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Tragedy as 21-year-old dies in Messingham crash
Two other passengers in the car were injured and the driver has been arrested

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Stagecoach East Midlands announce improvement to inter-urban bus route from Hull
Stagecoach East Midlands has today announced that they will be improving the Service 350, which runs between Hull and Scunthorpe, connecting villages from across the region to the Gallagher Retail Park and the General Hospital in Scunthorpe.

Mum's frustration after bins collected earlier than scheduled time of 7am
The Council said, "We have provided additional training to the crew to ensure future collections adhere to the designated schedule"

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Teenage boy treated in hospital after 'stabbing' in Scunthorpe
Police say that the altercation happened on Wednesday afternoon and that three people involved were arrested


More than 2,000 residents take advantage of free swimming offer in one week
'It’s about making sure every child has the chance to enjoy their summer, stay active, and make lasting memories'


Solar panels installed on more Scunthorpe schools
They are expected to significantly reduce energy costs and have been backed by a social enterprise created by the council in 2023


'Reckless' driver who caused passenger's death in North Lincolnshire crash is sentenced
An officer who investigated the incident said it was 'one of the most shocking that I have seen in my time in this department'


Council asks people to stop painting St George's flag on roundabouts
North Lincolnshire Council has said it will not be using taxpayers' money currently to repaint over roundabouts already painted on


Council-awarded funds for a range of sports facilities in North Lincolnshire
Changing facilities, a football stand and new mowers for bowls clubs are among the projects being supported


Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - August 27, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


Man viciously attacked in Scunthorpe street by cyclist
The victim was dragged to the floor and the culprit shouted: 'Next time, I will kill you'


Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - August 18-24, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


'Urgent action' needed on 'severe' driving test delays in North Lincolnshire
The council leader says the 'system is broken' and it is 'causing real stress and disruption for young people and families'


Man in court after ATMs and advertising screens were smashed on Scunthorpe High Street
Several cash machines, windows and display boards were targeted


Woman who lost sister and dad 17 days apart to fundraise for hospice where they died
Niki Richards faced unimaginable heartbreak last year when her two family members died in short succession - and she is now fundraising in their honour for the local hospice


Village scores new sports facilities thanks to six-figure investment boost
Major investment has been made by North Lincolnshire Council into new changing facilities


Royal Mail misery continues as deliveries fail to meet expectations - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Allan J MacDonald, Cheltenham Close, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, North Lincs.


'Dangerous' and 'abhorrent' man who sexually abused children is jailed
He took advantage of children 'for his own sexual gratification'


North Lincs Council clarifies how it will spend cost of living support on pensioners
A call-in meeting was held earlier this summer over how North Lincolnshire Council would spend £2.3m Government cost of living support cash, which includes the giveaway of free air fryers


Extension linked to Bottesford HMO refused - latest North Lincs planning developments
A round-up of recent planning developments in North Lincolnshire Council area, including a new dance school and a house extension that has proven very controversial due to the property being turned into a house in multiple occupation (HMO)
