Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from April 2009:
Be first to know the news ; The Scunthorpe Telegraph can now bring breaking Iron news straight to your mobile phone.
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Scunthorpe Telegraph can now bring breaking Iron newsstraight to your mobile phone. As Scunthorpe United prepare for Wembley, and bid for promotion,our Iron Flash SMS alerts will help keep you up to date with thebiggest SUFC stories wherever you are. Just sign up to the ...
Reserve a copy of nostalgia ; The April edition of Nostalgia magazine - widely on sale from Thursday, April 9 - has a major feature on three visits to North Lincolnshire by a famous aviator.
Apr 01, 2009 ... The April edition of Nostalgia magazine - widely on sale fromThursday, April 9 - has a major feature on three visits to NorthLincolnshire by a famous aviator. There's a special, lavishly illustrated article on therestoration and history of Wrawby Mill, and a look at life ...
Chance to write name into stadium folklore ; One claret and blue hero has already made an indelible mark on the new Wembley Stadium.
Apr 01, 2009 ... One claret and blue hero has already made an indelible mark onthe new Wembley Stadium. One of the first sights Scunthorpe United fans will be greetedwith as they approach the grand venue for the Johnstone's PaintTrophy final, is a giant statue of West Ham legend Bobby ...
David Beckham's thank you to RAF hero
Apr 01, 2009 ... An Raf sergeant from North Lincolnshire met his football heroesafter watching the England squad in training. Sgt Stuart Longbone (24), from Scunthorpe, works in Logistics atRAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, and plays for the RAF football teamthat has just won the Inter Service Cup ...
Discover health benefits of herbs
Apr 01, 2009 ... Health tonics are the topic of a herbalist event at a NorthLincolnshire nature reserve this weekend. Davina Hopkinson (54), of Vicarage Lane, Grasby, will demonstratehow plants can be used for herbal medicines with a tour around atFar Ings Nature Reserve, ...
Can the Iron beat luton at Wembley? ; Scunthorpe United are now less than five days away from their historic trip to Wembley and fans are gearing up to roar their heroes to victory.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Scunthorpe United are now less than five days away from theirhistoric trip to Wembley and fans are gearing up to roar theirheroes to victory. Cheering on the boys in claret and blue will be more than 12,000United supporters, all hoping the team beat Luton Town in theJohnstone's ...
Free swimming sessions for Isle residents
Apr 01, 2009 ... Free swimming sessions are available for children under 16 andpeople over 60 in North Lincolnshire starting from today (Wednesday,April 1). North Lincolnshire Council is pumping pounds46,000 into the freesessions at the five leisure centres throughout the region -including ...
Brian laws event raises pounds1,150 ; A Scunthorpe United supporters' club raised more than pounds1,000 with a charity evening.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Scunthorpe United supporters' club raised more than pounds1,000with a charity evening. The Winterton Iron event, held last Wednesday at WintertonRangers FC, featured former ...
Celebrate St George's day ; My Daughter wrote to you in response to Dennis Littler's letter about local people celebrating St George's Day.
Apr 01, 2009 ... My Daughter wrote to you in response to Dennis Littler's letterabout local people celebrating St George's Day. The Rotaracters are not the only ones celebrating the occasion. The North Lincolnshire Music and Drama Festival Society isholding a St George's Day Concert, performed ...
I reject the EU and vote accordingly ; With Eu Elections under three months away, I had been considering whether I should again vote for UKIP or select from the traditional parties and Greens which are all fully committed to our being ruled by Brussels.
Apr 01, 2009 ... With Eu Elections under three months away, I had been consideringwhether I should again vote for UKIP or select from the traditionalparties and Greens which are all fully committed to our being ruledby Brussels. I may be wrong but it strikes me in ...
Be more transparent ; If The Europhile parties who will be asking for our support in June in the EU elections were open and honest, perhaps they would earn our votes but they seem happier to conceal than to be transparent.
Apr 01, 2009 ... If The Europhile parties who will be asking for our support inJune in the EU elections were open and honest, perhaps they wouldearn our votes but they seem happier to conceal than to betransparent. I am one of many voters who has demanded a Cost Benefit Analysisof our membership ...
