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Thousands of sunseekers hit the seaside at Cleethorpes as temperatures soared into the high 20s on one of the hottest August bank holidays on record. Families travelled from far and wide to soak up the late-summer sun in the “up and coming” and …
Comments Off on Centenary of Battle of Passchendaele commemoration held in North Lincolnshire
A COMMEMORATION of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele was held in Brigg today. The Royal British Legion has organised the event, which saw a parade perform to the Brigg war memorial. The parade was held to remember the First
Comments Off on Norfolk’s bowlers enjoy mixed success at national finals held in Skegness
In the men’s veteran singles Kenny Breame had success in the first two rounds, 21-19 against Northants and 21-20 against Humberside before losing 20-21 in the semis to the eventual winner A Turton, Notts. County President, Andy Sayer, won his …
Comments Off on Scunthorpe church holds its final service after almost 60 years
The Riddings Methodist Church, on Willoughby Road, staged its final service after time was called on the church due to falling attendances. Around 50 people attended the final service on Sunday (August 27) in order to see out the church, which has been …
Comments Off on End of an era at Scunthorpe Market as traders call time on stall after 67 years
A trading era at Scunthorpe Market will come to an end on September 2 when David Miller and his wife Anne call time on their watch and jewellery stall, after 67 years in business. For the Millers are the last in a long line of traders from Leeds who …