Alford beat champions in exciting weekend programme
FOURTH-PLACED Alford & District beat reigning Premier Division champions Scunthorpe Town by 100 runs in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League's game of the day.But Cleethorpes 2nds remain at the...
View ArticleCleethorpes put in a spin as batsmen falter at home
CLEETHORPES slipped to a third straight Yorkshire ECB Premier League defeat at a baking Chichester Road – Doncaster exposed the home side's inability to cope with a strong spin attack to win by 67...
View ArticleTown's slide continues with nailbiting defeat at Lindum
MID-TABLE Grimsby Town lost out against Lindum in the closest Lincolnshire ECB Premier League game of the day.Lindum won the toss and elected to bat but were quickly reduced to 38 for three by Matthew...
View ArticleJimmy leads the way in wonderful Ashes opener
IF people had begun to question the future of Test cricket, those doubts were blown away over the course of five exhilarating days at Trent Bridge.England completed the narrowest of victories against...
View ArticleWren could take over nappy plant
DISCUSSIONS are said to be at an advanced stage over Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms taking over the former Kimberley-Clark factory in Barton and bringing 500 new jobs to the area.The Telegraph understands...
View ArticleTaking a butcher's at life after the horse meat scandal ...
When horse meat was discovered in our food, consumers reacted by returning to local butchers. Now the scandal has eased, have our habits returned too? Reporter Scott Smith finds out more.CAST your mind...
View ArticleFootpath plan a 'waste of money'
WALKERS who enjoy a popular scenic footpath are preparing to oppose plans for it to be diverted.Last year, the Environment Agency applied to East Lindsey District Council to create a new footpath at...
View ArticleCouple marry after bingo win
THERE was a full house as Sue and Luke Farenden hit the jackpot and finally celebrated their big, fat bingo wedding!The couple – who have been together for 11 years – were able to tie the knot at the...
View ArticleCoroner calls for clearer hospital discharge notes after death
THE coroner is asking Grimsby's hospital to write clearer directions on care when people are discharged – after a man died following confusion.An inquest into the death of George Jorgensen, 71, heard...
View ArticleGuy Martin wants to prove he's number one again
GUY Martin is "looking forward to running the number one plate" when he returns to the Southern 100 next year.The Kirmington road racer claimed glory in last week's Solo Championship race at the...
View Article'Grimsby Town trialists must prove they can cut it at a higher level'
GRIMSBY Town's bosses are impressed by trialists Chris Doig, Tom Turner and Jake Turner – but insist the trio still have something to prove against higher class opposition.Centre-half Doig has played...
View ArticlePoisoning fears rise as two kittens die
TWO more cats have died after apparently being poisoned by antifreeze.Lisa Thompson, of Carson Avenue, in Grimsby, was distraught when her two beloved kittens, Will.i.am and Top Cat, died last weekend...
View ArticleTravellers leave town - 'forced out by unfair treatment'
TRAVELLERS have fled North East Lincolnshire – with supporters claiming they were unfairly forced to leave.Three sets of travellers have made the borough their home over the last three months, leading...
View ArticleLoss of son in Great Coates crossing tragedy 'has not sunk in'
"I STILL wait to see his car pull up as I lock the gates at night – now I'm having to come to terms with the fact that it will never happen again." Those were the words of bereaved mum Doris Collier,...
View ArticleGrimsby Town boss calls for strikers to sharpen up
PAUL Hurst has challenged his Grimsby Town strikers to be "more clinical in front of goal" as their pre-season build-up continues. After two friendlies – against Northern Counties East League sides...
View ArticleCar crashes into ditch on A180 this morning
AN accident has reduced traffic to one lane on the A180 this morning. The incident occurred westbound at the Westgate and Pyewipe roundabout. Humberside Police are warning motorists to avoid the area....
View ArticleA18 collision inquiry continues as road closure begins
INVESTIGATIONS are today continuing into a car crash on the A18 which left two people seriously hurt. The man and woman were in a Seat Arosa when it skidded across the carriageway near Ludborough and...
View ArticleGrimsby Town games to be shown on TV
GRIMSBY Town's games at Hyde and Luton have been named in the first set of fixtures to be selected for broadcast on BT Sport. The Mariners' trip to Hyde, on Monday, August 26, and Luton on Saturday,...
View ArticleCleethorpes bigamist caught out by Facebook faces jail
A MAN living in Cleethorpes has been exposed as a bigamist – after his first wife found wedding photos of him and his new wife on Facebook. Brian Frain, 36, of St Heliers Road, Cleethorpes, is facing...
View ArticleGrimsby Town aiming to break through 2,000 season ticket barrier
Grimsby Town officials are aiming to break through the 2,000-ticket barrier for season ticket sales this week. As reported, the Mariners have decided to extend the 'early bird' reduced ticket offer...
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