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Four arrests over ‘firearms and money laundering’ after police raid in Scunthorpe

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The raid on the property in Frodingham Road, close by the Crosby and District WMC, was said to be an intelligence-led operation. Three women and one man were arrested yesterday (June 14) on suspicion of firearms and money-laundering offences.

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

Scunthorpe

Man sentenced after knifepoint hostage burglaries

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A Gainsborough man’s been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 10 years for robbing and tying down pensioners.

Original Source LincsFM 102.2

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

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Rumour: Scunthorpe United set to sign Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Matt Gilks

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Scunthorpe United manager Graham Alexander is closing in on a new goalkeeper, according to reports. According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, the Iron are set to land Wigan Athletic keeper Matt Gilks as they look to replace Luke Daniels and Joe Anyon who both …

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

Scunthorpe

Starbucks is coming to Cleethorpes this autumn!

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International coffee chain Starbucks has confirmed that it will be opening its new store in Cleethorpes this autumn. The area has not had a Starbucks since the chain left Freshney Place in 2013, and it has now been granted a 10-year lease to move into …

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

Cleethorpes

Man robbed by BMX riders in Grimsby

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A man’s has been assaulted and robbed by three people riding BMX bikes in Grimsby.

Original Source LincsFM 102.2

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

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Local fire services reassure public after Grenfell blaze

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Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are encouraging anyone who lives in a high rise building to make sure they know exactly what to do in the event of a fire.

Original Source LincsFM 102.2

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

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Humberside Coastguard helicopter SAR base celebrates 500th mission milestone

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Humberside’S HM Coastguard search-and-rescue (SAR) helicopter team has completed its 500th mission milestone since the service became a civilian operation, operated by Bristow Helicopters, in April 2015. One of 10 Coastguard bases strategically …

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

Humberside

Grimsby’s Lib Dem election candidate reveals who he thinks should replace Tim Farron

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Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more… Tim Farron has quit as Liberal Democrat leader, having admitted he should have dealt ‘more wisely’ with questions

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

Ashby cum Fenby

Schoolchildren encouraged to get involved in Tour of Britain

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To enter the competitions send your design to North Lincolnshire Tour of Britain team, Schools Competition Entry, North Lincolnshire Council, Civic Centre, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3HS or email them to TOB@northlincs.gov.uk. Remember to include …

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

North Lincolnshire

Josh Shaw: Gloucestershire sign Yorkshire all-rounder on loan

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Yorkshire all-rounder Josh Shaw will link up with Division Two side Gloucestershire on a one-month loan deal.

Original Source BBC News Lincolnshire

June 15, 2017 | News Editor

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Scunthorpe
St John's Church, Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe Scunthorpe shown within Lincolnshire
Population	72,514 (2006 estimate)
OS grid reference	SE893102
- London	146 mi (235 km) S
Unitary authority	North Lincolnshire
Ceremonial county	Lincolnshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	SCUNTHORPE
Postcode district	DN15 - 17
Dialling code	01724
Police	Humberside
Fire	Humberside
Ambulance	East Midlands
EU Parliament	Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament	Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe is a town in North Lincolnshire, England. It is the administrative centre of the North Lincolnshire unitary authority, and had an estimated total resident population of 72,514 people in 2010.^[1] A predominantly industrial town, Scunthorpe, the United Kingdom's largest steel processing centre, is also known as the "Industrial Garden Town".^[2]^[3] It is the third largest settlement in Lincolnshire after Grimsby and Lincoln. The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe is Nic Dakin (Labour).
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