth spot and battled ...

Dickinson battles hard for top 10 finish ; Joe Dickinson rode his Truck Links Yamaha to ninth spot with a gritty performance in round 11 of the Fuchs-Silkolene British Superbike Championship at Silverstone.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Joe Dickinson rode his Truck Links Yamaha to ninth spot with agritty performance in round 11 of the Fuchs-Silkolene BritishSuperbike Championship at Silverstone. Occupying the first slot of the second row, the 24-year-old gotaway from the lights in seventh placebut quickly got ...

Carnaby dream comes up short ; Racing star Thomas Carnaby was narrowly edged out in the race for the Ginetta Junior Championships on the final race weekend of the season.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Racing star Thomas Carnaby was narrowly edged out in the race forthe Ginetta Junior Championships on the final race weekend of theseason. The Scunthorpe-based speedster had been closing in fast overrecent weeks and had an excellent chance of completing a sensationalcomeback, ...

Top tips to make sure you shine in your next interview ; So You've been called for an interview for your dream job but are you sure you'll shine through what can be a traumatic experience.

Oct 01, 2008 ... So You've been called for an interview for your dream job but areyou sure you'll shine through what can be a traumatic experience. As talent resourcing manager for broadcast and corporate atBSkyB, John-Paul Cardew has conducted hundreds of interviews andhere are his top tips on ...

Black is back as girls get the gothic look ; Black is back with models at London Fashion Week showing fashion novices that this season's hottest look is gothic and monochrome.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Black is back with models at London Fashion Week showing fashionnovices that this season's hottest look is gothic and monochrome. The yearly event, which draws in audiences of fashionistas fromacross the country, also attracted celebrity style icons includingAlexa Chung, Girls ...

Time to dig out those old wartime favourites? ; During the war years, digging for victory became a way of life for the entire nation when people were encouraged to transform their gardens into mini-allotments.

Oct 01, 2008 ... During the war years, digging for victory became a way of lifefor the entire nation when people were encouraged to transform theirgardens into mini-allotments. By 1943 it was said more than a million tons of vegetables werebeing grown in gardens and allotments everywhere. At ...

Closure meant Father Christmas had to find new home ; There was time when it was considered to be one of the finest shopping landmarks in Scunthorpe's town centre.

Oct 01, 2008 ... There was time when it was considered to be one of the finestshopping landmarks in Scunthorpe's town centre. But in October, 1983, Co-operative Retail Services Ltd announcedit would be moving its operation out of Ashton House on the HighStreet and concentrate trading in premises it ...

Baths Hall plans show it's not all doom and gloom ; I'm Very surprised to see so many negative comments in the Viewpoint pages regarding the design of the new Baths Hall.

Oct 01, 2008 ... I'm Very surprised to see so many negative comments in theViewpoint pages regarding the design of the new Baths Hall. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that two of the correspondents,Mary Readhead and Pat Wells, come from a Conservative background. With so much negativity going ...

Adkins is boss of the month - izzy ; Scunthorpe United skipper Izzy Iriekpen says Nigel Adkins deserves to be crowned League One's manager of the month for September.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe United skipper Izzy Iriekpen says Nigel Adkinsdeserves to be crowned League One's manager of the month forSeptember. The Iron boss was yesterday confirmed by the Football League asone of the four candidates for the honour, along with Leeds' GaryMcAllister, Millwall's ...

Miserable start to season for villa ; Afc Brumby are top of division one after two goals in each half gave them a comfortable 4-0 victory over Swinefleet.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Afc Brumby are top of division one after two goals in each halfgave them a comfortable 4-0 victory over Swinefleet. Shrimpton and Richardson did the damage for Brumby in the first-half, but Swinefleet worked hard to get themselves back into thegame. However, Brumby rallied to ...

Mallard attack thwarted by scunthonians defence ; Dalton bagged the only goal of the game to defeat Swinefleet Juniors Reserves and put AFC Brumby Reserves top of division two.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Dalton bagged the only goal of the game to defeat SwinefleetJuniors Reserves and put AFC Brumby Reserves top of division two. Mallard are second, despite a goal-less draw with ScunthoniansReserves, after scoring 21 goals in their opening four league games. Briggensians are ...

