SPEED cameras are being installed "by stealth" by council bosses, according to an opposition group leader.

As £55,000 worth of funding was approved for average speed cameras on the A18 and A46, Councillor Phillip Jackson said it was part of a road safety strategy which is in "disarray".

The comments came from the leader of the Conservative Group on North East Lincolnshire Council as police road safety figures showed a marked reduction in casualties in the past three years on two of the busiest routes in the borough.

Council road improvement figures show £40,000 will be spent on average speed cameras on the A18 and £15,000 on the A46, subject to approval of the scheme by full council next month.

The Grimsby Telegraph reported the fiasco last year when new cameras were installed on the A46 in November but taken down within 24 hours after council bosses realised approval had not been officially granted.

But now funding has been approved and a decision on whether or not to implement the schemes will be made by councillors at a Full Council meeting next month.

But Councillor Phillip Jackson said he has had to challenge the portfolio holder for environment and housing Councillor Dave Watson on the funding decision.

Councillor Jackson expressed concern that councillors had not had the opportunity to debate the controversial proposals.

As it stands, Cabinet members have recommended to the Full Council an investigation is held into the use of average speed cameras in North East Lincolnshire, including on Peaks Parkway, which has caused controversy.

Councillor Jackson said he had received reassurances from the portfolio holder the new cameras will not be installed until councillors have had their say at scrutiny and Full Council.

The Tory Group leader said: "What is apparent is that Labour's speed limit strategy is in disarray. "Not only are they incapable of making a decision about the future of the Peaks Parkway limit, a debate that has now being ongoing for nine months, but they are trying to introduce by stealth further average speed camera schemes."

He added: "No doubt council tax payers will also remember the waste of their money when, last year, the council started to install average speed camera equipment on the A46 without the necessary approvals and had to quickly remove it."

But collision statistics show the introduction of 50 mph speed limits on the A18 and A46 have had a marked reduction.

In the past year there were seven crashes on the A18, five of them serious, with a total of 13 casualties.

The previous year there were two fatal crashes, one of them involving five members of the Cockburn family from County Durham.

There were four serious injury crashes and seven slight injury crashes.

Humberside Police casualty reduction officer, Pc Barry Gardner said: "The figures would back up the fact that were have reduced the number of collisions.

"I would welcome any additional measures to reduce speed. It would have a positive effect on road safety, as the figures show."

He added: "Average speed cameras are a fairer system of dealing with speeding motorists because they do not penalise one slight indiscretion."

He said the A46 had had a significant drop in collisions since the installation of speed cameras and speed limit.

A spokeswoman for Safer Roads Humber said the partnership had still to hold talks about who will operate the new average speed cameras.

Councillor Watson said the installation of the cameras will be decided at a Full Council meeting on September 18 after a debate about the review which is underway.

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GRIEF-stricken relatives of tragic Immingham teenager William Smith fear his death could have been the result of a "freak accident".

The boy's father, Dean Smith, said he believes the tragedy started out as "a prank" on his grandmother which went fatally wrong.

William, 14, was found at home by his grandfather on Saturday, August 9, just five months after his mother lost her battle with leukaemia.

Speaking to the Telegraph for the first time since William's death, his devastated relatives told how paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service rushed the boy to Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, where he was pronounced dead around 3pm.

A post mortem examination was carried out at a hospital in Sheffield and evidence from that was recorded at the inquest opening.

It revealed he died from hanging and the results of further tests are awaited.

As reported, Grimsby and North Lincolnshire coroner Paul Kelly has adjourned the inquest to a date to be fixed.

William's mother Alison Overton, 39, had died five months previously after a long battle with leukaemia.

Dad Dean today told the Telegraph that he believed William did not mean to do it and that it was a "tragic accident". He believes he was trying to prank his Nanna.

"She had gone out to get him a McDonald's. I think it was a silly prank."

He said William's grandfather had gone to check on his grandson when he discovered him hanging.

Dean said: "My dad cut him down. He said the way he was it looked like a freak accident.

"He was making plans and he was looking forward to Christmas. In my heart he did not mean to do what he did."

The dad said there were no notes left by his son at the family home, where he also lived with his two brothers.

"He would have let me know if that had been on his mind. I am not ashamed of him. I love him.

"I know he did not leave me that way. I just want people to know that I believe it was an accident and he didn't take his own life."

The heartbroken dad said he had attended the release of sky lanterns at Roval Drive park last week when hundreds of people paid tribute to the "amazing and brilliant" Oasis Academy Immingham schoolboy.

He said: "He has made me so proud that in his terrible passing he has brought a whole community together in love and respect."

He told how he had visited the hospital where the post mortem was carried out and sat talking to his son about the many tributes to him.

Dean said: "He looked as if he was fast asleep and I talked and talked."

Relatives are now planning a funeral at the same church where a service was held five months ago for William's mum – Trinity Methodist Church, in Pelham Road, Immingham.

Dean said his son, a keen Liverpool supporter, will be carried in a red coffin.

Dean said: "We will all be wearing Liverpool strips. I know he will be looking down on me laughing because I am a massive Wolves fan and would never wear a Liverpool strip. But I am doing it for him."

William's family have asked people to make donations towards Sheffield Children's Hospital.

They asked mourners to wear football strips or bright colours to the funeral.

The service will be held from 1.45pm on Wednesday, August 27, followed by a service at Grimsby Crematorium at 3pm.

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SHAUN Pearson has promised to 'clean up his act' after admitting it cost Grimsby Town last season.

The big centre-half returned to the Mariners' starting line-up for Saturday's home draw with Dover Athletic.

However, that was the 25-year-old's first start of the season after he collected 15 bookings last campaign – and duly received a three-match ban.

That ruled the former Boston United man out of the second leg of the play-off semi-final at Gateshead, and the first two matches of this season.

After watching those opening games from the stands, Pearson is determined to avoid a repeat this time around.

"I don't want to change the way I play or lose the edge to my game, but it's something I've got to look at and tidy up," he told the Telegraph.

"Ultimately, that cost the team last season, so I'll be trying hard not to pick up as many bookings this time.

"I'm not going to worry about it too much, but I need to make sure I don't get as many cheap ones and that should help me come the end of the season."

