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A motorist was told he faces a substantial prison sentence for causing the death of a woman at Belton, North Lincolnshire. Connor Malpass, 25, of Rectory Gardens, Wheatley, Doncaster admitted causing the death of Natasha Woroch, 24, on the A161 at Belton at around 1am on July 8, last year. At Grimsby Crown Court he also admitted causing serious injury to two others in his Volkswagen Golf. Prosecuting, Laura Marshall said a number of items were taken from the vehicle at the time. READ MORE: Judge John Thackray KC granted the defendant conditional bail until sentence on June 28. He said: “You will get credit for your guilty plea. There will be a substantial prison sentence and you will know what that is on the 28th.” Floral tributes were left at the scene of the crash in which the Golf collided with a wall. One note read: “Our hearts are with you,” while another read: “We had some great times together, you’ll never be forgotten.” Amongst the flowers and cards were also candles, teddy bears and photos. Another tribute said: “Rest in peace beautiful girl, will miss you and remember our memories forever. Hope you can look down and see how loved you was.” Others said the woman was “too perfect for this world” while many expressed how much people loved her and that her loss will leave a massive hole in their lives. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says Grimsby and Cleethorpes people can see locally the benefits of government investment in the NHS. He made the remarks to Grimsby Live on a visit to John Whitgift Academy, Great Coates, ahead of a Sky News TV debate with Sir Keir Starmer in Grimsby on Wednesday evening. A recent survey of Grimsby Live readers’ top issues for the general election saw the NHS / health rank top. He was asked with that in mind, how Grimsby voters could keep their faith back in the Conservative Party. Great Grimsby was a Conservative gain in 2019, and their candidate Lia Nici hopes to retain the redrawn seat of Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes at the election. Read More: “Firstly, because I come from an NHS family,” said Sunak of why Grimsby voters could have faith in a Conservative government led by him on the NHS. “My dad was a GP, my mum was a pharmacist, so I was brought up surrounded by people who dedicated their lives to the NHS, and spent most of their time at home talking about how they could do even more to help people. “That’s what I believe, that’s why we’ve invested record sums in the NHS, we’re training more doctors and nurses and also making it easier for you, for example, to see your pharmacist when your kid has a sore throat or an ear infection, which will make a difference to people. “Locally, you can see the benefits of that investment,” he argued, citing firstly the community diagnostics centre, yet to open in Freshney Place. “That means you can get your checks, tests and scans done much faster than you could previously, it helps us get through the waiting lists. Also, the upgrade in the A&E at the hospital here in town, so that’s examples of us investing in local healthcare.” The prime minister, seen here with two pupils and Lia Nici, went into science and maths lessons at John Whitgift Academy (Image: Getty Images) An £18m larger, new A&E emergency department at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, opened in 2022. “But fundamentally, I come from an NHS family,” continued Sunak. “The NHS will always be safe in my hands and I want people to have peace of mind that it’ll be there for them when they and their families need.” Grimsby Live also asked whether a re-elected Conservative government could guarantee the return of the long awaited direct train services from London to Cleethorpes, either this year, or within a year’s time. The prime minister demurred from doing so, but did state the Conservatives are committed to delivering it. “That is very much our plan to deliver that, and Martin [Vickers] and Lia [Nici] ask me about this a lot in Prime Minister’s Question time. These rail projects do take some time so putting a precise date or month on it is tricky. But what I can tell you is we are absolutely committed to the project, as we have been for a while and as the plans are in place. 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. “Our reallocation of HS2 money means that these are exactly the type of projects and communities that we can invest in. We couldn’t before because all the money was being tied up with this one project, which was overbudget, delayed and focused on one thing. “Whereas now, we’ve freed up all that money, reinvesting every penny of it so we can do more projects exactly like that that will bring more benefits to more people in more parts of the country, much quicker.” The return of the London to Cleethorpes route has been talked about for a number of years, and gauge testing took place last summer. North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are each set to receive next spring almost £120m in cash for other transport projects, thanks to scrapped HS2 phase two cash. Prime minister Rishi