THE Stars are out for Britain's Got Talent winners Collabro as their latest album landed yesterday.

The album, entitled Stars, features favourites from a variety of musicals, including Stars and Bring Him Home from Les Miserables and Idina Menzel's hit song Let It Go, from Disney's Frozen, as well as more contemporary hits such as John Legend's All Of Me and One Republic's Secrets.

The band, including former Monks' Dyke Tennyson College pupil Thomas Leak, are famous for winning Britain's Got Talent against tough competition, such as singing and rapping duo Bars And Melody and violinist Lettice Rowbotham.

They took to Twitter yesterday and said: "Today is better than all our past birthdays and Christmases combined!"

This was followed up with a thank you to their fans – also known as Collaborators: "Thank you so much to everyone that has got us to this point. We love you Collaborators!"

Speaking about their new album on Steve Wright's Radio 2 show yesterday, the band said: "We were only given ten days to record the album – we didn't have time to sit down and make our own songs.

"It's quite sad, but we'd love to do it if we get the chance to do a second album, but for now, we've decided to pick songs that we personally love from musical theatre.

"We put a list forward of maybe 30 songs we wanted to do and Syco (Simon Cowell's Record Label) looked at the list and said which they liked.

"It was a collaborative effort between us, and we looked at a few and said we didn't know how it would sound in a musical theatre sense, but when it all came together, it really sounded amazing.

"We've been described as a cross between Il Divo and One Direction, so we're really hoping to bring musical theatre to the younger generation. We want them to love it as much as we do.

"It's been a great few months – our feet haven't really touched the ground since we won, but we're loving every minute of it and we've accomplished so much in just a short space of time its fantastic.

"We're currently rehearsing for our first big tour, but for now we're focusing on the album's publicity, we're also preparing for The Royal Variety Show, which a lot of people forget is the prize of Britain's Got Talent and we're going to do our best to impress the Royal Family."

Thomas' proud dad Barrie Leak told the Telegraph: "I haven't heard all of the album, but what I've heard I'm very impressed with.

"Some of the comments I've seen online are really positive so I know the album is going to do really well.

"I spoke to Thomas last week and he and the rest of the group are really excited about it and will be signing copies of it at HMV stores up and down the country and are all over the radio and TV. It's a really big day for all of them."

"I'm now eagerly waiting for my copy so I can listen to the whole thing!"

The band will be performing a one-off concert in his hometown of Louth next month, and will also perform at Grimsby Auditorium as part of the last leg of their UK tour along with Britain's Got Talent runner-up and opera singer Lucy Kay, in March next year.

GRIMSBY Town boss Paul Hurst insists Lenell John-Lewis is not always guaranteed a place in his side – contrary to what some fans may think.

Hurst is well aware that the big frontman has his critics, but has reiterated that he will stick by him, because of what he brings to the Town team.

He told the Telegraph: "There are no guarantees for Lenny in this side – he's well aware of that – but I do know what he can and does bring to our team.

"I know that some people are detractors, but I don't know how many managers there are sat up in the stands.

"I know what he brings and importantly, so do his team-mates. He's a big part of this squad and people need to get behind him.

"We've been over what I think of him and what I know he brings to the team – despite what others may think.

He continued: "On Saturday, particularly in the second half, Lenny started to look like the player I know he is – he was really holding it up well, bullying centre halves and moving the ball on well.

"With his shot that hit the post – of course he can put it in the net – but I don't think he could have done much more.

"It came back off the inside of the post and somehow, it hasn't gone in – that's just how it's going for him and us at the minute.

"I'm sure, he'll be unhappy that he hasn't opened his account, but he knows that he needs to keep working hard and getting in the areas."

Hurst also revealed that the 25-year-old has been playing with a stomach complaint since the start of the season, but because of injuries and suspensions, the frontman has had to play through the pain.

He continued: "He has been playing with a stomach complaint up until now, but we'll hopefully get that fixed this week so he's 100 per cent fit for the games coming up.

"I didn't want to advertise the fact that he wasn't 100 per cent right, but there's no getting away from the fact that he hasn't been.

"But we've certainly needed him in the situation that we've been in and, despite not being right, he's gone out there and given his all.

"Hopefully we can get the issue sorted for him and he'll be back to full fitness again. I'm confident more will come from him then and I can demand more from him in return."

