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A private surgery in Scunthorpe has received a CQC rating of ‘inadequate’ after inspectors discovered bins overflowing with needles and unemptied sanitary bins, along with out-of-date medication and inaccurate patient records. Meridian House on Normanby Road, which is owned by Trent Cliffs Private Healthcare Limited, was inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in December last year, with inspectors raising “serious concerns” about their findings during the visit. As a result of the findings, the facility was rated ‘inadequate’ in the ‘safe’ and ‘well-led’ categories. A spokesperson for Meridian House told Scunthorpe Live that “immediate action” was taken to rectify the concerns raised in the report. READ MORE: The report reads: “The arrangements for the emptying of sanitary bins for inpatients were provided through a third-party contract. We saw these bins had not been emptied following discharge of the last patient, two days previously. Staff told us the current contract meant sanitary bins were only emptied once a week. “We also saw patients were not provided with handwashing liquid at their individual sinks. Following inspection, the provider told us patients were provided with individual bars of soap. “We checked disposable theatre curtains and saw these had not been replaced since 2022. We also saw no evidence of deep cleaning in place. We spoke with staff and asked how they were able to check which rooms required cleaning, but they were unsure. This posed an infection risk to patients, as the theatre environment was not sufficiently clean to reduce the risk of infection through transmission of potentially pathogenic microbial agents from patient to patient. Meridian House on Normanby Road received the rating following an inspection in December 2023 (Image: Google) “Following inspection, the provider submitted plans to increase the daily reporting of deep cleaning processes. At our last inspection in June 2023, we found similar concerns relating to a lack of deep cleaning and general infection prevention and control processes. This is a reoccurring breach.” The report also states that the Infection Prevention and Control Policy had not been renewed annually, and did not outline any guidance to staff as to how infections were monitored or reported. Sharps bins were also overflowing with needles protruding from the top, which “posed a needle stick risk” to staff working within the service. In four of eight records reviewed by inspectors, patients were recorded as receiving a different procedure to those that they were booked in for, due to what staff blamed “a lack of digital coding for the correct procedures”. The service says it has addressed concerns raised by the CQC (Image: Google) It was also found that a patient admitted for gynaecology procedures had not been given a pregnancy test, which posed a potential risk to them. The report goes on to state that out-of-date medicines were found by inspectors, and that staff did not always follow systems and processes to administer medicines to patients safely. Following the findings, the CQC’s concerns were brought to the immediate attention of the provider and a Section 31 Letter of Intent issued, in which the CQC threatened enforcement action if improvements were not made. Both the CQC and Meridian House have confirmed that some issues have been addressed, following a period in which all clinical activity was ceased at the surgery to allow staff to address the concerns raised. A Meridian House spokesperson said: “Meridian House – Trent Cliffs Private Healthcare Limited – were visited by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in December 2023, where some concerns were raised in relation to governance systems and processes. There were no direct patient safety issues identified. “Trent Cliffs made the decision to temporarily cease their clinical activity to focus on addressing the concerns raised. “Immediate action was taken and supporting evidence shared with CQC colleagues. The evidence was positively validated at a follow up visit from CQC in February 2024. CQC confirmed the organisation are in a position to continue their surgical work. “Trent Cliffs has a very productive relationship with CQC, who have recognised the changes made, in particular to the senior leadership and governance of the Hospital. “Trent Cliffs Private Healthcare Limited provides employment and training opportunities for the local population and is a stabilising influence on local services. Trent Cliffs has exciting plans for further development and is constantly seeking opportunities to improve care for our patients.” The CQC report concludes: “Following inspection, the provider took immediate steps to make some improvements and introduced daily checking processes for staff to undertake and increasing the frequency of policy reviews. Equipment orders were made for items identified as required as part of the inspection and staff recruitment checks were revisited. “Staff also underwent further DBS checks in accordance with the provider’s own policy. We saw mandatory training certificates were also submitted for staff who continued to work for Meridian House. However, medicines management and specialist training records were not provided.