He continued: "The first week was so frustrating – you want to be playing, especially after going through pre- season.

"You're looking forward to getting into the competitive games, and that's what all the hard work is for.

"I've got no one to blame but myself, but that's gone now and is in the past.

"I don't like watching games to be honest. I've become like a supporter – the lads I sit with tell me to calm down and shut up sometimes because I get a bit carried away!

"You obviously want to be playing but once you know you're not involved, you get over that and just want the lads to do well."

Pearson was delighted to go straight back into the Town side at the weekend – even though that recall yielded yet another yellow card.

"I had a job on my hands to get back in," he admitted. "Andrew Boyce showed last year what he can do, and he's picked up straight where he left off, while Toto Nsiala had a great debut and couldn't have done much more.

"Carl Magnay is playing well at right-back but can slot in there, and Chris Doig had a good game in the opener. So there is a lot of competition, but that is something you've got to relish – it pushes everyone on."

August's Business Telegraph eBook is now online. The 28-page edition, published in print yesterday, is bursting with news and views from the area's commercial and industrial community. We catch up with one of the biggest victims of December's tidal surge, as normality resumes, and also hear how one offshore wind farm is progressing well in 2014's much calmer waters. There's a double page spread on the latest opportunities emerging from the renewables revolution, as Humber Local Enterprise Partnership chairman Lord Haskins gives his views on progress made, two-and-half years into the Energy Estuary vision. Seafood needs no introduction to this part of the world, but the world will very soon be able to feast its eyes on the very latest traceability technology being developed in the town, and Business Telegraph is treated to an exclusive preview ahead of September's Humber Seafood Summit. There's the official opening of New Holland Extraction's hugely expanded plant, news of a £3.5 million investment in a new tug for Immingham, and a call for entries to the Investec Food and Drink Entrepreneur of the Year Awards – being judged by former Young's chief executive Wynne Griffiths CBE. With all the latest available commercial property on the market, and sector round-ups, it is another bumper month from the business desk. Don't miss out, and, in digital format, it is ideal for sharing with contacts, suppliers and colleagues out of the Grimsby Telegraph's print reach. All this and lots more, online here: August's Business Telegraph

A GRIMSBY seafood company, leading the way when it comes to traceability, is preparing to showcase its work to the wider industry. Flatfish Mapping is a recent online project developed by the Stansfield family behind the plaice and Dover sole specialist. State-of-the-art processing facilities are now being matched by vessel tracking technology at the Stirling Street base, helping to ensure sustainable and environmental credentials are exactly what the end customers expect. Directors Richard and Reece Stansfield are spearheading the programme, linking various web-portals and feeding in their own information to generate all the vital information, in real-time. Richard said: "We have been working on a few projects. We started by looking at all the ports in the UK, drawing up a bit of a Flatfish battle-map. "The majority of our fish was Norwegian or Icelandic six years ago, now it is nearly all British fish, and all the time volumes have been increasing, too. We wanted to know of our core species, how much was landed and in what volumes." It will be demonstrated at next month's Humber Seafood Summit, when key industry figures gather in Grimsby to share best practice, consumer and supplier insight. "We are happy to share it. This system is on a global scale," said Mr Stansfield. With species such as tuna under the microscope, and illegal, unreported and unregulated fish also an issue, Flatfish Mapping can help evidence fisheries under scrutiny, while providing the high level of detail required by British supermarkets. "It is all about transparency," said Mr Stansfield. "We want to be able to prove where the fish is from, and now we know where the boat is fishing, and how many days it is at sea for. It is all the information the retailer wants, and without doubt the correct information." Reece, son of fellow director Steve Stansfield, has brought the technology forward, and is delighted to be digitalising some of the knowledge passed down over the last 35 years. "We all work together and we are all very passionate about it," said Reece. "Even when we are away from the business we like to know where our boats are fishing." It has led to a smartphone application, with 50 vessels currently on the Stansfields' personalised radar, and potential to pick up early volume indications and prepare the factory to handle it. "It is guaranteeing continuity of volume for the business. We want to supply more British fish through the company, we support the British fleets," Richard added. "We want to bring more provenance to our customer base." Mike Montgomerie, gear technologist at industry authority Seafish, used to work on some of the boats now being tracked. He said: "They have been very proactive. It is all leading towards what the industry calls fully documented fisheries, where vessels have to evidence exactly where they are all the time. It is refreshing to see a company take such a big interest in the boats, it is tremendous really. For them to strive to lead the way in their own sector, fish processing, is one thing, but to be taking such an interest in the raw product, how it is caught and the impact it has, is exactly what Seafish is all about. "It's great to see this kind of committed and proactive use of technology and collaboration." Humber Seafood Summit takes place on September 18 and September 19. Registration is still open. For more information e-mail humberseafoodsummit@seafish.co.ukThis article first appeared in Business Telegraph, available online now as an eBook here.

One lane is closed on the M180 this morning as bridge repairs take place following a lorry crash yesterday. The Highways Agency say one lane of the M180 is closed westbound between junction 4 and junction 3. Reports say there are delays of 10 minutes due to the bridge repairs. The Highways Agency say normal traffic conditions are expected to resume from 12pm today. A stretch of the M180 was closed yesterday after a lorry carrying a forklift truck crashed into a bridge. Many motorists faced hours of delays on the motorway. Humberside Police said the road reopened shortly before 8.30pm.

Two men have been arrested following a suspected burglary in Grimsby. Police were called by a member of the public to a property on Harrington Street at just after midnight today. Officers arrested one man in a nearby alley while directions from the police helicopter enabled them to apprehend a second man in connection with the incident. The two men, aged 30 and 49, have been taken into police custody. Anyone with information about the incident should contact 101, quoting log number 3 of Wednesday 20 August 2014.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burgling a charity shop. A cash register and small safe were taken from the Cancer Research shop on Seacroft Road in Mablethorpe. Police were called to the premises at around midnight on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning after the door to the property had been forced. The 26 year-old from Alford was arrested nearby and is currently in custody at Skegness Police Station awaiting interview. Anyone with information about the burglary should contact Lincolnshire Police by dialling 101 and quoting the incident number 5 of August 10.