Sunak next to a John Whitgift Academy pupil – he said it was ‘tricky’ to put a precise date on the London to Cleethorpes direct train service’s return, but the Conservatives are committed to it (Image: Getty Images) Ms Nici added on the return of direct trains to London from Cleethorpes: “I spoke to Huw Merriman, the trains minister, about three weeks ago. He said it’s been signed off by Dft [Department for Transport], signed off by Treasury. Now, LNER and the unions are in negotiations for training for the route, because obviously drivers need training for the routes. “We’re hoping to see it in the December timetable, it’s still very much at the forefront of what we are doing.” National Rail timetables are set twice a year, with the next timetables starting from mid-December. Labour’s Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes candidate, Melanie Onn, has previously stated: “This has been a 40 year campaign and the reality is that there is still no direct line between Cleethorpes and London.” The prime minister was also asked by Hits and Greatest Hits Radio’s Charlotte Linnaker if he will invest in the steelworks sector, the “beating heart” of North Lincolnshire. “Yes, absolutely. People can judge me by my actions on this, I think steelmaking is a really important part of the country, something that Holly [Mumby-Croft] and others have spoken to me about a lot. He cited financial support when he was Chancellor for Celsa during the pandemic, and more recently with Tata Steel at Port Talbot . “We have made a substantial offer to Jingye to secure the future of the plant in Scunthorpe. I can’t get into the detail of those negotiations, but what

Rent prices have risen by more than four per cent in northern Lincolnshire – though they are around half the national average. The cost of renting a home in North East Lincolnshire is up 4.4 per cent, to £567 average rent per month. North Lincolnshire is up 4.6 per cent, to £560 average rent per month. Rent prices in Humber area as a whole are less than half the average in England, and their increases have been more modest. But prices are going in an upwards direction. Read More: Hull (6.5 per cent, to £583) and East Riding (6.3 per cent, to £643) had higher year-on-year average per cent rises than northern Lincolnshire. It costs £1,293 a month to rent the average home in England, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics which cover the year to April 2024. That is an 8.9 per cent increase compared to last year. It is the same percentage rise in rent across Britain. A National Residential Landlords Association spokesperson said: “The rise in rent levels across the UK’s private rented sector has been caused by a range of factors – chief among them the supply and demand imbalance which has resulted from the government’s failure to create a market conducive to investment. “With demand far outstripping available supply there are now, on average, 15 prospective tenants chasing every rented property. This is double the pre-pandemic level and illustrates just how much of a priority increasing the availability of homes must be for the next government. “Moreover, the effect that rising interest rates and punitive changes to the tax system have had on investment should not be downplayed. The cost of servicing a typical buy-to-let loan has more than doubled since 2022 leaving landlords’ options limited to passing on increasing costs in the form of rent increases or withdrawing from the market. “Ultimately, a healthy rental market is one in which there is a supply of rented housing to meet ever-growing demand. Whoever forms the next government must make this aim a key priority.” London has seen the largest increase in rent prices in the country. Rents in the capital as a whole have increased by an average of 10.8 per cent to £2,070 a month. Brent has seen the largest increase of any local authority in the country over the last year. It cost £2,028 a month to rent a home in the London borough in the 12 months to April. That is 32.6 per cent more than a year earlier. The government estimates 1,001,000 net extra homes have been delivered in England during the course of the 2019-2024 Parliament. Its Renters’ Reform Bill, with plans to transform the private rented sector, was not passed before the general election. Reflective of the relatively low rent levels are the latest average house prices in the Humber region too. The DN31 postcode in Grimsby remains the third cheapest place to buy a house in England and Wales, according to latest government data. Sales there over the last 12 months have averaged £77,951. Two areas of Hull also have average sale prices lower than £110,000. HU3 averaged £109,588 over the last 12 months. HU2 postcode averaged £87,955, though only 14 sales are recorded there. 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

