With the new year has come some brilliant stories, hopefully setting the trend for the rest of 2010. It’s been very busy and this is just a sample of my work.
Probably the most tragic story of the year came to a head in early April as the funerals of Nick Smith and Louis Wainright took place in Scunthorpe. The teenagers died after a night out in the town and, as has been widely reported, their deaths have been linked with the then “legal high” of Mephedrone. I covered Nick’s funeral on April 1 in print and online.
An extraordinary tale emerged in Barton Upon Humber when I was able to establish links between an apparent double suicide and a live child porn investigation at Humberside Police. I used my contacts inside the force and scooped the local TV news with the story.
Two key announcements from the Department for Transport in North Lincolnshire saw huge steps forward I have covered for many months. Upgrades to major route the A160 were moved a step closer by minister Sadiq Khan and he also gave an update on the Humber Bridge tolls review. Sadly the minister cancelled his visit to North Lincolnshire at the last minute but the response was nevertheless enthusiastic.
A controversial story which followed a tip-off through this website has sparked debate in the town. I revealed Scunthorpe landmark Club 2000 could be demolished despite the investment of taxpayer cash from Government-backed Yorkshire Forward.
I’ve covered my first murder trial and got stuck into inquests for the first time in a long while.
A devastating blaze in New Holland left five North Lincolnshire families homeless. The community is rallying round to help them but the damaging effects of the chip pan blaze will last for a long time.
The funeral of Scunthorpe United legend Jack Brownsword brought touching tributes from family members and Iron fans – and Kevin Keegan.