We can't sit back and do nothing ; I Was flabbergasted to read some of the comments on the Telegraph's website and re-printed in the Web Views section of the newspaper on Thursday.
Apr 01, 2009 ... I Was flabbergasted to read some of the comments on theTelegraph's website and re-printed in the Web Views section of thenewspaper on Thursday. It would appear a few writers would be quite happy to seethousands of people lose their jobs and some of the comments defybelief - 'we ...
Taking plunge to become fit ; Lifestyle changes have taken their toll over the years.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Lifestyle changes have taken their toll over the years. The demands of work and family life mean that there is much morepressure on how we spend our leisure time. And advances in technology have seen many youngsters give up theoutdoor life in favour of cyberspace while adults ...
Heroes raise charity cash ; Six office workers covered 339 miles dressed as their favourite super heroes as part of their bid to become the region's top entrepreneurs.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Six office workers covered 339 miles dressed as their favouritesuper heroes as part of their bid to become the region's topentrepreneurs. And the super sextet (pictured below) from the Scunthorpe-basedfirm of Clugston Group Limited completed the distance withouthitting the ...
Slimmers celebrate in style
Apr 01, 2009 ... Stepping out in style, the five Telegraph Slimmers popped thecork on the first birthday celebrations of Forest Pines' Eighteen57seafood restaurant and toasted their weight-loss achievements. For a venue which oozes style, Eighteen57 offers the slimmers adifferent dining experience ...
Former Corus chief takes new role
Apr 01, 2009 ... Former Corus chief Philippe Varin is now in the driving seat ofthe French car-maker Peugeot Citroen. He is to take over as chief executive of the company fromChristian Streiff, who has been fired by the board. The reshuffle at the top comes after Peugeot Citroen, ...
Job cuts for Corus contractor
Apr 01, 2009 ... Job cuts are expected at a contracting firm on the ScunthorpeCorus steelworks. Bosses of PD Logistics, in Midland Road, Scunthorpe, employs 130staff but confirmed redundancies will be made although steps arebeing taken to minimise the number of jobs slated for the axe. Local ...
62 burglaries this month
Apr 01, 2009 ... The total number of break-ins this month has risen to 62. Offenders targeted homes, business and vehicles, with a number ofcrimes taking place when windows and doors had been left unlocked. In March 2008, there was a total of 140 burglaries, with 59dwelling burglaries and 81 ...
Pie supper to raise trek funds ; A Pie and pea supper is being held in Barrow Haven this weekend to help raise money for Breast Cancer Care.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Pie and pea supper is being held in Barrow Haven this weekendto help raise money for Breast Cancer Care. As previously reported, nurse Clara Smith (54), from Goxhill andpostman Martin Wharton (41), from Barton-Upon-Humber are hoping toraise pounds7,000 for charity. They ...
Scunthorpe steel used in Olympics build
Apr 01, 2009 ... Scunthorpe-made steel is being used in a showpiece 17,500-capacity aquatic centre for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Plate rolled in North Lincolnshire will form part of the 2,800-tonne sweeping wave-shaped roof over the building close by theStratford International Rail ...
Scunny bunny spreads united cheer
Apr 01, 2009 ... Pupils at Scunthorpe's Berkeley Junior School have taken a closelook at the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. The impressive silverware was at the school as part of the prizewon by Charlie Henderson (10), who came out on top in a colouringcompetition run by the trophy sponsor. Kids ...
Brown: Steel on agenda at g20
Apr 01, 2009 ... Prime Minister Gordon Brown last night confirmed that the futureof the UK's beleaguered steel industry will be on the agenda at thisweek's G20 summit of world leaders in London. During an interview with the Scunthorpe Telegraph, Mr Brown saidthat 'all industries' would come up ...
'Heart and hunger' are what will win Iron trophy - calvo-garcia ; Iron legend Alex Calvo-Garcia has urged Scunthorpe United to show 'heart, hunger and determination' at Wembley on Sunday.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Iron legend Alex Calvo-Garcia has urged Scunthorpe United to show'heart, hunger and determination' at Wembley on Sunday. For it's those traits, rather than skill or ability, that willguarantee the Johnstone's Paint Trophy comes back to Glanford Park,according to the ...
Byrne on cusp of greatest moment - hope ; Cliff Byrne is just 90 minutes away from what could well be the 'proudest moment' of his career, according to a former Scunthorpe United skipper.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Cliff Byrne is just 90 minutes away from what could well be the'proudest moment' of his career, according to a former ScunthorpeUnited skipper. Colossal centre-back Chris Hope is the only Iron club captain toclimb the steps to the royal box at Wembley and hold aloft a ...
The greatest day ever for united ; Alex Calvo-Garcia might not be the biggest name that will be remembered at the 'venue of legends' - but the 27-year-old Spaniard wrote himself deep into Scunthorpe United folklore in the 1999 Division Three play-off final.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Alex Calvo-Garcia might not be the biggest name that will beremembered at the 'venue of legends' - but the 27-year-old Spaniardwrote himself deep into Scunthorpe United folklore in the 1999Division Three play-off final. The man from the Basque region of his native country stole ...
Losing not an option says former manager ; Wembley is no place for losers.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Wembley is no place for losers. That's the message from former Scunthorpe manager Bill Green whostill bears the scars of the Iron's penalty defeat there in 1992. "I am still reminded about it nearly every day," said Green, whohas just left his role as chief scout at ...
Enjoy every minute, Alexander warns Iron ; Scunthorpe United's young squad have been warned to savour every last moment of their Wembley experience.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Scunthorpe United's young squad have been warned to savour everylast moment of their Wembley experience. For some, the chance to play on the hallowed turf may never comearound again - as one former Iron player has found out to his cost. Graham Alexander was just 20 when he came ...
Goal was daws' greatest ever ; Tony Daws fulfilled the dream of every young striker when he went to Wembley - and scored the best goal of his career.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Tony Daws fulfilled the dream of every young striker when he wentto Wembley - and scored the best goal of his career. "I'm told that it has been voted somewhere as one of the best 10goals ever scored in the old stadium's history," he said proudly, But it's a day full of ...
Babes fail crucial test of nerves ; There was no fairytale ending to Scunthorpe's Wembley dream - just the heartache of being beaten in the most dramatic fashion possible, a penalty shoot-out.
Apr 01, 2009 ... There was no fairytale ending to Scunthorpe's Wembley dream -just the heartache of being beaten in the most dramatic fashionpossible, a penalty shoot-out. It was a desperately disappointing finale for United in thisFourth Division play-off final as Blackpool, who suffered ...
'I'll miss Ted very much' says North Lincs' mayor ; The Mayor of North Lincolnshire Ishaq Jawaid has paid tribute to the late Mayor of Barton-Upon-Humber, Coun Ted Appleyard, who died aged 91.
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Mayor of North Lincolnshire Ishaq Jawaid has paid tribute tothe late Mayor of Barton-Upon-Humber, Coun Ted Appleyard, who diedaged 91. Coun Appleyard, the Conservative civic leader, thought to be theoldest mayor in England, passed away peacefully at ScunthorpeGeneral Hospital ...
Man denies trying to murder his wife ; A Cheating husband accused of attempting to kill his wife at their North Lincolnshire home has told a court he did not set a timer to start a fire at their house.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Cheating husband accused of attempting to kill his wife attheir North Lincolnshire home has told a court he did not set atimer to start a fire at their house. Ian Price (30) denied rigging a spare bedroom with a home-madeincendiary device, which caused a blaze at the house in ...
Planning chiefs to investigate sewage problems ; Planning chiefs are set to discuss development in Goxhill following a report about potential sewage and drainage problems in the area.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Planning chiefs are set to discuss development in Goxhillfollowing a report about potential sewage and drainage problems inthe area. Since flooding in 2007, most building work has been blockedbecause of fears existing problems could be made worse. A small number of schemes ...
Fire crews called to Corus fire
Apr 01, 2009 ... An explosion at the Corus steelworks caused a fire at an oxygenleak on the site. Two gas valves were closed to control the incident, in whichthere were no injuries. Fire fighters were called to the Brigg Road steelworks at about4pm yesterday (TUES) following the incident in ...
