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Scunthorpe students help school to bloom
Horticultural students from Trent View College travel to Grimsby every week to support the school in improving its outdoor spaces

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'Stronger than ever' line-up heading to Scunthorpe's 2025 Armed Forces Day event
A Red Devils Parachute Team display will be among the attractions at this year's event


Support for Viking CCS Humberside project confirmed in Spending Review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed the Viking CCS Humberside project in her spending review speech

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


Siblings reunited with old school photo found by Scunthorpe man in charity shop
He posted the unusual discovery on a social media page and the brother and sister pictured in it soon came forward


Solar farm plan among latest North Lincolnshire planning developments
A solar farm is proposed on land straddling the boundaries of North Lincolnshire Council and West Lindsey District Council


Plans for major commercial development off M181 unveiled
The 77 acre employment park called Forge Point would be located off the M181


'A major vote of confidence' - more than 200 people apply for British Steel apprenticeships
There is still time left for those considering applying - the deadline to apply for the 30 apprenticeships is Friday, June 6


£500k spend agreed to develop case for advanced manufacturing zones in Greater Lincolnshire
Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) has agreed to spend £500k on preparatory work for advanced manufacturing zones. While possible locations are not stated, an emphasis on northern Lincolnshire is made.


Scunthorpe's steel gets reprieve from US 50 per cent tariff hike
The UK steel industry has been spared US President Trump's latest hike of tariffs on steel imports to the United States, but a 25 per cent tariff remains in place as a UK-US deal to wipe this off is still to take effect.


Council leader accused of 'kneejerk reaction' to change stance on local government reorganisation
The opposition Labour group has criticised the inconsistency with previous support for just two Lincolnshire councils


Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - June 4, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


Scunthorpe secondary faces days of teacher strike action this month over proposed extension of length of school day
A spokesperson for the Trust that runs the school has said it is 'exceptionally disappointed' by the industrial action, but remains 'open to constructive dialogue'


'Another body blow' - steel industry warns of impact of incoming 50 per cent US tariff
A UK-US deal to exempt the UK steel industry from President Trump's tariffs is still to take effect, meaning the industry is at risk from the new hike to 50 per cent


Bottesford HMO decision sparks criticism of pace of new tighter scrutiny
A certificate of lawfulness has been issued for the conversion of a residential home in Holme Hall Avenue into a six-bed HMO


New convenience store in Brigg and eye-catching illusion panels - latest North Lincolnshire planning applications
The conversion of a former car dealership in Brigg and eye-popping illusion panels feature in the latest round-up of North Lincolnshire planning applications


Mobile speed cameras in northern Lincolnshire - June 2-8
Enforcement officers will be visiting roads across the region


Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - May 26-June 1, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


TikTok star visits care home to 'make exercising fun'
'It’s a privilege to host and be part of the joy and energy these sessions bring to residents'


Man died in house fire despite brave rescue efforts of crews, inquest hears
He had suffered with grief after the death of his mother, an inquest into the fatal house fire was told
