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A talented Scunthorpe artist who moved back to his hometown after experiencing mental health issues is on a mission to promote mental wellbeing through his incredible artwork. Yen Ip opened his art studio within Fountain Arts CIC on Jubilee Way in July this year, and hosts a series of fun children’s drawing workshops, as well as live caricature events at weddings, functions and community events. As well as volunteering in local community projects within Fountain Arts, Yen’s workshops have been well-received at local libraries, where he teaches young children the basics of drawing while encouraging conversations around mental health. Yen’s ultimate goal is to publish his children’s picture book series, starting with ‘Billie Stormer Wears Too Many Hats’, which introduces mental health themes to young audiences and encourages families to engage in open conversations about mental wellbeing. It was Yen’s own experiences with mental health issues that inspired him to promote mental wellbeing through doing what he loves. After studying Illustration at the University of Lincoln and working in the arts and production field for nearly 20 years, Yen faced severe mental health challenges and moved back to his hometown of Scunthorpe. Yen Ip runs his own art studio in Scunthorpe (Image: Yen Ip) He also volunteers as a trustee for Rubiks Inclusive Counselling Interventions CIC, the organisation that supported him during his recovery, and hopes to integrate art therapy into future community initiatives. Earlier this year, he won an award as part of Rubiks’ ‘Mental Health Shines’ scheme, which recognised his mental health recovery and his advocating for people to get involved in the arts. Yen said: “Rediscovering my passion for art was a transformative experience, and after doing so, I wanted to combine my love of art with my commitment to mental health, creating a business that advocates for both. “My journey has taught me resilience, and I hope to share that with others through my work.” To support his business, Yen applied for the UKSE Kickstart grant – a local investment company that provides finance of up to £1.5 million to growing companies and support for start-ups – which allowed him to pay for essential equipment and promotional materials. “The UKSE Kickstart Grant has been a tremendous help. It allowed me to get started with high-quality business materials, from PVC-free banners and business cards to professional software,” he said. Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Grimsby and Scunthorpe with our free newsletter Pete Newton, Regional Executive at UKSE, said: “Yen’s initiative is truly inspiring. Having experienced first-hand the benefits that community and collaboration through art can have on mental health, he is now helping others do the same. “His commitment to helping people and enriching the community through his creative talents aligns perfectly with the values we support at UKSE. “We’re proud to have helped him take these first steps and look forward to seeing the positive impact he’ll continue to make.” You can like Yen’s page on Facebook by clicking here. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A former flight attendant who swapped “flying to frying” has been left “delighted” after her mobile fish and chip business has been shortlisted in the UK’s top three. Alison Brady, who launched A Salt n’ Battery Mobile Fish & Chips three years ago, will attend a prestigious awards ceremony in London next February after her business was shortlisted as the Fish and Chip Mobile Operator of the Year in the National Fish & Chips Awards 2025. After working as a flight attendant for 26 years – serving the rich and famous on their private jets – Alison decided to do something completely out of her comfort zone and open her very own travelling fish and chip shop. Speaking to Scunthorpe Live, Alison, who is based in Crowle, said: “When Covid happened, it really hit the industry I was in hard. I also do a bit of beauty, but that wasn’t working, so I started wondering what would work. I saw that a number of fish and chip shops were closing down, and I saw it as an opportunity to go to villages and towns who don’t have a fish and chip shop. “We haven’t reinvented the wheel, but what we do, we do really well. We have fresh fish delivered from Grimsby every day, we don’t use frozen, and I make the chips myself from potatoes grown in Lincolnshire. All fish is delivered fresh from Grimsby every day (Image: Submitted) “Even the batter mixture is made with flour grown in Lincolnshire. We’re a proper local business using only locally sourced products, and we cater to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets. “I’ve got a strong customer service background because I was a flight attendant for 26 years, but I don’t have to jump in my car and drive down south multiple times a week now, and we do really well, going to neighbouring towns and villages and catering for weddings and parties. I always make the joke ‘from flying to frying’ with my customers.” Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Grimsby and Scunthorpe with our free newsletter When asked how it felt to be shortlisted for the award, Alison said: “It was absolutely wonderful. It had been really quiet, and you have to apply to enter and it’s quite an in-depth process. You have to send lots of photos and information and they come and secret shop you. “I was just delighted – we’ve only been going for three years, so it’s brilliant.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A group of four men attacked and robbed an innocent Scunthorpe man after travelling from London. They were later tracked down by police and found with an imitation firearm and fake police uniforms, as well as other weapons. At Grimsby Crown Court, all four, described as ‘sinister attackers’ were found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery after they travelled 180 miles from London to Scunthorpe to launch the unprovoked attack on the 41-year-old man. Following a 22-day trial, all four men were found unanimously guilty of the following offences: Mark Baguena, 44-years-old, of King Henry’s Mews in Enfield has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery Vincent Bennett, 45-years-old, of Government Row in Enfield has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to possess an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence Safin Mohammed, 45-years-old, of Upper Tollington Park in London, has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery Sukhvinder Singh-Degwa, 45-years-old, of Fassett Square in London has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to possess an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence All four men were remanded into custody to appear at Hull Crown Court for sentencing in January. On November 28, 2023, the four men set out on a trip that would cause injuries to a man they didn’t know in a ‘sinister’ and ‘predatory’ attack. Sukhvinder Singh-Degwa and Vincent Bennett had contacted each other days prior to the incident taking place to arrange the robbery and plan for Safin Mohammed and Mark Baguena to be involved too. Singh-Degwa arrived to pick them up in his VW along with Mohammed, and together they travelled to South Yorkshire, arriving in Doncaster at around 2pm. Baguena subsequently hired a Citroen van, and with Bennett in the passenger seat, they travelled to Scunthorpe with Singh-Degwa in convoy driving the VW. Arriving at 4.20pm, Baguena parked the van on Dale Street in Scunthorpe, directly opposite the home address of the victim they were intending to attack. Mohammed was then seen on CCTV driving the VW out of sight to hide away on a parallel street. Meanwhile, the victim, who was not known to the four individuals, left his business shortly after 5pm and drove home, just like any other Tuesday. He reversed his vehicle onto his driveway, as he always did, oblivious to the fact Baguena, Singh-Degwa and Bennett were hiding in the van just over the road, waiting to pounce. As the man was walking to his front door, Bennett and Singh-Degwa approached him from behind, with Singh-Degwa launching the first blow. Bennett subsequently wielded a weapon from his pocket, brandishing what the victim thought to be a handgun, and pointed it at him, making threats to shoot him. He then proceeded to strike the victim with the butt of the gun to his head causing an injury to the left side of his face. Baguena then alighted from the van and made his way to the end of the driveway where he acted as a lookout for Bennett and Singh-Degwa in their unfolding attack. In the commotion, the victim fell over a wall onto the floor, but Singh-Degwa and Bennett continued their attack while he was defenceless on the ground. Due to the commotion, a neighbour became aware of the situation which caused all three men to then flee from the scene of the attack. They were captured on CCTV running around the corner, leaving the parked van. Once alone, the victim, who suffered injuries to his face realised that the assailants also stole his house and vehicle keys and subsequently called 999. Humberside Police armed officers were deployed, and an area search was conducted in a bid to locate and arrest those involved. In a thorough search of the van, a phone, set of keys and wallet belonging to Baguena were found inside, and the VW was located with all four of the suspects inside at around 6.50pm on Mulgrave Street, close to where the incident had taken place. Armed officers then conducted a formal armed detention of the vehicle and the occupants, and each of the men were searched. During the search, a butterfly knife and knuckle duster was found, along with four mobile phones, forensic evidence later identifying two of which to be Baguena’s. Two bags were discovered to be full of imitation police uniform items including stab vests, baseball caps and T-shirts. Bennett was also found to be in possession of a police warrant card, and subsequently, all four men were arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause intimidation, conspiracy to commit robbery, impersonating a police officer, and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon – a knuckle duster, and butterfly knife. An investigation was launched, and as part of multiple lines of enquiry, the VW car was found to belong to an executive taxi company in London and formally registered to Singh-Degwa who used the vehicle for both business and personal use. CCTV trawls then identified the Citroen van as being hired by Baguena from a company in Doncaster. Join the FREE Grimsby Live WhatsApp Community Get all the latest stories, sent straight to your WhatsApp – all you need to do is click the link. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. As a result all four men were charged and remanded into custody. They pleaded not guilty to all offences and a trial was held at Grimsby Crown Court. Leading the investigation was Detective Constable Scott Belton from Scunthorpe’s Criminal Investigation Department. He said: “This was just another Tuesday evening for the victim who was returning home after a day’s work. He was targeted, four on one, in an unprovoked attack within touching distance of his own home.

Councillors will decide whether to approve the layout of 74 homes at Kirton-in-Lindsey after a site visit. A resident warned it will be “an isolated island of houses”. The site is off Ings Road, and there is already outline permission for development there, granted on appeal in 2021. Three individuals, Strategic Land Group Ltd and Newett Homes Ltd are the applicants. North Lincolnshire Council‘s planning committee heard from nearby residents who had significant concerns about loss of privacy and the site’s design, including the location of a play area, known as a LEAP. Read on below for more on what was said about the 74 homes application, and other recent planning decisions made in North Lincolnshire. Kirton Lindsey 74 homes The 74 homes application was previously 90 when it appeared before councillors in the summer. The applicants then requested deferral and have amended elements, including the number of homes. There would be eight two-bed, 34 three-bed and 32 four-bed homes. Local resident Michael Orridge is a chartered surveyor and suggested “a site visit may assist you better” to councillors to understand the layout concerns he and others had. He said the designs would create a “lack of privacy between new and existing houses”, and was one of several speakers to express concern about the levels or height of the new builds. All would be two or two-and-a-half storey. “Fundamentally, the LEAP is positioned in the wrong place,” he said of the play area. “The LEAP should be located much closer to the access onto Ings Road,” he said, concerned about potential for an unofficial cut-through via Lane End to the proposed site. “This is a beautiful greenfield site,” resident Maggie Williams said, and viewed the application as “detrimental in terms of setting, scale, massing and design”. “This development will be an isolated island of houses. There’s been really no attempt to create a neighbourhood.” She also had traffic concerns, warning residents will need a car, and will have to all turn left as the track right simply leads to a farm. “Newett Homes is an award-winning housebuilder, striving to be an industry leader,” said a senior planner from the developer, who added the proposals had “a strong landscaping scheme”. Ridge Ward Cllr David Garritt acknowledged “recent improvements in the application details”, but still had concerns. He called for soft landscaping on the field-side part of the site, to aid wildlife movements. He added it was “imperative that the final build scheme includes adequate drain mitigation without compromising existing homes”. Cllr David Garritt, pictured, expressed several concerns about the development, and also wanted the play area nearer the site entrance (Image: North Lincolnshire Council) Fellow Ridge Ward Cllr Trevor Foster said, “It needs to go ahead in a proper manner that’s not offensive to the area, not offensive to the residents.” He suggested a resubmission. Committee member Cllr Carol Ross said her concern particularly was around surface water drainage. A site visit was unanimously agreed. Menage at Kirton Staying in Kirton area, an application for an indoor menage was approved by councillors. The site is on the former RAF Kirton airfield. Chartered planner George Smith spoke on behalf of the site’s owner. He stated the application was to replace an existing covered menage getting demolished due to the 220 homes development being built north at the former airfield. There would be “no change in activity level or vehicle movement”. There was also “no commercial element” to the menage, with its use purely for the family. “The access is proposed on a short section with good vision in both directions,” he said of proposed new access to the B1398. Cllr Garritt raised concern about the access onto the B1398 and the suitability of the proposed building for the use envisaged. The application had a recommended condition to provide a surface water drainage scheme. Picking up on this, committee member Cllr Max Bell had strong views about local flooding. “If the situation around flooding there worsens, then I really do worry there about the safety of the residents.” He called on the Local Lead Flood Authority (LLFA) to heed concerns. Read More: Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Scunthorpe with our free newsletter Aesthetic clinic in Messingham Finally, approval has been given to an aesthetic clinic in Messingham High Street. Opal & Garnet Aesthetics offer the likes of wrinkle reduction and skincare. The doctor-led aesthetics clinic has had a Messingham clinic based within a boutique on the High Street. The business now has permission for the change of use from a takeaway to an aesthetic business at 20 High Street. Its hours of operation are limited in the permission to between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Join the FREE Grimsby Live WhatsApp Community Get all the latest stories, sent straight to your WhatsApp – all you need to do is click the link. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Increased financial support has been announced by the council for care leavers next year. North Lincolnshire Council already provide educational financial support to care experienced young people aged 16 and over. Its cabinet has now agreed to up its offer, partly to reflect increased costs for young people. All care leavers will be offered passes to North Lincolnshire leisure facilities. The council will be willing to cover up to ten driving lessons with a recognised driving instructor, or up to £350. It would also meet the costs of two theory tests. Care leavers taking apprenticeships or other training opportunities will also be eligible to up to £200 for education equipment costs, up from £100. The biggest change is to increase its education bursary by a £1,000, to £3,000 over a three-year course. “It’s something that we are very passionate about making sure that our care-leavers are not disadvantaged,” said Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for independent families – children. On the increased education bursary, she added, “One of the things why we need to do that is based on the number of people going into higher education settings.” There were growing numbers of care leavers doing so, which she called an “outstanding success”. Read More: Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Scunthorpe with our free newsletter Cllr Reed stated the changes would come in from the next financial year. There are 135 children and young people currently in the policy’s scope. Based on this, the total cost impact of the changes is expected to be £25,000 or less. Earlier this year, neighbouring North East Lincolnshire Council took the step of making care leavers a protected characteristic. This means additional support for care leavers from the council and protection against discrimination. Join the FREE Grimsby Live WhatsApp Community Get all the latest stories, sent straight to your WhatsApp – all you need to do is click the link. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A number of units from Humberside Police came together for two days of action in Scunthorpe town centre last week following concerns raised by residents and businesses around shop theft and drug-related offences in the area. On Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, specialist units and local partners carried out focused patrols in the town centre, as a direct response to issues raised by residents and retailers in HumberTalk surveys. On the first day of action, the operation focused on tackling shop theft in the area. Multiple arrests and enforcement actions were made. The second focused on tackling drug-related offences, with a Passive Drugs Dog assisting officers to identify individuals potentially involved in the supply or possession of drugs. The two days of action went as follows: Day One One man arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs One man arrested for shop theft One man arrested for theft and assault One man arrested for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order One man arrested for failing to attend court Four fines issued for breaching the Public Space Protection Order by cycling in the pedestrian zone of the High Street Throughout the day, officers in uniform and plain clothes patrolled the town centre. This action was supported by North Lincolnshire CCTV, helping to identify offenders and gather evidence. The work led to several successful stop-and-searches, resulting in arrests and increased visibility. Day Two One man arrested for possession with intent to supply drugs One man arrested for possession with intent to supply drugs One man summonsed to court for possession of Class C drugs One man summonsed to court for possession of Class A drugs Seven fines issued for breaching the PSPO by cycling in the pedestrian zone of the High Street In addition to addressing criminal activity, the operation also helped gather vital information about drug supply in the area. Community Policing Inspector Tom Stevens said: “The two days have shown what can be achieved when we come together as a community to tackle the issues that matter most. The positive feedback we’ve received from the residents and businesses, has been amazing, and has underlined the positive impact of the days of action. “I’m incredibly proud of everyone involved, and I know this operation has made our streets safer. It’s been amazing to see the positive energy around this work, we’ll keep doing everything we can to make sure the community feels safe and supported. Keep up to date with all the latest crime and court news from Grimsby and Scunthorpe with our free newsletter “None of this would have been possible without the dedication of everyone involved, the officers, our partners, and, of course, the public. I want to extend my thanks to everyone who made this initiative such a success, and I am positive we can continue to build on this in the future. “If you are concerned about crime in your area, speak to your local team or call our non-emergency 101 line. If you would rather not give your name, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A new A&E hospital programme is set to support children as young as 11 in Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe who have been injured or traumatised by violence. The initiative will see “Navigators” reaching out to young people attending Hull Royal Infirmary, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby for injuries caused by or linked to violence, including knife crime. These specially trained navigators aim to build relationships with the youngsters, directing them towards community services and providing support once they leave the hospital, helping them make positive lifestyle changes. Vicky Thersby, Group Head of Safeguarding at NHS Humber Health Partnership, said: “We aim to support young people who come to our hospitals with violence-related injuries, providing them with support at a critical time, following a violent incident.” She added: “This is a confidential service providing care, guidance, practical advice and support to help young people tackle problems that might be preventing them from living safe and positive lives. Our Navigators are not there to ask about the incident which has brought a young person to hospital. Instead, our aim is to help the young person take the next steps to create a brighter future for themselves.” Hospital admissions for assault with a sharp object, including knives, have risen by nine per cent since 2021 across the Humber region. Between a quarter and a third of those admitted to hospital are under 24, according to the NHS Humber Health Partnership. The group representing Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and Hull University Teaching Hospitals has been commissioned by the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership. This Home Office-funded Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) was established in 2022 to prevent and reduce serious violence. The group will collaborate with Tigers Trust and The Blue Door to deliver the Navigators programme. Launched at the beginning of this month, the programme targets individuals aged 11 to 35 who arrive at A&E departments following a violent incident or are admitted to hospital wards for treatment. Navigators can approach these individuals directly, or they can be referred to the service by hospital staff or request support themselves upon arrival at the hospital. The Navigators first assess the young person’s needs to protect them from immediate harm while they recover from their injuries. They can then make swift referrals to charities and community support services promoting positive lifestyles, such as refuges, housing, and drug and alcohol services. Rather than simply referring the young person to other services, navigators continue to offer support, from informal mentoring to teaching life skills to reduce the immediate risk of future violence, for as long as the person wishes. Jonathan Evison, Chair of the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership, said: “The Navigators programme is part of the wider work we are doing across the Humber, taking a public health approach preventing and reducing serious violence.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A man went on a shoplifting spree at stores around the country, stealing more than £13,000 in goods before being caught in Scunthorpe. He had travelled from his home in Rochdale to steal from stores in Wales, the North West and North East of England, Grimsby Crown Court heard. Martin Collins 28, of Lever Road, Rochdale, admitted 22 offences of shop theft from Morrisons and other stores in October until he was finally stopped in Scunthorpe last month. Prosecuting, Harry Bradford said the total amount taken from Morrisons stores amounted to £12,230 in one month and was more than £13,000 to include thefts from other stores, including Asda and Tesco. He said the haul ranged from £160 to £1,485. Sometimes he visited three stores in one day to steal, told Mr Bradford. On November 8, PC Harrison of Humberside Police was in Morrisons Lakeside store in Scunthorpe when he spotted a security guard going towards a suspected shoplifter. The security guard asked for the police officer’s assistance. Collins was later detained and found to have £830 of goods which had not been paid for. The items were concealed in a homemade Bag-for-Life which was designed to avoid detection from security devices. Mr Bradford said the defendant claimed he was going to press charges against the security guard for his actions. Police later found a car in the store car park which was laden with toiletries and nicotine products. The