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UKIP's Stephen Harness wins Humberston and New Waltham by-election
UKIP have gained their second seat on North East Lincolnshire Council with victory in the Humberston & New Waltham by-election. Stephen Harness was elected with 1,098 votes (42 per cent), taking...
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Mixed views on homes and offices scheme in Cleethorpes
DEVELOPERS have submitted plans for a new development of 50 houses and a mix of offices, showrooms and industrial units behind Tesco in Cleethorpes.Bramall Properties have applied for planning...
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Update: Blockage on westbound A180 cleared following accident
Traffic was brought to a standstill on the westbound A180 this morning following an accident. The carriageway was blocked near the Pyewipe roundabout leading to tailbacks as far as Riby Square. One...
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Lincolnshire Charity Calls on Cyclists to Saddle up for Park Project
Routes to cater for a wider range of cycling abilities are being offered in the second annual Bike Ride to be organised by the Linkage Community Trust next month (Sunday 19th May 2013). The...
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Dogging TV show triggers huge reaction as Lincolnshire Police urge common...
LINCOLNSHIRE Police have urged doggers to take a common sense approach to sex in public places. It follows a documentary – Dogging Tales, shown on Channel 4 last night, which provoked huge reaction on...
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Grimsby HMV store saved in rescue deal
GRIMSBY'S HMV store has been saved from closure following the sale of 141 stores, head office and distribution functions. They have been bought by restructuring specialists Hilco UK, securing 2,643...
View ArticleIf Asbos are so good, why are we getting rid of them?
I COULDN'T help but chuckle when I saw my colleague's front-page story about his attempts to track down the recipient of North East Lincolnshire's first ever Asbo.With the words of Humberside Police,...
View ArticleThe power of healing
DURING this past week I was left contemplating the meaning of the word "healing" after a patient thanked me for "healing her".The choice of the word "healing" by my patient sounded strange and somewhat...
View ArticleYour views on the Government reforms
AS reported, the issue has divided Grimsby Telegraph readers between those who are for the reforms and those against. You can comment on this at www.thisisgrimsby.co.ukHere are a selection of your...
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There have been a lot of minutes during 95 years
HATS off to Caistor Women's Institute for "clicking-up" 95 years – making the group one of the oldest in the country.Scores of members gathered for an anniversary celebration at Caistor Town Hall,...
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Help online for tenants wishing to move home
HELP for those wishing to move due to the "bedroom tax" is out there.That's the message from housing associations and North East Lincolnshire Council to tenants who are currently under-occupying their...
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The fight to save the children's heart unit is not over yet
NEWS that children's heart surgery will restart at Leeds General Infirmary has been welcomed, but campaigners have warned that the fight continues to save the threatened facility.Following lengthy...
View ArticleThere's no defence for prosecution turning up late
CASES at Grimsby magistrates were suddenly thrown into chaos yesterday when an embarrassing "mix-up" led to no prosecutor turning up for the main court.Seven defence solicitors were left twiddling...
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Zeroing in on helping to raise self-esteem
YOUNGSTERS celebrated their achievements after completing a ten-week programme designed to boost self-esteem and employability skills.The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire applauded the 12 job seekers...
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A shining exam-ple of home education
BEING schooled at home by his mum has helped this 13-year-old Grimsby boy achieve stunning grades in three GCSEs – more than two years before most of his peers will sit the exams.Last year Andy Pollock...
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Grimsby Major ready for the ultimate test
GRIMSBY military man Major Stuart Morgan is ready for the test of his life – a gruelling event which bills itself as the 'toughest footrace on Earth'.The Marathon des Sables is a race through the...
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Cancer victim calls for tests on young women
A LOCAL woman is helping to spearhead a national campaign to make life-saving screening tests for women available from a younger age.Lyndsey Ibbotson, 31, of Cleethorpes, says she has cried every day...
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Gardener hopes his business will grow
A KEEN gardener from Tetney is coming out of retirement to relaunch a nursery selling plants at reasonable prices.Granville Norburn ran the popular Norburn's Garden Centre, in Station Road, Tetney,...
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Grimsby rodmen to the fore in big competitions
TOP anglers from across the region battled it out in the five-man team event at Messingham.It was a well-attended competition, especially considering the weather.Three lakes were in use. Fishing...
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Life as a footballer's wife in Grimsby was good news
THEIR wedding day made the front page in the Grimsby Telegraph and it has been nothing but good news ever since for this golden couple – ex-Mariner Brian Keeble and his wife Diane.But Diane didn't even...
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