Full planning permission is being sought for 79 homes off Scawby Road, Broughton. Outline permission was granted in summer 2021. This came despite residents raising concerns about traffic the development would entail. Hoober Homes is the applicant for full planning permission, which can only be rejected on layout, scale, appearance or landscaping grounds. If approved, a 24 month construction period, subject to sales is expected. An existing overhead power cable would be relocated. Read More: It would be split between 24 two-bed, 49 three-bed and six four-bed homes. All would have two parking spaces per property and electric vehicle charging facilities. Ten per cent, eight homes, would be affordable housing. Six of these would be affordable rented homes. There would also be 1,068 sq m of public open space. There is an already agreed S106 agreement, which guarantees the affordable homes, public open space, and play area provision. The play area aspect would be paid for in kind, by £54,106 to North Lincolnshire Council. The closeness of the site to open countryside and the Phil Grundy Community and Sports Centre means the developer has considered there are nearby sufficient areas of play for residents. “This application has a strong focus on ensuring that existing facility and services are maintained and enhanced to meet local needs and sustain the quality of life for existing and future residents,” contends Stantec on behalf of the applicant. “There is a good range of services and facilities available within Broughton, including a school, shops, post office and village hall. The provision of housing will have significant social benefits by increasing the housing choice on offer, enabling people to either stay within the settlement or move into it.” Want to sign up to the Scunthorpe newsletter, but can’t access the link below? Click here. Outline permission for the scheme was granted three years ago by councillors. Broughton Town Council and dozens of residents objected to the proposal, mostly over traffic and drainage concerns, and the then-MP Andrew Percy also wrote a letter to highlight concerns of residents. Traffic worry focused particularly on Scawby Road’s leading to the busy Broughton High Street one way, and A18 crossroads the other. Council highways, however, did not raise any objections, leading to acceptance of the scheme. A number of conditions were placed on its development, including related to drainage and a construction traffic management plan. The latter’s submission in the new application expects an average of one to two HGV waggons on site each day, mostly coming from the M180, junction four. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Councillors are set to look at plans for 81 homes in Kirton in Lindsey – and an objector has raised concerns about the proposed layout. The Strategic Land Group has applied on behalf of three individuals for full planning permission for 81 homes on land off Ings Road, at the western edge of the North Lincolnshire town. There is already outline permission for up to 90 homes, so the principle of development is not at stake. The design and layout of the scheme is, though, and Michael Orridge has spoken to Grimsby Live about his concerns. An adjacent resident, he particularly wants a proposed play area and public open space moved. Read More: Mr Orridge, a chartered architect, described the layout as “fundamentally flawed”. He is to be one of several speakers at the planning committee, and the town council has also objected. “I’ve got concerns of its location,” he said of the play area. It is proposed to be off a development loop road behind the existing Lane End. He said as outlined by the National Design Guide, it is designated good practice for play areas and public open space to be easily accessible for new and existing residents. “You’d have to walk the long way around a square,” of about 175 metres, he said of access for existing residents. “If it was moved near the front of the site, you’d have a much shorter distance, and a softer approach into the development.” The development’s access will be via Ings Road, which Mr Orridge said is quiet and not used by much other than tractors and traffic related to a sports site “It makes sense in my opinion that it’s located there as prior design guidance suggests.” He is also concerned by layouts showing a through path in the open space with the play area, going to the end of Lane End, which is a private cul-de-sac. “The through path ends abruptly at the boundary fence of Lane End, which just seems a silly solution, considering you’ve got a footpath to nowhere.” Kirton in Lindsey 81 homes development proposed site layout, with where the play area would be (Image: Strategic Land Group / Parker Peel Architecture – North Lincolnshire Council) He also wants fencing of an open space gap between the rear of 1-5 Lane End and plots 78-81 of the development to prevent it becoming an unofficial cut-through. His last concern is a desire for less removal of an Ings Road hedgerow, which he is led to believe is historic. If approved, the development will comprise 43 two-bed houses, 31 three-bed and seven four-bed homes. Twenty per cent, or 17 homes, would be affordable housing. An application document by Strategic Land Group states the development has been laid out “in a form which responds wholly to the shape and constraints of the site”. It also contends it is compliant with