car was suspected to have false number plates. Mr Bradford said Morrisons security staff had collated information about the wide ranging thefts from stores throughout the north of England. There were 19 offences of high-value goods being stolen. A total of £5,231 was stolen and £6,999 worth had been recovered. Nine separate police forces had gathered information about the thefts in Wales, North Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. In one day Collins had stolen from Morrisons stores in Denby, Bangor and Caernarfon in Wales and on another day from Telford and Shrewsbury. On October 19, a total of £465 was stolen from Asda in Scunthorpe. The prosecutor said Collins had six previous convictions, five of which were for similar shoplifting offences. Judge John Thackray KC said there had been significant degree of planning by the use of specially-designed bag, a disguise of a cap and travelling from county to county to steal from stores. For Collins, Craig Lowe said his client was relatively-lightly convicted. He added he had three children to whom he provided childcare as his wife worked. He said his client had built up a debt through drugs and alcohol. Judge Thackray KC said: “It is difficult to think of a more clear cut case of significant planning. This was sophisticated, professional planning of all these offences, using a motor vehicle on false plates, a specially-designed box to avoid detecting and there was attempt at disguise by wearing a cap. It was determined and sophisticated shop theft of large amounts. “It is increasingly concerning to members of the public and staff in stores who feel powerless to intervene. Offences such as these increase costs to everyone at a time of a cost of living crisis.” He said £1,000 hauls were taken in Rhyl and in Hyde and Thornton Cleveleys. He jailed Collins for a total of 40 months. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire has been selected as one of the 20 UK locations to host the Baton Of Hope Tour in 2025 with applications open to be a baton bearer. The tour, just in its second year of running, is the largest suicide prevention initiative in the UK. It was established by fathers Mike McCarthy and Steve Phillip, both of whom tragically lost a son to suicide. The tour will commence in Blackpool on September 1, pass through North Lincolnshire on Monday, September 15, and conclude in London on October 10. Cllr Christine Patterson, cabinet member for healthy lives and places at North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We are honoured to be one of the lucky 20 locations chosen to be part of such an iconic tour. “Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility, and the Baton Of Hope Tour is an incredible and empowering opportunity for people and communities to come together and show solidarity in breaking down the stigma around suicide and mental health. Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Scunthorpe with our free newsletter “We are planning for the baton to make several landmark stops across North Lincolnshire and are looking for individuals and organisations to play a vital role in helping the baton make its journey across the county by becoming a baton bearer. “Applications are open now until 31 January 2025 and invite anyone who is interested to participate in this special day and dedicated to changing the narrative surrounding suicide to find out more and apply.” All the details, including how to apply are available on the Baton of Hope website. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire has been selected as one of the 20 UK locations to host the Baton Of Hope Tour in 2025 with applications open to be a baton bearer. The tour, just in its second year of running, is the largest suicide prevention initiative in the UK. It was established by fathers Mike McCarthy and Steve Phillip, both of whom tragically lost a son to suicide. The tour will commence in Blackpool on September 1, pass through North Lincolnshire on Monday, September 15, and conclude in London on October 10. Cllr Christine Patterson, cabinet member for healthy lives and places at North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We are honoured to be one of the lucky 20 locations chosen to be part of such an iconic tour. “Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility, and the Baton Of Hope Tour is an incredible and empowering opportunity for people and communities to come together and show solidarity in breaking down the stigma around suicide and mental health. Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Scunthorpe with our free newsletter “We are planning for the baton to make several landmark stops across North Lincolnshire and are looking for individuals and organisations to play a vital role in helping the baton make its journey across the county by becoming a baton bearer. “Applications are open now until 31 January 2025 and invite anyone who is interested to participate in this special day and dedicated to changing the narrative surrounding suicide to find out more and apply.” All the details, including how to apply are available on the Baton of Hope website. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe