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Unions call for £200m from government to keep two Scunthorpe steel furnaces open

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Exclusive: They say the support for British Steel’s transition to electric replacement is needed to prevent immediate job losses

British Steel should get an extra £200m from the government to support it in keeping the UK’s two remaining blast furnaces open until electric replacements are built, according to a proposal put forward by unions.

Chinese-owned British Steel has said it will replace its polluting blast furnaces at Scunthorpe with electric arc furnaces, which can be used to make much cleaner, recycled steel.

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Original Source www.theguardian.com

February 20, 2025 |

Heathrow to pledge to use UK steel and boost growth in third runway proposal

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Airport’s chief executive to formally spell out expansion plans in speech at British Steel plant in Scunthorpe

Heathrow will submit third runway proposals to the government this summer, pledging to use UK steel and boost growth, the airport has confirmed.

Its chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, will formally spell out plans for a third runway to follow a multibillion-pound upgrade of the London airport’s existing terminals and facilities, in a speech at the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe on Wednesday.

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Original Source www.theguardian.com

February 11, 2025 |

Normanby Christmas Market

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When:
11th December 2021 @ 10:00 – 16:00
Where:
Normanby Hall, Normanby Hall Country Park, Normanby Rd, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU, UK

Soak up the Christmas Market atmosphere as you browse through stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts for all the family. There will also be a large variety of tasty hot food to keep you warm while exploring. Free. £4 … Continued



Source : North Lincolnshire Council
December 11, 2021 |

Ashby, Northlincs FoodFest

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When:
10th December 2021 @ 12:00 – 16:00
Where:
Ashby, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 2NN

We’re brining North Lincolnshire traders to Ashby. Come join us for the merriest time of year and explore our stalls, taste some wonderful food and have a good time. Hot and cold food, entertainment, Christmas market and more.



Source : North Lincolnshire Council
December 10, 2021 |

Santa’s Grotto at Normanby Hall Country Park

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When:
5th December 2021 @ 09:00 – 15:00
Where:
Normanby Hall, Normanby Hall Country Park, Normanby Rd, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU, UK

Families will be able to visit Santa in his home at Normanby Hall Country Park on selected days during the run up to Christmas. If children are on Santa’s ‘good list’ they will receive a gift from one of his … Continued



Source : North Lincolnshire Council
December 5, 2021 |