Readers snap up our kids' encyclopedia
Apr 01, 2009 ... Children across the region are continuing to snap up Disney'sWonderful World of Knowledge encyclopedia, available with yourScunthorpe Telegraph. Part nine of the collection, entitled Insects and Spiders, wenton sale for pounds2.95 across North Lincolnshire yesterday. And ...
Raise concerns at authority meeting ; A Meeting of the Scunthorpe South Police Authority Neighbourhood Panel will be held on April 16.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Meeting of the Scunthorpe South Police Authority NeighbourhoodPanel will be held on April 16. The meeting is a chance to raise ...
MP morley defends expenses claims
Apr 01, 2009 ... Scunthorpe Mp Elliott Morley has defended his latest expenseclaim of more than pounds145,000. He said: "Claims do vary from year to year. "My salary won't run to employing local staff, running an office,providing a second home, or dealing with thousands of requests forhelp ...
Increase in small business start-ups
Apr 01, 2009 ... There has been an increase in the number of new businessessetting up in North Lincolnshire. Figures for 2008 show that entrepreneurs launched around 600ventures last year compared with 500 the year before. The totals had been falling, but the new figures show the numberof new ...
AFC brumby wrap up double success ; There was a double success for division one leaders AFC Brumby this week.
Apr 01, 2009 ... There was a double success for division one leaders AFC Brumbythis week. They lifted the Johnstone Insurance Challenge Cup after beatingBarton United 4-2 at Brigg Town FC's Hawthorns stadium. Not only did the win bring cup success but the game doubled up asa league match and ...
Pool registration ; There will be a registration meeting for the summer season of Scunthorpe and District Pool League tomorrow night at the Mayfair Club (7pm).
Apr 01, 2009 ... There will be a registration meeting for the summer season ofScunthorpe and District Pool League tomorrow night at the MayfairClub (7pm). There is ...
Film reschedule ; Due to other commitments, Barton Film Group has had to move the screening of Brick Lane, scheduled for Thursday, April 9, forward by a day.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Due to other commitments, Barton Film Group has had to move thescreening of Brick Lane, scheduled for Thursday, April 9, forward bya day. The Ropery Hall screening of the 2007 film based on the ...
Lincs FA move ; The Lincs FA have moved into temporary new headquarters in Lincoln.
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Lincs FA have moved into temporary new headquarters inLincoln. They will be there for the best part of a year before theyrelocate to new premises which are to be ...
We've come too far to let it slip now says adkins ; We're in it to win it! That has always been the philosophy this season of Scunthorpe United manager Nigel Adkins for the often maligned Johnstone's Paint Trophy.
Apr 01, 2009 ... We're in it to win it! That has always been the philosophy thisseason of Scunthorpe United manager Nigel Adkins for the oftenmaligned Johnstone's Paint Trophy. And he'll be even more determined to achieve that when he leadshis side out at Wembley on Sunday. Adkins is aware of ...
Aiming to roar like three Lions ; September 12, 2007, Wembley Stadium.
Apr 01, 2009 ... September 12, 2007, Wembley Stadium. Michael Owen scores twice and Rio Ferdinand also gets in on thegoal act with a late effort as England beat Russia 3-0 in only theirsecond European Championship qualifier at the new home of Englishfootball. Among the 82,000 cheering on the ...
United will do talking on the pitch skipper Byrne warns luton ; Before crucial games, England captain Tony Adams would rouse the country's best players with a spot of Shakespeare in the Wembley changing room.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Before crucial games, England captain Tony Adams would rouse thecountry's best players with a spot of Shakespeare in the Wembleychanging room. The wisdom of literature's finest Bard will not make anappearance on Sunday however. Scunthorpe United skipper Cliff Byrneis planning to ...
Family ties will spur on united's late, late goal hero against rivals ; Growing up with the ambition of being a professional footballer, it is a story that has been regaled to Paul Hayes all too frequently.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Growing up with the ambition of being a professional footballer,it is a story that has been regaled to Paul Hayes all toofrequently. On numerous occasions the Iron front man has heard about how hiselder brother Martin netted for Arsenal at Wembley in the final ofthe 1988 League ...
