A DOCTORS' surgery in Grimsby says its 4,800 patients will be offered treatment as usual – despite still having no power following a dispute over bill payments.

The Ashwood Surgery, in Weelsby View Health Centre, was thrown into chaos when the electricity was cut off on Wednesday as a long-standing legal dispute with the other five practices in the centre over the amount owed for utilities came to a head.

Despite 60 appointments being cancelled, countless other patients being turned away and the power still not being switched on, Dr Reeta Singh, pictured, GP principal at Ashwood, says the surgery is now "almost working as normal".

She added: "We have four laptops, which have been charged off-site and allow us to access patients' records and to issue prescriptions.

"We do not have lighting, but the natural light in the rooms is sufficient for us to see and treat patients and we are looking at getting our own generator.

"As far as patients are concerned, everything is almost working as normal.

"Patients should still contact us as their first port-of-call for any health issues and we are rescheduling the appointments we had to cancel on Wednesday. Our priority, as always, is patient care."

The Grimsby Telegraph has been inundated with calls from patients concerned about not being able to access the surgery.

Malcolm Stevenson, 80, of Swales Road, in Humberston, travelled to the centre for an appointment on Wednesday but was turned away.

"They said they couldn't deal with any patients and patients cannot contact them by phone because they are currently cut off," he added.

"I had a letter from my consultant regarding rheumatology and was told it was urgent and this appointment was an important date, but they said I know you've got a lot of pain in your neck and I wish I could give you something for it but I can't."

Another patient, who wished to remain anonymous, added: "There was no contingency plan on Wednesday. Patients who were ill had nothing in place."

However, North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group says patients can still receive primary care services by contacting the surgery as normal.

A spokeswoman added: "As it has not yet been possible to fully resolve the problems that are being experienced, the CCG has been concentrating on making sure that all patients are able to get their urgent health problems resolved.

"Our Patient Advice And Liaison Service has taken 29 calls so far, all of which have resulted in people being able to access a service to meet their needs on the same day.

"We would like to thank our local health providers – particularly Quayside walk-in centre, NAViGO and Core Care Lincs – for their help and support in making that possible."

As reported, Dr Singh told the Telegraph that the dispute dated back 18 months to when Ashwood Surgery asked to be issued with quarterly invoices for utilities.

In January, the practice received a claim for £30,000 of unpaid utility bills from the group of tenant GPs at the centre, of which Ashwood is not part.

Ashwood calculated its outstanding liability at £11,000 and the two parties have been involved in a legal wrangle ever since.

The surgery's phone lines were disconnected in January, as reported, meaning that although it can receive incoming calls, staff have to use mobile phones to make outgoing calls.

On Wednesday, through their solicitors, Dr Singh and her husband, Kit Singh, offered to pay the sum of £30,000 in a bid to resolve the dispute, while maintaining that they do not owe that amount.

Weelsby View Medical Centre had not responded to the offer at the time of going to print.

A spokesman for the centre reiterated that a civil claim was being pursued after the centre found itself in financial difficulty due to insufficient funds.

Affected patients can contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service on 0300 3000500.

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MOTORSPORT fans have heaped praise on Keith Martin after the Grimsby Telegraph's ex-motorcycle racing correspondent staged his final 'Legends Night' Chat Show.

After more than 25 years organising and presenting the hugely popular events nationwide, Martin is hanging up the 'mic'.

But boy did he did go out in style, as petrol-heads came from far and wide for his final, sold-out show at Immingham Golf Club!

Martin was joined by a string of the sport's legends for his big night – including eight-time World Champion Phil Read MBE and his arch rival from the 1960s, six times World Champion Jim Redman.

Double Isle of Man TT winner Steve Plater was on hand to host the event, and talk to Martin – who is recovering from a quintuple heart bypass operation – about his time working for some of the country's top racing teams, including Team Green Kawasaki, Castrol Honda, Abus Norton and Reve Red Bull Ducati.

And that wasn't all for a packed house on an action-packed night.

Former TT racer Mick Grant was also in attendance, along with Ian and Stuart Martin (Guy's dad and brother), and local racer Scott Smith.

The event raised a fantastic £2,260 for the TT Riders Association, with president Malc Wheeler in attendance.

However, for the race fans – who came from as far afield as Dunfermline, Poole and Billericay – the evening was all about one man.

And they were quick to thank Keith for his superb events over the years.

Sheila Dean said: "Keith is one of those people who you immediately warm to – his knowledge and love of the sport shows in both his photography and his hosting.

"The riders and managers trust him and relax – which always gives better banter and the fans love this.

"His questions draw out the person behind the team clothing, which is what fans want to hear.

"Ordinary race fans would never had the opportunity to hear and speak to their heroes if it wasn't for these shows.

