Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph

Plaque in Memory of Air Crew Unveiled

NORTH Lincolnshire people are being invited to the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the memory of RAAF and RAF personnel who died on a training flight at Corringham, Lincolnshire on December 16, 1943. Corringham Parish Council and St Laurence's Parochial Church Council want people from the region to join the unveiling of the plaque, which will take place at a special service at St Laurence's Church, Corringham on Sunday at 11am.

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School Garden Gets Tree of Life

PUPILS at South Ferriby Primary School have a new addition to their environmental garden, a Tree of Life. The sculpture was generously donated by the family and friends of the late Gert Henson, who died in February last year.

Efficiency Drive at Energy Fair ; Motorists Learn to Reduce Fuel Consumption

DRIVING at 30mph, engine braking and quick gear changes are the key factors North Lincolnshire motorists must take on board to drive efficiently, according to eco-experts. A driving simulator has been road-tested by shoppers at a North Lincolnshire Council energy fair, which is taking place this week in a converted shop in Scunthorpe town centre.

Scheme Aiming to Cut Bad Behaviour ; 150 Youngsters Back Sport Project

FOOTBALLERS, dancers and skaters showed off their skills to help make a day-long Street Sport scheme a huge success. More than 150 teenagers and children turned up to the launch, organised by North Lincolnshire Council's Street Sport team and Humberside Police.

France Fundraiser

A CAR boot sale will be held next weekend to raise money for a school trip to France. The sale will be held on Sunday, November 8, at Foxhills School FTC to raise money for the trip to Narobonne Plage.

Memories of Crowle

RESIDENTS in the Isle of Axholme are invited to share their memories of Crowle at the next Crowle and Ealand Heritage Society meeting. Photographs of the village will be on display at the discussion on Thursday, November 12 from 7.30pm.

Male Voice Choir to Perform at Church

CHORISTERS are to perform a concert at a 13th century church next month. The Caistor Male Voice Choir is to appear at Winterton All Saints Church on November 13, from 7.30pm.

New Course Offers First Aid for Mental Health Issues

FIRST aid training for mental health problems is being offered to health professionals and volunteers in North Lincolnshire. The frontline training can be used to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is obtained.

Tory Government Would Review Toll ; Opposition Promises to Investigate Following Petition

THE Tories will commission a Treasury review into whether to scrap the Humber Bridge tolls, the party has announced. Speaking ahead of a visit to the bridge today, shadow transport secretary Theresa Villiers said the decision was a "direct result" of the Scunthorpe Telegraph's A Toll Too Far campaign, which attracted more than 10,000 signatures calling for the charge to be cut to Pounds 1 or scrapped altogether.

Iraq War Hearings to Begin Next Month ; the World in Brief

PUBLIC hearings in the Iraq war inquiry will begin next month, it was announced. Organisers also laid out guidelines for witnesses which stress that figures including ministers and senior military officers will be expected to give live evidence.

A Wonderful Evening ; Viewpoint

I ATTENDED the annual concert of the Scunthorpe Male Choir in my capacity as Deputy Mayor. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the people involved in this event.

Mp Late to Join Bridge Debate ; Viewpoint

AFTER 12 years, our local MP (Mr Cawsey), decides something must be done about the bridge tolls. What a pity he didn't say something when Labour put up the tolls.

Don't Present Tyson As a Hero ; Viewpoint

I WAS very disappointed to see the Dynamite School of Boxing promoting Mike Tyson to come to Scunthorpe. I was very concerned to see him portrayed as a hero. The facts are, in 1992 he was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape. In 1997 he was disqualified for biting part of Evander Holyfield's ear off. And in 2007 he was convicted on possession of cocaine and sentenced to jail and 360 hours of community service and three years' probation.

Council has Gone Back On Promise ; Viewpoint

IN REPLY to the article in the Scunthorpe Telegraph of October 19 regarding the closure of rent offices. What is the point of having a customer centre in town if it does not cover the most basic of needs - to have a payment of rents facility? Let's not disguise the need to have an office in town as a customer service. What service will it provide? Ward councillor Tony Ellerby, rightly states more consultation should have been done with residents who pay rent.

Make Sure Bonfire Night Goes Off with a Real Bang ; Advertisement Feature

REMEMBER, remember the fifth of November! Yes, very soon, we'll all be looking up at the night sky to see brightly coloured sparks flying as we celebrate Guy Fawkes' Night with fireworks displays taking place nationwide.

Cook Your Kids Some Devilishly Tasty Treats ; Advertisement Feature

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