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A £500,000 government cash-backed campaign to make Scunthorpe neighbourhoods feel safer has launched. New CCTV has been installed and fly-tipped waste cleared up in Crosby & Park, and Town Wards. The wards are the first phase of the Safer Streets Scunthorpe project. Home security will be improved, work carried out to remove and prevent fly tipping, CCTV upgraded, and the number of Neighbourhood Watch groups increased. Previous Safer Streets funding has supported focused initiatives in East Marsh and West Marsh in Grimsby, and another initiative will focus on the town centre there. Read More: North Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Rob Waltham said of the Scunthorpe project: “It is vital that residents feel safe and well in their communities, and with this funding we can carry out much needed improvements and address residents’ concerns.” He added, “This cash is for the people who live in the area and do care about their community – criminal activity is not accepted in North Lincolnshire, and we will do all we can to enhance these areas and reduce crime.” The cutting back of overgrown trees and cleaning work on roads and footpaths has also already taken place. Further improvements to increase safety and grow community pride include removing blind spots, street lighting improvements, upgrading CCTV, and renovating the Memorial Park. Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison said he was pleased to have secured the investment to deliver a number of positive improvements in the Crosby & Park, and Town Wards. “We are delighted to be supporting this exciting initiative,” said Humberside Police chief superintendent Paul French. “We look forward to the first phase of this initiative over the weeks and months ahead, and I would like to thank our local communities for their continued support,” he added. Want to sign up to the Scunthorpe newsletter, but can’t access the link below? Click here . Wider project plans include to educate residents on how to properly disposal of waste and the importance of keeping their community cleaner. “We can’t turn a blind eye to some of the challenges people face – our communities deserve peace of mind, and that starts with investing and prioritising these great initiatives,” said Scunthorpe’s MP Holly Mumby-Croft. North Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is leading on the delivery of the project. The CSP includes the council, Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue, Ongo, the National Probation Service, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB (Integrated Care Board), as well as the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A councillor has shared a nightmare transport patient journey their mum had from Scunthorpe to Grimsby. Pre-booked patient transport for North Lincolnshire Cllr Max Bell and his mum failed to turn up to her east Scunthorpe address on the morning of Friday, February 9. A Hull taxi was eventually sent, but the delays meant his mum was unable to have all three diagnostic tests she was booked in for. Cllr Bell argues it shows existing patient transport arrangements struggle already, without additional future transport requirements if proposed Scunthorpe General Hospital changes go ahead. Some services, including the trauma unit, are proposed to be pooled to Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Read More: The Humber and North Yorkshire NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) said its transport plans for the service changes would not impact patient transport services for routine and planned appointments. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS), which runs the northern Lincolnshire patient transport service, has apologised for any inconvenience and anxiety caused. Grimsby Live spoke to Cllr Bell since he highlighted the experience he and his mother had on social media. His mum was to have three diagnostic tests at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, from 8.30am. Originally on separate dates, they arranged to combine to be logistically easier. Unable to drive, the early time and distance from the train station also made rail travel unrealistic. “It would not have worked so early in the morning,” Cllr Bell explained. “And even for an able-bodied person, it’s a good half hour walk from Grimsby Town Station.” For such patient transport journeys, a person has to be ready two hours before their appointment, Cllr Bell reported. It was also booked “pretty early in January”. No ambulances were available at 7am. It was not realised no-one had turned up until Cllr Bell called the patient transport line. Want to sign up to the Scunthorpe newsletter, but can’t access the link below? Click here . The patient transport line is advertised as open from only 8am. Cllr Bell’s call was picked up before. “Given the appointment’s at half past eight, that’s far too late. Had that information been accurate, we’d have been even later.” A replacement taxi was sent, but from Hull, for an already late journey. Cllr Bell and his mum reached the hospital, eventually. “My mother was due to have three tests. In the end, we were so late for one of them, they just didn’t do it.” They were returned in an ambulance, after a further hour wait. He complained that day to YAS, though this appears to have not been with its patient relations team. His mother has not had the third test since. The result of the two diagnostic tests she did have are awaited first. A Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust spokesperson said: “We are very sorry to hear that Cllr Max Bell’s mother experienced an issue with her patient transport journey on 9 February and apologise for any inconvenience and anxiety this may have caused. We would encourage Cllr Bell to get in touch with our patient relations team so that they can look into the matter fully and provide him with specific details relating to this.” Cllr Max Bell, Ashby Lakeside ward. “It’s a complete open secret that the patient transport system is already broken,” Cllr Bell argued. He opposes proposed Scunthorpe General Hospital changes considered by the ICB. He is