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What the Papers Say About Winteringham
Local, National & International coverage of Winteringham in newspapers, magazines and the internet.
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March 2010
Tributes paid to teen 'drug' death victims
Scunthorpe Telegraph Tuesday 16th March 2010
TRIBUTES are beginning to pour in for two teenage boys, thought to have died after taking legal drug methadrone.
Police are yet to officially identify the tragic youngsters, but they have been named locally as Louis Wainwright, 19, from Winteringham and Nicholas Smith, 19, from Winterton.
An online book of condolences has been set up in Louis' name, while both the boys' Facebook pages are full of loving comments from heartbroken friends and family.
Both were popular members of the community and former pupils of Winterton Comprehensive School, with Nicholas going on to join John Leggott College.
One moving message left by friend Jade Wright on Nicholas' page reads: "Everyone will miss you very much Nick, I guess god was jealous and took you back.
"Party in heaven! Watch out angels he's a smoothie, proper ladies' man. My love to all the family."
Another written by Charlotte Evison reads: "Oh my word, I cannot believe this has happened to the most lovely guy I know.
"(You'll) always be remembered Nick. Love you."
Other contributions include a music video featuring a much loved song by pop star Lemar as well as dozens of references to good times shared.
Louis' page is similarly packed with pages of happy memories, while friends have also set up a page dedicated to the keen rugby player's memory.
Photos and videos have been contributed and the group already has 449 members.
A tribute by Lianne Calder reads: "RIP Louis, sleep well.
"Such a shock, you are going to be missed."
Another by Natasha Burke reads: "So tragic for someone so young to be gone.
"Thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved Louis and of course the family. RIP."
If you knew the teenagers and would like to pay tribute to them, you can either leave a message below or contact newsdesk on 01724 273131
Arrests after teenage M-CAT users die in Lincolnshire
BBC 16 Mar 2010
Police said the boys had been out drinking on Monday
Police are investigating the deaths of two teenagers in North Lincolnshire who are thought to have taken the legal drug mephedrone.
Louis Wainwright, 18, from Winteringham and 19-year-old Nicolas Smith from Winterton both died on Monday.
Police said the boys had taken the drug known locally as M-CAT, which appeared to have contributed to their deaths.
Det Ch Insp Mark Oliver said two men had been arrested in connection with incident.
Mr Oliver said both teenagers had been out drinking in Scunthorpe until the early hours on Monday.
Police said Mr Wainwright was then pronounced dead at his home address on Low Burgage at 1200 GMT.
We would encourage anyone who may have taken the drug or knows somebody who has taken the drug to attend a local hospital as a matter of urgency
Det Ch Insp Mark Oliver
Just after 1620 GMT, officers received a call about the death of Mr Smith at an address in Redbourne Street, Scunthorpe.
Post-mortem examinations are being carried out.
Mr Oliver said anyone who had been out with the pair on Monday and also taken the drug should got to hospital "as a matter of urgency".
He said: "Humberside Police is currently carrying out investigations into the deaths of Louis Wainwright and Nicholas Smith.
"From our investigations we have information to suggest these deaths are linked to M-CAT.
"We would encourage anyone who may have taken the drug or knows somebody who has taken the drug to attend a local hospital as a matter of urgency."
One of the arrested men is currently in hospital and is thought to have taken the drug.
Police said a woman was also undergoing medical examinations.
The substance, which has become popular on the UK club scene in recent months, is legal in the UK but is subject to a Government safety probe.
Its side-effects are said to include psychosis, palpitations, burning throat, nose bleeds and insomnia.
Police investigate deaths of two teens linked to mephedrone
Police were investigating the deaths of two teenagers who are thought to have taken the legal drug mephedrone.
Daily Telegraph 16 Mar 2010
Humberside Police said one of the pair, who were both 19, died at his home address in Winterton, North Lincolnshire, while the other died at an address in Scunthorpe.
Officers were called in connection with the first death at noon on Monday and in connection with the second one at 4.22pm the same afternoon.