Flights across Europe could potentially be disrupted due to activity at Iceland's largest volcano system. Strong seismic activity has been recorded at Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano for the past few days, leading to the country's Met Office raising the risk level to the aviation industry to orange – the second highest level. Hundreds of UK flights were disrupted in 2010 when the island's Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted, producing a large ash cloud over European airspace. Though there are currently no signs of an eruption, Iceland's police and civil protection service have closed roads and begun evacuating highland areas north of the volcano as a precaution. Met Office seismologist Martin Hensch said, should the volcano erupt, the severity of any disruption caused would depend on a number of factors including how high any ash would be thrown. He added that flood waves from an eruption beneath the Vatnajokull glacier would pose the biggest risk to Iceland.

Former rugby player Thom Evans is the latest celebrity who is confirmed to be taking part in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. 29-year-old Thom made the announcement this morning via the official @bbcstrictly Vine account, which features a short video of him selecting a glitter ball over a rugby ball. He said: "I'm so happy to be doing the show, I cannot wait to get started. I'm really looking forward to my Strictly makeover – bring on Strictly and bring on the spandex!" Ex-professional rugby player Thom won ten caps at international level with Scotland and has had club stints at both London Wasps and Glasgow Warriors, where he held the record for most tries scored. Yesterday, TV presenter Alison Hammond was revealed as the third contestant who will be taking to the Strictly dance floor. She will be joined by Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's mum Judy and Saturdays star Frankie Sandford. As reported, Grimsby's Kevin Clifton and his fiance Karen Hauer will return to the series while Kevin's sister Joanne Clifton will join the show's line-up of professional dancers for the first time.

An area of Grimsby has been ranked as the worst place to live in the country, according to a national newspaper's online league table. On the day we revealed the East Marsh has the lowest life expectancy in the borough, the ward has also come out at the bottom of the Telegraph's list of the best places to live in England and Wales. The Telegraph today published an online map of 7,137 areas in England and Wales which ranks each location based on official data for average weekly incomes, crime rates, health, home ownership and economic activity. Though the data is another blow to the East Marsh, parts of North East Lincolnshire have fared well with Healing and Laceby ranked a respectable 800th. The best place to live in the country was named as Test Valley in Hampshire.Click here to see the mapDo you agree with the findings? Let us know by commenting below

The Humberside Police helicopter has been spotted hovering over Grimsby's East Marsh area this afternoon.

A force spokesperson said the incident involved a potentially stolen motor vehicle.

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A LEADING figure in the recent development of Grimsby as an offshore wind port has lifted the lid on huge opportunities that are emerging. Mick Turner headed up Centrica's operations and maintenance team as it established Port of Grimsby East as the base to serve Lincs, Lynn and Inner Dowsing, the three wind farms off the Lincolnshire coast. The £3-million operations and maintenance base, now followed by E.on and Dong – with more likely – was a huge statement for the town, underlining the level of investment, supply chain potential and, most importantly, the number of jobs to be created. Now after a career with the utility giant that spanned 21 years, first in gas then offshore wind, Mr Turner has launched his own consultancy business Sinnodyne, offering operational, safety and commercial help, support and advice to power asset owners, operators and their supply chains. He was a key speaker at a recent event put together by Grimsby Renewables Partnership, the GROW: Offshore quango and RenewableUK the wind trade body. Imparting his advice to businesses looking to enter or further their involvement, Mr Turner said: "I love the wind turbine business. It is a great industry to be in, a growing industry and great opportunities exist now and in the future, particularly for those based in Grimsby. "There is a bewildering array of companies out there. It is important when looking at trying to supply services and goods to decide where you are in the food chain." Looking at the three phases – development, construction and operation – he said they tended to be well structured. "If you are talking about putting £1-billion in the water you want to know it has been spent correctly." Giving tips, he said: "Be clear about what you offer, try to understand who the site manager is, who the technician is, and who the key 'go to' people are." Looking at operations, he said: "Turbines tend to have a window of five years where original equipment manufacturers provide a fully warranted service. If you are to supply to a turbine, you need to speak to Siemens. There is an opportunity coming up in Grimsby now where we are at the end of this five year window and owners are asking 'can we do this better ourselves?'