"And the fact that his last show was such a success is a tribute to a man who has done so much to raise the profile of the sport that he loves."

Christopher Yaxley remarked: "I first met Keith when he was the photographer at Ron Haslam Race School at Donnington Park.

"He is one of those people that you meet for the first time and you feel that you've known them for years.

"You weren't meant to do wheelies at the School but I so wanted a picture of me doing one, so I had a chat with Keith and he gave me the nod to say the next lap, when he got in position to take one for me.

"He's a lovely man and I still keep in touch with him and his son Dean."

Linda Brown, from California, added: "I've had the pleasure of 'knowing' Keith for the past four years.

"His brilliant photos and articles have made me aware of what a great guy he is, and he really knows his stuff!

"Keith is always thinking of others – he will really be missed by all upon his retirement, the joy and enthusiasm he displays cannot be replaced."

TALENTED angler Gavin McGuire was the top man as Carr Lane AC cast into action at Saltfleetby.

On a weekend when several clubs opened up their seasons, it was a tale of many lost fish, with the carp knowing where the snags were.

McGuire landed 50lbs of carp, but he lost a further 20 fish – as they made their escape in to the snags on the far bank on peg 32.

The eventual winner fished the feeder, and had some decent fish for his winning weight.

Matty Benwell was on peg 15 – he was fishing under the tree and had to go to very heavy line to stand any chance of getting the carp out from their hiding holes!

Benwell managed to get 44lbs, while yours truly finished third with 37lbs on peg 15.

On to the open matches, and last week was the second match in the Friday night opens at Peter Clayton Ponds, North Thoresby.

And it was yours truly who took the honours with an all rudd catch of 14lbs 14oz.

Fishing the long pole, with chopped worm and caster – off peg 7 – and I caught some quality rudd.

Carl Huneysett was second with 10lbs off peg 1.

He had a couple of small carp, but mostly rudd made up his weight.

Steve Crosskill was third using his favourite method – the waggler – and he had just less than 10lbs, including some decent eels.

Sunday's match draws at 9am.

Meanwhile, NATS kicked off their campaign at Messingham Sands – and what a match it was, with the top four weights all being over 100lbs.

You can see by the weights, and the anglers taking part, that the club oozes quality.

Phil Parker was first, he was on the pellet waggler fishing peg 7 and had 123lbs.

Scott MacAteer was second, fishing the margin pole down the edge to catch 110lbs from peg 21.

In third was Colin Blendell, fishing off peg 4 he had 102lb with the bomb and pellet – and Daz Lawton took fourth with 100lb off peg 19.

The Police Club were also in action at Messingham, and 23 anglers turned out for monthly midweek match on the Tripp Pond.

With plenty of fish to be had, Terry Holmes was first in with 85lbs, while Steve Riley took second with 72lbs and Kelvin Loveday was third with 68lbs.

Casablanca AC went to Fenland Lake, and top local angler Lee Popham showed his skill with a fantastic 129lbs – caught from the margins in peg 15 on pellet.

Steve Musson was second (118lbs), using the long pole and pellet off peg 11, and Cliff Thornhill was third (80lbs).

Elsewhere, Healing AC had their first match of the season at Messingham's Swan Pond.

Andy Lofts got off to a good start and weighed in with 80lbs, while Martin Young was second with 58lbs.

In third was Keith Garrat, who netted 53lbs.

At Wold View Fisheries, Barnsley Blacks team member and top Grimsby-based angler Simon Fields was on fire he won both the Saturday and Sunday open matches.

On Saturday he was on the Silver Lake and had 47lbs off peg 12.

Carl Braithwaite was next in with 40lb off peg 24, while fishery regular Norman Hewliss was third with 35lbs.

On Sunday, it was on the canal and there was no stopping Fields – he had 66lbs off peg 4.

Grimsby angler Simon Piggott was next with 57lbs off peg 11, while Nigel Lowery was third, taking 35lbs off peg 19.

At Saltfleetby Fisheries and the Thursday the match was on the Island Pond.

Vince Martin was the winner catching 43.9lbs off peg 4. He was closely followed by the angler fishing in the next peg John Keaton he was on peg 3 and had 42.7lbs.

John Grant was third off peg 7 with 39lbs.

On the Sunday Korby Hugil kept up his current run of excellent form with 57lbs off peg 1, fishing in the corner he had more than double the weight of Lloyd Lakin who had 23lbs off peg 13.

I have not results from Frog Hall Fishery at Legbourne, but I understand that the match weights have been excellent with the winner having over 60lbs and good back up weight in the forties.

The matches are now on a Saturday and a Sunday.

After hearing repeated tales of silverfish anglers experiencing good sized roach being snatched off the hook while being played on the South Day Ticket Lake, Messingham Sands manager Sean Johnson decided that it was time to try and establish what the culprit was.