particularly concerned about transport issues for affected patients and families. “The integrated care board’s own figure said it was 12 a day, which doesn’t sound like a lot but over the course of the year, that’s five thousand,” he said of the number of patients that will be affected if the changes happen. He also highlighted this includes children and young people who require more than 24 hours hospital stays to Grimsby only. Elderly and disabled people disproportionately rely on the patient transport service. He predicted it would worsen if the proposed hospital changes went ahead. A Humber and North Yorkshire NHS ICB spokesperson differed. “We are pleased Cllr Bell has taken up his concerns directly with Yorkshire Ambulance Service. While we are unable to comment on the specifics in this case, we can assure Cllr Bell and others that the changes we’ve put forward for some of our hospital services in Northern Lincolnshire are separate from, and would not impact on, patient transport services for routine and planned appointments, such as outpatient services. 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 . “During the 14-week public consultation which recently concluded we heard a lot about wider transport issues and it’s something we are talking to our local authority colleagues and other partners about. Final recommendations will be presented to the ICB Board later this year.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Swimmers and other visitors were evacuated from The Pods, in Scunthorpe, on Sunday afternoon, after an incident involving chlorine gas. A staff member was later taken to hospital for a precautionary check-up. Humberside Fire & Rescue Service was called to the leisure centre, off Ashby Road, just after 4pm after reports of an alarm being activated due to a blockage in a chlorine dispenser pipe. The fire service said two firefighters using gas-tight suits and breathing apparatus entered a storage area and unblocked the pipe with the help of a member of staff. A Scunthorpe man was visiting the centre’s café with his friends when he said they became aware of “quite of lot of palaver”, with “a lot of the workforce running around”, just before 4pm. He said: “We were evacuated outside, where the pond is outside The Pods. READ MORE: “I guess there were other emergency exits but the majority of people came through the front main door, including ourselves. There was quite a crowd of people outside – about 40 to 50 people, mainly adults – and some were in foil blankets. They were the ones who would have been swimming and were evacuated straight out of the pool. “We were stood there for a few minutes or so. The fire brigade attended, and an ambulance – it looked like the fire brigade went in fully suited.” The man, who is a regular visitor to the café and used to be a member of the gym, said he saw a member of staff being taken off in an ambulance. He said: “I didn’t hang round much longer after that, we just left from there, we didn’t go back in.” A spokesperson for North Lincolnshire Council confirmed that a staff member went to hospital purely as a precautionary measure. He said the incident had occurred in a very isolated part of the building. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A man caught carrying a meat cleaver in public, a driver disqualified for 18 months after driving over the legal alcohol limit and shoplifters who stole hundreds of pounds’ worth of items have all appeared at Grimsby Magistrates’ Court in recent days. While some cases were adjourned to be tried at a later date and others transferred to Grimsby Crown Court, magistrates in Grimsby still handed out many prison sentences, driving bans and hefty fines to offenders from across northern Lincolnshire. Here are ten people who appeared at court in Grimsby last week. READ MORE: Mason Hobson, 21, of Ashfield Court, Scunthorpe was disqualified from driving for 18 months after he pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle whilst above the legal alcohol limit, and to one count of assault by beating. He was also fined £400, ordered to pay a £280 victim services surcharge, costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85 and £100 in compensation. Luke Graham, 27, of no fixed abode was jailed for 14 weeks after he indicated a plea of guilty to possessing a knife in a public place, in which he was carrying a meat cleaver in public in Scunthorpe. Alex Mayberry, 45, of Melbury Walk, Scunthorpe indicated pleas of guilty to eight counts of theft from a shop, in which he stole nearly £600 worth of products from Boots, electrical items worth £190 from Esso, a camera and electric heater worth £35 from B&M, drills of an unknown value from B&Q and alcohol, clothing and electrical goods of an unknown value from Sainsbury’s. He was jailed for four months. Grimsby Magistrates Court (Image: Donna Clifford/GrimsbyLive) Liam Warman, 24, of no fixed abode indicated pleas of guilty to five counts of theft from a shop and one count of criminal damage, in which he damaged a fire door in Sainsbury’s and stole meat from the shop, as well as stealing razors worth £150 from Boots, coffee and candles worth £46 from Savers and air fresheners worth £20 from B&M. He was handed a 26-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay £295 in compensation. Ryan Mayall, 42, of Lancer Court, Grimsby was imprisoned for six months, suspended for 12 months, after he pleaded guilty to harassment by sending numerous text messages. He also indicated pleas of guilty to two counts of breaching a restraining order. He was also handed a rehabilitation activity requirement and ordered to pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Ryan Steel, 30, of Marlborough Close, Grimsby pleaded guilty