. "We need to think about how we are going to provide these services. Business are now looking at managing strategies post warranty period. "It is a case of going back to the owners and their representatives, and saying 'we are here, we can provide vessels, eye wash stations, life jackets, and we can service it. "It is a changing scene and according to where the asset is in the life cycle depends on who you want to be speaking to. "It is also safety, safety, safety. The offshore wind industry is an inherently dangerous place, and they want people who work on wind farms to think about safety first. "Ensure products are safe, that people you send out are safe. Getting the job done is important, but not injuring anybody is more important. I have pulled 50 people off a wind farm because of a safety incident. People have to understand. The cost was massive, but that was more important to us than getting the job done." Chris Holden, chairman of Grimsby Renewables Partnership, also advised of the importance of ensuring the right qualifications to work offshore are obtained. "The average price to get a technician through training is £6,000, with personal protective equipment about £1,500," he said. "Before you have done anything you have spent £7,500 and it is very easy to do the wrong course. Check with who you are intending to work with." Fred Mead, of GROW: Offshore, gave a state-of-play, whetting appetite for supply chain opportunity still out there. Taking stock of the three rounds of development that are being played out, with the Humber corridor vital to all, he said: "The first round was for people to learn about it, and my did they learn. They got experience of working in water, the logistics of getting stuff out there and back, with a lot of activity around here with Lynn and Inner Dowsing." He explained how scale has multiplied, both in terms of turbine numbers per farm and size, with blade span going from 80m to 154m, which is where both mass energy generation, and economic activity, becomes significant. "UK content for London Array was somewhere between 5 and 10 per cent. When Government is subsidising to such a massive amount, they want the value to come to the UK, not elsewhere in Europe. That is the driver for the push for UK content." He said the subsidy framework – an issue that kept many waiting – was now there to work from. "Strike prices have been fixed, Government is supporting a contract that will let them know what their income will be for the next 20 years. This new system of Contracts for Difference has made it more predictable. Global accountants are happier now, they have a business plan with a top line to work to, a view of what is likely to occur. "That gives confidence to the industry. Developers also have to have a Supply Chain Plan, and this is what gives the UK an opportunity. It opens the door and puts pressure on original equipment manufacturers and developers. You still have to be best when it comes to quality and price, better than the EU competition, but the incentive (to look) is there. "That Supply Chain Plan will have to focus on innovation, skills and competitiveness." So how does a company get involved? All speakers told of the importance of working out where in the chain you are, and who is the best person within the buying organisation to contact. "We need to find out where towers are going to be made and then see what ancillaries are going in, be it cable trays, ladders, rapid descent equipment etc ... They are massive pieces of equipment, with huge lifting requirements – they need to be near to the port. They cannot be carting these things along roads any more. These are the sort of things that could be attractive to Able UK once it gets its teething troubles out of the way. Towers, foundations and blades need a site with deep water access, right next to where they are going to be built. We are hopeful for that, and hopeful for the area for that. "Nacelle covers (the box that houses the vital equipment) are again something we want to bring to Immingham-area. They are big, light and full of air, not the sort of thing you want to spend a lot of money transporting about. Again it would be a dedicated facility. "People are still searching for all sorts of marinisation solutions, whether that is performance materials, enclosed units, or other solutions, and this is where innovation can thrive. "Opportunity drips down, from the crew vessels that have transformed Grimsby Fish Docks, to the town hotels, taxis and office equipment suppliers." Headline-grabbing national stories have emerged of late with some big projects being terminated, and with fracking on the agenda too, some ill-informed assumptions have been made that one energy source is making way for another. Industry experts have been keen to state that is not the case, but with the controversy around energy, price and impact on the landscape, science doesn't always get the column space or air time it deserves. Seb Rae, RenewableUK market intelligence manager, said: "There was 52GW in the pipeline in 2012, that was trimmed slightly last year and even more so this year. The pipeline has become a lot more stronger, projects have gone on to planning and consenting, This is a fitter and leaner pipeline, looking at the most efficient and marketable projects going forward, which helps bring security to the market. Right now we have 4.8GW consented, 10.8 GW in planning, and quite a few expected to come out in the next few months. And 20 per cent of this pipeline is around the Humber, it is an 8GW opportunity. "New Contracts for Difference last August, have provided a Supply Chain Plan, that is going to bring competition, skills and innovation to the UK, and hopefully that means work, and more jobs. We are speaking about significant players. A lot of turbine manufacturers are having a serious look at what their footprint is in the UK, it is important for them to be able to win contracts. We have been spending our days with developers working on the UK proposition. "The Government has to be confident a developer can deliver on skills, innovation and competition. The turbine manufacture is over 50 per cent of the total cost, so it is very important to the turbine manufacturers, they have to look at things very seriously."This article first appeared in Business Telegraph, available online now as an eBook here.

