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VOTE: Scunthorpe's Corus steelworks could be hit by green legislation

GOING GREEN: Corus Scunthorpe's dust extractor which has helped the Basic Oxygen Steel-making plant reduce emissions by more than 90 per cent.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

THE Scunthorpe steel industry's three main trade unions have urged the Government and the European Union (EU) to reconsider a 30 per cent carbon reduction target.

Community, Unite and GMB leaders fear current climate change and energy policies threatens the jobs of...

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People urged to stop smoking in order to help save NHS cash

quit: Stubbing it out could save the economy millions.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

MILLIONS of pounds are going up in smoke each year – and people are being urged to make this the year they kick the habit. NHS Yorkshire And The...

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Steve's tobacco shop a breath of fresh air for smokers

Some of the unusual tobacco for sale at Harrison's News.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

FORTY years after first setting up shop in Grimsby, one long-standing newsagent has revealed the secret to his success. Loyal customers continue to...

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VOTE: Call to reduce parking fees in Scunthorpe to boost business

Saturday, July 31, 2010

A CALL has been made for concessionary car parking schemes for shoppers in Scunthorpe town centre. The proposal was made by Conservative Group leader...

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VOTE: Rescue package planned to save Scunthorpe M&S store

Friday, July 30, 2010

A RESCUE package is to be presented by North Lincolnshire Council to save the Marks & Spencer store in Scunthorpe High Street from closure. The...

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Wind turbine jobs 'are chance of a lifetime': MPs back £80m plant

Friday, July 30, 2010

Hull's three Labour MPs will meet with power giant Siemens as part of their bid to bring an £80 million wind turbine plant to Hull.

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Furniture gets the rock and roll treatment from Rolling Stone's relative

Jo Wood, estranged wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, with a chair made by Matthew Rowlands, of Wish Interiors.

Friday, July 30, 2010

FROM Aston Martins to rock and roll art – this Grimsby upholsterer is hoping to sew up the market when it comes to funky furnishings. Matthew...

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VOTE: Healthy eating habit takes hold in North Lincolnshire

HOME-GROWN: A customer buys locally produced food at the Pink Pig in Holme Lane, Bottesford. Picture: David Haber

Friday, July 30, 2010

NUMBERS of people choosing healthy, locally grown foods are rocketing, according to local producers. As farmers' markets boom and farm shops offering...

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Popular ice cream maker Tony Sargent to be laid to rest

GOOD OLD DAYS: Pauline and Tony Sargent outside Huckleberry's CafÃ© before he was struck down with illness. Picture: Simon Kench

Friday, July 30, 2010

THE funeral of Barton businessman and well-known ice cream maker Tony Sargent is due to take place today. Mr Sargent, whose brand of ice cream is a...

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