The Humber Bridge is currently closed to high-sided vehicles and caravans as strong winds hit the region.

In North East Lincolnshire gusts of up to 28mph are predicted, although the borough is set to miss the heavy snow and rain forecast for some parts of the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Humberside Police says a number of trees have come down in the strong winds, causing disruption on roads across the force area.

And last night, a motorist had a lucky escape after walking away from a crash on the A180.

Their car left the road near the Gulf petrol station at Habrough but the driver escaped with no injuries.

For weather and traffic updates keep checking the website.

A car flipped onto its roof after colliding with another vehicle on Chelmsford Avenue in Grimsby.

The black Vauxhall Tigra was travelling south towards the roundabout with Cambridge Road when it clipped a parked green Rover and overturned.

The incident happened at around 10.30am this morning.

The female driver of the Tigra was taken by ambulance to hospital but her injuries are not believed to be serious.

The road was briefly closed while the upturned vehicle was righted and moved to the side of the road. The car was later removed by a recovery vehicle.

The owner of the parked Rover was inside his home when the crash happened.

He told the Grimsby Telegraph: "I heard a bit of a bang and when I came out I saw the car in the middle of the road. I couldn't believe it had flipped on its roof."

He said a neighbour brought out a blanket for the driver of the Tigra, adding: "I think she was fine. She was more in shock than anything."

His car suffered a big dent above the wheel arch, which he said would not be worth repairing.

"It was only a few hundred quid car. It was just a runabout. As long as she (the Tigra driver) is all right that's all that matters."

A REPLAY will be needed to separate Grimsby Town and Gateshead after today's FA Trophy clash ended in a 0-0 draw.

Nathan Arnold went closest for the Mariners in the first half, in a game of very few clear-cut chances.

Loan striker Ollie Palmer was handed his Town debut, partnering Lenell John-Lewis in attack, while James McKeown made his 200th appearance for the club.

See Monday's paper for a full report and reaction from both camps.

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Grimsby girl Jade Headland grabbed herself a date on tonight's Take Me Out.

The 23-year-old customer service worker was picked by gymnast Chris to go on a romantic trip to the Isle of Fernando.

It was a case of third time lucky for Jade, after twice making it to the final two on the popular ITV show, only to be snubbed at the last.

In tonight's programme she missed out to Melanie for the affections of oil rig worker Colin from Nottingham, while last week Scott from Newcastle turned her down in favour of Kat.

But the Grimsby girl finally got her man in speed junkie Chris, from Tunbridge Wells.

Some of the single ladies turned off their lights after hearing about Chris's love of motorbikes, but Jade told him: "Maybe you could be my need for speed on the back of your bike."

To which he replied: "I would love to fulfil that for you."

And after whittling down to the final two girls, Jade and Natasha, the 007 fan asked them what they would be called if they were his Bond girl.

Jade said: "I would be Miss Sophisticated for you."

Chris picked Jade, only to be told of her habit for drinking eight cans of fizzy pop a day.

But it didn't seem to put him off as he told viewers: "I'm looking forward to some romance and I'm pretty sure that's going to happen with Jade."

Mobile speed cameras will be in operation on Louth Road and Weelsby Road in Grimsby this week – as well as several other locations across the Humberside area.

Safer Roads Humber has announced its enforcement schedule for the forthcoming week.

It is as follows:

MONDAY, JANUARY 12: Messingham Road, Scunthorpe & Rolston Road, Hornsea

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13: A614 Middleton on the Wolds & Louth Road, Grimsby

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14: Rowland Road, Scunthorpe & A1035 Hull Bridge Road, Beverley

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15: A1174 Woodmansey & A15 between Humber Bridge and Barnetby Top

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16: A46 Weelby Road, Grimsby & A165 Beeford

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17: Safety camera enforcement officers will be visiting sites across the region.

In addition to the above schedule, officers may also visit other locations.

Motorists are being reminded that Humberside Police reserves the right to enforce speed limits on any road, at any time.

Fixed cameras are in place on the 50mph zone on the A46 Laceby Bypass, while average speed cameras are in operation in the 40mph stretch of the Peaks Parkway in Grimsby.

North East Lincolnshire residents are being urged to join others across the country in challenging local authorities who raise council this year.

Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has called on the public to make the stand.

As reported, North East Lincolnshire Council's Cabinet this week passed its draft budget plans which included rate increases of 1.98 per cent, creating £2 million of extra cash.

Members slammed Government officials for their austerity cuts as they approved in principle plans to increase council tax for residents for the next four years.

The new two-year budget will go out to public consultation, before the full council meets to approve or reject it on February 26.

A survey by The Telegraph found 60 councils across England, including almost half of the country's 27 county councils, were planning an increase.

Out of the council's who responded to the survey, only four authorities intend to reduce rates while 116 are going along with the freeze.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Eric Pickles, the Local Government Secretary, said residents should demand an explanation if councils refuse the freeze.

He also accused some authorities of being "democracy dodgers" for planning to push up rates by 1.99 per cent, shy of the 2 per cent referendum threshold.

Mr Pickles said to The Telegraph: "Conservatives in government have worked to keep council tax down, cutting bills across England by 11 per cent in real terms since 2010.

"A further freeze offer is on the table this year, with extra government funding for councils which freeze their bills.

"I would encourage local taxpayers to ask their councillors to sign up to this freeze and demand an explanation why they are refusing extra funding if they do not."

But North East Lincolnshire Council said accepting the grant – which is equivalent to a one per cent increase in council tax – could lead to higher increases further down the line.

A spokesperson said: "Whilst lower taxes are helpful to residents in the current economic conditions, freezing of the council tax may not be in residents' longer term interests: a decision not to increase council tax permanently impairs the tax base of an authority and consequently incurs an on-going loss to invest and maintain services and increases the likelihood of higher increases in future years."

JOURNALISTS from a national newspaper were at Blundell Park on Saturday for Grimsby Town's match with Gateshead.

It is believed they were there to do a story about the town's portrayal in the forthcoming controversial Sacha Baron Cohen film Grimsby, and spoke to fans who were at the game.

Grimsby Town press officer Dale Ladson told the Grimsby Telegraph that a reporter and a photographer from the Daily Mirror had requested press accreditation to cover the match. It was reported they had been asking around to see if there were any trouble makers at the match.

Mr Ladson said: "They actually spoke to one of our photographers thinking she was a fan.

"I think they were disappointed. I did think it was strange that they wanted to come for an FA Trophy game. I think they came for a story but went home with nothing."

Were you approached by a Mirror journalist at Saturday's game? If so contact the newsroom on 01472 372236 or email newsdesk@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.

WEMBLEY remains four steps away for Grimsby Town after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Gateshead in the FA Trophy.

Neither side was able to break the deadlock at Blundell Park – so they will lock horns again in a Second Round replay on Wednesday night.

Nathan Arnold went closest for Town, turning his marker before flashing wide of goal midway through the first half.

Meanwhile, on-loan striker Ollie Palmer almost marked his debut in style, but he was ultimately denied amid claims for a penalty.

After the break, Shaun Pearson had Town's only real chance of note – but his header was cleared off the line by Ben Clark.

And having failed to progress in 90 minutes, the Conference rivals will resume battle at the International Stadium in midweek.

Mariners' boss Paul Hurst said: "In games against them, it's often about fine lines.

"But on Saturday, we couldn't quite force the ball over the line to get that goal that we desperately wanted.

"We had two chances in the first half, and Shaun (Pearson) almost scored a header – I thought we looked dangerous from set plays.

"In one little spell we lost our shape slightly, and they began to move the ball around as we know they can.

"But certainly towards the end we were pushing, and credit to the lads for that, but we couldn't quite get that winner."

Hurst made four changes from the defeat to Macclesfield on New Year's Day, with Toto Nsiala recalled after suspension.

Craig Disley and Carl Magnay both returned, while Palmer was handed a debut at the expense of Jon-Paul Pittman.

Jack Mackreth, Aswad Thomas and Paul Bignot were the other players to miss out.

There was also a slight adjustment to the formation, with skipper Disley anchoring a three-man midfield that included Craig Clay and Scott Brown.

And that presented Arnold with more freedom behind the Mariners' front two.

After a quiet opening to the contest, James McKeown was soon called into action on his 200th appearance for the club.

Gateshead midfielder Jamie Chandler looked to have benefited from a kind bounce, but his effort was well saved by the home goalkeeper.

In the following minutes, there were signs that Town – in tricky playing conditions – were beginning to take control of the game.

On 22 minutes, Arnold dazzled his way down the left-hand side before finding Brown, but the former Southport man could only head wide.

At the other end, Gateshead found time and space in the home penalty area – but the returning Nsiala, back from a two-game suspension, produced a superb block just in the nick of time.

Muted appeals for a Town penalty were then waved away on 27 minutes, as Brown was felled under challenge from Andrai Jones.

As the clock ticked by, Arnold forged the best chance of the half – easing past Jones before firing just wide with his left foot.

And the on-loan forward was at it again moments later, curling over from 25 yards after linking-up with Brown.

Arnold, who enjoyed plenty of the ball throughout the tie, found himself in the thick action once more as the half drew to a close.

And he should have opened the scoring when presented with a golden opportunity, in a central position just ten yards out.

However, the ex-Mansfield winger failed to make decent contact with his right boot, having latched on to a decent delivery from Palmer.

While half-time was fast approaching, there was still time for another chance – and Town's latest recruit, Palmer, was only denied a debut goal by the onrushing Adam Bartlett.

Despite sitting back for much of the opening 45 minutes, the Heed almost snatched an opener just before the break.

However, Rob Ramshaw was unable to squeeze his strike between McKeown and Brown, who had positioned himself on the line.

Both sides took time to settle after the interval, but as the hour mark approached, it was Arnold who again threatened for the Mariners.

Picking the ball up 40 yards from goal, he drove towards the Pontoon Stand, but could only fire a tame effort towards an untroubled Bartlett.

Both managers sent on substitutions in search of a winner, but that elusive strike was a step too far for either side.

With ten minutes remaining, Pearson rose high in the box – but he could only watch as his header was cleared between the posts.

Michael Rankine, making his return to Blundell Park, battled hard with Nsiala from the moment he was summoned from the bench.

But in truth, it was the Town defender who came out on top in that individual battle – and the Heed were restricted to just one strike on target.

However, for all of their possession, Hurst's men were also unable to make a telling impact in front of goal.

With a crunch TV encounter against Barnet looming, the Mariners will now have to divert their attentions to a midweek replay.

On the evidence of Saturday, though, there should be enough motivation to serve up a decent encounter.

But two of this year's favourites for the competition will have to take a sideways step on their road to Wembley.

JOURNALISTS from a national newspaper were at Blundell Park on Saturday for Grimsby Town's match with Gateshead.

It is believed they were there to do a story about the town's portrayal in the forthcoming controversial Sacha Baron Cohen film Grimsby, and spoke to fans who were at the game.

Grimsby Town press officer Dale Ladson told the Grimsby Telegraph that a reporter and a photographer from The Sun had requested press accreditation to cover the match. It was reported they had been asking around to see if there were any troublemakers at the match.

Mr Ladson said: "They actually spoke to one of our photographers thinking she was a fan.

"I think they were disappointed. I did think it was strange that they wanted to come for an FA Trophy game. I think they came for a story but went home with nothing."

Were you approached by a Sun journalist at Saturday's game? If so contact the newsroom on 01472 372236 or e-mail newsdesk@grimsby telegraph.co.uk

BRAVE teenager Brandon Wakefield has lost his battle after suffering from a brain tumour.

He died in at Grimsby's Diana, Princess Of Wales Hospital, aged just 19 years.

His mum Mary, 42, of Ripon Street, said her son had been courageous to the end after undergoing surgery in September to remove the tumour.

But it returned and he was in hospital for a number of days before he died last Tuesday.

Tributes have been paid by his family to the former Cambridge Park School pupil.

His grief-stricken mum told the Grimsby Telegraph: "We are all very sad. We have been looking back at all the happy memories we shared.

"Brandon loved his lottery scratch cards and doing the lottery.

"He loved all his soaps, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. He had a huge collection of DVDs and enjoyed his films."

Brandon first attended South Parade School after his family moved from Alexandra Road, to Ripon Street, 15 years ago.

Mary said: "He was fine up until September. After that he was not so good and in the last couple of months he could only get about in a wheelchair.

"But he loved to go up to Top Town. His favourite thing was going to '"Rick's'" for his sausage and bacon sandwiches. He loved shopping for his snacks.

"We are happy he was able to be at home for Christmas and New Year, even though he had his 19th birthday in hospital."

She added: "No matter what difficulties he faced, he got on and enjoyed life to the full."

She remembered his joy at going on school camping trips.

His mum paid tribute to the support and care she and the family had from staff at the hospital.

Uncle Dave Hardy wrote a tribute to his nephew: "Thinking of the kindness they brought and hold on to the love that comes in each thought."

Brandon is survived by his mum Mary, dad Peter, sisters Shannon, 17, Becki, 24, Courtney, 12, and brothers Marcus, 14 and Tyler, 11, friend Richard, cousins Sarah and Gavin, aunt Gina and grandparents George and Pam Raven.

A FURIOUS brother angrily smashed a bottle over a nightclubber's head in revenge for seeing the other man viciously punch his sister.

The bottle attack victim had, to a "very, very large extent", brought what happened on himself through his violent actions towards the woman, a court heard.

Kiel Thompson, 24, of Waltham Road, Grimsby, admitted wounding Reece Stansfield on January 19 last year.

Jeremy Evans, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that Mr Stansfield was in the Gypsy Tears bar, in Cleethorpes, after midnight when he punched Thompson's sister, Leanne Thompson, "out of the blue".

Mr Stansfield was later given a caution for the "totally unprovoked" assault.

Both he and Thompson were later ejected after the disturbance.

Thompson was holding a bottle outside the premises and "lashed out with it" – smashing it over Mr Stansfield's head in an "act of revenge".

Mr Stansfield, a fish process manager for a family firm, remembered nothing about the bottle attack until he woke up in hospital.

He suffered a 1.5cm cut to his forehead, needing four stitches to a "gaping and open wound".

Mr Evans said that Mr Stansfield had, by his assault on Thompson's sister, "brought a lot of this on himself".

Thompson had sent a Facebook message to Mr Stansfield the next day, admitting what he had done and showing regret.

Simon Hirst, mitigating, said Thompson had no previous convictions and had shown remorse. He made full and frank admissions. Mr Stansfield had made a full recovery.

Recorder Paul Isaacs told the court: "The complainant, Reece Stansfield, to a very, very large extent brought what happened to him on his own head."

His assault on Thompson's sister had been like "throwing a firework into a crowd" because it "just came out of the blue".

Thompson had just seen his sister assaulted by Mr Stansfield and was concerned for her welfare when he was thrown out of the nightclub.

The "adrenalin was still rushing" when he smashed the bottle over Mr Stansfield's head.

Thompson was given a 26-week suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay a Government-imposed £80 victims' surcharge.

A FORMER senior officer at Shoreline Housing Partnership faces a prison sentence after a big fraud scam involving nearly £174,000.

He sold large numbers of iPhones and iPads for his own gain after placing bogus orders for them supposedly on behalf of Shoreline, a court heard.

Steven Neul, 45, of Humberston Avenue, Humberston, admitted fraud between March 24 and July 15 and converting criminal property between March 24 and July 10.

The fraud involved dishonestly pretending to Jungle IT and Vodafone that he was ordering iPhones and iPads on behalf of his employer. He sold 160 iPhones and 177 iPads, valued at £173,900, to obtain cash for himself.

Neul – who is well known on the snooker circuit – had been working for Shoreline as head of IT and customer services at the time.

He entered his guilty pleas during a preliminary hearing at Grimsby Crown Court.

The case was adjourned for pre-sentence reports. Ian Durant, representing Neul, told the court that he had commissioned a psychiatric report to assist with matters to be raised at the next hearing.

Neul was allowed unconditional bail.

He was told that they were serious offences and was warned that all options would be open when he was sentenced. After the hearing, he declined to comment at this stage.

Tony Bramley, chief executive of Shoreline, said: "We can confirm that we uncovered the fraud in July 2014 and immediately reported this to Humberside Police, and that in August 2014, Mr Neul was summarily dismissed from our employment for gross misconduct for the misappropriation of funds from the housing charity.

"We are most grateful for the assistance of Humberside Police in this matter and will not be commenting further until after sentencing."

MARINERS boss Paul Hurst could make changes for Wednesday's FA Trophy replay at Gateshead – after being held at Blundell Park.

Neither side was able to force a winner in Saturday's Second Round tie, meaning they will have to do it all again at the International Stadium.

And while Hurst was pleased with Town's display, the upcoming TV clash with Barnet next weekend may have an impact on team selection.

But the Mariners, like their Trophy opponents, are still intent on sealing their place in the Third Round.

Hurst told the Telegraph: "I think the motivation from our side will always be there in the FA Trophy.

"We both have a realistic chance of winning the cup.

"And in Gary Mills, there is another manager who sees the value in the competition – it's certainly an opinion that we share.

"It's too early to think about making changes, and nothing has been reported on the injury front.

"But we have got a big league game coming up against Barnet, so that may just sway one or two decisions.

"It's possible that we may alter things slightly, but it will certainly be a strong team that we play.

"Above all, we still want to try and get through to the next round."

Nathan Arnold went closest for Town, midway through the first half, while fellow loanee Ollie Palmer almost marked his debut with a goal.

On the display, Hurst added: "I thought we played pretty well, and I was satisfied with the players.

"We looked at a different formation, and it worked against Gateshead, who are a very good team that like to control the game.

"I thought we dealt with that, and there won't be many teams that have as much of the ball as we did against them.

"I was happy with that, and that we kept a clean sheet.

"After two home defeats, it was important that we didn't get beat, but the icing on the cake would have obviously been that goal.

"We couldn't quite do that on Saturday, so we will have to go again on Wednesday."

GRIMSBY Town boss Paul Hurst rounds-up some of the main talking points after his side's FA Trophy draw with Gateshead…

ON THE PERFORMANCE…

" I thought we had the better of the first half, certainly in terms of possession. But we only ended up with two chances – Nathan (Arnold) has turned his man and fired across goal, and Ollie (Palmer) felt he was pulled back. I was up in the stands and, from my angle, it was difficult to tell, but Ollie said that he had been fouled. In the second half, James (McKeown) had very little to do, but we found it difficult to get out because of the wind."

ON THE REPLAY…

" I would have been happy to settle it on the day, but Gateshead wanted a replay. It's their prerogative, and we have to go up there on Wednesday night. We had an absolutely fantastic result up there against them in the league, earlier in the season. But it's rare that you get those types of scores, particularly against Gateshead."

ON DEBUTANT OLLIE PALMER…

" I thought he came in and did okay. We have to get used to how he plays. He is a big man, but is always looking to get in behind, and could have easily had his goal. We thought Ollie was going to toe-poke it in, but he is adamant he was pulled back as he made contact. He can certainly be satisfied with his debut for us."

ON TOWN'S STRIKING OPTIONS…

" Ollie brings competition to the front-line, which I think we need. He is very mobile, and his goal record is very good. I think you can play all three of them together – and if not then we can certainly mix and match. Lenny (John-Lewis), JP (Pittman) and Ollie have all got slightly different attributes."

ON 'STAR MAN' TOTO NSIALA…

" I thought he grew into the game well, and in the second half he looked particularly switched on and focused. It's something we are constantly looking to improve with Toto. He is an excellent defender – he is very strong and quick, especially for a centre back, because it's not usually a prime asset. I think a lot of Toto, so hopefully he can put in a few more performances like that."

A motorist escaped without any injuries after their car ended up in a ditch off the A180 Westbound.

The incident occurred at around 6.15pm on Friday 9.

A picture of the crash was posted by Humber Roads Police on Twitter on Sunday morning.

It is not yet clear how the incident happened.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday this week due to forecasted strong winds across the Humber.

The yellow warning warns the people to 'be aware', posting on their website: "The public should be aware of the risk of localised disruption to transport and possibly power supplies."

On a map of the UK, the Met Office suggests that the weather will affect all areas of England and Wales.