August 2009

Cycling challenge for Alzheimer's

Scunthorpe Telegraph Friday 14th August 2009

A FANTASTIC foursome rode more than 200 miles to raise £2,500 for the Alzheimer's Society.

Jenny Sheriff, 45, from Bristol rode a gruelling 222 miles with three friends to raise money and awareness for the debilitating disease which affects her mother Beryl.

Despite injuries, sore legs and bike malfunctions, the team crossed the finish line in triumph at Randolph House, Ferry Road West, at 4pm on Wednesday after a three-day trek.

"We thought it would be a great way to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society as it is such an important charity," she said.

Jenny and her friends have been training for the gruelling ride since March.

"We chose to finish at Randolph House in Scunthorpe because my mum is a resident at the home," she said.

"It was such a relief to cross the finish line - we all have sore bums and tired legs and we are looking forward to a good night's sleep."

Jenny and the rest of the team have managed to raise more than £2,500 for the Alzheimer's Society.

Her father Leslie Sheriff, 76, said he was extremely proud of his daughter's achievement.

"I am exceptionally proud of Jenny and the team," he said.

"When we were first planning the event I never thought that they would do it.

"It is marvellous that they have raised so much money and people have been so generous."

Leslie and his wife Beryl, 75, moved to Winteringham when they retired after running the St Giles Post Office in Lincoln for more than 35 years.
 

Man arrested following fatal road crash

Scunthorpe Telegraph Thursday 13th August 2009

A MAN has been arrested in connection with yesterday's fatal crash on the A1077 at South Ferriby, police have said.
An elderly female passenger died in the head-on smash near the cement works, at around 1pm.
The car, a Volkswagen Fox, was being driven by a 79-year-old driver who suffered life threatening injuries and is being treated at Hull Royal Infirmary.
The 46-year-old male driver of the other vehicle, a Volkswagen Golf, was also taken to hospital where he was later arrested.
He remains in hospital at this time.
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to contact them as a matter of urgency.
A spokeswoman said: "Officers are appealing for anyone with any information about the collision or anyone who may have seen the VW Golf being driven prior to the collision to come forward."
Anyone who can held should contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The reference is log 311 of August 12

Elderly woman killed in head-on collision

Scunthorpe Telegraph Thursday 13th August 2009

A WOMAN died and two others were air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries following a head-on smash at South Ferriby.

The elderly woman, who had not been named at the time of going to press, was the passenger in a Volkswagon Fox.

The car was being driven by a 79-year-old man.

They had been travelling from the Winterton direction along the A1077 towards South Ferriby when the accident happened.

Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Volkswagon Golf which was travelling from the opposite direction.

The Golf was being driven by a 46-year-old man.

A North Lincolnshire motorist, who did not wish to be identified, arrived at the scene shortly afterwards.

"I would say it happened about 20 seconds before I got there," he said.

He said both cars were severely damaged and both the drivers were trapped in their vehicles.

Describing the crash scene as 'horrible', he said: "There was debris all across the road and steam coming out of the cars."

The motorist said praised the emergency services, who arrived at the crash site within minutes.

"The emergency services were absolutely brilliant," he said.

He said firefighters released both drivers from their vehicles and the air ambulance quickly transported the injured people to hospital.

Phil Leake, of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said fire crews from Hull, Barton-Upon-Humber and Winterton attended
the crash scene.

"We used two sets of cutting gear," he said.

A police spokeswoman said: "A 79-year-old man was air-lifted to Hull Royal Infirmary with life-threatening injuries.

"He was travelling in a blue-coloured VW Fox. There was also travelling in that VW Fox an elderly woman and she later died at the scene."

She said the other vehicle was a blue-coloured VW Golf.

"There was a 46-year-old man travelling in that. He was also air-lifted to Hull Royal Infirmary. His injuries are described as serious," she added.

Anyone with any information about the collision have been urged to contact police on: 0845 6060222
 

Woman dies after A1077 accident

Scunthorpe Telegraph Wednesday 12th August 2009

POLICE have confirmed a woman has died following a collision on the A1077 at South Ferriby.

The accident happened at about 1.20pm today, and involved two cars.

The collision happened close to the Cemex cement works.

Police remain at the scene and the road is not expected to re-open until later on this evening.

The road is closed between the B1204, High Street, South Ferriby and Red Lane.

It affects traffic travelling towards Barton-upon-Humber and towards Winterton.