Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph

Dedicated Pensioner has Been Best Friend to Hospital ; Ex-Steelworker Honoured for Volunteer Work and Fundraising

A PENSIONER who repaid his gratitude to the staff at Scunthorpe General Hospital has received national acclaim for his voluntary work. For 30 years, retired steelworker Bill McNamara has been a member of the local League Of Friends.

Ladies Who Lunch

CHATSWORTH House was up for discussion at the latest meeting of the Barton Ladies Luncheon Club. The group's July meeting was at the Reeds Hotel in Barton-Upon- Humber.

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Alkborough Looking to Close the Gap On Top Spot Against Broughton ; Lincs League Preview

TOP two sides Cleethorpes 2nds and Alkborough both enjoy home advantage in tomorrow's Lincolnshire County Cricket League premier division programme, while lowly trio Broughton, Alford and Bracebridge Heath 2nds all face difficult away trips. Dan Tolson's Cleethorpes 2nds - defeated last weekend - now enjoy a lead of only five points, going into tomorrow's clash with Bracebridge at Chichester Road.

Open for Bored Kids

THE North Lincolnshire Museum in Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, is opening on Mondays to cater for bored school-children this summer. Further sessions will be held on Monday and then August 10, 24 and 31 from 10am to 4pm.

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Landmark Ruling On 'Right-to-Die' Law ; the World in Brief

MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer Debbie Purdy has won a famous victory in her legal battle to be told what would happen to her husband if he helped her travel abroad to end her life. The 46-year-old was at the House of Lords to hear five of the UK's top judges deliver a landmark ruling.

Swine Flu 'Plateaus' ; the World in Brief

THE number of swine flu cases "may have plateaued", with 110,000 new cases in England last week, the Government said. The data represent a 10 per cent rise on the 100,000 new cases estimated in the previous week.

Retail Slump Revealed ; the World in Brief

THE scale of the devastation wreaked on high streets by the recession was revealed today as a report suggested the number of empty shops has doubled in some areas. Vacancies have struck England and Wales with varying degrees of ferocity as northern regions were hit much harder than elsewhere, according to researcher Local Data Company.

Turning Corner Claims Godfrey

PROMOTER Rob Godfrey believes his under-achieving Scorpions outfit are just beginning to turn the corner. An away point at Glasgow last Sunday has given them a boost - and tonight they have new signing Ritchie Hawkins from Sheffield making his home debut at the Eddie Wright Raceway.

Where's Our Warm, Dry Summer Gone?

AT THE beginning of the year the Met Office forecast a summer that would be drier and warmer than usual. As we can all see for ourselves somewhat the reverse has happened. Perhaps they will next forecast a colder and wetter winter than usual? How can sensible people be expected to have any confidence in such predictions? If they can't get short-term forecasts right why should we take any notice of the long-term variety? The global warming brigade is desperately searching for evidence in suppo...

Injured Bell Is Out of Sixth Meeting ; Motorsport

BARROW-upon-Humber racer Martyn Bell has been ruled out of this weekend's HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship meeting at Snetterton after suffering a knee injury. The Team sunshine.co.uk competitor sustained the injury on a family holiday over the summer break.

Why We Say No More Rises

THERE are a number of reasons why the Scunthorpe Telegraph believes the bridge tolls should not rise any further. They include: Economic climate - business and residents are already feeling the financial pinch, with huge redundancies at the steelworkers and other firms in the region.

Grand Designs to Feature in Display

ARCHITECTS in the region have been invited to submit their best work to an exhibition. Arc wants small and large practices, private practices and local government architects to submit their plans, whether they were built or not, for the Architecture On Our Doorstep display.

Board Asks for Urgent Meeting to Discuss Debt Repayment ; Victory: Chairman Councillor David Gemmell Hopes Councillorthe Government Are 'Going to Be Equally Keen Are Equally Keenwith Their Money and Say We Can Reduce the Reducepayments to Them' Hopes Part of Sum Owed Will Be Written Off

THE Bridge Board will seek an urgent meeting with the Government to try to head off big financial problems in the wake of the toll decision. Board treasurer Michael Hudson revealed earlier this year the huge shortfalls faced by the managers of the iconic North Lincolnshire landmark if the tolls were not increased.

Town Through Ages

TWO new exhibitions have opened at Baysgarth House Museum, in Barton-Upon-Humber. Capture the Moment is an exhibition on photography and looks at the development of the camera over the years.

Your Stars

You have a lot of chances to finally put money in the bank, instead of taking it out. You'll probably end up spending it again, as this month is all about investing in your present situation and future plans don't really figure. Use the planet Mars to ride with the changes taking place around you. Close ones are not leaving you out of what is occurring, they are just trying to make you quicken your pace.