Three-way tie at top as college seal a win ; Revision Logistics top division three after smashing Parkwood Athletic 17-0, but College Wanderers Reserves are also on nine points after a 6-1 win against AFC Lebus.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Revision Logistics top division three after smashing ParkwoodAthletic 17-0, but College Wanderers Reserves are also on ninepoints after a 6-1 win against AFC Lebus. With both teams new to the league, it was Wanderers who came outon top with three goals in each half. Goals ...

Celebrating junior sport ; Next Tuesday sees the launch of the Scunthorpe Telegraph's new Junior Allstars youth supplement.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Next Tuesday sees the launch of the Scunthorpe Telegraph's newJunior Allstars youth supplement. It will be the number one source for all your local youth sportaction. We're currently on the look our for interesting stories aboutlocal sporting stars. Do you have a ...

Latest results

Oct 01, 2008 ... Johnstone Insurance CHALLENGE CUP ROUND ONE: Mens Health 1 Sherpa3. DIVISION ONE: Burton United 4 Limestone Rangers 0; Epworth Town 2Messingham Town Juniors 0; Haxey Town 2 Scotter United 4;Scunthonians 9 New Holland Villa 1; Swinefleet Juniors 0 AFC Brumby4. DIVISION TWO: ...

Raising a cup for charity cash ; Students at a Scunthorpe college put the kettle on and poured endless cups of tea and coffee to help raise money for charity.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Students at a Scunthorpe college put the kettle on and pouredendless cups of tea and coffee to help raise money for charity. North Lindsey College supported the World's Largest CoffeeMorning to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research. Last year, the college raised around ...

Police crackdown to make more belt up

Oct 01, 2008 ... Police have been urging motorists to belt up and on the lookoutfor those who flout the rules. Traffic officers have been patrolling North Lincolnshire andissuing pounds30 fixed penalty notices to those who travel withoutwearing their seatbelts. The Scunthorpe Telegraph joined ...

Who'd live in a house like this?

Oct 01, 2008 ... Homes with glass walls and wind turbines are to be the future ofhousing in North Lincolnshire, it has been revealed. New guidelines to make homes more eco-friendly will see thedesign of housing change dramatically in the years to come startingfrom now. The image above shows a ...

Don't keep fuel in your house ; Understairs cupboards should not be used to store petrol cans, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has warned.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Understairs cupboards should not be used to store petrol cans,Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has warned. The lifesaving message 'Not under your stairs' has been sent tohouseholds across North Lincolnshire. The warning comes after fire crews were called out after petrolwas ...

Revolvers shoot into this year's open semi-finals ; Belton-based teenage violinist Sophie Bidmead went straight into the firing line with her new band The Revolvers in this year's Scunthorpe Rock Open.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Belton-based teenage violinist Sophie Bidmead went straight intothe firing line with her new band The Revolvers in this year'sScunthorpe Rock Open. But Sophie (18), a student at John Leggott College, plucked allthe right strings to take the local quintet through to the ...

Campaigner heads for Downing Street ; A Pensioners' campaigner has been invited to 10 Downing Street for a celebration to mark the contribution of the country's oldest citizens.

Oct 01, 2008 ... A Pensioners' campaigner has been invited to 10 Downing Streetfor a celebration to mark the contribution of the country's oldestcitizens. Brian Booker (76), will be in the capital tomorrow for themarking of the second UK Older People's Day. He has been invited to an afternoon ...

Pedalling saves pounds for commuter

Oct 01, 2008 ... A Cyclist who rides more than 80 miles a week to save money onthe Humber Bridge tolls has joined the campaign to see a plannedrise blocked. Steve Evans (44) parks on the A1077 near Barton-upon-Humber threetimes a week and cycles the last 13.5 miles to his job at BP. He saves ...

Stiffer penalties for mobiles at wheel? ; At least one driver a day in North Lincolnshire is fined for using a mobile phone at the wheel, the Scunthorpe Telegraph revealed last week.