Hat-trick would be just the ticket ; By David Freezer
Apr 01, 2009 ... By David Freezer David.freezer@gsmg.co.uk His brace against Colchester on Saturday has left him just threeshort of equalling the existing best tally of 32, set by Billy Sharpin the League One title campaign just two years ago. And he would love to close that gap still ...
Winger aims to engineer an Iron victory ; If There's one man who should be able to appreciate the effort and structure of the Wembley Arch, it's Iron winger Martyn Woolford.
Apr 01, 2009 ... If There's one man who should be able to appreciate the effortand structure of the Wembley Arch, it's Iron winger Martyn Woolford. The left-sided midfielder was forging a career in land surveyingand studying civil engineering at university before being pluckedfrom Frickley AFC by ...
Sparrow will be at home in Wembley ; For the longest-serving player in the Scunthorpe United ranks, Wembley is a 'home' game.
Apr 01, 2009 ... For the longest-serving player in the Scunthorpe United ranks,Wembley is a 'home' game. Midfield man Matthew Sparrow was born just around the corner fromthe famous old stadium and grew up in the area as a young boy beforemoving to North Lincolnshire. "I was about ...
Demoralising time nears an end - Owen ; Luton Town have been fortunate enough to become associated with a number of firsts in English football.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Luton Town have been fortunate enough to become associated with anumber of firsts in English football. The Hatters were the first professional club in the southern halfof the country and, in 1936, Town front man Joe Payne became thefirst and only player to net 10 goals in a league ...
Semi-final anguish is togwell's catalyst ; With the number 18 on the back of his shirt, it is perhaps appropriate that Sam Togwell will come of age if he takes to the field at Wembley on Sunday.
Apr 01, 2009 ... With the number 18 on the back of his shirt, it is perhapsappropriate that Sam Togwell will come of age if he takes to thefield at Wembley on Sunday. The midfield enforcer, like many children across the country,held boyhood dreams of playing on the hallowed turf of the ...
Wright hoping to replicate his older brother in London ; They may not have the same level of fame as the aeroplane-inventing Wright brothers, but Andrew and Ronnie Wright are about to make a little bit of history of their own.
Apr 01, 2009 ... They may not have the same level of fame as the aeroplane-inventing Wright brothers, but Andrew and Ronnie Wright are about tomake a little bit of history of their own. If Scunthorpe United defender Andrew makes it onto the Wembleypitch on Sunday he will create a memorable double ...
Hurst back in at just the right time ; Being in the right place at the right time is normally Gary Hooper's job for Scunthorpe United but Kevan Hurst may have even topped his free-scoring team-mate in those stakes this week.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Being in the right place at the right time is normally GaryHooper's job for Scunthorpe United but Kevan Hurst may have eventopped his free-scoring team-mate in those stakes this week. The skilful winger has managed to wrestle the left-wing startingspot away from Martyn Woolford at ...
Millennium first - now for Wembley ; Central defender David Mirfin has played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff - but Wembley on Sunday will be more special.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Central defender David Mirfin has played at the MillenniumStadium in Cardiff - but Wembley on Sunday will be more special. "Of course I am looking forward to it, it's where every playerwants to play," he declared. It was back in May 2004 that Mirfin went to the ...
Chairman's 'dress rehearsal' hope ; There will be no prouder man at Wembley on Sunday than Scunthorpe United chairman Steve Wharton.
Apr 01, 2009 ... There will be no prouder man at Wembley on Sunday than ScunthorpeUnited chairman Steve Wharton. But he hopes it won't be his last visit this season to the homeof English football. He wants to go back there again in thepromotion play-offs. "Without wishing to play down the ...
Ready to play ; Scunthorpe United captain Cliff Byrne has promised not to compromise the club's ambitions should his back problem flare up again before Sunday's cup final.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Scunthorpe United captain Cliff Byrne has promised not tocompromise the club's ambitions should his back problem flare upagain before Sunday's cup final. The Iron defender believes the injury has cleared up enough toface Luton. But should he suffer a relapse, he is prepared ...