PLANS are afoot to exploit the estimated 20 to 40 acres of roof space across the North East Lincolnshire skyline for renewable energy.

The Enrolled Freemen of Grimsby, which owns and operates the Freeman Street Market, has revealed plans to "strengthen" the area's onshore renewables industry.

Low-carbon footprint initiatives, including rainwater harvesting, an air to water heat exchanger and solar panels, provide 30 per cent of the electricity the market requires.

And the group believes there are acres of available space for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on factory roofs in the town.

Greenfield agricultural sites have been highlighted for solar energy installations across the UK but, according to the Freemen, many that feel that brownfield sites could be an even better solution.

The group will assess the project feasibility and the creation of a Grimsby Energy Company to oversee the project, and will hold an introduction event next month.

Richard Bellamy, trustee of the Enrolled Freemen of Grimsby, said: "Following the successful work done on the Freeman Street Market building, interest now is how the very successful Offshore Renewable Energy Project can be strengthened by an onshore project, to really cement Grimsby as a low carbon base using the specialist technology available to us by the specialist companies already here to cater for the offshore projects.

"In Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham, we have many acres of factory roofs, under which businesses are using large amounts of energy.

"At Freeman Street Market we use more than 90 per cent of the energy that we generate from our initial PV systems and it would seem possible to put together an interesting project to work with factory owners to install solar onto many of the roofs, giving attractive financial and environmental benefits."

The suggestion is that between 20 and 40 acres of PV on local factory roofs and brownfield sites could save the businesses underneath more than 20 years worth of energy costs – with no upfront investment.

The introduction event takes place on Friday, September 5 between 10am and 4pm at the Business and Digital Hub, in Freeman Street Market.

Places must be booked in advance by logging onto http://rsagrimsbyenergy.eventbrite.co.uk or by contacting Richard Bellamy on 07831 373703 or e-mail rbellamy@britserve.com

TICKETS for Grimsby Town's derby with Lincoln City will go on sale tomorrow morning.

The Mariners have been issued with a maximum of 1,795 allocated seats tickets for the clash at Sincil Bank on Tuesday, September 9, with tickets going on sale tomorrow from 9am.

Tickets are being sold exclusively to season tickets holders on a strict one-for-one basis until midday on Bank Holiday Monday.

Any remaining tickets will gone on sale directly after that afternoon's clash with Alfreton to those fans who attended the game and retained their counterfoil (on a one for one basis).

Remaining tickets then will go on sale at 9am on Tuesday, August 26 to members of the Mariners' Trust, before going on unrestricted sale the day after.

Town fans will be housed in the Stacey West Stand and it is a strictly all-ticket match.

The prices are as follows: £16 adults, £12 concessions (60+/disabled), £6 juniors, under-18's and students under 22.

All forms of ID must be available and shown if required on purchase of tickets from the Blundell Park ticket office.

Photo NUS cards will be required for the purchase of student tickets.

Please note, fans will have to produce their season ticket book(s) for stamping when purchasing tickets.

TURNING the corner of a First World War trench, Grimsby Chum Alfred Precious came face-to-face with a German infantryman with bayonet fixed.

He lunged with full force at his chest with the bayonet, penetrating the British soldier's uniform.

But miraculously, the blade went through The Prayer Book he kept in his tunic breast pocket and did not touch his skin.

Stunned by the Chum's indestructability, the German froze and was promptly dispatched by Alf.

The true story is remembered nearly 100 years on by his daughter, Peggy Joyce, of Worcester Avenue, Grimsby.

Now 92, she told how The Prayer Book, which had been given to Alf by his wife Lillian when he went to war, had been kept in the family and is now treasured by a great-grandson, Leon Driver, 43, now living in Australia.

Peggy told how her father enlisted in the Grimsby Chums after moving to the town from Crewe.

He became well known as the Freshney Street barber, turning his front room into a salon providing a "sixpenny-all-off".

His granddaughter, Fay Precious, also discovered some treasured postcards sent back to Lillian from the trenches in France, thanks to the Grimsby Telegraph.

When she was looking through the newspaper in search of a kitten, she noted an appeal from a reader who had discovered postcards for Lillian Precious sent in 1916.

