News :Scunthorpe

He had been a barman at Scunthorpe’s Beacon Hotel for a time, gaining experience in the licensed trade. During the spare time that came his way, Malcolm enjoyed watching Scunthorpe United at the Old Show Ground, reading railway history books and …

After a summer of hectic festivals and touring, Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall is going to be a welcome break for singer songwriter Amy Macdonald after a packed schedule. Amy will be on stage at the Doncaster Road venue tomorrow (Sunday, November 5) and …

Well – isn’t it funny to see what a couple of wins and a few can do for fans’ hopes and expectations isn’t it? Following back-to-back wins in the league at home to Peterborough, and away to Oldham, have respectively done much to boost the collective …

The Scunthorpe United captain was part of the Bradford team that beat Chelsea in the fourth round in 2015, a result seen by many as one of the greatest shocks of all time. That game saw Bradford come from 2-0 to beat the Blues in their own back yard …

Hundreds of disappointed British Steel pensioners in Scunthorpe are to get a second chance to ask questions about the future of their investments. For representatives of the Pension Protection Fund and the British Steel Scheme’s trustee board are to …

I’t’s Bonfire Night on Sunday and firework lovers around Scunthorpe will be hoping for a clear and dry night to help celebrate the occasion. Fortunately, if you are going out to a bonfire this Sunday evening, it looks as though the worst of the weather

… his stall today (Friday, November 3), selling ex-Army equipment and clothing, safety boots and workwear. His introduction to Scunthorpe Market comes five months after he closed Plasketts, the retail shop in nearby Robert Street, which he ran for 17 …

Plasketts has returned as a new stall on Scunthorpe Market, five months after closing its shop in the town centre.