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Government setting up a taskforce to assist affected Scunthorpe steelworkers
A round-up of reaction to Thursday's British Steel announcement, including confirmation from North Lincolnshire Council that the Government is creating a taskforce to advice and assist affected workers - the council will actively engage in this.
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Everything we know so far about British Steel Scunthorpe steelworks as furnace closure consultation announced
An explainer on what has been announced today for British Steel's Scunthorpe steelworks, the immediate context behind it, and what will happen next
2,700 jobs at risk at British Steel's Scunthorpe steelworks as furnace closure consultation announced - live updates
British Steel is consulting its workforce and unions over plans to close the blast furnaces, steelmaking operations and Scunthorpe Rod Mill as early as June. Martin Vickers MP has been granted an urgent question in Parliament.
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'A dark day' - British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces could close as early as June affecting 2,000 jobs
It comes as there are widespread media reports that a Government support package, thought to be worth £500m, was offered to British Steel and rejected
Daughter's poignant tribute to mum who brought her up singlehandedly and would 'help anyone'
She threw a huge Mamma Mia-themed party on what would have been her 70th birthday, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to Parkinson's UK
Teenager 'assaulted' at Scunthorpe retail park
The incident happened in the car park outside Marks & Spencer
Easter Bunny Trail in Scunthorpe offering chance to win toy hamper
The trail will see ten five-foot bunnies hidden around the town centre
£2.4m investment in Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals that will make significant energy savings
The public-owned Great British Energy is investing £2.4m in schemes at Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals that will reduce NHS energy costs and carbon emissions.
Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - March 26, 2025
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North Lincolnshire quarry extension unanimously refused - but owner plans to appeal
Local residents and parish councils had objected
'That would be great!': Support for northern Lincolnshire to London direct rail plans
Grand Central wants to restore direct services between London and northern Lincolnshire
Work to start on 200 homes in Bottesford this Spring
The first residents could be living there by the end of the year
Former clothes shop in Scunthorpe town centre could become a restaurant
The planning application suggests it would employ 14 staff
Legal challenge delays implementation of tougher rules for landlords in Scunthorpe
A selective licensing zone was to come into effect for parts of Crosby and Park and Town Wards from March 20
Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - March 17-23, 2025
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Council leader 'disappointed' as North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park gets go-ahead
The council leader said the local authority will look at options to continue its opposition to the energy park, which will include an electricity-converting incinerator capable of getting through 760,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste a year
'North-south' county divide supported by North Lincolnshire Council
Councils across Lincolnshire are hurriedly expressing their geographical preference in local government reorganisation being pushed by the Government
AD FEATURE: Students travel to India for 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to help children living in poverty
'The experience transformed their perspective on both India and humanity, leaving a life-changing lasting impact on every student'
Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - March 19, 2025
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North Lincolnshire Council cracks down on HMOs spread with planning permission requirement
A joint motion, agreed by the Conservatives and Labour, will bring in a requirement for all HMOs, no matter their size, to have to go through the full planning permission process