EVERY Sunday we're bringing you a Sunday Smile. Well why not? How many of us resorted to putting our central heating on during August Bank Holiday! That's enough to take the shine off the summer, so we need cheering up!

So why not check in each Sunday for a video or picture treat to turn the corners of your mouth in an upwardly direction.

Plus, we want your suggestions! Perhaps you've taken a video or photograph of your cat trying to avoid a bath, or your little one falling asleep in their dinner ... if you think that it will make people smile and you're happy to share it, email it to pictures@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk with the subject line Sunday Smile.

Meanwhile, today's Sunday Smile is a video of four giggling babies ... so cute and so infectious!

A peak of 10.6 million viewers tuned in to watch the return of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on the X Factor, ITV said - exactly double the peak audience of Doctor Who.

The BBC science fiction show, which overlapped with the X Factor for 15 minutes, had a peak audience of 5.3 million viewers on Saturday night.

This is down on the peak of 7.3 million who tuned in last weekend to see Peter Capaldi's debut as the Doctor in a feature-length opening episode of the series.

The X Factor was the most watched programme of last night by more than 4 million viewers.

The launch of the 11th series of the singing show had a 47% share of viewing, ITV said.

The peak audience tuning in last night is up on last year's launch peak by 300,000 viewers, and up on 2012's launch peak by 700,000 viewers.

The show goes international tonight - with mixed results - after would-be stars from around the world audition for the show.

Acts from as far afield as South Africa, Italy, Poland and Hong Kong all try to impress judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Mel B and Cheryl.

One act lost in translation is French teenager Oceane Guyot whose version of Mariah Carey's Emotions does not impress Cowell.

He tells the 19-year-old Parisian: "It was like you had swallowed a load of people and they were all screaming. It was unbelievable."

Cowell has previously defended the international appeal of his shows. After Hungarian shadow troupe Attraction won Britain's Got Talent, he said: "I like it because it makes it more of a competition, the Brits versus the rest of the world."

An act from closer to home, husband and wife Ashley Slater, 53, and Kitten Quinn, 28, from Brighton, end up confusing Walsh who tells them: "I thought it was father and daughter" only to be told by Quinn: "No, he's not my father, he's my world."

Sheridan Smith may be a critically acclaimed actress, but she feels like she is "totally blagging it through life".

The star, who won a Bafta for her performance as Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs's wife, said while her "formally trained" co-stars will have scripts covered in writing, hers will be covered in "coffee stains and fag burns".

Smith, who hails from Epworth, North Lincolnshire, said she has acquired self-doubt as she has become more successful.

Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine, she said: "It's just to do with my ability. When I'm working alongside someone like Dame Maggie Smith I can't help thinking, 'I don't deserve to be here'."

She added: "I spend most of the time feeling like I'm totally blagging it through life."

Smith also joked it is unlikely that she will go off to Hollywood to become a "juice-drinking jogger".

The actress is starring as Cilla Black in Cilla, an ITV drama series exploring the rise to fame of the Liverpudlian star.

Summer might be over but the first week of autumn is set to be warmer than average with temperatures hitting as high as 25C.

As many children return to school this week, it is set to get warmer "day on day" from Tuesday onwards, a meteorologist at the Met Office said.

Krista Mitchell said by Friday temperatures could be as high as 24C or 25C during sunny spells in the south - with the overall average temperature for September being a significantly lower 16C or 17C.

As the new season gets underway, cloud and rain will push in from the north tonight, pushing southwards, making the first morning of autumn quite cloudy and dull with outbreaks of rain.

Through tomorrow, dry and brighter conditions will push in from the north west, and while south-eastern parts will stay cloudy for much of the day with outbreaks of rain, those conditions are expected to clear - and then temperatures are set to increase.

Krista Mitchell, meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "What we've got is high pressure building which is bringing more settled conditions, and also slightly warmer conditions as well.

"We had a pretty cool August, temperatures in places below average for the last couple of weeks, so it looks like it's warming up as we go into the middle of the week.

"It's not going to be wall-to-wall sunshine but where there are sunny spells it's going to feel pretty warm.

"Generally temperatures are rising day on day from Tuesday, basically. By Thursday or Friday, we could see 24C or 25C in the sunny spells in the south."

She added: "It's not a negative picture for the north by any stretch."

Scotland and the north of England could see temperatures of 20C or 21C.

A teenage boy has been allegedly assaulted in public toilets on the Lincolnshire coast.

The 14-year-old boy entered the male toilets in Lumley Square, Skegness on Friday, August 1.

A man described as being in his 60s and wearing a bright orange t-shirt is then alleged to have assaulted the boy.

Lincolnshire Police say the victim was "shocked but uninjured".

DC Gail Hurley is particularly keen to trace a man who was using the urinal at the time, and who may be an important witness to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Hurley by calling 101 and quoting incident number 322 of August 1.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

FIREFIGHTERS helped rescue a foal trapped in a ditch.

The rescue took place in Weelsby Avenue, Grimsby, at around 1pm today.

Happily, the foal was reunited with its mother after the rescue.

Police and fire crews have surrounded the pond at People's Park following a police pursuit.

Large crowds have gathered at the scene in Grimsby after the incident which began to unfold earlier this evening. It is understood the original incident happened in Patrick Street.

The police helicopter and several police cars were involved, as were firefighters who used a small boat to get onto the water.

Both suspects have now been arrested.

More to follow.

ENDING Grimsby Town's unbeaten start to the season was "a massive coup" – according to Aldershot boss Andy Scott.

The brother of former Mariners joint manager, Rob, was delighted with his side's 2-1 victory at the Recreation Ground.

But he also tipped Paul Hurst's men to recover from the defeat and challenge for promotion this season.

"Grimsby Town are a good side, there's no doubt about that," remarked Scott.

"That's the first time they've been beaten this season, they'd scored 13 goals in the previous two games, and they've been in the play-offs the last two years.

"So it was obviously a big result for us. Conceding a goal, as we did, towards the end meant they were going to chuck numbers forward and get the ball in the box.

"But we dealt with most things pretty well and had a few chances ourselves.

"I'm really pleased with the result – the lads worked their socks off and there were some really good performances."

Explaining how Lenell John-Lewis' first-half sending off influenced his approach to the remainder of the clash, Scott continued: "We weren't really on the front foot in the first half.

"The front two didn't get hold of the ball, we didn't work hard enough, we didn't have enough of the ball in midfield, we didn't have enough width to our play, we didn't have enough dynamism and defensively we were too deep.

"When they had the man sent off, I wanted to regain the impetus.

"I just felt we needed to stretch them with ten men, and I think their right-back was delighted when he got hauled off at the end because Jordan Roberts absolutely destroyed him on our left.

"We knew that midfield-wise they were going to be strong, and we looked pretty toothless early on.

"But with the sending off, I wanted to take the game to them, stretch the play, switch the ball from side to side and get our wide players on it.

"We scored a couple of really good goals, created a few other chances and their keeper made a couple of very good saves.

"I was disappointed with the first half, but you've got to give credit to the opposition. Grimsby are a good side – very experienced at this level – and they're going to be up there at the end.

"So to beat them for the first time this season is a massive coup for us."

FORGETTING to put on your seatbelt in a split-second oversight could cost the life of you or a loved one.

That was the safety message from Humberside Police today as they begin a month-long campaign to make sure everyone wears a seatbelt while driving.

There will be extra patrols in North East Lincolnshire looking for drivers and passengers who are breaking the law.

Each year, 370 deaths and around 7,000 serious injuries are caused by people failing to wear seatbelts.

Humberside Police casualty reduction officer, Pc Barry Gardner said 85 per cent of front-seat passengers and 50 per cent of rear-seat passengers comply with the seatbelt laws when travelling in a vehicle.

But many do not.

Police officers will be increasing their patrols on the lookout for those breaking the law.

The driver education campaign will highlight the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt and making sure children have the correct restraints in place when travelling in a vehicle.

Officers from across the force will enforcing the campaign at a number of locations in North East Lincolnshire throughout this month.

Pc Barry Gardner, said: "If compliance rates can be increased, the severity of injury in the event of a road collision can be reduced dramatically.

"By raising awareness it is hoped to increase seatbelt wearing compliance levels through enforcement, education and encouragement.

"A driver is responsible for him or herself and for any passenger under the age of 14 years.

"Any passenger 14 years of age and over is responsible for their own seatbelt."

The law states that all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles, which includes cars, light vans and any vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes, must wear seatbelts.

The officer in charge of aiming to reduce casualties on our roads said fellow officers from Humberside Police Roads Policing Team will be increasing high visibility patrols with a view to not only disrupting, preventing and detecting criminal activity but also to reduce road collisions and casualties, particularly those involving death and serious injury.

The Seatbelt Regulations of 1993, regulation 14(3), made it an offence to fail to wear a seatbelt when travelling as the driver or passenger in a motor vehicle.

In September 2006, new seatbelt and child restraint legislation was introduced.

Children under three years must use the child restraint appropriate for their weight in any vehicle, including vans and other goods vehicles.

Rear facing baby seats must not be used in a seat protected by a frontal air-bag unless the air-bag has been deactivated manually or automatically.

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TWO-HUNDRED people have signed a petition calling on the council to block plans to turn Grimsby's vacant Great Grimsby Conservative Association building into a Tesco Express.

Residents attended a public meeting outside the Bargate building, called by Chris Swale, who is orchestrating a campaign against the proposed development.

He told the crowd of 60-plus people that the petition would be handed to the council in the hope of triggering a debate on the issue at the next full council meeting on September 18.

That is four days before North East Lincolnshire Council is due to make a decision on whether to grant the developer a Certificate of Lawfulness to the applicant – which would enable it to change the use of the building from a drinking establishment to a retail premises without having to apply for planning permission.

The applicant is listed on the council website as Bargate Assets, and the agent as Tom Jeremiah, of Manchester-based Edgeplan Ltd.

A Tesco spokesman told the Grimsby Telegraph that the site is owned by a Manchester-based developer called Northold, and that if Tesco's proposals were successful, the supermarket chain would lease it from the developer.

Residents at the meeting were overwhelmingly opposed to the plan, citing fears over traffic, noise and the impact on the character of the street, which is located within a conservation area.

Mr Swale, 32, who lives next door to the vacant building, says residents were appalled to find out that such a development could go ahead without full planning permission. He added that the key to getting the request for a certificate of lawfulness rejected was to persuade the council that the Bargate premises was not a "normal licensed premises" but a "sleepy private members club".

He said: "Two weeks ago I knocked on doors to find out what local residents thought about the issue and for every 20 people we spoke to 19 were against it.

"The strength of feeling in this area is overwhelming. People don't want another shop around here that will put pressure on the roads and create safety concerns.

"A lot of people around here have applied for very small things like chopping down a tree in their garden because it is a conservation area so they are very surprised that something like this could go through without planning permission."

Alison Addison, 49, of Augusta Street, said: "Having a carbuncle lit up on a night will detract from all the lovely buildings we have down here."

Robin Gracie, 38, of Augusta Street, said: "My main concern is about the traffic. It's already congested now."

Ros Speed, of Northumberland Close, said: "There will be congestion here there and everywhere. I think the whole thing is ridiculous."

Tesco's Mark Thomas said: "We're really keen to ensure our proposals fit in with the character of the area and any design would look to reflect these sensitivities.

"This is a great opportunity to bring the building back into use for the long term and create jobs at the same time. We're very conscious about being a good neighbour in Bargate and will be a positive addition to the community."

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UKIP councillor Stephen Harness has been unveiled as the party's parliamentary candidate for Cleethorpes.

The 64-year-old, from New Waltham, will contest the seat for the second time, having stood previously in 2010 when he finished fourth with 7 per cent of the vote.

But following a surge in support for Ukip in North East Lincolnshire in recent years – culminating in it winning the popular vote in May's local elections – he is confident of achieving a better result this time around.

Mr Harness, who was elected as a councillor in the Humberston and New Waltham ward last year, said: "I'm absolutely delighted that the party has again placed its trust in my ability. The experience of four years ago will help, but the situation now is completely different.

"Four years ago a lot of people hadn't heard of Ukip, we didn't have a councillor on North East Lincolnshire Council and nobody wanted to talk about Europe.

"Now, we have eight councillors, which is down to a lot of hard work within the branch, people want to talk about Europe and people are listening to what Ukip are saying."

Mr Harness said the recent defection of Conservative MP Douglas Carswell to Ukip was also a major boost to the party, and would undermine Prime Minister David Cameron's attempts to woo disenchanted Eurosceptic Conservative supporters back from Ukip.

He said: "Next year is a long time off but in the short-term it will be of benefit to Ukip, especially if people start asking the question 'why has he done that?'.

"The most poignant statement that Douglas Carswell made is that he doesn't trust David Cameron on his renegotiating our relationship with the EU. That is what we have been saying all along.

"We have had 40 years of deceit over the issue of Europe, and as Douglas Carswell has said, that continues."

Mr Harness played down suggestions that by taking votes off the Conservatives, he could help Labour into power and therefore scupper the prospect of a referendum on the European Union, saying: "The people deserve the opportunity to vote for a Ukip candidate."

Asked what qualities he would bring to the role of MP if elected, Grimsby-born Mr Harness, said: "I am good at listening and if elected as MP I would listen to the electorate's views and work on their behalf, in the same way but on a larger scale as I have as a ward councillor."

John Chapman, chairman of Ukip's Northern Lincolnshire branch said Mr Harness was the "ideal man" to become Cleethorpes' next MP.

"Stephen is a man of very high integrity and he is the ideal man to do the job for Cleethorpes. If elected, he will work tirelessly for the people of Cleethorpes," he said.

"He is very capable as he has proven as a councillor and I wish him well for the campaign and will give him all my support."

Mr Harness will be going up against the Conservative incumbent Martin Vickers, and Labour's Peter Keith for the seat.

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LENELL John-Lewis' red card was the "softest sending off" Paul Hurst has seen in more than 20 years as a player and manager.

That was the Grimsby Town manager's opinion of the game- defining moment in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Aldershot.

Thirty minutes into the clash in Hampshire, there only appeared to be one likely winner, as the Mariners created a series of gilt-edged goal-scoring opportunities.

However, John-Lewis' second yellow card – for a shoulder barge on Dan Fitchett – was deemed worthy of another caution by referee Robert Whitton, and the game was turned on its head.

Sensing their chance, Aldershot seized the initiative and Brett Williams' second-half double was ultimately enough for victory – despite Scott Neilson's stunning late volley.

"It's the softest sending off I think I've seen in my entire playing and management career," an angry Hurst exclaimed post-match.

"I believe his first booking was actually for dissent, but the second one – as far as I'm aware – was for a little bit of a foul.

"If that's a booking then I'm amazed that anyone stayed on the pitch after that.

"He (Lenny) was pulled up early on in the box for a shoulder charge, then their lad Jordan Roberts has done exactly the same thing in the second half to Jack Mackreth on three occasions, and there was never a free-kick given.

"Initially, I thought that any contact was going to be a free-kick – that's how it started. The fourth official agreed with me on that, and then that seemed to alter."

Hurst continued: "I don't believe we can appeal against the sending off because it's two yellow cards. Why that's the case I really don't know – what's the difference?

"But that's the rules and everyone has to try to abide by them.

"We didn't have much luck again on Saturday – let's be honest about it.

"We hit post, had a good one-on-one chance and a couple of other efforts, and then the sending off.

"People say you create your own luck. To a degree, maybe that's true, but I can't influence decisions like that. I think we're owed quite a large chunk already this season."

After netting 13 goals in their previous two games, the Mariners looked set to continue their fine goalscoring form – after starting with an unchanged XI.

Paddy McLaughlin had an early chance blocked by home stopper Phil Smith before Craig Clay side-footed the follow-up over the bar from 15 yards out.

It was the 27th minute when Town tested Smith again as John-Lewis got beyond the hosts' back-line and fired an excellent low volley on target.

The big striker was at full stretch moments later, but couldn't quite divert the ball on target from close range after McLaughlin had nodded Scott Brown's cross across goal.

It was all Town as John-Lewis then glanced McLaughlin's free-kick off the post, before Jon-Paul Pittman raced clear, rounded the keeper and saw his shot blocked on the line.

It was fewer than ten minutes of total dominance for the visitors, which came to an abrupt end in the 35th minute when John-Lewis received his marching orders.

Having been booked for dissent earlier, the frontman chased back gamely to halt an Aldershot counter-attack.

But instead of being rewarded for his hard work, the forward's tame shoulder barge on Fitchett brought the home bench and crowd to their feet, and encouraged Whitton to reduce Town to ten men for the remaining hour of the clash.

The impact was immediate as Aldershot took control of affairs, dominating possession through to half-time.

Home boss Andy Scott sensed the opportunity to stretch Town, making a double change at the break and reaping the rewards within ten minutes.

Shaun Pearson had already volleyed over from a tight angle, while Brown had seen a 25-yarder sail too high when the hosts opened the scoring at the opposite end.

Fitchett's pull-back from the left was perfect for the onrushing Williams, who side-footed past James McKeown into the corner.

Seconds later, the keeper showed his impressive reflexes once again when he pushed Williams' piledriver away from point-blank range.

But the highly-rated forward wasn't to be denied for long – latching on to a ball over the top that Pearson should have cut out, to race into the area and finish past McKeown.

Town had a mountain to climb, but weren't about to throw the towel in, as Brown saw another effort blocked before Neilson gave the Mariners' 344 travelling fans something to cheer.

A poor clearance from the Shots defence fell invitingly for the winger to volley first-time past Smith and into the bottom corner, from all of 25 yards.

Town went in search of a late equaliser, but – other than substitute Jack Mackreth's low drive past the post – chances were few and far between in the closing stages, and the Mariners' unbeaten start to the campaign was over.

However, the visiting fans' post-match reaction to such a battling display was telling.

"It's a shame we couldn't send those suporters home with a result, but they stood and clapped the lads at the end, which the players deserved," remarked Hurst.

"It's good to see they recognise the work the lads put in, and I think they will have gone home talking about one person in particular, rather than the game itself."

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GRIMSBY Town boss Paul Hurst won't 'panic buy' a new striker today to fill the gap left by Lenell John-Lewis' suspension.

The transfer window slams shut at 11pm tonight and Hurst has made no secret of his desire to add another frontman to his ranks.

That need appeared to increase when John-Lewis was sent off in controversial fashion during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Aldershot.

The big forward will now sit out this weekend's home clash with Welling, but that suspension won't force Hurst's hand.

"It was extremely galling to lose our unbeaten start to the season in that manner," the boss told the Telegraph.

"But that doesn't particularly make bringing another striker in any more urgent. It's only a one-game suspension.

"I'll be looking at things and that's no secret – I said last week that I am still looking. But ultimately the sending off won't make me rush into something if I don't think it's right.

"If anything does happen, it will have to be right for the squad, not because of Lenny getting sent off."

Speculation over the weekend linked the Mariners with former Wolves and Coventry City striker Freddie Eastwood, but Hurst was quick to put that one to bed.

"I obviously know of the player (Eastwood), but that's not one on the radar," he said.

Meanwhile, the manager hinted that Cambridge United attacker Delano Sam-Yorke was of interest prior to joining Lincoln on loan at the end of last week.

Hurst continued: "With someone who has been at a club that's been promoted, of course you have a look at him.

"But he had been at Lincoln on loan previously and he knows the club. So he has gone to our rivals and we'll come up against him next week."

Ross Hannah is an existing option to fill the void left by John-Lewis' absence, following the marksman's comeback from injury on Saturday.

"Part of the reason for putting Ross and Jack Mackreth on in the second half was to give them a little bit of extra game time, while also giving a couple of the other lads a breather," Hurst explained. "That outing won't do Ross any harm at all."

A ROW between a boxing club owner and his 'girlfriend' while they holidayed in Tenerife led to it being torched.

Jade Morley had rowed with Sean Wood, owner of Woody's Gym in Ainslie Street, Grimsby, whilst they were on holiday in January – and in anger she texted a friend urging her to "paint" his premises or set it on fire, Grimsby Crown Court heard.

Morley, 33, of Fairmont Road, appeared in court charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage.

Terri Snook, 31, of Hallcroft, Ulceby, was also charged with conspiracy as well as dangerous driving, while Thomas Allen, 20, of Tennyson House, Grimsby, was charged with arson.

Tom Storey, prosecuting, said: "He (Mr Wood) said he was going to get a flight home. She texted Snook and told her what was going on."

Mr Storey said Morley told Snook she "hated" Mr Wood. Morley told her to "paint" his premises or "set it on fire", the court heard.

"She (Snook) evidently said she would paint it and asked what time the gym would be closed," he added.

Snook contacted Allen, who she was "vaguely related" to, and asked him if he would carry out the damage, the court heard.

Snook picked up Allen and another male and, at about 1.30am on January 29, dropped them off and waited nearby.

A passing police patrol intervened, but the fire had already taken hold.

"One of the men was seen putting something through the letterbox. Police chased them and Allen was seen to run to Snook's vehicle," said Mr Storey.

"Allen jumped in and shouted 'go, go go'."

The court heard an officer tried to stop the car getting away but had to jump for cover when it sped off.

The building was "well alight" when fire crews arrived. Four dry lengths of twisted paper as well as petrol and a bottle of white spirit were found.

Snook was later arrested and told police Allen had "just asked for a lift" and that she didn't know what he was going to do.

Mr Wood, who flew back to assess the damage, estimated it to be around £200.

Simon Hurst, defending Allen, said: "He accepts he played his part. It was not a sophisticated arson attack."

Recorder David Bradshaw said Snook had worked "at the behest" of Morley. Morley pleaded guilty and was given a one-year community order, 200 hours of unpaid work, and ordered to pay £100 costs.

The Recorder told Snook: "It was not your argument to start with but you played a significant part in the sense that you drove your vehicle to and subsequently from the scene."

He handed her a one-year community order, 200 hours of unpaid work and ordered her to pay £100 costs. She was also banned from driving for a year and must take a retest.

Allen, who pleaded guilty to arson, was given 16 months in a Young Offenders' Institution.

The Recorder told him: "In this event the damage to the premises was very small but that might well have been down to the alertness of the police.

"I am convinced that if it had been a fire of any duration the whole building would have gone up."

Speaking after the case, Mr Wood said: "It was a really messy situation. Jade was my best mate and still is.

"We both ranted but unfortunately she ranted to the wrong person.

"Jade has always been a big supporter of the boxing club and hopefully she will be back doing that.

"The club was back up and running inside a few weeks. We're hoping to open a second gym soon.

"I just want to put all of this to bed now and move forward."

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NORTH East Lincolnshire's case for keeping a direct express train line between Cleethorpes and Manchester Airport is being taken to Westminster today.

Council leader Chris Shaw has been invited to give evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee investigation into the future investment in the railways - at 4.05pm today.

The government has been examining the option of terminating the TransPennine Express service from Manchester to Cleethorpes at Doncaster with a replacement and slower Sheffield to Cleethorpes service being operated by Northern Rail.

At the hearing later today, Councillor Shaw will have the opportunity to put forward the council's case for keeping the direct link to the airport, following the end of the consultation into the TransPennine Express franchise in the north on Monday.

The Grimsby Telegraph launched a campaign back in June, Keep On Track, to derail the plans, and a 6,600-strong petition has now been sent off to those running the consultation.

It was backed by local councils, MPs and businesses.