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Dogs seized and investigation underway following reports of dog attack
Humberside Police have confirmed three dogs have been seized and the owner is assisting with the investigation

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Poignant memorial service held for Transatlantic couple who met during World War II
Their daughter, Terrilyn, travelled from the USA to hold the service at the church they were married at in 1945


Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - May 21, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Boost for UK steel as deal with EU protects it from tariffs
Meanwhile, British Steel saw over 450 people attend its Scunthorpe recruitment event


Corrboard celebrates double win at Better Society Awards
CorrBoard UK, the sheet-feeding specialist based in Scunthorpe, is celebrating after it was named winner of both the Employee Wellbeing and National Commitment to Skills and Training categories at the Better Society Awards.


Petition prompts double yellow lines to be extended on Scunthorpe road
Double yellow lines are being extended on a short stretch of Devonshire Road, with a school crossing patrol and pedestrian safety in mind


Dangerous driver jumped red lights before crashing into lamp post
He also crashed into a gas pipe, leading to the evacuation of local residents


North Lincolnshire phone boxes facing closure
In the latest round-up of recent North Lincolnshire planning developments, two phone boxes in the local authority area are proposed to be discontinued


Scunthorpe team's delight to be first in the area to qualify for World Cheerleading Championships
The team are fundraising to get to the USA to compete for the title of world champions


Honorary Royal Marine wins Excellence in Care Award for work in East Riding
Honorary Royal Marine Rob Lang has been recognised for his work in supporting Marines, NHS staff, and addicts in the East Riding of Yorkshire through mental health issues.


M181 weekend closure revised for football match
The M181 will no longer be fully closed this weekend, with the northbound and southbound carriageways reopened for part of Sunday to aid fans travelling to and from Attis Arena for Scunthorpe United's play-off final sold out match


British Steel hosting recruitment open day with 165 roles available in Scunthorpe
It comes just weeks after the company's consultation for thousands of redundancies ended


Major Scunthorpe road closures this weekend including M181
Scunthorpe United play Chester in the play-off final on Sunday with the Big Green 10k also taking place earlier in the day


AD FEATURE: College tutor becomes author in support of T Level Health and Social Care students
Dave Thorpe produced a new workbook to support students studying on the T Level Health programme


Scunthorpe home was turned into £200k cannabis factory
Pair had been installed as 'gardeners' to pay off a debt


Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - May 14, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


Fifteen additional homes proposed for Goxhill - latest North Lincolnshire planning developments
The 15 homes in Goxhill would be in addition to 85 that Keigar Homes already has permission for


Mobile speed cameras in northern Lincolnshire - May 12-18
Enforcement officers will be visiting roads across the region


Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - May 5-11, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


HMO refused after rare Humberside Police objection
It faced widespread opposition, including over 20 residents' objections and an objection from Humberside Police
