Good Friday strike over train driver’s dismissal
Comments Off on Good Friday strike over train driver’s dismissalServices between Hull and London King’s Cross are affected by the walkout.
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Watch as series of near misses are caught on camera
Comments Off on Watch as series of near misses are caught on cameraHumberside Police releases footage showing dangerous driving across the region.
Bikers to hop to children’s ward with Easter eggs
Comments Off on Bikers to hop to children’s ward with Easter eggsYoungsters at Scunthorpe General Hospital will receive their goodies from the Scunny Bikers.
Scunthorpe steelmaking has a bright future – Reeves
Comments Off on Scunthorpe steelmaking has a bright future – ReevesThe chancellor expresses her confidence in the steelworks during a visit to the town.
Man jailed for sexually abusing two children
Comments Off on Man jailed for sexually abusing two childrenMarvin Scampion, 48, from Spalding, is jailed for 19 years for the assaults.
Cheaper energy, more cash and a bit of scrap: how to save British Steel
Comments Off on Cheaper energy, more cash and a bit of scrap: how to save British SteelUK politicians and industry have options if they want steel to make money while minimising emissions
The government has taken control of British Steel, so averting the closure within days of the UK’s last two blast furnaces. However, the takeover leaves a big question: what next?
Steep losses at British Steel prompted its Chinese owner, Jingye, to decide last month to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, which would end the production of “virgin” steel in the UK. The government stepped in with emergency legislation, passed in a single day last Saturday, to prevent that.
Ammunition from WW2 aircraft wreckage destroyed
Comments Off on Ammunition from WW2 aircraft wreckage destroyedMore than 400 rounds of “extremely unstable” ammunition were found on Cleethorpes beach.
Blaze tears through barns and stables
Comments Off on Blaze tears through barns and stablesThere were no reports of injuries to people, or animals, according to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.
Driver critical as fire engine and buses crash
Comments Off on Driver critical as fire engine and buses crashEleven people are taken to hospital after a collision at a dedicated junction for guided buses.
Speeding driver found with £130k of heroin in car
Comments Off on Speeding driver found with £130k of heroin in carAmir Zaman, 35, is caught driving past officers in Lincolnshire at more than 100mph (160 km/h).