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vergeing on the rediculous
the resident's of hawtorn avenue have asked for the grass verges to be repaired.this has been mainly caused by off road parking on the verges.what with the wet weather weve been having there are deep ruts and bare area's what's the point of repairing if damage is to contine they have a choice 1 don't park on the verge 2 replace verges with laybys widening hawthorn avenue. -
Dozen acts prepare for battle to be top of class
Adozen star-struck teenagers aged between 14 and 16 will contend this year's Class Act final at the Redbourn Social Club, Scunthorpe, next Tuesday (May 22). Together the ten acts will represent six local colleges and schools in their bids for the top cash prize of £1,000. Two of this year's finalists, Ryan Pick and Luke West, both 15, are bound to be the envy of all their mates. For they are the only boy performers in an... -
Betty was dedicated and did so much for others
Acommunity champion who was dedicated to voluntary service has died at the age of 87. Betty Lewis, who was a lifelong resident of Brigg, was a staunch member of the town's St John's Church and supported many voluntary organisations. She died at Scunthorpe General Hospital on Friday, March 30, after a short illness. Mrs Lewis was a member and charity contact for Brigg Old People's Welfare Committee for more than 30 years. Peter... -
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We'll carry on helping you beat debt
A community association has secured more than £50,000 to fight debt and housing issues. The Crosby Community Association (CCA), based on Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe has secured a £54,313 grant from the Advice Service Fund. This money has enabled funding for two staff members at the association – one who is remaining in her role and another who has returned to his original position. The funding will pay for the... -
TSW Printers Scunthorpe Border Classic Car Run draws crowds to Brigg (30-plus pictures)
Read a report and view more than 30 pictures from the major car run which started from Brigg Market Place on Sunday by following this link...
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'We've nowhere else to go', say travellers living on flood plain in Brigg
Travellers have insisted they have done all they can in a bid to get consent for a site in Brigg. A previous application was refused by North Lincolnshire Council and denied by a planning inspector on appeal because the Mill Lane was on a flood plain. Despite the ruling, 12 families continue to occupy the land close to the River Ancholme but Brigg town councillors say permission for a revised application should be refused due to the... -
Tesco Developments?
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Magistrates with joint 60 years of service step down
Two magistrates are to retire after sharing more than 60 years on the judicial bench. Liz Marshall and Heather Johnson, both 70, are retiring as magistrates 31 years after volunteering their services. The pair both joined the justice service on March 20 1981, with Mrs Johnson serving on the bench at Brigg Magistrates' Court until its amalgamation with Scunthorpe. Mrs Marshall said that she would miss everyone associated with the... -
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Local Farmers Market's
In addition to the one held on the 4th Saturday of every month in Brigg, and the one held in Barton monthly a new farmers market started last Saturday in Caistor. Close enough for many people that come to Brigg to go to as well, this one attracts a number of different traders from the local area to those who are regularly seen at Brigg & Barton. The inaugural farmers market took place on Saturday 14th April with the next one... -
Brigg road closure update (Grammar School Road)
Councillor Nigel Sherwood has issued an update today on the road closure/sewer repair situation in Grammar School Road. And it's not good news for local residents and motorists. READ MORE THROUGH THIS LINK...
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PIE IN THE SKY? We've observed a good number of folk in Brigg town centre munching on pies, pasties and sausage rolls in recent days. How does this...
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WILDLIFE BOOST ON THE ANCHOLME: Otters have been spotted near Brigg. Read the full story through this link... http://tinyurl.com/cy7jgs7
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Do BTC need to look at what other councils can achieve? This weekend Caistor Town Council have had a food fair and also hosted a great production of...
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Hi my name is Rob Sellars, the new Community Publisher for Brigg, working alongside Nigel to bring you the latest happenings in Brigg. Why don't you...
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Is Brigg Matters still going? Phred reminded me with a comment...only asking because the last issue published online is March 2011. For those of us...
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We are proud to be supporting the Brigg Town Business Partnership's "Amazing Brigg Week" and will be offering our customers a 10% discount...
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Lindsey Lodge Hospice in Scunthorpe will benefit from the efforts of 200 cyclists who sent off from the Ancholme Leisure Centre at Scawby Brook...
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PIE IN THE SKY? We've observed a good number of folk in Brigg town centre munching on pies, pasties and sausage rolls in recent days. How does this...
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WILDLIFE BOOST ON THE ANCHOLME: Otters have been spotted near Brigg. Read the full story through this link... http://tinyurl.com/cy7jgs7
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GOOD FRIDAY: Brigg Churches will be holding a Walk of Witness on Good Friday morning. Follow this link for the full story... http://tinyurl.com/cxc4b5...
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