His first cast with a small lure fished just two feet deep in 12 feet of water resulted in a violent take from what appeared to be a really big fish.

After a fairly lengthy tussle, Johnson slipped the landing net under a 37lbs catfish.

He said that he was lucky to land it as the size 12 hook was only just in the outer edge of the fish's mouth.

Although no stranger to catching some decent sized fish in his time, this catfish was by far a personal best and certainly solved the mystery, although even Johnson was quite surprised at how little time it took.

Gainsborough match angler Ken Pacey made no mistake when he drew peg 10 on Tripp Lake on the Thursday Open, fishing 4mm soft pellet close in on the pole, he had a tremendous catch of mainly Crucian Carp totalling 122lbs to take the first place and with an extra £100 for winning from the golden peg he enjoyed a fairly profitable day.

Although all of the lakes fished well through the week, with some excellent catches for both match and pleasure anglers, Friday and Saturday proved to be hard going for most.

A sudden four degree drop in water temperature and plenty of rain had the expected result of curtailing the appetites of the fish stocks and weights were well down on the norm.

Sunday showed a big improvement however, as temperatures stabilised and there were some really good weights of fish recorded.

NO decisions have been made over Paul Hurst's backroom staff for next season – including Chris Doig.

The Grimsby Town boss was without a full-time assistant for much of the last campaign.

Following the departure of goalkeeping coach Steve Croudson, only Hurst and physio Dave Moore remain.

"That's something as a club we're speaking about, and we'll look to progress that as the off-season moves on," commented the manager.

"At the moment there's myself and Dave, which is clearly not workable, so it's something that will certainly be in place for when we come back for pre-season."

Experienced centre-half Doig assisted with coaching last season, but is yet to be offered a new deal.

Hurst added: "I haven't managed to meet up with Chris but I think we've got an understanding of where we're at, so it's not an issue. We'll pick that up when possible."

RADIO-controlled tugs, trawlers and a water-spurting model swan will make a splash at a boating event next weekend.

Cleethorpes Boating Lake Model Boat Association will host its first display and sailing day of the year on Sunday, May 25.

Up to 60 model boats will be displayed on land and on the water between 10am and 4pm, weather permitting.

Chairman Peter Blanchard said: "Each year we have two display days by the lake, one at the end of May and one at the end of August.

"We always have about 50 to 60 boats on display and many of them sail on the lake throughout the day too.

"Last year we had large crowds and visitors were invited to vote for their favourite model boat and the owner received an engraved plaque.

"Children and adults alike really enjoy inspecting the models, asking us questions and choosing the boat they like best.

"The question we always get asked is how fast the boats will go!"

Cleethorpes Boating Lake Model Boat Association was formed in April 2009 with eight members and now has more than 40.

Members sail their boats on the Boating Lake, off Kings Road, every Sunday and Wednesday, from noon to 3pm, and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6.30pm.

Among the vessels on display on Sunday will be trawlers, tugs, yachts, power boats and a radio-controlled swan.

Peter added: "The swan always attracts plenty of attention.

"We often get people trying to feed it.

"They get a bit of a shock when it squirts water at them – children love it!"

For more information on the club and how it started, visit www.cleethorpesmba.co.uk

Membership forms and information sheets will also be available on the day.

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IT'S FAIR to say that the heart of Grimsby may not be your first port of call when searching for delicious, artisan produce.

But business is booming at Waltham Kitchen Delicatessen, a small-but-perfectly-formed delicatessen standing smartly on one of the town's most traffic-heavy streets.

When Kerry Meanwell and Barry Mundle first moved to the Cleethorpe Road premises, they intended to use it as a commercial unit only, allowing them to produce the culinary delights they had become renowned for on a larger scale than they could at their home in Waltham.

But the potential to open a deli proved too much to resist and they now stock everything from homemade cakes and quiches, to jams, chutneys, preserves and continental ingredients.

Kerry, who concentrates on the baking side of the business, explained: "The whole thing has grown very organically; we never set out to do what we're doing!

"There are already some fantastic delis in this area, which specialise in local produce, and we didn't want to encroach on that, so we're trying to do something slightly different.

"We have all our homemade jams, preserves and chutneys, but we also stock the kind of speciality ingredients people are usually forced to buy on the internet, such as Spanish paella rice and Italian pasta flour.

"By doing so, we hope people will think it's worth making the effort to come out and visit us and that we can be at the forefront of regenerating this area of Grimsby."

Kerry, who hails from the town, moved to London after studying finance at Leeds University. It was there that she met East Ender Barry, where they were both employed in financial markets, and they returned to North East Lincolnshire together.