local and national policy guidance, including the National Design Guide. The play area is proposed with nearby homes to overlook it, providing natural surveillance, states the same document. The kids’ play area will include a small see-saw, jumping discs, a little wooden chicken to ride on and a combination of a hut and slide. “A pedestrian link is provided through this space onto Lane End, helping to integrate the proposals with the surrounding development,” it is said of the through path. It is also argued the layout is well-designed, and it represents a highly sustainable form of development. Want to sign up to the Scunthorpe newsletter, but can’t access the link below? Click here . Newett Homes Ltd obtained the outline permission on appeal in 2021, after North Lincolnshire Council had refused it. It was also awarded full appeal costs to be paid by the council as the planning inspector found it had behaved unreasonably. A separate planning application for the site is still pending. This was made by Newett, the three individuals and Strategic Land Group. The latest 81 homes application is to ensure the live status of the outline permission, which expires after three years with no progress. Both propose the play area in the same spot. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Brumby Hall Sports Ground in Scunthorpe will once again host North Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces Day event. A schedule packed full of parades, military equipment, live music, and displays is expected. One of the world’s two flyable Lancaster Bombers is also expected to do a flyover. A popular event in Scunthorpe’s calendar, Armed Forces Day is free for all. The Veterans Big Band will be making a special appearance, alongside the flag raising, land-based displays, musical performances and family activities which will all be taking place at the sports ground on Saturday, June 22, from 11am to 5pm. Read More: Activities and events planned include: A parade featuring Cadets and Veterans from the tri-services – Army, Navy and RAF An interactive Cadet village with games, challenges and more RAF Air Cadets Band performance Army Cadets Field Drill displays Twin Tigers Martial Arts displays Coritani Creative Taiko Drumming performance Scunthorpe RUFC Exhibition Match Kazbah Theatre ‘Chips & Fish’ puppet performance Climbing Wall Paintball Range Mobile Bike Events BMX bike course – have a go sessions Kids funfair rides Stalls for local groups and organisations Arts, crafts, and creative play There will also be a range of food and drink stalls, as well as an outside bar serving the likes of Greek street food, fudge, and iced slush. A dedicated picnic area will be available next to the stage and attendees are welcome to bring their own blankets and camping chairs to use while enjoying the event. A much-anticipated flyover from the Lancaster Bomber will take place – subject to weather conditions on the day and operational requirements. A planned flyover last year by a Spitfire was unable to take place because of the weather. Armed Forces Day is part of North Lincolnshire Council‘s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge to ensure those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. The authority was awarded Gold standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Awards in 2020. Some of the stalls at last year’s event (Image: Donna Clifford/Grimsby Live) The council refurbished one of its buildings on Scunthorpe High Street and reopened it in 2022 as an Armed Forces Hub. The hub aims to support all members of the Armed Forces community with wrap around care, whether on matters such as employment and housing, or access to social activities, or volunteering opportunities. Its current offer includes a modelling craft club on Monday mornings, coffee mornings on Wednesdays, and a men-only GEO group on Tuesdays, 6-8pm, to help with mental health and provide a place to talk. The latter is facilitated by Hull 4 Heroes. Bag checks will be carried out at the Armed Forces Day event, and no alcohol can be brought in, though it can be purchased on site. Dogs are also not allowed, except service dogs, as the event is held on a sports pitch and livestock will be in attendance. Parking is available at University Campus North Lincolnshire, with disabled blue badge parking at the sports ground itself. Want to sign up to the Scunthorpe newsletter, but can’t access the link below? Click here . Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Tens of thousands of Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Cleethorpes voters are at risk of not being able to vote in the general election due to currently lacking an accepted form of voter ID. East Marsh Ward in North East Lincolnshire has the south bank of the Humber’s highest proportion of registered voters, 16.2 per cent or 7,931 voters, who currently lack an accepted form of voter ID. Voters are being reminded to ensure they have a valid form of photo ID ahead of the general election. Those without have until 5pm on June 26 to apply for a voter authority certificate, an accepted form of photo ID. In some local authority wards in Humberside, more than one in ten registered voters lack an accepted form of photo ID, according to data from Survation and Royal Holloway, University of London. Read More: The ID reminder comes after scores of voters were turned away from polling stations at May local elections in the Humberside area. In North East Lincolnshire, 101 people were initially turned away from polling stations because they lacked an accepted form of voter photo ID. The majority were able to return with such ID, but 36 did not. North Lincolnshire only had the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election. Forty-one were initially turned away, and 27 ended up not voting. In Hull, 178 people were declined a ballot initially and in the end, 98 were unable to vote because of lack of accepted ID. Hull and North East Lincolnshire had approximately a third of council seats up for election, as well as the PCC vote. It will be the first general election where the voter ID rules apply. They were introduced by the Elections Act 2022, and have been in force in local elections since last year. However, the turnout difference between local and general elections may lead to some voters getting caught out. A wide range of photo ID is accepted, including passport and driving licence. ID that has itself expired may still be possible to use, provided it remains a likeness of the individual. Overall, an estimated two million registered voters across England and Wales have no qualifying ID currently, denying them the right to vote in the upcoming general election. The deadline to apply for a free voter photo ID, known as a voter authority certificate, is 5pm on June 26. General Election 2024 – Voter ID and other things to know At the general election on July 4, 2024, people in England will only be allowed to vote at polling stations if they have an accepted form of photographic ID. This has been the case in the last two years at local elections. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Tuesday, June 18. You can register to vote here. The last day for new applications to vote by post, or to change existing postal or proxy vote arrangements, is Wednesday, June 19. To help check if you are on the electoral register already, or register to vote by paper form, simply contact the electoral services team in your council area. Contact details for the electoral services team of whichever council area you live in are available by a postcode search tool you can visit here. The original versions (note, copies are not accepted) of the following will be accepted at polling stations as valid forms of photo ID on July 4: UK, EEA state or Commonwealth passport UK or EEA state issued driving licence, including provisional licence Blue Badge Local travel – older person’s bus pass funded by UK government, disabled person’s bus pass funded by UK government, Oyster 60+, Freedom Pass and eight other travel ID schemes spread across Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales An ID card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card) Biometric immigration document Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card) National identity card issued by an EEA state Electoral identity card issued in Northern Ireland Anonymous Elector’s Document Voter Authority Certificate The full list is available to view here. The name on your ID should be the same you used to register to vote. You can also use an out-of-date accepted photo ID, so long as it looks like you. The other accepted ID is the ‘Voter Authority Certificate’, which people without or unsure if they have a recognised form of ID have until 5pm on June 26 to apply for. It is free to apply for. This is also the same deadline for a new application for a proxy vote. The Voter Authority Certificate can be applied for online, here, and to apply for a postal or proxy vote online, view here. You can also apply by post for these by filling out a paper application form and sending to your local council’s electoral registration office. North East Lincolnshire – anyone here needing any help with applying for the free ID or want to request an application form, contact the electoral services team on 01472 324160 or by emailing elections@nelincs.gov.uk. Paper copies of voter authority certificate application forms can be collected from the Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HU and returned with a photograph. The office is open on weekdays between 8.45am and 4pm. North Lincolnshire – the electoral services team contact details here are elections@northlincs.gov.uk, or 01724 297000. They are also based at Church Square House, 30-40 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NL. The justification for the introduction of photo ID was to reduce the risk of voter fraud. The ID requirement does not apply to postal votes. There were 13 cases of electoral fraud personation reported to the police in the UK in 2022, and only one, relating to a postal vote, resulted in conviction. Last year, there were nine reports, only two related to polling stations, and none resulted in cautions or convictions. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A brave and inspirational Scunthorpe mum who is battling a rare and life-limiting condition which attacks her organs said she “wouldn’t be here today” if it wasn’t for the love and support of her husband and son. Amanda Kenvyn, 34, started experiencing unusual symptoms whilst pregnant with her son Toby, including headaches, joint pain and a large abscess on her breast. She was reassured by doctors that her symptoms were “normal” and that they would disappear after she gave birth. But after she delivered Toby via C-section in January 2022, she spent five days in hospital due to a suspected infection. Two weeks later, she began suffering with more headaches and sinus pain, which doctors initially thought was sinusitis. READ MORE: When Amanda’s symptoms became so severe that she was unable to lift her son out of his cot due to a loss of sensation in her hands, and couldn’t get to him as he cried because she lost the sensation in her legs, her husband rushed her to hospital. Recalling the harrowing experience to Scunthorpe Live, Amanda said: “It was really scary. [Doctors] said the loss of sensation in my hands was down to carpel tunnel syndrome and said the loss of feeling in my legs was because of an infection, but they couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was. Amanda has undergone four surgeries in two years – pictured with son Toby (Image: Amanda Kenvyn) “I kept going back to the doctors and they did lots of tests. One doctor was honest with me and said she was perplexed and had no idea what was wrong with me, and asked if she could reach out to other doctors for their opinion.” In the meantime, Amanda’s nose gradually collapsed, which led doctors to refer her to an emergency hospital appointment. In June 2022, she was diagnosed with the rare condition Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA), a type of vasculitis that causes inflammation of the blood vessels in your nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys. “I know of only two other people who have got it. I can understand why doctors didn’t know what I had because they’d never heard of it,” Amanda said. Whilst waiting for another appointment, Amanda started vomiting blood and became breathless. A chest X-ray detected three masses on her left lung, a side effect of the disease. She continued: “The condition affects your blood vessels, which causes inflammation in the body, then attacks organs, so it’s chosen my lungs and my sinuses. It can also attack your brain and kidneys but so far it hasn’t.” As a result of her condition, Amanda has also been diagnosed with asthma and Subglottic Stenosis, a narrowing of the airway in the part of the voice box below the vocal cords. She has undergone surgery three times due to her windpipe closing up, and another operation to have glass tubes inserted into each eye due to blocked tear ducts. Amanda had to undergo surgery due to blocked tear ducts as a result of her condition (Image: Amanda Kenvyn) Amanda’s treatment includes a low dose of an immunotherapy drug called rituximab, but said her life is nothing like it once was due to the complications of the condition. She said: “It affects my life every day. It’s physically draining and mentally draining, but I’m just glad I’ve got people around me keeping me going. If I didn’t have my son and husband I wouldn’t be here. Next week I’m 34 and I used to have this life where I could do whatever I wanted and now I’m having to work part-time because I can’t manage a full week’s worth of work because it causes me extreme fatigue. Most nights I’m in bed at around 8pm. “The costs have added up because I used to work 40 hours a week and now I only work 22, and because of all the hospital trips to Grimsby and Hull. I’ve had to move into a bungalow because I can’t do stairs any more. “I also booked a holiday with a travel agent and had to cancel because I had to go in for emergency surgery, I lost £1,700 and they wouldn’t give me a penny back. So now I’ve got nothing to look forward to and no money. “We’ve booked a day out at CBeebies Land next week and are trying to do days out where we can. There’s some days where I can’t get out of bed or do anything, so I’m trying to enjoy life where I can.” Amanda with her family (Image: Amanda Kenvyn) Amanda’s husband Gareth has set up a Gofundme fundraiser in a bid to raise some of the money lost during her health struggles. The description reads: “This has taken a real toll on Amanda with her mental health and well-being and financial loss. Even though Amanda is going through such a terrible time she still tries to smile every day and work and live her life. She is an inspiration and I don’t know if I could be that strong holding down a job, looking after a toddler and having intense treatments and surgeries. “Unfortunately Amanda is not in remission as yet but doctors are trying everything they can to get Amanda better. This is such a rare disease it’s taken doctors longer than usual. Amanda is 33 and is wanting to fight this for her son and family. “This woman is my world and I would do anything for her but unfortunately I need your help.” To donate to Amanda’s fundraiser, you can do so by clicking here. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