Schools and academies across northern Lincolnshire have been celebrating their GCSE results. In North East Lincolnshire, the overall proportion of students who have achieved five or more A*-C grades including English and maths is just above 57 per cent - a slight reduction on last year. Councillor Ros James, the portfolio holder for Children's Services at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "I am delighted by the successes of our young people who have received their results today and congratulate them, their parents and teachers. We know that achieving five A* to C grades including English and mathematics provides young people with a springboard to future achievement and creates choice and opportunity for learners". "I'm hopeful that our young people continue to build on their success as they go on to take their next steps in education, training or work based learning this year."

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PICTURES: GCSE results day in Grimsby and northern Lincolnshire

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Birkbeck School and Community Arts College 58 per cent of students achieved 5 or more A*-C grades including English and maths - the same figure as last year. Among their young stars was Lauren Mitchell who got 12 GCSEs - 2 A*s, 8 As and 2 Bs. Headteacher Lynda Dobson said: "We are happy that the GCSE students are leaving happy because they have got to do what they want to do. "We feel we have done our jobs with these kids."Caistor Grammar School It's been another record-breaking year for Caistor Grammar, with headmaster Roger Hale, describing the results as "amazing and extraordinary". The 95 Year 11 students established new school records for their average points score per candidate, with 77.5, and for the English Baccalaureate, with 85 per cent of students achieving it. An impressive 100 per cent of students gained seven A* – C passes for the fourth year running, and 96.8 per cent of students gained 10 A* – C passes – a new school record. Mr Hale added that 70.5 per cent of students gained five A*- As, whilst nearly half of students gained eight A*- As. The students averaged 11.3 passes each – also a new school record – and 54 per cent of students gained 12 A* – C passes. All but one student gained the Government's five A* – C passes including English and maths and all but one student gained two passes in science subjects. Mr Hale said: "We expect that these results will put Caistor Grammar among the leading schools in the country once again." Caistor Yarborough Academy Caistor Yarborough Academy beat last year's records with 58 per cent achieving five or more A*- C including English and Maths. Headteacher, Jeremy Newnham said: "This has been yet another fabulous year for CYA. "I congratulate the staff and students who have worked so hard and their successes are well deserved. Caistor Yarborough continues to go from strength to strength and I am so pleased that our achievements have been rewarded. "In July we invited Ofsted inspectors into our school. They saw outstanding teaching and stated that students are immersed in their learning and relationships are excellent."' Chair of Governors, Tony Maund, added: "I am delighted for our students and pay tribute to the work of our staff. "I invite anyone in the community to come and visit us, at any time, to see our wonderful school in action."Cleethorpes Academy More students than ever before have achieved A*-C English and maths GCSE grades at Cleethorpes Academy today. A total of 67 per cent of students achieved both subjects with Grades A*-C. In addition to this, 60 per cent of the student cohort achieved 5+ A*-C including English and Maths. This year 76 per cent of students achieved English GCSE (62 per cent in 2013), and 68 per cent achieved Maths GCSE with grades A*-C (65 per cent 2013). Students were also successful in science, with 74 per cent of those entered gaining two or more qualifications with grades A*-C. Among them was 16-year-old Alicia Clarke, who battled with Hodgkin's Lymphoma during her final year at school.   "I was in hospital for about 4 months and it was often difficult to study but I managed and I'm extremely proud of what I've achieved this year.   "I will be heading to Franklin to study dance, drama and theatre studies and I want to go into teaching in the future."   Tearful mum Donna Clarke said: "I'm amazed she did so well considering she was playing catch up for much of the year. "All the hard she put in has really paid off. I'm so proud of her, she has such a bright future ahead of her."   Also hoping to head into the world of drama is student Adam Chalk. He said: "I did very well. I found science hard but I managed to pass it and I'm so proud I did. I got an A in drama though and I'm looking forward to a career on stage in the future."   Keenan Crawford was too nervous to open his results at school and waited till he got home to reveal the news to his family. He said: "I hope I've done well. I really want to study plumbing at the Grimsby Institute. It would be great to get a trade behind me or open my own restaurant when I'm done with my education."     Principal Martin Brown said today: "Cleethorpes Academy is very proud to have recorded another impressive set of GCSE results, with more students passing English and Maths GCSEs than ever before. "It is also pleasing to see the progress made in a number of areas. In Modern Languages, 54 per cent of students achieved an A*-C in French. "I am delighted with the success of our students, who deserve their results having worked so hard over the course of their GCSE studies. The results are also testament to the dedication of staff, who go the extra mile in supporting our students to achieve their best against a backdrop of many changes." David Hampson, Tollbar Family of Academies Chief Executive, said: "I am extremely pleased with the results at Cleethorpes Academy, which show major improvements in spite of the massive changes to the exams overall this year."Cordeaux Academy Headteacher Peter Kubicki hailed a "very pleasing" set of results at Cordeaux Academy. The A*-C pass rate of 51 per cent means the school has got a figure of more than 50 per cent for three consecutive years. The latest figure is a 6 per cent reduction on last year, but the outgoing headteacher said there had been changes to government benchmarks and the pass rate was in line with the national figure. Cameron Marnock received 5 A*s and 4 As and was one of the academy's best performing students.De Aston School De Aston School's students are yet again praised for their Year 11 results with 58 per cent of the year group achieving at least one A grade. The school had significant number of students gaining the top A* grades, the highest grade awarded at GCSE. Those Year 11 students who collected the top grades included Poppy Smith with an amazing ten A* grades and one A grade, one of the all-time best De Aston performers. Poppy was closely followed by Ciara Dodd with an excellent eight A* and two A grades.Havelock Academy Havelock Academy is celebrating another record breaking year, once again securing the best results in their history. 62 per cent of students achieved the key government target of 5 A* - C, including maths and English, which nearly double the results achieved just three years ago and the highest ever received at Havelock. Among those celebrating are Jawid Hassani who achieved a raft of top grades exceeding all his expectations. 16-year-old Jawid said: "I was so worried when I woke up this morning I got up at 4am! "I did so much better than I thought and I am absolutely delighted with my results – I never thought I would do as well as I have." Jawid will now be heading to Franklin College to study, biology, chemistry, history and politics. "I'm not sure exactly what I want to do yet but I really want to go in to medicine." Another student that did well was Kyle Rawcliffe. Kyle achieved an A* in maths and an A in additional science he now plans to go to Franklin College to study maths and biology. Aspiring actress Frances Partlett was pleased with her A in performing arts putting her one step closer to becoming just like her idol Cate Blanchett. Frances also achieved an A* in English literature as well as As in both ICT and science.   15 year old, Taylor Parry was up at 5.30am worrying about his results but he needn't have worried as he improved his grades from last year and achieved an A in English. Taylor will now be heading off to study computing at the Grimsby Institute. Nigel Whittle, Principal, said: "We are all delighted with the results and we've bucked the national trend and achieved our best ever results, what is particularly pleasing is that record improvements are being seen against nearly every indicator that we use to monitor our progress. "For example, the number of pupils achieving the English Baccalaureate has doubled, students on Free School Meals are achieving significantly better results and the progress that young people at Havelock make continues to strengthen year on year." Wendy Marshall, Chief Executive of the David Ross Education Trust, said that Havelock is now showing many of the characteristics displayed by schools classed as Outstanding by Ofsted. "Havelock is an incredible success story. Year on year results are improving and yet again the students have showed how much they can achieve. It is important to remember the impact that this success has on the chances that all young people at Havelock Academy have. " Nigel added: "I would like to say huge congratulations to everyone associated with the academy. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of all our staff and pupils that students achieve so much during their time with us. "Once the excitement has died down following today, we will be focusing on how we can ensure even more students are celebrating when they get their results this time next year."Healing School

Mark Knapton, who succeeds Ann Addison as principal next month, was delighted to announce 79 per cent of pupils had achieved five or more A* to C passes, including maths and English - down from 81 per cent last year.

Continuing the academy's trend of exceptional results, a total of 97 per cent of pupils gained five or more A* – C GCSE passes at the academy.

Mr Knapton said: "This is reward for an enormous amount of hard work by pupils and staff."

Holy Family Catholic Academy Holy Family Catholic Academy is delighted at a strong set of results in its first year. 52 per cent of its students are leaving with at least 5 GCSE or equivalent qualifications including English and maths at grades A*-C which represents substantial improvement in the school. There was a 25 per cent improvement in English and maths with a proportion of students achieving a grade A*-C in English equivalent to a 62 per cent and a 12 per cent improvement in maths equivalent to 63 per cent. 10 subjects are celebrating a 100 percent pass rate at grades A*-C including Business Studies and ICT. Jason Thurley, deputy head and Business, ICT and Economics teacher said: "We are delighted with these exceptional results. We're really pleased with how well everyone's done." Ebony Rudrum, Dominik Karmalita and Charlotte Harrowing were just a few of the students that performed exceedingly well in their exams. Dominik took home 11 A* - C GCSEs including an A* in Polish. He said: "I'm delighted with my results, I'm buzzing that I've done so well, I never expected to do this well." Dominik will now be heading to Franklin to study economics, finance and business. Charlotte Harrowing was another student who performed exceedingly well, achieving 12 A*- Cs including an A* in maths an one in RE. "I'm so pleased with my results and I can't wait to see where they'll take me." 16-year-old Ebony Rudrum was very pleased with her results achieving an A* in business studies. She said: "I did better than I expected to. I was so nervous when I woke up this morning but I feel much better now. "I will be heading to Franklin to study business, English language and literature, as well as sociology and law." "I really want a career in marketing so my results have really helped me get a step up." "I just want to thank all my teachers especially my English teacher Mr Read and Mr and Mrs Thurley." Proud Mum Fiona Rudrum, said: "I'm extremely proud she put her best effort in and it's really paid off." Headteacher Louise Wilson said: "The strong improvement evidenced by the students final outcome is a testimony to the hard work and determination of both staff and students despite experiencing a period of significant change over the last 18 months. These results firmly establish HFCA as a rapidly improving school where all students irrespective of background or ability achieve and achieve well and signal a bright future for the academy and its students."Humberston Academy Principal Brian Sarahan said his school's results confirmed their place as being "among the top performing schools in the area". The academy had 67 per cent of students achieving five or more A* to C grades including English and maths, slightly down on last year. He said: "It has been a difficult 12 months because of the changes and challenges nationally and our English result, in particular, reflects this and is a little disappointing. "We are an outstanding academy and proud of our exceptionally high standards." Head girl Jenna Stewardson achieved five A* grades, two As and a B. She said: "I was hoping to get those grades so I'm really pleased. "I'm most proud of my A* in French because it's so difficult, but to be honest I'm proud of them all." Chloe Read, 16, achieved four As, two Cs and a B. She said: "I'm really shocked. I'm happy with the results. "I want to go on to university but first I am hoping to go to Franklin College to do my A-Levels." Emily Scoffin, 16, is looking forward to a career in childcare. She said: "I am most proud of my D grade in hospitality. "The results were what I was hoping for and are what I needed for the next step in my career."John Whitgift Academy There was plenty of smiles, lots of happy faces and a few tears as Year 11 students at John Whitgift Academy received their GCSE results. A total of 42 per cent of pupils achieved 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Maths. The figure is a 4 per cent drop on last year. Principal Mark Rushby said: "We are pleased with the achievements of our Year 11 students this year, especially in view of the fact that many of the methods of reporting have recently changed. "This is another year where we have consolidated on the success of previous years in English and Mathematics with a high number of our students achieving good results. "I am proud of what my students and staff have achieved this year in what has been a time of great change imposed by central Government." One stand-out pupil was the emotional Jessica Brandham who obtained two A*, seven As and two Bs. The 16-year-old, from Grimsby, said: "I'm just so chuffed with my results; I've worked really hard and it has paid off. School support has been excellent throughout, I've really struggled with the pressure of exams but my family and teachers have been great." She now hopes to go to Franklin College and see where her subjects Maths, Biology, Chemistry and French take her. Annie Powell, of Spring Bank, said: "It's overwhelming to know this is a major part of my life and I'm really proud of myself." She is now looking forward to a place at Bishop Burton College to undertake an extended diploma in animal management. Rosie Clark, of Wybers Wood, said: "I'm really proud of what I got because I did not expect it; I got three Bs and six Cs and now I'm off to Grimsby College to do a Level Three diploma in sport." Necia Pratten, of Grimsby's Cromwell Road, was ecstatic to get two A* grades for her Health and Social Care double award, in addition to one A, six Bs and two Cs. She said: "The exams went well but I'm surprised with how good some of my grades are." Keira Gilbert, of Freshney Green, got an A* in maths to go with two As, six Bs and one C grade. The wannabe accountant said: "I found the exams quite easy to be honest."King Edward VI Grammar School PUPILS at King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth went straight into the history books with their best ever set of GCSE results. A total of 60 per cent of pupils achieved five or more A* or A's at GCSE and of all entries 84 per cent were graded at A* to B. That was up on last year's results when 55 per cent gained A* or A grades and 78 per cent were graded at A* or B. Headmaster, James Lascelles said: "It has been an exceptionally rewarding day to see the notable achievements made by many of our pupils." He added: "This year group has produced another historic set of results and I am truly impressed with the dedication displayed by staff, pupils and parents to achieve this significant set of results. "We sent out a clear message of support putting on additional workshops and they have responded magnificently to that offer, working closely with staff and departments. "My wholehearted congratulations to the staff and the pupils for a tremendous team effort." Ben Watcham gained 10 A* and an A grade. Christopher Bell, Sophie Claypole, Dominic Kirkham, Malik Majeed and Sarah Roncetti, Maryam Latif, and Ellen Parkes all achieved nine or more A* and A grades. Ben Watcham earned an incredible 11 A*s and an A. Ben, 16, of Holton-le-Clay, said: "I hope to study medicine after leaving school. "It's been good to have my mum, gran and sister here and I'm looking forward to a family lunch because I have a party tonight."Monks' Dyke Tennyson College The number of students achieving at least five GCSEs at grades A* to C was 67 per cent. College Principal Mike Eyre said: "We are thrilled that once again our students have attained some exceptional results: it is a testament to their hard work and the support given by their teachers. "I am very proud of our students and am confident that they now have the foundation in place to move on in the direction of their choice, whether it be continuing their studies or going into work. "I wish them all the very best of luck in whatever they choose to do next and for the future."Oasis Academy Immingham Fifty per cent of students achieved five A* to C passes, including maths and English - a four per cent drop from last year. A total of 54 per cent of pupils received at last five A* to C grades across any subject. Deputy principal Kevin Gallacher said: "We are very pleased with our results and are getting better year on year. "It is difficult to compare the results this year to last year because national performance indicators have changed."Oasis Academy Wintringham 37 per cent of students have achieved five A* to C grades including maths and English – the same pass rate as last year. Principal Chris Rolph felt that progress had been made during his first year at the Academy. He said: "It's great to see students that have worked hard finally get what they deserve, and to be able to celebrate success with them. "There have been so many changes in education during their final year here that their achievement is all the more noteworthy." Top scorers this year were Lauren Hotchkin and Oscar Hilton, who both achieved 13 GCSEs including 4 A* grades. Ben James also achieved 4 A*s, with one being an A* with distinction, the highest possible grade in further maths. In a quiet understatement Ben said, "I'm very happy with my results!" Dr Rolph added: "All students were set high targets to aim for, and we should congratulate everyone who has achieved their goals, whether they are grade C or A*. "Both students and staff have worked extremely hard this year and success has