Barry, who focuses on the savoury side of the business, added: "I've always loved food and I worked in various restaurants when I was living in Spain, but I'd never dreamt of making it my full-time job.

"Kerry and I started off making jams and giving them to friends and family. Then people heard what we were doing and asked if we could cater for small family events – we ended up cooking for 300!"

"It was okay cooking huge batches of jam at home, but when it came to caramelising onions, the smell would linger for days," said Kerry.

"We decided we really needed a commercial kitchen where we could produce our preserves on a larger scale, but where we could also prepare the food for the catering side of the business.

"When we came here and there was the shop frontage already in place, we couldn't resist opening our own deli."

Inside, it's all pale wood floors, duck egg blue walls and rustic dressers that would look right at home in a farmhouse kitchen.

Adorning the shelves are everything from banoffee jam – the perfect sponge cake filling; to Dowerhouse chutney – a Victorian recipe using seasonal apples and plums.

And behind the counter, Barry creates all kinds of speciality lunches, catering to nearby office workers and deli shoppers alike.

Options on the menu on any particular day might include salt beef bagels, rump steak paninis with mushrooms, peppers and onions, or warm chicken fajita wraps.

Barry added: "We try to use as much local produce as we can.

"It's important to us to try to keep things seasonal too, so in late spring we might have gooseberry and elderflower jam, and then in summer we'll have strawberry and Pimm's."

As well as unusual items such as gin and tonic pickled onions, Barry and Kerry have perfected the perfect marmalade. So good is their creation, in fact, that it scooped bronze at the recent World Marmalade Awards.

The secret? They use every last bit of the fruit, from the pith to the skin, which adds depth of flavour and oodles of goodness.

Having already built a loyal following of customers, the couple have no plans to rest on their laurels.

Alongside a new range of homemade ready meals, such as lasagne and moussaka, Kerry and Barry are planning a first-floor dining room for people to enjoy their food, as well as expanding the catering side of the business.

Waltham Kitchen, in Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 3pm.

Call 07818 005124 or visit www.walthamkitchen.com for more.

You can also search for the company on Facebook and Twitter.

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WORLD-renowned Grimsby painter Hai Shuet Yeung has just completed a 20m long landscape masterpiece.

The sizeable artwork is a mixture of watercolour, oil and powder paints depicting vast outdoor scenery including mountains, rivers and farms.

The owner of The Landings hotel and restaurant in Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, produced the huge painting on thick wallpaper underliner that never wrinkled no matter how wet it got.

In just over one month, little by little, he painted various settings from memory, meaning the vibrant and colourful picture does not show one clear and specific place in the world, but the ethos behind the piece is a simple one.

He said: "I paint for myself, for my own enjoyment – my art is my own.

"We're all so busy these days, we work so hard – no one does eight hours in the office and that's it.

"For me I find painting relaxing and the idea behind this painting is that even a half day off is necessary to relax.

"You see people and animals in this picture, none of them are working because people work all the time so this painting shows people having fun in their free time whether it's feeding ducks, walking or playing golf.

"You won't recognise where this is because I paint what I think not what I see.

"Something like this has never been done before and that's what I try to do, think creatively and never limit myself – this is a new development in art.

"I want to open people's minds so I have to be open-minded myself."

Mr Yeung, 77, moved to the area from the Hong Kong in China 46 years ago and received an MBE in 2008 for services to art and the community.

If you thought he'd be content with just a 20m painting, then think again because he is currently contemplating another lengthy creation – only next time it may be 400m.

He said: "It's so big that you can take small or larger bits of it and they will be paintings on their own, no matter where you focus or from how far you still get a picture.

"But this is just my warm-up, like when you play football – you have to stretch.

"I'm hoping to do an even bigger painting in the future."

Mr Yeung took over 400 photos of the painting, from different depths, compiling them all on a DVD and it's clear that each slide could be its own impressively detailed painting.

He works out of a small workshop in his hotel, sometimes deep into the night, always trying to produce something different.

Without much formal artistic grounding, apart from some college studies in Hong Kong, Mr Yeung says he learned everything on his own.

The painting is likely to be sold at auction at a later date and will be sent down to London for valuation.

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THE sister of a Cleethorpes man who died from a rare form of cancer has been invited to start tomorrow's Race For Life in Cleethorpes.

After appearing in the Grimsby Telegraph as she prepared for the five kilometre challenge, Sam Evans, 42, has now been invited by Cancer Research UK to start the Meridian Park race tomorrow.

Her brother, Lindsay Evans, died in December, aged 44 following a nine-year battle with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that develops from cells in the bone marrow.

Sam, who is a general assistant at Tesco, Grimsby, and was holding Lindsay's hand when he died, said: "I call him my beautiful shiny shiny star in the sky. He was always the sporty one and got lots of awards over the years for squash, football and cricket.