Three in ten children are living in poverty in northern Lincolnshire and Hull. There were 45,280 Humberside children living in relative low income households in 2022/23, according to Department for Work and Pensions data. This includes 9,039 in North East Lincolnshire. South, Sidney Sussex and East Marsh wards had more than 1,000 children each living in relative low income households. The Child Poverty Action Group has called for the removal of the two child limit to child benefit to be a commitment from all parties in the general election. Read More: Based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) population figures, there were 32 per cent of children living in poverty in North East Lincolnshire in 2021/22. This is a proportion fall from a high of 35 per cent in 2019/20, but is an increase on 29 per cent of all children in 2014/15. North Lincolnshire had exactly three in ten children in relative low income households at the beginning of 2022, Hull 35 per cent, and East Riding 23 per cent. The number of children in poverty in 2022/23 in three of the four Humberside local authority areas are up from the year before. The greatest increase, 617, was in North East Lincolnshire. East Riding saw a fall, down 64 to 9,694. Hull has the highest number by far, by virtue of its population size. In 2022/23, there were 18,430 children in relative low income households. In North Lincolnshire, there were 8,117 children in poverty in 2022/23. Two Scunthorpe wards, Brumby and Crosby and Park, exceeded a thousand each. 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. Nationally, 2.5 million 0-15 year olds across the UK were living in poverty in 2022/23, more than 20 per cent of all kids. Humberside areas have far from the severest proportions of children in poverty. Almost nine in ten children in Govanhill West, a neighbourhood in Glasgow, are growing up in poverty. Alison Garnham, chief executive of Child Poverty Action Group and vice-chair of the End Child Poverty Coalition, said: “In a general election year, nothing should be more important to our political leaders than making things better for the country’s poorest kids. But child poverty has reached a record high, with millions of kids now facing cold homes and empty tummies. “We know that change is possible but we need to see a commitment from all parties to scrap the two child limit and increase child benefits,” she said. In autumn 2021, the government launched the Household Support Fund to support those most in need during that winter. This programme has continued since, though it is currently due to end on September 30. Councils distribute the funding. Its use is flexible, with the expectation it primarily helps households most in need, particularly those with children and pensioners who would otherwise struggle with energy and food bills. North Lincolnshire Council has decided this week how it will spend its £1.4m allocation from the fifth tranche of the Household Support Fund. It will be spent on a welfare assisted grant scheme, energy payment Post Office pay-out vouchers for low income pensioners, and healthy cooking classes for 1,000 low income families. North East Lincolnshire Council‘s cabinet is due to decide on how to spend its latest Household Support Fund allocation of £1.6m next week. Summer holidays vouchers to help food costs for families in receipt of free school meals are part of the measures to be decided on. Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe

A number of roads will be visited by the mobile speed camera van in the coming days. Enforcement officers will visit Louth Road and Kingsway in Scunthorpe among other busy routes in the region. Drivers can see where the mobile cameras are likely to be situated through the daily enforcement schedule on the Safer Roads Humber website. However, not all locations are listed on the schedule, so motorists should take care and exercise caution when driving in the region. READ MORE: Humberside Police, in partnership with Safer Roads Humber, will be at several other sites throughout the week that are not listed below. Humberside Police reserves the right to enforce speed limits on any road, at any time. Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations in northern Lincolnshire: MON Jun 10: Doncaster Road Hill, Scunthorpe TUE Jun 11: Louth Road, Grimsby WEDS Jun 12: Energy Park Way, Grimsby – Immingham THU Jun 13: A18 Kingsway, Scunthorpe FRI Jun 14: Ashby Road – Scunthorpe Kingsway to Burringham Road SAT Jun 15: Various sites across the region SUN Jun 16: Various sites across the region For those crossing the Humber Bridge to the North Bank, speed cameras will be in the following locations: MON Jun 10: Marfleet Lane, Hull TUE Jun 11: A63 between South Cave and Brough WEDS Jun 12: A1033 Hollym (village) THU Jun 13: A164 Willerby bypass FRI Jun 14: B1248 Fimber Straight between Wetwang and B1251 SAT Jun 15: Various sites across the region SUN Jun 16: Various sites across the region Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe