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Scunthorpe’s Jack Burnell disqualified from open water swimming

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Scunthorpe’s Jack Burnell was left fuming and perplexed after being disqualified from the men’s open water swimming when in medal contention. The Briton was in the Olympic medal mix at the end of the 10-kilometres race, but was denied in the frantic
August 16, 2016 |

Is this Scunthorpe plant the tallest delphinium in the world?

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That’s what a keen pair of gardeners in North Lincolnshire believe after their plant grew … and grew … to 9ft 8in. … Mr Dunn, of Vicarage Lane, Cadney, said that they planted the skyscraping plant for an open garden event, but that it “just kept …
July 31, 2016 |

Schools issue £12.5 million-worth of fines for term-time holidays

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Schools issue £12.5 million-worth of fines for term-time holidaysThe latest case to hit the headlines involves Andy and Lolita Kelly from Scunthorpe in north-east Lincolnshire. The couple, who work for British Steel on strict rotas, decided to pay the a £120 fine to take son Scott out of school for a five-day trip …
July 18, 2016 |

‘Magic vicar’ retiring from leading role in the Isle

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He is also the superintendent minister of a circuit of methodist churches across the Isle and Scunthorpe, as well as preaching at churches in Beltoft, West Butterwick, Owston Ferry, Haxey, Westwoodside and Wroot. Mr Leese said that he felt the calling …
June 28, 2016 |