"He'll be smiling at the thought of me taking part in a race and probably saying 'this is a first'.

"I've never won any awards before so being asked to be starter at this year's event is very special to me.

"Lindsay faced cancer with such bravery and courage. He showed us how to cope and he always had a smile on his face.

"Taking part in Race For Life is my way of hitting cancer where it hurts. I want to help others by supporting Cancer Research UK's work."

One of three siblings and son to Janet and Raymond Evans, both 69, Lindsay worked as a senior fish buyer in Grimsby.

Throughout his illness, he underwent a number of treatments including two stem cell transplants. But he never let it get the better of him and he offered support to other patients at Castle Hill Hospital, in Hull.

Race For Life is a women-only series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events, which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer.

Laura Taylor, Cancer Research UK's Yorkshire and the Humber events manager, said: "We're calling on an army of feisty females to join Sam and help us stop cancer in its tracks.

"Race For Life events are not competitive. They are not about being fit or fast. Instead, they are an amazing way to celebrate life but also remember those who have been lost to the disease."

To enter a Race For Life event, visit www.raceforlife.org or call 0845 6006050.

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THE voice of football – John Motson – was at Blundell Park this week for a special Grimsby Town evening.

Recognised as one of the country's best-loved football commentators, 'Motty' has been a member of the BBC's Match of the Day team for 40 years. And, after speaking to the fans in attendance at McMenemy's, the 68-year-old recalled the only time he commentated on a Mariners match.

That was back in 1980 when Town entertained Millwall in Cleethorpes, with the hosts winning 2-0 on that occasion thanks to goals from the Kevins – Kilmore and Drinkell.

Motson also backed the Mariners' bid for a new stadium during his visit to the area.

GRIMSBY Town midfielder Andi Thanoj continues to mull over his contract offer.

While online speculation suggests the 21-year-old could have other offers on the table, manager Paul Hurst is hoping he will continue his development at Blundell Park.

"He's still thinking his offer over," said the boss. "He is someone I would certainly like to keep, though.

"I've had conversations with Andi over the last couple of seasons about it being time for him to really step it up.

"I would say that, after the turn of the year, he really stepped up and put a run of games together that was an improvement.

"The concern in the past has been that he plays well in one and then his form drops.

"But he's showed signs that's getting better and that he can sustain that level of performance.

"Although I've said it before, I do think now he is ready to grasp an opportunity and hopefully he'll be at Grimsby Town to do that."

GUY Martin and Peter Hickman are back on the glory trail at the prestigious North West 200 International Road Races today.

Kirmington speedster Martin and newcomer Hickman, from Louth, will be looking to build on Thursday's fine performances during a busy day of racing.

Martin, pictured, claimed a spot on the podium with an excellent second place in the first Supersport contest – finishing just 1.13 seconds behind winner Alastair Seeley.

He then came home eighth in the Superstock showdown, where 'Hicky' finished just a place behind on a stunning road racing debut.

With more Supersport and Superstock races today – along with two Superbike contests – the pair have more opportunities to grab the glory.

Martin said: "You absolutely have to thrash the life out of these wee bikes to win around here and I think I'm just too mechanically sympathetic to ride a 600 around the North West. You really have to wring its neck!"

Meanwhile, Hickman tweeted: "Absolutely over the moon to have finished ninth in the first Superstock race at the NW200 – my first ever road race! Finished 0.3 seconds behind Guy Martin! Big thanks to everyone for the messages and support."

AN ADVENTURE junkie taking on an almost impossible 6,600-mile trek around the UK arrived in Grimsby this week.

Adam Short, from Bournemouth, is taking on the coastal challenge around England, Scotland and Wales in a bid to raise over £100,000 for charity.

He started the trek on March 1, setting off from Hampshire, and is hoping to return home at the end of October.

On Wednesday he arrived in North East Lincolnshire, before setting up camp on the south bank beside the Humber Bridge.

When asked why he wanted to undertake such a gruelling trek, the 40-year-old said: "I was driving home one day when I thought to myself, has anyone ever successfully attempted to trek around the UK's entire coastline?"

In fact, two people already have – and Adam will be using these as inspiration.

In 1970, John Merrill, from London, completed the journey in eight months, a time Adam is hoping to beat.

More recently in 2010, Amy Leigh walked clockwise around the UK in 240 days.

The trek takes Adam anti-clockwise around the UK, and along the way he is blogging his progress.

As per the rules of the trek, Adam needs to stay as close to the coastline as possible at all times, while no mechanical transport is allowed.

Adam is also being followed by a film crew for a documentary that will be released at a later date.

All proceeds will be donated to the RNLI and the Save The Children Foundation.