been well deserved." Dan Potts, 15, secured the B in English and C in maths he needed to earn a place at the Grimsby Institute to study games design. He said he was "ecstatic" with his results. "I'm really chuffed," he said. "I saw my dad programming when I was younger and I've wanted to study games design ever since." Proud dad Steve Potts added: "I'm chuffed to bits for Dan because he's got the grades he needs to go to college. It's cost me a computer game and a Chinese but I don't mind that!" Jack Craft, 16, is celebrating and A* in maths, and Bs and Cs. He said: "I'm really proud of how I've done. I want to go on to medical school now, but before that I want to go to college to study biology, chemistry, maths and philosophy. I feel like I'm ready for the next challenge now." Sarah Rowntree picked up six A* to C grades and wants to become a social worker now. She said: "I'm really pleased. It was a stressful time but it all feels worth it now."Ormiston Maritime Academy Students at Grimsby's Ormiston Maritime Academy celebrated a strong set of results. The school did not release overall figures but confirmed there had been a drop compared to 2013. In last year's GCSEs 46 per cent of pupils achieved five A* to C grades, including English and maths. Elaine Davies, principal, said: "We wish to congratulate our students, staff and parents for our GCSE results this year. "In line with national exam changes, we have seen a drop and are still awaiting final figures. "However, we can confirm that we have achieved our highest ever outcomes in science in both Year 11 and Year 10."St James' School St. James' School are delighted with small cohort of Year 11 students this year, who have achieved some excellent individual grades. The group consisted not only of home students, but also international pupils for whom English is not their first language. These students are from Hong Kong, South Korea, China and Sweden. Harry Yoo, from South Korea, who only joined the school in January, achieved an A* in Mathematics. Top performing students Joanne Prior, from Grimsby, and Caleb Sekitto, an international boarding student from Sweden, both achieved 11 A* to C grades. Several Year 10 students have also taken some GCSE subjects a year early, of these students 100% achieved grade A and A* in maths. Headteacher, Mrs Sue Isaac said: "All subjects taken at St. James' are academic rather than more modern options, which enables students to proceed to more academic Advanced Level and traditional degrees at University. "Every member of the Year 11 Year group achieved a pass in mathematics with 50% of those achieving an A or A*. 100% of the Year 11 students who took French achieved a grade A or A*. "We are delighted with the performances of the students and this is to the credit of their hard work and determination to succeed."Tollbar Academy Despite having more than twice the number of Year 11 pupils of any other school, once again it's been a successful year for Tollbar Academy. A total of 308 students achieved A* to C grades in their GCSE maths and English; with 77 per cent gaining five or more A* to C grades, including those two core subjects - that figure was slightly down on last year's result of 80 per cent. Principal Stephen Moon said: "I'm really pleased at the success of all the students; they're a credit to themselves, the Academy and their parents. "Across the country expectations of an overall decrease in total percentages was expected because of the many changes to the GCSE courses and the introduction of end of year exams. "Despite this, Tollbar students have coped brilliantly and maintained grades which are way above the national average." One delighted student was 16-year-old Zak Sadiq, of Scartho, who by his own admission "done pretty well". The budding aerospace engineer said: "Exams are hard and the process can be quite stressful but I just got on with it, my parents are obviously going to be pleased and now I can look forward going on to college." Zak brings home 6 A*, 4 A and 1 C; he is looking forward to moving on to Franklin College to study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Graphics. It was a real family affair for the Ferriby-Gotts household, of Cleethorpes, as twins Emily and Tom both picked up their results. Emily, who was born one minute earlier, said: "I'm really happy with what I've got, I'm really pleased with my sciences because I got A*s in them." The elder sibling picked up a total of seven A* and five As, while animation enthusiast Tom got six As, two Bs and four Cs. He said: "The fact that we've gone through it together means that there has been a lot of support at home. I'm proud of my results, I passed everything – even Spanish." Mother Debbie, 49, said: "It can be a bit overwhelming with them both going through it at the same time but they've both worked really hard and it's lovely to see them both do well." Prospective journalist Molly Burdett breathed a huge sigh of relief with her fantastic grades of nine A*s and one A. She said: "I wasn't expecting such high grades in all my subjects but I felt the exams went well." Parents Kim and Allan have already been through the results day process with two older children. Allan, 55, said: "I'm really chuffed for her, she stuck to her revision timetable and it paid off." Scott Andrews, 16, of Waltham, scored four A*s, four As and two Bs; results that he says were "better than I thought". He added: "I wasn't expecting it but I'm really happy." Parents Steve and Barbara said: "We're delighted for him, we're thrilled to bits. It makes us really proud to see that all the hard work pays off. The school have been very good with extra revision classes and he's taken advantage of every opportunity." Jack Willcock has only been in the country for a year after moving over from Mexico in 2013 and there had been concerns that he may not be able to complete his GCSE exams. But the 16-year-old, of North Cotes, achieved two A*, four As and one B. He said: "I'm surprised I got an A in R.E.; I'd like to stay at Tollbar for Sixth Form to mostly study sciences." Proud parents Jonathan and Rachel said they were "really pleased because some felt that he wouldn't be to manage the transition of schooling". Amy Burns, of Scartho, hopes to study combined English, fine art, maths and biology for her A-levels after achieving nine A*s and one A. Her dad Ray, 47, said: "I'm really proud of her, she worked really hard."Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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MORE than £10,000 of taxpayers' money was spent by North East Lincolnshire Council in its failed legal case against a developer who bulldozed his home. Its case against Stuart Hewson, who flattened his property at 54 Humberston Avenue in March last year, collapsed at Grimsby Magistrates' Court last month. Mr Hewson had been charged with contravening tree preservation regulations by uprooting an ash tree, as well as failing to notify a local authority of the intended demolition of a building. But the two-day trial came to an end after just a few hours, with the authority said to have committed an "abuse of process" by bringing charges over the ash tree. NELC offered no evidence on the charge of demolishing the building. A Freedom of Information request to the authority revealed the council forked out £10,150 in legal fees throughout the furore. "Approximately" eight council officers spent time working on the case, but NELC was not able to confirm how many man hours had been spent. The council response to the FOI, submitted by the Grimsby Telegraph, said: "Had the council been successful at trial, it had prepared a Costs Schedule in the amount of £10,150, which included the barrister's fees as well as other costs incurred by the council in preparing the case for trial, attending court hearings and liaising with the defence solicitor." Mr Hewson, of Holton-le-Clay, said he had been through "14 months of hell" and thanked his legal team and family for their support. The case of the £500,000 family home that disappeared hit national headlines last year after it was felled just weeks after it was sold by Peter and Jennifer Watt to Mr Hewson. It transpired he had bought the land to open up an access road for a 385-home development behind it, which was later approved by the planning inspector with NELC offering no evidence to support its case at the planning inquiry. The court heard a 1951 Tree Preservation Order (TPO) on the ash tree had not appeared on a Land Charges search provided to the developer by NELC, leading to Mr Hewson felling it. The court heard the council had committed the "clearest possible example" of an abuse of process in bringing about the prosecution, and described it as an "affront to the public conscience". "It is deeply unfair to affect some sort of legal entrapment, to tell you the information then come after you when something happens as a result of that," said defence barrister Clive Newberry QC. The council said after the case that it was "disappointed" by the judge's decision over the tree and following further advice, chose not to proceed with the case.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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PAUL Hurst hopes the returning Scott Neilson can bring back 'a bit of magic' to the Grimsby Town side.

