Scunthorpe

British

/ ˈskʌnˌθɔːp /

noun

a town in E England, in North Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire: developed rapidly after the discovery of local iron ore in the late 19th century; iron and steel industries have declined. Pop: 72 660 (2001)

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The move comes after the government seized control of British Steel's Scunthorpe steelworks from its Chinese owners Jingye in April last year in order to halt the potential closure of its blast furnances.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

For Rochdale, the play-offs await - starting with a home semi-final against Scunthorpe or Southend on 3 May.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Anna Jackson, who farms near Scunthorpe, said the price of fertiliser was also becoming unmanageable.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The agreement, with Hitech Construction Africa Ltd, will see British Steel supply 120,000 tonnes of steel, sparking an increase in production at its site in Scunthorpe, in northern England.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

John King, 79, from Scunthorpe, said the lights were purchased from Halfords for 18 shillings when he was 10 years old.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

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