Adam added: "The most amazing thing happened when I arrived in Grimsby. While sitting under the Cleethorpe Road bridge having a quick break, a young man came over and handed me a meal from Burger King with a cup of tea.

"It was a totally random act of kindness, so I must say thanks to that guy. But I was a little concerned I was beginning to look like a homeless person now!

"So I popped into a hairdressers in Immingham called Gatsby's for a quick trim.

"I've been blown away by how nice people have been in Lincolnshire!

"I had to negotiate some building work to the sea defences in Grimsby so I had to detour from my planned route.

"I managed to reach the Humber Bridge as the sun started to come down where I decided to set up camp for the night, as it seemed like a perfect location."

Adam also stopped off at the Cleethorpes RNLI station as well as the Immingham police station.

To donate to Adam's amazing cause, go to www.justgiving.com/UKCoastalTrek

You can also text UKTK99, along with the amount, to 70070.

To follow his progress, search UK Coastal Trek on Facebook.

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THE sun shone down on Lucy Sutton yesterday as hundreds of mourners paid tribute to the brave seven-year-old who brought a smile to the face of everyone she met.

About 200 people attended her moving funeral at the Grimsby Crematorium, where the brave little girl was described as "an inspiration who taught us all to live our lives to the full whatever hardships we face".

Friends and family paid a teary farewell to the young Scartho girl who battled against osteosarcoma.

The "cheeky monkey" sadly passed away at St Andrew's Hospice last Friday, with her family by her side.

Her father Tony told the congregation about some of his fondest memories.

He said: "Whenever I think of Lucy, the first thing that springs to mind is her smile. Whoever met her, be it a doctor or nurse, a friend, or a random person on the street, they always left with a smile on their face.

"We were in Lapland with Helen Skelton from Blue Peter, and Lucy was sitting on her knee. She says to her 'that's my Dad, she thinks you're cute!'.

"She also liked Chris Kamara although she thought he was a bit crazy. The only person she didn't like was the politician Alex Salmond, so she obviously had impeccable taste," he joked.

"Another funny story that I will never forget was when she was being photographed by the Telegraph for the first time with her wig. She didn't want her picture taken so I asked her if she would do it for a fiver. Her reply was 'give me £10 and it's a deal'.

"There are so many of these memories, she was cheeky to the end. I have so much love for my baby and I will always smile when I think of her."

Robin Parker, who led the service, paid a moving tribute to Lucy before reciting a poem called A Child Loaned.

This seemed aptly appropriate with the words: "But should the angels call for her much sooner than we planned, we'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."

He added: "Today we say a final goodbye to a very special lady and pay tribute to her life.

"Her life, despite being brief, was amazing. We need no reminding that she touched so many hearts.

"The story of Lucy's amazing life started before she was even born. Tony and Catrina were on holiday in Rome, when they saw the Pope's vehicle pass by them at the Vatican.

"Tony said to Catrina, 'you have just been blessed'. A few weeks later, it emerged that Lucy was on her way. Of course, she was fashionably late and it wasn't an ideal birth, but Lucy nestled her head on her father's shoulders – something the midwives had never seen before.

"From then on, she continued to amaze and do things other children her age couldn't. She was so articulate and knowledgeable with words, and she enjoyed the company of adults. She was grown up well beyond her years.

"She made sure she attended schools even when she had extended stays in hospital. She worked from home just to make sure she never missed out on her schoolwork."

Staff from Lucy's school also spoke of their memories.

Mark Perry, head teacher at New Waltham Academy, said: "It is impossible to capture everything I want to say. Lucy was fearless, she experienced many treatments but during her time at school she never complained.

"I saw her run happily around the playground several times playing tig. Lucy was a cheeky monkey, on many occasions she would raise her hair and say 'look Sir, I still have more hair than you!'.

"I am very proud to say I was her head teacher, she will continue to be an inspiration to us all. She has taught us all to live our lives to the full whatever hardships we face."

Deputy head teacher Jayne Perry added: "I am deeply proud of New Waltham Academy. But today I am desperately trying to find the words.

"It is fair to say that Lucy had a great impact on my life. I am sure everyone here has their own story to tell.

"She was an inquisitive child. She often kept her thoughts to herself but it was clear she was taking everything in.

"She was always smiling and caring to others. She continued to remain reserved throughout her time here, but she was always full of enthusiasm and worked to the best of her ability.

"She also had a great determination and bravery to beat cancer, and kept that strength and resolve in her final hours.

"She will always remain in our hearts."

Pure Imagination, a song from the film Charlie And The Chocolate Factory was played during the service.

Mourners were then led out of the chapel to Ellie Goulding's How Long Will I Love You, as pictures from Lucy's life were shown on the big screen.

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BOMB disposal experts were called to the building site of Immingham's new Tesco store after workers discovered a shell from the Second World War.

