Sons to take on 100-mile ride in memory of dad
THESE determined brothers and good friends have 100 good reasons for you to support their fundraising drive for the British Heart Foundation.Andy Ecclestone, 28, brother Chris, 33, and six of their...
View ArticleHoping for sunshine for fine time at country fair
This year, Brocklesby Country Fair is going back to its roots, with more outdoor pursuits and locally sourced food than ever before. Reporter LAURA STUART-COOK meets the self-confessed country bumpkins...
View ArticleGrimsby thug's threat to slit throats of two victims
A TERRIFIED man feared for his life when he was chased down the street by a jealous and drink-fuelled troublemaker who angrily threatened to slit his throat, a court heard.The victim had "never been so...
View ArticleJoanne faces challenges in new council role
MEET Joanne Hewson.She is the new strategic director for people and communities at North East Lincolnshire Council.She will take up the position on September 1, but will be working alongside the...
View ArticleArsonist high on M-Cat torched friend's home in Grimsby
TWO terrified young men were forced to escape through a roof and desperately cling on to a chimney "for dear life" after their friend – who was high on M-Cat – started fires in a bedroom below where...
View ArticleUnemployed Grimsby mum's behaviour was a real 'blast from the past'
FORMER prolific criminal Natasha Crabtree fell foul of the police in what was a "blast from the past", a court heard.She used to commit offences "left, right and centre in her early years" but now had...
View ArticleGrimsby school staff resign in sex photo shame
TWO members of staff suspended from a Grimsby school amid sex photo allegations have resigned from their posts, it was revealed today.The employees at Ormiston Maritime Academy, formerly Hereford...
View ArticleMeet Spooks star at Humberston fundraising tonight
DON'T be spooked – actor Peter Firth, pictured, really is heading to a fundraiser in Humberston tonight. As reported, the event has been organised by his cousin Josephine Dixon, 77, of Cleethorpes,...
View ArticleBe aware of fraudsters and stamp out scams
"IF WE come together, we can stamp out scams."That's the pledge of the Grimsby And Cleethorpes Citizen's Advice Bureau which is calling for your support in its drive to Spot Scams To Stop Scams.As part...
View ArticleCleethorpes resumes its sun day service
THE bumper trade over the bank holiday brought a "significant boost" to the local economy.With temperatures hitting a high of 24 degrees, trade also heated up as thousands flocked to the resort.Drivers...
View ArticleRacing to say thank you
THESE three friends are preparing to Race For Life in Cleethorpes to say thank you for the care one of their mums is receiving.Olivia McCarthy's mum, Frances Robinson, 39, of Holton-le-Clay, is...
View ArticleBrilliant Service from NE Lincs Council
On May 7th 2013, at about 11am I posted a report of serious potholes in Queens Parade, Grimsby on the Councils website. At 12.26 I recieved a reply from the council stating that the complaint had been...
View ArticleVIDEO: Craig Disley on signing his new deal with Grimsby Town
GRIMSBY Town skipper Craig Disley is looking forward to a relaxing summer after signing his new one year contract at Blundell Park. The 31-year-old will remain in Cleethorpes until the end of next...
View ArticleManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to retire
SIR Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season after 26 years in charge of Manchester United. The 71-year-old guided the Red Devils to their 20th league title this campaign, but will 'move...
View ArticleChildren 'lucky to be alive' after climbing pylon in Waltham
TWO children are lucky to be alive after climbing on an electricity pylon at Waltham. The 13-year-old girl, and a boy, whose age is not known, eventually climbed down from the structure - which...
View ArticleCorporation Bridge in Grimsby raised for work
GRIMSBY'S Corporation Bridge has been raised this morning. It is closed until 3.30pm today and again tomorrow between 9.30am and 3.30pm for newly-refurbished lamp posts to be installed by North East...
View ArticleFirefighters training in Grimsby's Alexandra Dock
ONLOOKERS would be forgiven for thinking something major had happened in Grimsby town centre this morning. Firefighters were in Alexandra Dock - but it was just a routine training exercise.
View ArticleGAP insurance doesn't have to be expensive
(Advertising feature) If you've recently bought a car – whether brand new or a bit older – you may have been offered GAP insurance by the dealership where you bought the car. A GAP insurance policy can...
View ArticleGAP Insurance – What you need to know
(Advertising feature) With so many GAP insurance providers online selling what apparently endless variations of GAP policies, it can be difficult to decide who to buy from, what the policies do and...
View ArticleDeparture at the top of Grimsby fish processing firm
LEADING seafood executive Anita Barker is to leave her role at the helm of one of the town's biggest fish processors, following a review of Icelandic Group's UK operations. The managing director of...
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