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Owner of Sun Slide Events, Leon L’homme said he decided to bring the festival to Scunthorpe after receiving a lot of interest. “We’re trying to take this around the country to places like Derby, Sheffield and Liverpool,” he said. “I have received a lot …

Scunthorpe United’s 2008/09 Wembley winning squad – Where are they now?He immediately made his presence felt as he became an integral part of the Scunthorpe United team that won the League One trophy. Murphy was named in the League One team of the season while also winning the golden glove award, for keeping the most …

The trust that runs Scunthorpe Hospital was placed in special measures back in April. The 46 page inspection action plan will be presented to the council’s health and adult social care scrutiny panel on Wednesday, for councillors to have their say on …

SCUNTHORPE MP Nic Dakin has called for action to be taken to reduce the number of empty shops in the town centre. His comments came after it was revealed there are more than 30 empty units in the High Street, Parishes and Foundry shopping areas.

The Scunthorpe-headquartered delivered wholesaler and convenience retail specialist, also reported major double-digit lifts in own-label food sales, produced by third parties. New members also increased to 515, up on 476 in the last financial year

A company spokeswoman said: “Mondi Group is in consultation with trade unions and employee representatives at its UK sites of Scunthorpe, Deeside and Nelson regarding a proposed site rationalisation, including the downsizing of the Scunthorpe plant.

The Trophy, which saw Scunthorpe United reach the last-16 last season, was met with widespread criticism among supporters – many of whom boycotted the competition’s games. But, following the support of League One and League Two sides, it’s set to 

The owners of the Golden Wonder crisp-making factory in Scunthorpe have made their second major acquisition in the British vending machine market. In a multi-million pound deal the Northern Ireland based Tayto Group has bought the Bath-based firm of …