Setback for Millwall ; Millwall's hopes of automatic promotion suffered a setback when they went down 1-0 at home to Colchester last night.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Millwall's hopes of automatic promotion suffered a setback whenthey went down 1-0 at home to Colchester last night. Clive Platt struck the only goal of the game for the visitorsafter 84 minutes. Millwall had won six of their previous seven games to ...
Jakes clear in second after another victory ; Scunthorpe Cons Jakes notched up their 15th win on the trot to stay second in the Premier League after a 3-2 home win over Sherpa B.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Scunthorpe Cons Jakes notched up their 15th win on the trot tostay second in the Premier League after a 3-2 home win over SherpaB. Mick Pottage gave the visitors an early edge when he beat AndyLakin, but a 32 break from Chris Leake levelled the game at 1-1. Jim Potts took the ...
Crowle unable to extend their lead at top ; Leaders Crowle Legion B failed to extend their lead at the top of Division One after being beaten 3-2 at Ferry Rd A.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Leaders Crowle Legion B failed to extend their lead at the top ofDivision One after being beaten 3-2 at Ferry Rd A. The home side took the lead through Vince Kapp (37 break), whobeat Jason Singh in the opener, but John Wright levelled for Crowleafter a 61-25 win over Lee ...
Greens get final word ; Scunthorpe 4ths travelled to Castleford 2nds and finished on the wrong side of a 33-27 result.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Scunthorpe 4ths travelled to Castleford 2nds and finished on thewrong side of a 33-27 result. The Greens had the better of the early exchanges and theirpressure paid off when Ian Lee struck a penalty. This seemed to act as a wake up call for Castleford as before thebreak they ...
Home defeat ; Scunthorpe Colts didn't enjoy the best of days at home as they fell 38-17 to Wetherby.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Scunthorpe Colts didn't enjoy the best of days at home as theyfell 38-17 to Wetherby. The early pressure came from the visitors as they scored a try inthe first seven minutes. The Greens found themselves penned in their own half as a penaltytry and conversion stretched ...
Galaxy beat Miller to lift Mick stockdale cup ; Ej Galaxy have won the Mick Stockdale Memorial Cup after beating Jolly Miller 5-3 in extra-time after the scored had finished 3-3 in normal time.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Ej Galaxy have won the Mick Stockdale Memorial Cup after beatingJolly Miller 5-3 in extra-time after the scored had finished 3-3 innormal time. In an epic final at Barton Town's Marsh Lane, Galaxy took thelead when Mick Gray fed a lovely ball in the channel for AdamQuickenden to ...
Brigg crank up the pressure in title race ; Brigg servicemen have moved up to second in division two after thumping Black Beauty, 9-0.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Brigg servicemen have moved up to second in division two afterthumping Black Beauty, 9-0. They have leapfrogged Bottesford Town, as have Riley's, who movedinto third after they won 4-3 at QPR. Both sides now trail leaders White Hart by four points after Hartslipped to a shock ...
DJ aiming for airwaves ; Brigg-based dj Chris Dannatt (pictured) is getting together a consortium to run a new North Lincolnshire community radio station called Steel FM.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Brigg-based dj Chris Dannatt (pictured) is getting together aconsortium to run a new North Lincolnshire community radio ...
Impressive entry for competition ; The biggest response for Class Act auditions since 2004 has seen three teenage girls come up trumps at Frederick Gough College.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The biggest response for Class Act auditions since 2004 has seenthree teenage girls come up trumps at Frederick Gough College. Even head of drama Zoe Newsum was surprised when initially 200 ofthe 1,189 students put down their names. She told What's On: "We narrowed down the ...
'It's nice to be back on tour' ; Ever felt like the weight of the world is on your shoulders?
Apr 02, 2009 ... Ever felt like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? With four albums, two Brit Awards and two Mobos under his belt,soul sensation Lemar doesn't need a reason to have the world at hisfeet. Seven years ago, when he stepped out of the BBC's Fame Academyhouse, the boy ...