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Jordan Sangha on recognition, Hull, the north and life after Big Brother.

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Why was Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin taken hostage by the King?

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A round-up of notable recent public notices in northern Lincolnshire, including road closures linked to Cleethorpes regeneration works and a Scunthorpe venue looking to extend the hours it can be open until

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Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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More teenagers in Scunthorpe are getting active, building confidence and improving their mental wellbeing thanks to a council-funded fitness programme that is rapidly expanding across the town.

The MoveMENt New Beginnings, based on East Common Lane in Scunthorpe, has used a £3,800 grant from North Lincolnshire Council to grow its popular Teen Gym programme – creating more free sessions, more specialist support and more safe spaces for young people who might not otherwise access fitness activities.

From girls-only sessions, support groups to dads-and-kids workouts and culturally sensitive fitness sessions, the programme is designed around the real lives and experiences of local young people.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Too many young people face pressures around confidence, mental health and feeling like they belong.

“Programmes like this matter because they give teenagers somewhere positive to go, supportive adults around them and the chance to build confidence through fitness and friendship.

“This is exactly the kind of grassroots community activity we want to support – local organisations stepping up to create opportunities that genuinely change lives.

“It’s not just about exercise. It’s about helping young people feel healthier, happier, more connected and more confident about themselves and their future.”

The programme now runs seven free sessions every week, with up to 15 places available at each class. Every 45-minute session combines physical activity with wellbeing support, peer encouragement and confidence building in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Young people taking part can:

• learn new exercises and healthy habits
• improve fitness in a structured, supportive setting
• access wellbeing support tailored to their needs
• build confidence through peer coaching and group activity
• try different gym equipment and techniques safely

Weekly sessions include:

• Teen girls – Mondays, 4.15pm to 5pm and Wednesdays, 3.45pm to 4.30pm
• Teen boys – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3.45pm to 4.30pm
• LGBTQIA+ teens – Fridays, 3.45pm to 4.30pm
• Dads and kids – Saturdays, 9.30am to 10.15am
• Teen girls health and hijabs – Saturdays, 12pm to 1pm

The funding forms part of North Lincolnshire Council’s wider £50,000 investment into youth activities across the area, helping community organisations provide free activities, trusted adult support and positive opportunities for young people outside school hours.

Sessions are already running throughout the year, with organisers continuing to shape future activities alongside young people and local communities.

For more information email sgnewbeginning@outlook.com.

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Tony Borrill will perform a farewell concert to benefit Hope House charity

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Sir Nic Dakin took on the symbolic role of the MP kept as a ‘hostage’ while the monarch delivered the speech setting out the Government’s law-making agenda

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The Scunthorpe college has established itself as a leader in student engagement, specifically through its robust sports and enrichment programmes

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Children across North Lincolnshire need safe, stable homes – and more residents are being asked to consider whether they could help provide the moments young people remember for the rest of their lives.

There is a growing need for foster carers locally, particularly for older children, sibling groups and children with additional needs – with young people needing support, stability and somewhere they can feel safe.

Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for independent families and children, said: “Behind every fostering story is a child who simply needs someone to believe in them.

“Children don’t remember policies or processes. They remember feeling safe. They remember someone sitting with them when they were frightened, helping them settle into a new school, listening to them, encouraging them and making them feel like they matter – that’s what foster carers do every single day.”

North Lincolnshire’s fostering offer forms part of children’s services rated Outstanding by Ofsted recently for the fourth consecutive time, with inspectors praising the stability and care provided to children living with local foster families.

Inspectors highlighted that children in North Lincolnshire are cared for in “stable, in-house foster homes” where their needs are met to a “very high standard”, giving children “a sense of security and certainty about their future living arrangements.”

Ofsted also praised the council’s “excellent training offer” for foster carers, including a strong emphasis on therapeutic parenting approaches, alongside the strong sense of community built around fostering families across North Lincolnshire.

This Foster Care Fortnight, local foster carers and young people will be sharing honest reflections about what fostering really means – from offering calm during moments of chaos to helping children rebuild confidence, trust and belonging.

Cllr Reed went onto say: “As an adoptive parent myself, I know just how life-changing a loving and stable home can be for a child. Foster carers provide that same care, patience and reassurance at some of the most important moments in a young person’s life.

A series of events and activities will take place across North Lincolnshire during Foster Care Fortnight, giving residents the chance to meet the fostering team, ask questions and learn more about what fostering involves.

Events include:

• Friday 15 May – Twilight Walk and Fun in the Park, Central Park, 4.45pm to 6.30pm
• Saturday 16 May – Park Run Takeover, Central Park Scunthorpe, starts at 9am
• Sunday 17 May – Curly’s Athletes Big Green 10k, Scunthorpe, Race starts at 11am
• Tuesday 19 May – Business Hive Networking Event, John Leggott College, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• Wednesday 20 May – Fostering Friendly Pop-Up, Business Hive, Brigg, 9.30am to 1pm
• Wednesday 20 May – Online Information Evening, 6.30pm to 8pm
• Thursday 21 May – Brigg Farmers Market, Brigg, 9am to 1pm

Cllr Reed added: “Foster caring is one of the most rewarding things you can do, please join us at any of the upcoming events or just give us a ring.”

For more information about fostering in North Lincolnshire, visit North Lincolnshire Council website, email fostering@northlincs.gov.uk or call 01724 297024.

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Cllr Janet Lee has been elected and sworn in as the 30th Mayor at the council’s annual Mayor Making ceremony today at @normanbyhall.

Cllr Lee has chosen to support Macmillan Cancer Support Scunthorpe and Hope House through the Mayor’s Appeal Fund.

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