Authorities on the Channel Island of Guernsey are considering classifying the ''legal high'' stimulant mephedrone, which is also known as ''miaow miaow'' or ''plant food'', as a Class A drug.
The substance, which has become popular on the UK club scene in recent months, is legal in the UK but is subject to a Government safety probe.
Its side-effects are said include psychosis, weight loss and insomnia, and drug officials on Guernsey said they are looking at ''proactive'' action.
Island authorities are conducting their own research into the drug's effects.
The UK Government has asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to carry out an assessment.
Police investigate deaths of two teens linked to mephedrone
Police issued a new warning about the dangers of mephedrone after two teenagers died after taking the legal drug, which is increasingly popular with young people.
By Nick Britten Daily Telegraph 16 Mar 2010
Louis Wainwright and Nicholas Smith, both 19, took mephedrone, commonly known as "miaow miaow", during a night out clubbing. Two men have been arrested in relation to the incident.
The drug, which is a fertiliser, is becoming increasingly popular with clubbers because it is legal and easy to buy.
The two were out with friends in the early hours on Monday in their home town of Scunthorpe, Lincs, before collapsing.
Detectives fear they were killed by a rogue or contaminated batch and have warned anyone who with the group or at the same venues and who has taken the drug recently to go to hospital to have themselves checked out.
At least two others are believed to have fallen ill. Their alleged supplier is also in hospital, where he is under arrest, after it is believed he took some, and another woman was also admitted for examination.
The two men were arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs. It is understood that the dead teenagers also had access to the illegal drug methadone which is often taken to bring people down from the high of MCAT.
The legal drug mephedrone is known by a variety of names, including “MCAT”, “miaow miaow” and “4-MMC”, and is illegal in other countries. Humberside Police said they believe the drug contributed to the boys’ deaths.
Found in a white/yellowish powder, it is usually snorted but can also be found in pill and capsule format and costs as little as £4 a gram.
Side effects include headaches, palpitations, nausea, high blood pressure, burning throat, nose bleeds and purple joints especially knees and hands.
Officers were called to Mr Wainwright’s home in the village of Winteringham around noon on Monday. He was pronounced dead there.
They received another call at 4.22pm in connection with the death of Mr Smith at an address in Scunthorpe.
Both bodies have been transferred to Hull Royal Infirmary for post-mortem examinations to be carried out.
Tony Smith, Mr Smith’s father, warned youngsters about the dangers of the drug.
Mr Smith, whose family live in a remote farmhouse in Winterton, said his son was a promising chef who had attended catering college and worked at the upmarket Winteringham Fields restaurant near his home.
Mr Smith, a retired fireman, said: “We don't know much about what has happened but we think he has been taking this drug on the night out. We won't find out exactly what has happened for a few weeks.
“I don't want him to be labelled a druggie because he wasn't. He was just on a night out with friends enjoying himself, a normal, caring, hard-working lad.
“I just don't want any other family to go through this or any other kids to die because of this. He was 19 for God's sake.”
Nicholas Smith lived with his father and mother Elaine, a 50-year-old nurse. He had a twin sister Holly and 21-year-old brother Matt who are both students.
Tony Granger, 45, a family friend, said: “This has come as a total shock. Tony and Elaine are real pillars of the community. The important message we want to really get out is the dangers of this drug and would urge other youngsters to turn it down if offered. It is absolutely vital this message gets out."
Mr Wainwright lived in a large cottage in Winteringham very close to Winteringham Fields. His family were too upset to speak.
Senior Investigation Officer, Mark Oliver, said: "From our investigations we have information to suggest these deaths are linked to MCAT.
“We would encourage anyone who may have taken the drug or knows somebody who has taken the drug to attend a local hospital as a matter of urgency.
“Anyone who knows somebody who has possession of the drug we would encourage them to either hand it in to a local police station or dispose of the substance as soon as possible and contact Humberside Police.”
In November, a 14-year-old girl, Gabrielle Price, from Worthing, Sussex, died after allegedly taking the drug.
Last week it emerged that a secondary school in north west Leicestershire has seen 180 pupils skip classes after taking the drug, the equivalent of more than two a day since December.
Friends die within hours of taking legal drug mephedrone
By CHRIS BROOKE Daily Mail 16th March 2010
Two teenage friends who died within hours of each other are believed to have taken the new 'legal high' drug Mephedrone, police have said.
Louis Wainwright, 18, and Nicholas Smith, 19, are thought to have taken the controversial drug during a night out together on Sunday, and died the following day.
Experts are currently investigating the effects of Mephedrone, sometimes nicknamed Meow or M-CAT, to advise the Government on whether to ban it.
Police confirmed the drug 'appears to have contributed to their death'.
They said they have arrested three men on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs.
A 26-year-old, a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old are in custody waiting to be questioned. Officers also appealed to anyone who has taken the drug to see a doctor 'as a matter of urgency'.
The teenagers went out clubbing into the early hours of Monday.
Police and paramedics were called to Mr Wainwright's home in Winteringham, near Scunthorpe, at noon on Monday where the teenager, who worked for an engineering company, was pronounced dead.
Mr Smith, who was a restaurant chef and lived in the nearby village of Winterton, was found dead at an address in Scunthorpe shortly after 4pm.
Both were taken to the Hull Royal Infirmary for post-mortem examinations.
A woman has also been admitted to hospital, and one of the men arrested is also receiving treatment after apparently taking the drug himself.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oliver said: 'From our investigations we have information to suggest these deaths are linked to M-CAT. We need to get the message across that this drug is dangerous and you may die if you take it.'
Mephedrone, also known as 'MC', '4MMC' or 'Plant Fertiliser', is usually found in a white/yellowish powder and snorted or taken as a pill.
It is cheap and widely available over the internet. Imported originally from China, the synthetic drug is believed to have entered the UK in 2008 and has swept through the club scene.
However, side effects include convulsions, breathing problems, nose bleeds, depression, psychosis and, in extreme cases, death.
Mr Smith's father, Tony, 54, a retired firefighter, said: 'We don't know much about what has happened but we think he has been taking this drug on the night out.
'I don't want him to be labelled a druggie. He was just on a night out with friends enjoying himself, a normal, caring, hard-working lad.'
Bill of the Week
City AM Monday, 1st March 2010
With a successful bonus season showing all the right numbers on their calculators, six lucky City accountants celebrated with a long, long lunch at renowned fine restaurant Winteringham Fields in North Lincolnshire.
Leaving the stresses of London behind them, the hungry team took a mid-morning train – apparently eschewing the standard tea and sausage rolls en route to leave room for a more satisfactory six-course £79 “menu surprise”. All that travelling must have left them with quite a thirst though. The drinks bill included a bottle of vintage Krug 1990 (£345), a £300 Chateau D’Yquem 1999, a £165 Puligny-Montrachet and a £1150 bottle of Chateau le Tache 1992.
Triple cup setback for Winteringham
Scunthorpe Telegraph Thursday 4th March 2010
WINTERINGHAM suffered their third cup quarter-final defeat of the season when they bowed out of the Fallen Hero Sunday League's challenge cup at home to arch rivals Pepperells.
They were pipped 3-2 after battling back from 3-0 down early in the second half.
The village side had problems raising a team and had to call on three players who had turned out for their reserves in the morning.
In an evenly-balanced first half, Pepperells made them pay for two defensive mistakes with Kirk Shrimpton and Jack Muldoon both scoring from close range.
Chris Wood made it 3-0 after the interval with Winteringham appealing for offside.
But a brilliant penalty save from Rick Watson then seemed to inspire the home side.
They soon pulled a goal back with a powerful header from Lee Markham.
And Markham scored a second moments later when he picked out the top corner with a right footed strike from just inside the penalty area. Winteringham then ran out of time as they searched for an equaliser.
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