As reported, at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk, the device was spotted by contractors working on the Kennedy Way development at about 12.45pm yesterday.

An area surrounding the object was cordoned off to ensure the safety of the public and police attended the scene.

After an initial examination by the police an Explosives Ordnance Disposal Unit (EODU), was deployed.

The device which had no fuse in it, was identified as a Second World War shell and was removed from the site, at around 5pm.

The shops on the existing precinct were not affected and remained open as usual.

A spokesman for Humberside Police said: "Humberside Police were called at 12.44pm after reports of a potentially unexploded device on a building site on Washdyke Lane, Immingham.

"A small cordon was put in place and an EODU was informed and attended to examine the device."

Simon Davies, from MAW consulting, which is project managing the development, said: "At around 1pm workers identified what they thought was part of a shell from an old World War Two bomb. Police attended within half an hour and it was further identified as a potential World War Two shell.

"The bomb squad were called, they checked it against their database and identified that it was a World War Two shell. It was disarmed.

"The contractors cordoned off the site to make sure the public were safe."

As reported, the new Tesco store is being built as part of a long-awaited revamp of the Kennedy Way Shopping Centre.

The redevelopment will also include Poundstretcher and B&M Stores and a 350 space car park, and is expected to create about 200 jobs.

In addition, developer Wellway Properties Ltd has agreed to provide £50,000 towards a new artwork feature for the front of the existing civic centre.

Demolition work on the old precinct began in February and the new £10-million Tesco store is expected to be open by Christmas.

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A "UNIQUE" supermarket offering the very best deals on cars has opened in Grimsby – and it needs staffing!

Right Car Supermarket, which already has branches set up in Hull and Beverley, started trading in Grimsby at the start of May.

Located in West Coates Road just off the A180, the new store has been completely refurbished as part of a £3 million investment.

It is the first car supermarket of its kind in the area, stocking up to 500 "high quality, low mileage" cars.

The business has already taken on eight new members of staff. But Geoff Carlisle, general manager of the store, says they would like more than 20 staff altogether once the business is up and running.

He said: "We have made a big commitment to the area. There is definitely a market for a car supermarket like this, as there is nothing else like this in Grimsby.

"I first started working here more than 20 years ago so I know the area well, and I know this is right.

"At the moment if people want to buy a car that isn't from a brand, they will have to go as far as Scunthorpe and Hull. That's not right so hopefully people take full advantage of us here."

"Business has been okay so far, it's been slow but steady."

Despite the business showing promising early signs, the general manager is concerned that not enough applicants are coming forward for the available jobs.

He said: "We've been trying to recruit for more than a month but we've had no applicants, especially on the sales side of the business.

"We've had adverts in the paper for the past four weeks but we're still looking for applicants to come forward for our roles of sales executive and service receptionists.

"Unemployment is on the way down if you listen to latest reports, but you would like to think the people are out there.

"Business has started well, but as it grows we'd like to take more people on. But we have made a big play to make this a local company for the local people.

"We want to buy as much as we can locally. But we need to make it clear that we will be here for a long time.

"We are looking to offer our high quality cars for the people of Grimsby for the right prices. Our policy is not just to sell one car, but to the buyer's family and friends too."

The store will be officially opened next month and a local celebrity is being sought to do the honours.

Lisa Mitchell, who started work as a sales administrator on Friday, said: "I've worked for a Toyota dealer in Manchester for 17 years so I know the industry well.

"Everything about this business is fresh and it's a new challenge for us all. We're starting from nothing.

"But it is unique to the area and there is no other supermarket like this. So it's an exciting prospect and I am certain it will take off and develop into a good business."

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PAUL Hurst insists age was never an issue when deciding whether to offer Craig Disley a new deal at Grimsby Town.

The Mariners skipper extended his stay at Blundell Park into a fourth season this week, signing a new one-year deal.

And – although his captain turns 33 in August – Town's boss has no qualms about giving the former Bristol Rovers man another campaign within the Mariners' engine room.

"He's respected by the other players, he's a good professional and – although he's certainly not starting out in his career – I've no concerns over his fitness," Hurst told the Telegraph.

"The amount of games that 'Diz' has played and the shape he's in shows what a good professional he is.

"He is most definitely someone you want to have at your football club.

"After coming in as one of our first signings and then playing in almost all the games over the last three seasons and being my captain, it's a big boost to get him signed up.

"The goals that he's contributed from midfield over the last two seasons have been key.

"And he's done that in important games – none more so than the play-offs, even if it didn't quite go the way we wanted.

"So he's been a big player for me and the club, and added to that is obviously the type of person he is."

After releasing eight players and seeing Alex Rodman turn down a contract offer, Hurst is also pleased to retain some "continuity" in the Town dressing room.

