Comments Off on Scunthorpe Pubs Then and Now: Looking back at The Parkinson Arms
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 …
Comments Off on Singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald looking forward to Scunthorpe show
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 …
Comments Off on Stadium drama cannot be a distraction to Scunthorpe United
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 …
Comments Off on Rory McArdle hoping to create more FA Cup memories at Scunthorpe United
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 …
Comments Off on Scunthorpe British Steel pensioners to return to Baths Hall for second pension roadshow
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 …
Comments Off on What will the weather be like on Bonfire Night in Scunthorpe?
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
Comments Off on One of Scunthorpe’s best-known retail names is brought back to life as a market stall
… 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 …