to failing to stop his vehicle when asked to do so and to driving without insurance. He also indicated a plea of guilty to possession of cannabis. He was handed eight points on his licence, fined £120, ordered to pay £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and a £34 victim services surcharge. Christopher North, 40, of St Ives Crescent, Grimsby pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating. He was handed a rehabilitation activity requirement and an unpaid work requirement, as well as a restraining order against the victim. He was also ordered to pay a victim services surcharge of £114 and £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. Michael Leck, 50, of Marsh Lane, New Holland pleaded guilty to criminal damage in which he damaged a wing mirror with intent, and indicated a plea of guilty to one count of affray in which he used or threatened unlawful violence towards another person. He was handed a 16-week prison sentence, suspended for 24 months, and ordered to comply with a rehabilitation activity requirement and unpaid work requirement. He was also told to pay a £154 victim services surcharge and £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. Ryan Ingledew, 31, of Broughton Avenue, Scunthorpe pleaded guilty to using threatening, insulting or abusive words or behaviour and indicated a plea of guilty to dishonestly receiving stolen goods. He was jailed for four weeks. John Winter, 25, of Waltham Road, Barnoldby le Beck pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating and indicated pleas of guilty to two counts of criminal damage. He was jailed for 12 weeks. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

The replacement of the A180 concrete section, its potential widening, and fixing potholes around the region are the top transport priorities for northern Lincolnshire residents. Scrapped HS2 cash is being injected into transport in northern Lincolnshire, but what do residents want it to be spent on? Grimsby Live invited readers to participate in a survey and express their views. A total of £238m has been announced for the region, with councils to decide what it will be spent on between 2025 and 2032. North East Lincolnshire will get £119,726,000, and North Lincolnshire £118,179,000. Read More: North East Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Philip Jackson has said part of the cash it will received may go towards Grimsby bus station plans. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden did not rule out the option for the cash to be spent on National Highways infrastructure, such as A180 widening, saying: “It’ll be up to the local council to make the allocation decisions, but they will have a free hand as to where they want to put that money.” A180 tops the charts A range of transport issues were raised by Grimsby Live‘s survey respondents. Clear of the rest was the A180, the key road joining North and North East Lincolnshire. Repairs are taking place to historic flyovers on the A180 in Grimsby area, starting with the Gilbey Road bridge. But it is sections in rural areas and North Lincolnshire that respondents want action on. The more frequently raised issue was the concrete section. One commented: “A180 resurfacing – it’s the worst (noisiest) in the country & as a resident of Habrough I can confirm the noise ruins the village.” They added it was “unbearable at times”. “If the road had a better surface, i.e. Tarmac, I’m sure it would encourage more people to come to the area,” said another respondent. A third of those who participated called for concrete removal or repairs. A smaller number wanted the A180 widened, out of traffic and safety concerns. “We desperately need a third lane on the A180,” commented one. “It’s so frustrating to be stuck behind HGVs in the outside lane, sometimes for miles.” To have your say in our survey on what you would like to see the cash spent on in northern Lincolnshire, click here Later this year, National Highways are planning £9m life-extending works to the concrete surface and have previously advised Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers of a 2027/28 provisional date for the concrete section’s removal and replacement. Ulceby Road Safety Group want the A180 to be upgraded to a motorway with hard shoulder, for safety reasons, particularly the Habrough to Barnetby le Wold section. Potholes and other road concerns The only transport issue to be raised anywhere near as often as the A180 was potholes, the bane of many a motorist. “That should be enough to fill a few potholes in,” drily commented one respondent, of the £238m awarded to northern Lincolnshire. Another simply wrote in capital letters potholes 16 times over, suggesting they may be vexed by the issue. A Wren Kitchen lorry goes through Holydyke, Barton, after 11pm on a weekday (Image: Local Democracy Reporter) A few more road suggestions were made. One person called for the planned Barton bypass to connect directly to the A15, taking Wren Kitchens HGVs out of the town. A Barton relief road has been proposed, funded by most of £19.7m government Levelling Up Fund (LUF) cash. It would be a mile long and connect the A1077 and Caistor Road. Parking spaces were on one Grimsby resident’s mind. “More parking spaces for certain parts of the Yarborough Ward which haven’t changed since 1950.” Public transport There is mixed appetite for a Grimsby bus station. There were also suggestions Immingham is due public transport investment. “A new bus station, more and better bus shelters, all with real time information,” commented one. “Not a bus station,” was the succinct comment of another. “Put the most money into a good Park and Ride from the docks at Riby Square to Wonderland round the back parallel with the trainline,” a driver suggested. They argued a Park and Ride was the only compromise that will stop cars going into busy areas. 