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Scunthorpe-born Tai Woffinden talks about his recovery from a major crash and his racing future.

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Plans to finally connect Scunthorpe’s southern motorway junction to the rest of the town have now been submitted – marking a major step towards delivering the long-awaited link.

The proposed road will connect the M181 roundabout directly to Burringham Road, turning what has long been seen as a standalone junction into a working southern gateway.

If approved, drivers in Ashby, Bottesford, Burringham, Yaddlethorpe and Messingham will benefit from a faster, more direct route to the motorway – easing pressure on Berkeley Circle and improving traffic flow across the town.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a big step forward – we know residents have been asking for years where that roundabout leads and now we know. This is how this will be turned into a proper route.

“We’ve done the groundwork and secured the funding – now it’s right that the plans go through the proper planning process. This will be considered independently, as it should be, but what we’ve done is make sure everything is in place to deliver it.

The scheme will be delivered by Keepmoat and is funded through the Local Regeneration Fund, with funding confirmed as part of the council’s approved budget.

This latest milestone follows continued investment in the local road network, focused on keeping traffic moving and supporting growth across North Lincolnshire.

Cllr Neil Poole, deputy leader and cabinet member for highways, said: “This is the step that gets it moving.

“Once approved, this link will make a real difference – giving communities a direct route to the motorway and taking pressure off Berkeley Circle.

“It’s a practical improvement residents will feel every day.”

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More than 150 motorcyclists take eggs, toys and other gifts to youngsters at Scunthorpe Hospital.

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Johnathan Nolan, 34, is behind bars after flashing the fake cash in Scunthorpe and Grimsby.

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Industry body UK Steel welcomes reports government is considering legislation to take full control of the operation, providing certainty for 3,500 Scunthorpe workers

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Scunthorpe has entered the race to win £3m to improve the arts, music, literature and theatre.

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A bid has been submitted to bring UK Town of Culture 2028 to Scunthorpe, with residents and businesses across North Lincolnshire being asked to back the town’s proposal.

Rather than focusing on venues or one-off events, the bid centres on visible change across neighbourhoods – empty units back in use, parks filled with activity, events happening beyond the town centre, young people leading projects, and everyday spaces becoming part of what’s on offer.

Scunthorpe was built from five towns – Ashby, Brumby, Crosby, Frodingham and Scunthorpe. The bid uses that as its starting point, aiming to bring activity into every part of the town.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We know there are challenges – every town has them – but there is real strength in the communities across Scunthorpe, and that’s what this bid is built on.

“This is the start of the journey. We’re putting our hat in the ring and making the case for Scunthorpe on a national stage.

“We want people to get behind this, to take part and to help tell the story of the place they live – because the best stories about Scunthorpe come from the people who know it best.”

The initial expression of interest has been funded through external funding, not local taxpayers’ money. If successful, up to £3m of additional investment could be secured to support activity across the town.

What people will actually see:

• Shuttered high street units turned into working studios, pop-up workshops and places you can walk into, not walk past
• Parks filled with activity – outdoor performances, installations and events where there’s usually just empty space
• Neighbourhoods putting on their own events – from street-level festivals to food, music and community-led activity
• Young people leading projects – creating digital work, exhibitions and events, building real skills and portfolios
• Workplaces and everyday spaces opening up – with activity happening alongside daily life, not hidden away in venues

The expression of interest, submitted by North Lincolnshire Council and partners, sets out how that funding would be used to turn everyday spaces into places where things happen – from neighbourhood events and maker spaces to youth-led digital projects and activity in workplaces and community venues.

Scunthorpe is up against towns across the country, from Blackburn and Barnsley to Redditch and neighbouring Grimsby, with more than 20 already submitting bids.

With hundreds of places showing interest, only a small number will make the shortlist.

The programme is designed to support skills, improve wellbeing and strengthen local connections, using culture as a practical tool rather than a standalone offer.

A shortlist for UK Town of Culture 2028 is expected in June, with shortlisted towns invited to develop more detailed plans.

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The future of Scunthorpe United has been strengthened further after the club agreed a new 10-year lease for training facilities with North Lincolnshire Council.

The agreement gives the club long-term certainty over the land used for training and player development – allowing the Iron to invest in coaching, develop players and expanding its community programmes.

It builds on the council’s support in 2023 to secure the Glanford Park site, ensuring professional football remained in the town after a period of uncertainty.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Scunthorpe United is a huge part of the identity of this town. When its future was uncertain we stepped in to secure the ground for the long term.

“This agreement strengthens those foundations even further – giving the club the stability it needs to train, develop young talent and grow again.

“The club plays an important role in the life of this place and we want to see it thrive for many years to come.”

Scunthorpe United’s chairwoman Michelle Harness, said: “There’s a shared understanding with the council about what this club means to the town – Rob and the team have helped create the stability we need, particularly over the last few years.

“That gives us a strong platform to keep developing players, and build for the future and supporting the wider community.”

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⚽ Scunthorpe United’s future strengthened

Following the support to secure Glanford Park back in 2023, a new 10-year lease on training facilities has now been agreed.

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