Oct 01, 2008 ... At least one driver a day in North Lincolnshire is fined forusing a mobile phone at the wheel, the Scunthorpe Telegraph revealedlast week. The scale of the problem is a major issue, with many people notunderstanding the dangers involved, traffic officers have said. Humberside ...

Advice for pet owners ; Fireworks and noise phobias in dogs and cats is the subject of an evening presentation being held on Friday from 7.30pm to 9pm in St Mary's RC church hall, Brigg.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Fireworks and noise phobias in dogs and cats is the subject of anevening presentation being held on Friday from 7.30pm to 9pm in StMary's RC church hall, Brigg. The talks will cover desensitisation, prevention treatment andmanaging frightened animals. Guest speakers are ...

New standards for energy efficiency ; Environmentally-friendly homes will be built first by North Lincolnshire Homes.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Environmentally-friendly homes will be built first by NorthLincolnshire Homes. Social Landlord NLH is in the process of building 15 modern,energy-efficient homes to meet new standards brought in by theGovernment. Director of housing services for the company, Steve ...

Ram raiders still hunted ; Ramraiders who smashed their way into an electronics store are still being sought by police.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Ramraiders who smashed their way into an electronics store arestill being sought by police. Cram Computers, on High Street, Scunthorpe, was targeted almost amonth ago by thieves who repeatedly rammed a vehicle into the frontof the building, then made off with a number of ...

Celebration of the over 50s ; Life begins at 50 begins today and events are taking place all week to mark the campaign

Oct 01, 2008 ... Life begins at 50 begins today and events are taking place allweek to mark the campaign To mark Older People's Day today nationally, schools across NorthLincolnshire are holding events to celebrate. Tomorrow, there is an information coffee morning at the BaptistChurch on ...

Homes hit by thieves ; Four homes were targeted by thieves in one night.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Four homes were targeted by thieves in one night. In separate incidents overnight between Friday and Saturdayhouses in Saxby all Saints and Scunthorpe were broken into. On North Carr Lane, Saxby, a window was smashed and bankdocuments were taken A window was left open ...

Lighthouse - shining example of future ; Housing company Kingspan has developed a 'Lighthouse' design (pictured).

Oct 01, 2008 ... Housing company Kingspan has developed a 'Lighthouse' design(pictured). It is the most advanced house ever produced for mainstreamconstruction with annual fuel costs of just pounds30. 'Lighthouse'has pushed the boundaries of modern housing design to become thefirst to achieve the ...

A few chicks with the peas? ; Allotment holders are to enjoy a return to traditional cultivation on their plots as a ban has been lifted on keeping some livestock.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Allotment holders are to enjoy a return to traditionalcultivation on their plots as a ban has been lifted on keeping somelivestock. Bantams can now take their place alongside broad beans, broccoliand beetroot in 600 council-owned gardens after the previouslyreported 15-year-old ...

Swift action at grot spot ; The Scunthorpe Telegraph received a number of calls last week from residents of the town's Nursery Close, upset the road had been highlighted as a Grot Spot.

Oct 01, 2008 ... The Scunthorpe Telegraph received a number of calls last weekfrom residents of the town's Nursery Close, upset the road had beenhighlighted as a Grot Spot. We are pleased to report that since the ...

Greed catching up with our MPs ; Further to your article of September 16 (Leadership contest premature - local MP).

Oct 01, 2008 ... Further to your article of September 16 (Leadership contestpremature - local MP). The pack has turned on its leader because he is not good enoughto save them from the Jobcentre. In order for that to happen Gordon would have to be the modernday equivalent of Merlin the ...

Why go to town with spending? ; Walking round both The Foundry and the Parishes shopping malls, I was amazed at the number of empty properties, yet the council is still talking about spending a vast amount of money to regenerate the Scunthorpe town centre.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Walking round both The Foundry and the Parishes shopping malls, Iwas amazed at the number of empty properties, yet the council isstill talking about spending a vast amount of money to regeneratethe Scunthorpe town centre. Isn't it time they stopped wasting taxpayers' money in this ...

Drivers on phone should be ashamed ; With reference to the Telegraph's front page article on Friday about the use of mobile phones when driving.

Oct 01, 2008 ... With reference to the Telegraph's front page article on Fridayabout the use of mobile phones when driving. Last Wednesday, I was waiting at around 2pm on Ferriby Road,Barton for a bus. While there I saw three people driving while on the phone. Twowere male white van drivers, ...

Thank you to our mayor for valued support on walk ; My Family and I have just completed the Memory Walk for Scunthorpe Alzheimer's Group.

Oct 01, 2008 ... My Family and I have just completed the Memory Walk forScunthorpe Alzheimer's Group. We were joined by the current Mayor of North Lincolnshire, CounJawaid Ishaq MBE, who kicked off the event and joined us for thewalk over the Humber Bridge. I just wanted to say what a ...

Speeding fines fund safety workshops

Oct 01, 2008 ... Penalties paid by speeding drivers in North Lincolnshire havebeen used to fund safety workshops for young people. Money raised from law-breaking motorists will make sure allprimary age children in the region get to attend the sessions. Dubbed Crucial Crew, the lessons are ...

Two join union's executive ; Two Scunthorpe Corus employees have been elected to the national executive committee of the steel industry's biggest trade union, Community.

Oct 01, 2008 ... Two Scunthorpe Corus employees have been elected to the nationalexecutive committee of the steel industry's biggest trade union,Community. For auto line controller Lew Schaffer his three-year term, totake effect from January 2009, will be his first. But for rail traffic team ...

TV comedienne kicks off N Lincs laughs

Oct 01, 2008 ... Stars of comedy are being drawn to North Lincolnshire by therelaunch of The Other Side comedy club in Scunthorpe. Jo Enright, who will soon appear in a new Peter Kay productionafter appearing with him in Phoenix Nights was the first big name toappear at the club's new venue, Heslam ...

By-pass safer for youngsters

Oct 01, 2008 ... A Bypass in Barton-Upon-Humber would make routes to school saferfor children. The Barton-Upon-Humber bypass study is set for completion by theend of next month (NOV) and the future of a possible project willthen be decided. And if given the go ahead, pupils from the local ...

Chairing education debate

Oct 01, 2008 ... The Tories' Parliamentary Candidate for Brigg and Goole AndrewPercy last night led a debate on education at the ConservativesParty Conference in Birmingham. Mr Percy chaired the education session in the main hall of theconference and introduced shadow education secretary Michael ...

Stephen happy to be part of a TV legend ; In Real life he married one of Emmerdale's 'aristocracy', but in soapland appeared in Coronation Street as a devious doctor as well as becoming a popular copper in The Bill.

Oct 02, 2008 ... In Real life he married one of Emmerdale's 'aristocracy', but insoapland appeared in Coronation Street as a devious doctor as wellas becoming a popular copper in The Bill. These are just some of the strings on Stephen Beckett'ssuccessful career bow - but now theatregoers can look ...

Family-run Italian is just the job! ; Even Harvey Nick's can't keep you on the retail trail all day, let alone the other shopping palaces of pleasure in Leeds.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Even Harvey Nick's can't keep you on the retail trail all day,let alone the other shopping palaces of pleasure in Leeds. But picking somewhere to rest your weary feet and give theplastic a breather is not always easy, with all the choice that abig city offers. However, a meal ...

Unique sight for rail fans ; A Huge American steam loco which helped shift munitions and troops in the battle against the Nazis is to be the star guest at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala from Friday to Sunday, October 10-12.

Oct 02, 2008 ... A Huge American steam loco which helped shift munitions andtroops in the battle against the Nazis is to be the star guest atthe Keighley and Worth Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala fromFriday to Sunday, October 10-12. The KWVR will round off its hugely successful series of ...

Classical delights ; Classical music fans are in for a treat this weekend, as quality entertainment comes to Ashby.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Classical music fans are in for a treat this weekend, as qualityentertainment comes to Ashby. Intermezzo presents Autumn Serenade on Sunday in St Bemadette'sChurch at 7pm. Guests for the evening are Dr Andrew Heighten (baritone), LucySettle (flute), Benjamin Stevenson (oboe) ...

Orphans back home to plug debut album ; Manchester's newest recording stars, Orphan Boy, are the latest signing for Tachless Promotions at Scunthorpe's Priory Hotel on November 29.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Manchester's newest recording stars, Orphan Boy, are the latestsigning for Tachless Promotions at Scunthorpe's Priory Hotel onNovember 29. The trio, who originate from Grimsby, have been favourablycompared to The Jam. They will be returning to northern Lincolnshire to plug ...

Could it be six of best in open? ; It's A NAP hand so far for North Lincolnshire bands in the semi- finals of the 27th annual Scunthorpe Rock Open which enters its last heat at the Black Beauty, Bottesford, tonight.

Oct 02, 2008 ... It's A NAP hand so far for North Lincolnshire bands in the semi-finals of the 27th annual Scunthorpe Rock Open which enters its lastheat at the Black Beauty, Bottesford, tonight. But the host town could make it six of the best after tonight'saction. Local hopes in the final ...

Society looks for new players ; The Caistor Avenue Golf Society is on the lookout for new members, with players of any ability welcome.

Oct 02, 2008 ... The Caistor Avenue Golf Society is on the lookout for newmembers, with players of any ability welcome. The group meet once a month to play local ...

Old scars are healed with revenge victory at driffield ; Scunthorpe RUFC's 3rds avenged two narrow defeats at Driffield 3rds last season in their first Merit League victory on the road.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Scunthorpe RUFC's 3rds avenged two narrow defeats at Driffield3rds last season in their first Merit League victory on the road. The Greens' defence stood firm against early home pressure andhad opportunities to score two tries but either taking the wrongoption or a bad pass ...

Greens secure an away win ; Scunthorpe 4ths swept to a comfortable 35-17 victory after making the journey over the Humber to take on Hull Ionians Ramblers.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Scunthorpe 4ths swept to a comfortable 35-17 victory after makingthe journey over the Humber to take on Hull Ionians Ramblers. Despite the loss of experienced duo Gaz Lock and Daz Mason priorto kick-off, the visitors started well and moved into the lead witha Ben Sass try after the ...

Rifles edged out ; It Was a tight and tense affair at Wath as the home side ran out narrow 5-3 winners against Scunthorpe Rifles.

Oct 02, 2008 ... It Was a tight and tense affair at Wath as the home side ran outnarrow 5-3 winners against Scunthorpe Rifles. The visitors found themselves up against an organised andstubborn defensive line and struggled to break through. Both sides battled gamely for possession but were well ...

Over 60s start season with a loss ; The Scunthorpe over 60s team started their winter campaign in the county league by visiting Skegness.

Oct 02, 2008 ... The Scunthorpe over 60s team started their winter campaign in thecounty league by visiting Skegness. But they returned home with only two points out of 18, due tojust one rink win, and lost the aggregate by 35 shots. Scunthorpe started well, establishing a 20-7 lead very early ...

Next game will bebig test ; Scunthorpe chairman Lew Clayton is refusing to get carried away with the Greens' excellent start to the season.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Scunthorpe chairman Lew Clayton is refusing to get carried awaywith the Greens' excellent start to the season. After relegation from Midlands One last season, director of rugbyLiam Waldron revealed the club had a three-year plan to gainpromotion. With many of the old guard ...

Scunthorpe teams chosen for weekend

Oct 02, 2008 ... First Xv: Neal, Davies, Wade, Parker, Vaimoso, Foster, Neal,Sewell, Mist, Tomlinson, Sidebottom, Scargall, Ward, Coult, J Penn,Syddall, Warrillow, Murray. Meet 11am, away to Syston. SECOND XV: G Penn, Devlin, Scheepers, Fisher, Weatherall,Denovan, Davies, Turner, Alldridge, Logan, ...

Roofing recover to gain a point ; Bridge Roofing should have made the most of their early dominance despite their goalkeeper turning up late during an entertaining 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rovers.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Bridge Roofing should have made the most of their early dominancedespite their goalkeeper turning up late during an entertaining 2-2draw with Queens Park Rovers. Their first chance fell to Young, who headed onto the bar, butQPR pushed forward, forcing a good save from Chapman, who ...

Scorpions target haines for next year ; Former Scunthorpe Scorpions star Joe Haines is considering a move back to his old club.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Former Scunthorpe Scorpions star Joe Haines is considering a moveback to his old club. The precocious teenager is preparing to face the Scorpions inthe end-of-season Young Shield this weekend, but revealed he couldbe back under the wing of manager Kenny Smith in 2009. The ...

Queen in seventh heaven at summit ; Queen Bess top division one after a 7-0 thrashing of Poacher.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Queen Bess top division one after a 7-0 thrashing of Poacher. Auld South Yorks joined them at the top of the tree after keepingtheir 100 per cent record intact with a 2-1 win over Winteringham,despite the losing side being on top for the majority of the game. With Lee Moulds ...

Woolford is pleased with his progress ; Modest Martyn Woolford is pleased with the progress he has made at Scunthorpe United.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Modest Martyn Woolford is pleased with the progress he has madeat Scunthorpe United. But the 22-year-old winger (pictured), who joined the Iron fromBlue Square Premier side York in August, says the major reasonbehind his impressive start to life at Glanford Park is the qualityof ...

Band celebrates contest success ; Musicians from the region's top brass band finished third in a national competition.

Oct 02, 2008 ... Musicians from the region's top brass band finished third in anational competition. The Barton-Upon-Humber band, led by guest conductor RichardEvans, competed in the championships at Harrogate. They finished one place behind their runners-up spot last yearand in line with ...

Top singer at theatre ; One of Ireland's most dynamic performers will be coming to the region to wow crowds with an evening of music.

Oct 02, 2008 ... One of Ireland's most dynamic performers will be coming to theregion to wow crowds with an evening of music. Irish singer Dominic Kirwan, will be performing at the PlowrightTheatre, Laneham Street, Scunthorpe on Wednesday at 7.30pm. The artist will be performing hits from his ...

'Novices' take up test of triathlon ; A Fantastic way to beat the bulge could be right on the doorstep, exercise fanatics say.

Oct 02, 2008 ... A Fantastic way to beat the bulge could be right on the doorstep,exercise fanatics say. Triathlons are the latest fashion in keeping fit, and with theproblem of obesity in North Lincolnshire having been flagged up as amajor issue, local experts say it is time to take up the ...

Special day bridges the generation gap ; People young and old bridged the generation gap yesterday over some baking, needlework and crafts.

Oct 02, 2008 ... People young and old bridged the generation gap yesterday oversome baking, needlework and crafts. Parents and grandparents took a trip back to their school daysand gathered together with pupils at Alkborough Primary School foran 'Intergenerational Day aimed at uniting the ...

Have you got your copy yet? ; All aboard for another trip down memory lane with Telegraph Trains, a special magazine taking a nostalgic look back at how railways used to be, on sale now for only 75p.

Oct 02, 2008 ... All aboard for another trip down memory lane with TelegraphTrains, a special magazine taking a nostalgic look back at howrailways used to be, on sale now for only 75p. Ulceby's David Limb recalls steam locos' final couple of weeksbefore the axe fell in August 1968, and British ...

Town firm welcomes a top business guru

Oct 02, 2008 ... One of the top names in British business wanted to know what wason the minds of the North Lincolnshire's businessmen yesterday. Richard Lambert, director general of the Confederation of BritishIndustry (CBI) visited St Vincent's Avenue, Scunthorpe-basedClugston ...

Streets ahead for charities ; A Muslim association in North Lincolnshire has gone streets ahead to collect more than pounds1,700 for charity.

Oct 02, 2008 ... A Muslim association in North Lincolnshire has gone streets aheadto collect more than pounds1,700 for charity. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association branch in Scunthorpe, is activein caring for the underprivileged. The association has opened numerous schools, colleges,dispensaries ...

Corus clears the air

Oct 02, 2008 ... A pounds9-miilion technology project by Corus will begin cleaningup Scunthorpe's air before the end of the year. Householders living in the shadows of Scunthorpe steelworks areset to breathe fresher air as the result of a five-pronged campaign. Corus chiefs insist the ...