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 . A better bus service for rural areas to get to Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe, and a rail link through Market Rasen to London that runs during the day, were other suggestions. Several people called for Immingham to get public transport investment. “Not a penny spent here,” commented a disillusioned Immingham resident. “Better rail links to port of Immingham as pouring cash into roads is yesterday’s technology,” said another Immingham transport supporter. “We should be moving away from road transport rather than putting money into it as we need to do our bit against climate change.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A trade union protest has been held in Scunthorpe to illustrate the town’s fate if steelmaking is run down in the town. Unite and PCS unions gathered outside Scunthorpe Jobcentre to warn of the potential impact proposed changes to the steelworks could have. British Steel is proposing to close down its coke blast furnaces in favour of one electric arc furnace in Scunthorpe. Unions predict it could lead to up to 2,000 job losses. The steelworks currently directly employs more than 3,200 people. Read More: Unite argue Scunthorpe could face the long-term impacts faced by former coalfield communities in England and Wales. These include fewer jobs, increased unemployment, and a greater reliance on benefits. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The fight to prevent Scunthorpe suffering the kind of economic devastation inflicted on Britain’s coal mining communities is now. The UK steel industry can have a bright future, if it is supported like those in Germany, France and Holland. Our politicians and British Steel just have to make different choices. Unite is using every weapon in our armoury to make sure they do.” The protest held outside the job centre on February 28 follows on from a day of action, a ‘Steel Not For Sale’ day held by Unite at the beginning of February. Scunthorpe residents showed their support for steelworkers by putting up ‘Steel Not For Sale’ signs around town. Want to sign up to the Scunthorpe newsletter, but can’t access the link below? Click here . PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: “PCS sends total solidarity to the thousands of workers facing an uncertain future because of British Steel’s plans. We support the demonstrations organised by Unite the union outside the Jobcentre. We call on the government to intervene to prevent the UK’s vital steel industry being run down. “PCS members working in Jobcentres, and their family and friends in Scunthorpe will also be impacted under British Steel’s plans. To rub salt into their wounds, it would also mean that these already massively overworked PCS members would have to deal with thousands of additional claimants.” British Steel have applied for planning permission for an electric arc furnace (EAF). “From the technical perspective, EAF technology is the only solution to significantly reduce carbon emissions in a relatively short period of time whilst continuing to produce high quality steel,” states one application document. “The UK steel industry can have a bright future, if it is supported like those in Germany, France and Holland,” said Unite’s general secretary (Image: Unite) The move to EAFs – another would be built in Teesside – represents a £1.25bn investment to achieve longer-term sustainability, and net zero carbon goals for British Steel. The application does not indicate how many jobs will be at the Scunthorpe site should the EAF be approved and become operational. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Residents who live close to the steelworks in Scunthorpe say they are reaching “the end of their tethers” after being “blighted” by the humming noise of a large fan for several years. One resident of Broughton, who asked to remain anonymous, said the “constant drone” of a mechanical fan at the British Steel site was affecting her wellbeing and causing her to lose sleep. A spokesperson for British Steel said they had identified the source of “one particular noise” and were “continuing to investigate” the matter. The Broughton woman said: “Although I love living in [Broughton], unfortunately myself and many others are being blighted by a dreadful humming noise being emitted from the Scunthorpe Steelworks.” READ MORE: “The humming noise is piercing at times and goes way beyond typical factory noise – which incidentally I do accept, living near a steel town – but the noise continues day and night with little respite. I’m getting to the end of my tether with it and I understand many others are too. It wakes me up and I’m losing sleep. “They did actually switch it off for a week because they were getting quite a number of complaints, and you felt like a weight had been lifted off you, and then they switched it back on. There’s other noise, which is fine, I accept the other noise, but this is a noise you cannot escape from, it’s a constant drone. Scunthorpe steelworks (Image: Donna Clifford/GrimsbyLive) “I’ve taped it, I did keep a log of it and it varies in the day and comes on at night again. It can come on for a few hours or go on all night – I guess they run it when they need to run it – but it will go on for hours and hours and hours. I understand I live near a steelworks, but I think they could find a way to operate it only in the day rather than at night.” The resident said the issue had “divided opinion” among residents on social media, partly because steelworkers in Scunthorpe are facing an uncertain future, after British Steel