The tricky winger, pictured, is raring to start his season having been forced to sit out the opening three games through the suspension he picked up at the end of the last campaign.

And his comeback will be a timely one for boss Paul Hurst, who is looking to kick-start Town's season following three consecutive draws.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Hurst admitted that the 27-year-old's absence has been felt amid Town's early-season injury crisis.

"We know that we're getting Scotty back from suspension this weekend, which is a big boost," he said.

"It's great that he's coming back ready to go and isn't on the comeback from an injury lay-off.

"In saying that, Scott didn't run on before the game on Saturday because he had a dead leg.

"But all things considered, he should be fit available and ready to play for the Gateshead game.

"It would mean that we're getting another body back into the squad – whether it's to start or to throw on, which is encouraging considering that we've got two games in three days – it's a big boost."

Neilson was one of the Mariners' most influential players last season – leading the way in the creativity stakes.

And Hurst says the Londoner is the type of player who can make the difference in matches like the 1-1 draw with Dover last time out.

He continued: "Scott is a player that can make a big difference for us in some games – we know the ability that he's got – he can give us that bit of magic.

"On Saturday against Dover we were pressing and enough quality balls went into the box and we created enough situations in and around it.

"But Scott is another player who can make something happen in there.

"It's always good to welcome back a player of Scott's ability."

Simon Webbe of boyband Blue will be hoping viewers will All Rise to attention as he is the latest celebrity named for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The singer, whose band once represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, made the announcement on ITV's Good Morning Britain.

Simon Webbe - Coming Around Again on MUZU.TV. He said: "I am so happy to be joining the team and I cannot wait to get started. I'm hopeful that Strictly Come Dancing will help me to improve on my daddy dancing skills. "I want to make my daughter proud and no doubt she will be teaching me a pirouette or two along the way." Webbe, who tested his dancing skills on the Strictly Christmas special in 2011 when he danced with professional partner Katya Virshilas, has a 17-year-old daughter. He joins Waltham siblings Kevin and Joanne Clifton, Kevin's fiance Karen Hauer, former rugby star Thom Evans, This Morning presenter Alison Hammond, Judy Murray and The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge in the hit BBC ballroom show. They will be joined by 10 other celebrities competing for the glitter ball trophy when the show returns to BBC1 this autumn. The new series will be the first one without veteran host Sir Bruce Forsyth, with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman sharing the presenting job.

The only two airworthy Lancaster bombers will fly alongside the iconic Avro Vulcan in this skies over Lincolnshire today. All three aircraft are set to make a tribute flypast over the site of the planned £5 million International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln. The Vulcan XH558 is already at its former RAF Waddington base in readiness to join the Second World War Lancasters - one from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the second a 'guest' from Canada at the BBMF's home at RAF Coningsby. Just a fortnight after the Canadian Lancaster's arrival was spoiled by bad weather, enthusiasts will be out in their thousands to watch the various take-offs at the two Lincolnshire bases. The bombers will honour veterans and campaigners attending a landmark private turf-cutting ceremony on the Lincoln ridge, two years after the appeal was launched for a permanent local memorial to the 55,000 Bomber Command airmen who died in the skies over Europe.The three aircraft should be visible from the following locations: - Overhead the eastern edge of Lincoln at approx. 1.30pm - Overhead RAF Coningsby at 1.45pm - Overhead RAF Marham at 2pm

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The project has reached the £1 million mark and, on completion in the autumn of 2015, the memorial will comprise the Chadwick Centre, a new Bomber Command digital archive and an international peace garden. Its centrepiece will be a 100ft tall spire memorial which will list the names of 25,611 men who died flying from bases in the county who are on the roll of honour in Lincoln Cathedral. Following today's flight, the two Lancasters are scheduled to make an appearance over North Thoresby at 3.50pm on Sunday.

A Lincolnshire businessman has been taken to court for spanking his wife. Skegness Magistrates' Court heard how John Smith, 60, put his spouse Kim across his knee and smacked her bottom five times after an argument over a £3,000 loan Smith was at his wife's home in Chapel St Leonards when the row erupted. As voices were raised, Mrs Smith feared she was going to be beaten, said prosecutor Marie Stace. Smith then grabbed her by the arm, held her face down on a sofa and smacked her several times, she added. Asad Aziz, defending, said Smith had seen red after being called offensive names by his wife during the argument. He described how the businessman could not accept the "disrespect and conduct she displayed that day" and admitted he had put her over his knee and smacked her five times. The couple ran separate businesses in different parts of the country and each had homes near their respective workplaces. Mrs Smith ran an American-style diner in Ingoldmells while her husband ran a fairground business in Hayes, West London. The court heard that Smith would visit his wife's Lincolnshire home every week or two. The row erupted when Smith returned to Chapel St Leonards to find a builder who was owed money for work at the diner and another property next to it. Mr Aziz said Smith handed over a bag containing around £5,000 to him to pay the debt but an argument developed and his wife started to trade insults. Smith admitted assault by beating and was given a 12-month conditional discharge and a 12-month restraining order. He was also ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £15 victim surcharge to his wife.

Drivers heading to see the arrival of the last two airworthy Lancaster bombers at RAF Waddington today are facing delays. Tailbacks have been reported on the A15 around the base and the viewing enclosure is already full. The Lancasters are flying over Lincolnshire today along with the Vulcan XH558.