"I've been very conscious of the fact that a few players have left and there are a few others still to be sorted," he added.

"With Craig being captain and such a key player, I think it's therefore important to have that continuity.

"You don't keep someone if they haven't contributed, though – he most certainly has.

"I've mentioned in the past about him perhaps not being the most vocal, but that's something he has really improved on.

"He is one of the players who is a voice for the rest of the squad but goes about it in the right manner.

"You don't always have to scream and shout to get what you want or put your view across.

"We've got an excellent relationship and I'm delighted that's going to continue for another season."

JAMES McKeown says it's a case of 'unfinished business' after putting pen to paper on a new two-year deal with Grimsby Town.

The popular goalkeeper ended months of speculation yesterday by turning his back on interest from Football League clubs to commit his future to Town.

The 24-year-old admits that his mistake in the Mariners' play-off exit at Gateshead – coupled with the pain of that defeat – played a key part in his decision.

"The way last season ended for me was awful – I've never felt like that before," McKeown told the Telegraph. "But I've got at least two more cracks at promotion with Grimsby Town now.

"We've obviously come really close the last two years – and this year hurt me more than ever.

"I honestly felt we were going to do it, and the way I played in the second leg was definitely in the back of my mind.

"When I came off that pitch I didn't know if I was going to stay at the club – I felt devastated.

"That would have been a horrific way to walk away, and on the back of that I couldn't leave.

"I owe myself, the fans, the gaffer and the other lads another go."

After three seasons and more than 150 appearances for the Mariners, McKeown admits it's a relief to get his future sorted.

"I've not known what I'd be doing for a few months, and where I might be next season," he said.

"Ultimately, when you've got a family your main concern is that they're happy and secure, so it's a massive relief to know where we're going to be.

"I can't lie, it's been one of the hardest decisions I've had in my life – if not the hardest.

"I would never hide the fact that I want to play as high as possible.

"I had to see whether that was possible and then weigh up what was the right decision for me and my family.

"Ultimately, I kept coming back to the fact that I'm happy here and I'm playing football here."

He added: "There are obviously different levels of interest, but there were a few clubs who were very keen.

"With each of them, I kept coming back to the same conclusion – it was better for me to stay here.

"I want to be a Football League goalkeeper and get as high as I can get, but at the right time – and hopefully with Grimsby Town."

AS HUNDREDS attended the funeral of brave Lucy Sutton, the family of the seven-year-old vowed that her name will not be forgotten.

Little Lucy, of Scartho, died at St Andrew's Hospice eight days ago, and about 200 mourners, donning colourful clothing, poured into Grimsby Crematorium to pay their respects yesterday.

Her dad Tony said the family would now put their efforts into helping other families affected by cancer to get through their own battles with the disease.

Energetic Lucy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma – a form of bone cancer found in a joint behind her left knee – in February 2012, just days after she had taken up dancing and karate.

Small amounts of cancer were then found on her lungs, and she underwent chemotherapy and major surgery.

Her family, through their own research, discovered that a treatment, Mepact, available through the NHS at a cost of about £20,000, could help her towards recovery.

From there, the family aimed to get Lucy to America for a six-week course of treatment with a leading specialist at the MD Anderson Centre.

However, the cost of the initial consultation alone would be $30,500, and the treatment was predicted to cost in the region of $600,000. In hope of raising the money needed – and awareness – Tony created Facebook page Lucy Sutton's Wish.

And the public came forward in their droves to help, with scores of charity events and challenges taking place to raise money.

But when Lucy went into the hospice at the end of April, her family described "the hardest journey we have had to take", as they knew she was unlikely to come out.

After she died in the early hours of the morning, she was described as "the brightest star in the sky" and "an inspiration to us all".

Now Tony has said the family will channel their efforts into helping others.

"We will be going away and taking a few weeks to think things through, then we will get to work," he said.

"It's important that Lucy's name is not forgotten and that we turn this into something positive because that was something we always said we would do should the worst happen.

"We want to hold some major events in this area each year as we still want people to donate. Lucy's Wish was about saving her life and now we cannot do that, we want to try to save other lives.

"We can use our own experiences to help other people now, and to be there for them when they need it."

Tony said the family would be "forever grateful" to St Andrew's Hospice and the doctors at the hospitals where Lucy received treatment.

And he revealed he wanted the charity's drive to follow in the footsteps of cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton, from Staffordshire, who died aged 19 on Wednesday.

He raised more than £3 million for the Teenage Cancer Trust after news of his illness spread on social media.

"It's ironic that they shared the same surname and it makes me even prouder," he said.

"Lucy always wanted a big brother and no doubt she will have welcomed him into heaven. If we can achieve anything like he did it would just be amazing."

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