They had been among some albums bought at a car boot sale and John Ramsden wanted to return them to the rightful owner.

The appeal appeared in the paper in November 2012.

She said: "It was all thanks to the Telegraph that we got the postcards. They were lovely and he always signed off "from your soldier boy Alf".

"He was a marvellous man. He could turn his hand to anything. He was very well known in Grimsby."

She recalled the trick he played on his grandchildren covering a balloon with shaving foam and pretending to shave it off with a razor.

Little did the children know he used the reverse side of the razor.

Peggy said: "Like thousands of other Grimsby men he joined the Chums all wanting to take their bit.

"He sent postcards as he went to war and sent one from Folkstone as he embarked to go to France."

Alf was 26 years old when he went to war and had been married since 1912. He left behind his wife and daughter Nellie.

The couple later went on to have a total of five children.

Peggy added: "Mum lost her sight and became infirm. He looked after her and his shop. He was also church warden at St Paul's Church, in Corporation Road."

After surviving the First World War, he returned to his barber's shop.

Fay said: "The shop was a playground for us kids. There was the big chair and we used to get to know the regulars.

"I remember the big leather strap. He always smelled of snuff.

"I always remember when I got my tonsils out he came to the hospital in his suit carrying a bottle of Lucozade. He was my hero."

Alfred died in 1973.

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PETER Hickman warmed up for Round Eight of the British Superbike Championship at his home circuit with another stunning display on the roads.

The Louth speedster couldn't have a much shorter journey for the Bank Holiday Weekend's racing action at Cadwell Park.

And after returning to the BSB paddock with the RAF Reserves Honda team earlier this year, 'Hicky' is understandably excited to be racing in front of his fans on home soil.

The 27-year-old heads into the action bursting with confidence after a superb performance on the roads at the Ulster Grand Prix.

Having excelled at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT already, Hickman again impressed the road racing fraternity with a mature – but exceptionally fast – display at Dundrod.

The Ice Valley by Motorsave BMW rider netted a win and a brace of fifth places, plus a seventh, in his very first visit to the event.

He also became the fastest ever newcomer with a lap of 131mph around the high speed road course.

The racer suffered a set-back last Thursday when he had a slow-speed crash on the first lap of qualifying in the Superstock class.

But he bounced back to take a fine seventh place in the Superbike race, matching the speeds of the 'big bike' riders despite bring on a Superstock machine.

Later in the day, Hicky was in the Dundrod National Challenge around the 7.4-mile course and dominated the race, taking the win with an advantage of over 20 seconds and posting several more 130mph laps.

On Saturday, the weather played its part, with drizzle and strong winds causing problems for the riders.

But Hicky took the conditions in his stride and roared to fifth place in the Superstock race, following up with another fifth in the high-profile Superbike contest.

Hickman said: "It was another really good and enjoyable meeting for me – I'm delighted with the results and to pick up the 'Best Newcomer' award again.

"I made a bit of a mistake on Thursday and crashed out, making a real mess of the bike, but the team did wonders to get me back out in time for the races while Steve Hicken and Michael Dunlop helped me out with various parts.

"The bike felt exactly the same as it did before the crash and to get seventh and lap at more than 131mph in the Dundrod 150 race was really pleasing given the state the bike was in a few hours earlier.

"It was a lot tougher on Saturday with the poor weather, which was unfortunate for everyone, as it made both riding and tyre choice tricky.

"I was over the moon with a pair of fifths though, especially in the Superbike race, and I really enjoyed my first time at Dundrod.

"Shoey (Paul Shoesmith) and the whole team have been mega and they did a mint job all week so it's nice to repay them with some good results."

Team owner Shoesmith added: "Once again, Peter's attitude to the whole meeting has been exemplary and the whole team is ecstatic with his results.

"He learnt the circuit so quickly and although he was obviously disappointed to have tipped off, he came back in superb style – not only in terms of his results but also his lap in excess of 131mph, which has made him the fastest newcomer in the history of the event.

"He has attained some fantastic results, particularly those achieved in difficult conditions, so we couldn't be happier."

A FORMER Immingham trainee GP arranged to go to a patient's home and embarked on a physical relationship with her, a hearing was told.

Dr Omar Makki kissed the woman, took off her top and bra and touched her breasts after asking to "come round" to her house, a tribunal heard.

The junior medic told her "I want you", asked her to undo his shirt and said "you have nice nipples," it is alleged.

The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service heard the pair discussed meeting up for sex before Makki asked her: "You know I can't be your doctor anymore?"

The inappropriate relationship started after Makki exchanged e-mails with the woman after treating her at the Roxton Practice, in Immingham, in July 2012, a fitness to practise panel heard.

The doctor has admitted exchanging personal e-mail and text messages with the woman, known only as Patient A, but denies any sexual impropriety.

In one e-mail sent after the alleged home visit Dr Makki said: "Thanks for e-mailing me."

Another said: "'I'm sorry I snapped at you yesterday, I know this is frustrating for you ... Looking forward to seeing you again. Omar."

The alleged fling is said to have started after the woman consulted Makki on July 12, 2012.

The General Medical Council, represented by Chloe Hudson, allege that he should have known she was vulnerable because of her anxiety and depression.

During the appointment Makki touched the woman on the shoulder after he was told: "I have suffered from anxiety and depression since I was 15 or 16 years old," the tribunal heard.

Five days later, on July 17, the doctor exchanged personal e-mails from his practice account in which he said: "Looking forward to it – I might be able to do tomorrow – where can we meet? (out of the way?) Omar."

It is on the same day that Makki is alleged to have gone to her house and embarked on a personal physical relationship with her.

The hearing was told that at the end of the visit Makki agreed when the woman said: "I guess this means we're having an affair."

He later asked her to send him a picture of herself while he was at work to "cheer me up," the panel heard.

The e-mail exchanges continued throughout August, but when she complained to the practice, Makki sent a text message to say: "What? Are you serious you did that? Do you want to destroy my life? Is that what I deserve? Please tell me you didn't, please.

"I have a family, please think of them. I didn't ever mean to hurt you. Oh my God, you've ruined my life and my future."

It is further alleged that the doctor altered an e-mail from Patient A during a trust investigation.

Makki could now face being struck off the medical register if the three-person panel finds he is guilty of professional misconduct.

The doctor denies ever visiting the patient's home and that any of his actions were sexually motivated.

The hearing continues.

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The non-league blogger of the year 'Too Good To Go Down' explains why Grimsby Town's start to the season isn't as bad as it appears...

FOR all the doom and gloom surrounding Blundell Park after two home draws in the space of a week, supporters may be interested to know that Grimsby Town's unbeaten start to the season is one of their best in almost a decade.

It's actually the first time Town have failed to lose at least one of their first three matches in eight years.

No-one could claim they were happy with Town's start to the season – and a three point haul is far from record-breaking – but it's the first time the Mariners have gone unbeaten following their first trio of matches since the 2007/08 season when Alan Buckley was manager.

And what happened at the end of that season? Town ended up making the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final at Wembley.

I must admit, I think all Town fans were expecting a better start to the new season than the points tally would suggest. On paper, and as it transpired, home matches with Nuneaton and Dover were winnable.

The Mariners had chances to put both sides away and they could, if not should, have seven points on the board already.

Paul Hurst will argue his side has been decimated by suspensions and injuries, particularly in forward positions, and that certainly has had an impact at the top end of the pitch.

Saturday's draw saw a few boos and jeers from frustrated home fans and I can sympathise to an extent. But it's too early to call for the manager's head or lose hope for our chances of promotion.

There are positives to be found at Blundell Park and the early season moans will quieten down should the Mariners pick up a decent points haul at Gateshead on Saturday and then at home to Alfreton on Bank Holiday Monday.

There couldn't be a better time for Scott Neilson to return to action as he looks to get revenge at the scene of his controversial sending off in the play-off semi-final second leg match.

It will also give the Mariners should much needed attacking verve and creativity.

Nathan Arnold may also be available and John-Paul Pittman, who bagged his first Town goal on Saturday thanks to a helpful deflection, will be pushing for a starting place.

Suddenly Hurst has options and much-needed pace in attacking positions.

The Mariners need to be better in the final third and I have no doubt they will be better in that area.

Hopefully it will all turn very quickly in our favour this weekend and, come 5pm on Monday, we'll be talking about a five-game unbeaten run which will be the best start to a season in a long, long time.

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