proposed to replace the blast furnaces with a single electric arc furnace. The woman added: “It does divide opinion a lot, because the steelworks is very vulnerable at the moment and it’s under threat, so there’s a feeling that nothing can be said against them. “The comment I get sometimes is, ‘if you don’t like it, move’, which I do understand, but I’m just thinking about the wellbeing of people. Broken sleep is going to affect anybody’s wellbeing.” The spokesperson for British Steel told Scunthorpe Live: “We are continuing to investigate this matter. We have identified the source of one particular noise and mitigations have been put in place to limit impacts off site while the work to resolve the issue is undertaken. “However, there are other reports of noise which we have been unable to identify and therefore to resolve as they do not occur at the same time at which our machinery is being operated. We are continuing to work with the Environment Agency to ensure these issues are resolved, where that lies within our responsibility to do so.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A 20-year-old motorist has been charged with causing the death of a Scunthorpe man by dangerous driving. Aiden Lee, 20, of Whitcrofts Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, was due to appear in court today. It follows a fatal crash on March 1 2023, when a 57-year-old man died after his Mini Cooper car was in collision with a Ford Transit van. The incident happened in Pilham Lane, off the A631 near Gainsborough, at around 3.14pm. Following the collision, police closed the road and appealed for witnesses to come forward with dashcam footage. READ MORE: In a statement, Lincolnshire Police said: “Following a detailed investigation into a collision which led to the death of a 57-year-old man from the Scunthorpe area, Aiden Lee, 20, Whitcrofts Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire has been summoned to court for an offence of causing death by dangerous driving. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court on February 29 2024.” Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Another Starbucks drive-thru is planned for Scunthorpe as the first part of a major new Scunthorpe leisure park. If approved, it would be the American coffeehouse giant’s third drive-thru outlet in the town. A planning application has been made to break down into stages the construction of a leisure park near Scunthorpe United’s ground. The development, which would include two drive-thrus, five restaurants, a 120-bed hotel, three shop units, and a gym, received planning approval in April 2021. It is to be located on land off Jack Brownsword Way, just south of the existing Gallagher Retail Park. Read More: The latest application confirms Starbucks’ intention to run a drive-thru, the first time the chain has been linked to the development. Its construction, on land west of Burger King and Taco Bell, would be part of phase one of the leisure park. A Starbucks drive-thru opened in Mannaberg Way late last year. Another one will open in the retail park being developed by the roundabout between Kingsway, Queensway, and Ashby Road. Construction there is well underway. The proposed Starbucks off Jack Brownsword Way would have 170 sq m floorspace. It would also have two EV charging points in its car park. The unit, its car park, and the main access road into the leisure park will be the first phase of the leisure park’s development, if a phased approach is approved. In part two, four restaurants and 110 car parking spaces will be created. The final stage of construction would involve the retail, gym and hotel bloc, and associated rear service yard, and remaining permitted car parking spaces. What shops would you like to see on Scunthorpe’s high street? If unable to take part in our poll via the link below, click here The leisure park was approved three years ago, somewhat reluctantly by councillors. Five members of planning committee abstained, with concerns raised about its possible impact on the town centre’s shopping scene. The Starbucks drive-thru plan is the latest move in a rapid expansion of the chain’s presence in northern Lincolnshire. It already had a High Street store in Scunthorpe before it opened the first of what will be three drive-thrus in the town if the latest proposal is green-lit. Meanwhile, in North East Lincolnshire, work began in early February on its new drive-thru at Grimsby’s Europarc. That is expected to open in the summer. It is expected to create 20 full-time jobs once up and running. Planning permission was also given to another in Morrisons car park, Laceby, in 2022. In November 2021, Starbucks opened its first drive-thru in North East Lincolnshire, on part of the former Ramsdens site in Cleethorpe Road. Not far down the road, Louth got its Starbucks drive-thru the year before. Kingsway retail park progress What a Starbucks drive-thru typically looks like – an artist’s impression for the now open Mannaberg Way branch (Image: Starbucks) Construction has already begun on the retail park to the east of Kingsway Road that will host Scunthorpe’s second Starbucks drive-thru. The retail park only gained planning permission on appeal last year, after councillors refused it. The four hectare site used to be the home of Kingsway House. This was demolished in 2010. Co-op will run a convenience store, and The Tanning Shop is reportedly to be based in the other retail unit. Almscliffe-Dhesi Group are the site developers. It is set to be completed this spring, and has already been sold to a private investor, reports Place North East. The application for the retail park anticipated it would create 50 full and part-time jobs. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe