Cleethorpes lifeboat crew rescued a swimming dog
THE volunteer crew of Cleethorpes RNLI lifeboat were called out yesterday evening to rescue a helpless dog.Lifeboat James Burgess II was called out at 5pm to rescue "Goldie" a Rhodesian/ Staffordshire...
View ArticleFree parking time at airport is to be extended
FREE parking at Humberside International Airport is to be expanded to stop people parking on double yellow lines.Those dropping off and collecting passengers will now have 15 minutes – extended from...
View ArticleSpecial award-winning swimming classes are launched for water babies
HAVE you got a Water Baby? If so, it's time for them to make a splash.Georgina Holmes-Dickens, who runs Water Babies classes across Lincolnshire, is to launch the multi-award winning baby swimming...
View Article'Dam' that's a grand tour!
FORMER RAF man Stuart Denoon will ride his Honda motorcycle more than a thousand miles across western Europe to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Dam Busters raid.Stuart, 54, of Wybers...
View ArticleThousands of motorcycles descend on Cleethorpes
RUMBLING was heard on Cleethorpes seafront as thousands of bikes descended for the resort's annual motorcycle rally.Hundreds of visitors from across the country looked on enviously at the spectacular...
View ArticleNew mayor takes reins
CAISTOR has a new mayor.Councillor Steve Millson has taken over the role from Councillor John Burns-Salmond, who handed over the chains of office at the council's last meeting.As reported, Councillor...
View ArticleThreatened to kill doorman
STAFF and customers at a pub were left terrified after a drunken and aggressive troublemaker brandished two knives and made threats to kill them, a court heard.He warned a door supervisor: "I'm going...
View ArticleTop chefs judge cooking contest in Grimsby and are impressed
TWO internationally-renowned chefs dropped in on Grimsby to judge the entries in a prestigious national cookery competition.Award-winning restauranteur Mitch Tonks and former Selfridges chef Franck...
View ArticleBaby born in Grimsby taxi
MEET little Lukas Robertson – the baby boy who couldn't wait a taxi ride to meet his parents.Cab driver Bob Meyrick picked up an extra special fare when mum Hayley Lancaster delivered her own baby on...
View ArticleTurkish delight for happy Cleethorpes golfer Holly Clyburn
CLEETHORPES' pro golfer Holly Clyburn recorded her best result on the Ladies European Tour so far – a superb sixth-place finish at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open.The rookie, in just her third tour...
View Article'Sir Alex Ferguson was a class act in every way'
I HAVE to say that the announcement that Sir Alex Ferguson is now going to retire from Manchester United and Everton's David Moyes is going to replace him came as a great shock to all and sundry.As a...
View ArticleCould transfer request Nuneaton winger Wes York fit the bill for Grimsby Town?
I WONDER if Rob Scott and Paul Hurst's ears pricked up when they heard of Wes York's transfer request.The Nuneaton Town winger tore Grimsby Town – and Bradley Wood in particular – to shreds during his...
View ArticleGrimsby actor in TV soap Emmerdale
HERE are the first pictures of Grimsby actor Matt Kennard with long-standing Emmerdale star Charley Webb ahead of his debut in the soap tonight.The 31-year-old former Tollbar and Franklin student plays...
View ArticleOAP who handled goods stolen from dead neighbour back in court
A PENSIONER who was made subject to a curfew by Grimsby Crown Court for handling goods stolen from his dead neighbour's home, has appeared before the courts again. Norman Parry, 71, of Hamilton Street,...
View ArticleMum uses son's tragic death to stop knife crime
A MUM whose teenage son was stabbed to death in a Grimsby street is sharing her story in the hope she can stop another young person being stabbed to death.Joanne Tilling, 45, has painful memories of...
View ArticleGrimsby Town begin cup defence against Scunthorpe at Glanford Park
Grimsby Town will take on Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park on Saturday, July 20 (3pm kick-off) as the defence of their Lincolnshire Senior Cup begins. Lincoln City await the winners in the last four,...
View ArticleWhite van crashes on A180
A WHITE van crashed on the eastbound carriage of the A180 near Stallingborough Interchange after blowing a tyre. Police were called to the incident at about 7.30am today. The van collided with street...
View ArticleGrimsby Town captain Disley sad to see midfield partner Derek Niven move on
DEREK Niven's absence will certainly be felt by his Grimsby Town team-mates next season.The combative Scot is currently searching for the sixth permanent club of his 13-year professional career after...
View ArticleTwo ponies horsing around on the Humber Bridge
TWO horses running loose by the Humber Bridge made motorists do a double take this morning... leaving them wondering if they have to pay a toll! Drivers were surprised to see the pair running around on...
View ArticleNATIONAL BREAKING NEWS: Tia Sharp's step-grandfather Stuart Hazell admits...
Stuart Hazell has today admitted murdering 12-year-old Tia Sharp after dramatically changing his plea a week into his trial. The 37-year-old, who was her step grandfather, had previously maintained...
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