Euromillions winners help jobless father back into work with donation for bike
A COUPLE who won nearly £5 million in a Euromillions draw have donated £100 to help a struggling father get back to work – a problem that they knew all about, just two years ago.As reported, jobless...
View ArticleReplay today's live debate with MP Martin Vickers on closure of...
MP Martin Vickers was taking questions earlier during our Friday lunchtime editor's debate. The debate focused on the closure of the Kimberly-Clark plant in Barton and the impact on jobs in our area....
View ArticleJohnson's charges on the victory trail
CAPTAIN Dicky Johnson felt his Grimsby Hockey Club Men's 1sts justified their Yorkshire Premier League status with a 3-2 victory against Hull University 1sts.Johnson netted a brace as his...
View ArticleTony's the Codfather with whopping catch
TONY Mercer has landed the biggest cod of this season so far from the River Humber – weighing in at a whopping 18lb!He was fishing from Glen Hughes' boat last Sunday. Hughes is famed for finding the...
View ArticleGolfer Holly joins the professionals
CLEETHORPES golfer Holly Clyburn will tee-off as a pro for the first time tomorrow – but with mixed emotions.The 21-year-old, pictured, has now officially joined the paid ranks and is taking part in...
View ArticleCountdown to the handover of Louth Town Hall
A GRADE II-listed public building will be officially handed over to a community group next week.The Louth Education Community Interest Company (Lecic) will officially start managing the day-to-day...
View ArticleWhat do motorists think of idea to cut speeding?
THE Grimsby Telegraph asked motorists on Peaks Parkway what they thought.Jane Fisk, of Clee Road, has had the catering unit in the B&Q car park next to the Parkway for the past six years.She said:...
View ArticleModel example for grabbing attention of museum-goers
PLANS are right on track for an interactive model railway to form the main attraction at Immingham's new museum.The finishing touches are being put to a 42-foot model of the Great Central Railway hub...
View ArticleMassive Immingham silo moved two miles – by remote control!
DID you see it? This giant engineering silo was moved two miles via remote control – by the same experts who took charge of a space shuttle!The 65ft silo, built by Delta Engineering Group, took about...
View ArticleIce cream maker's bid to save Appleby's Coaches
TWO iconic companies – including the recently closed Appleby's Coach Holidays – could be reunited as one in time for their centenary anniversary.Just a day after the Conisholme coach company's owner,...
View ArticleEnergy giant axes £600m Immingham power plant plan
PLANS for a £600-million biomass-fuelled power plant at Immingham have been scrapped, after lobbying attempts failed to win a change in policy from Government.The 290MW project would have created 150...
View ArticleNew Bucks Head blueprint could suit Grimsby Town
I'M sure I wasn't the only one who travelled to Grimsby Town's recent match with Telford and was impressed with the set-up at New Bucks Head, writes the Grimsby Telegraph's Matt Dannatt.The 6,300...
View ArticleHaunted train rolls into Cleethorpes for Halloween
BUSINESSES have come together to provide some frightful fun this Halloween.On Tuesday and Wednesday, Cleethorpes will be transformed into a coastal resort from hell, complete with haunted train...
View ArticleCrash victim backs Peaks Parkway speed cameras plan
A MAN who suffered serious injuries – and has ongoing health problems – after being hit by a car on Peaks Parkway has backed plans for new speed cameras to be introduced.As reported, average speed...
View ArticleHumberston Fitties 'tragedy' fear if residents win 50-week war
COUNCILLORS charged with the fate of the Humberston Fitties fear a "tragedy" could happen if campaigners win their war for 50-week occupancy.In the summing-up of a two-day hearing into the fight,...
View ArticleRoss Hannah keen on permanent Grimsby Town move
LOAN star Ross Hannah is loving life at Grimsby Town so much that he would be happy to agree a permanent stay in Cleethorpes. The 26-year-old has quickly become a fans' favourite at Blundell Park after...
View ArticleDocks are not the answer for Grimsby Town ground
JUST what is the obsession with building Grimsby Town's new stadium on the docks?, writes deputy sports editor Lee JonesOne person after the next seems to be lining up to extol the virtues of the site...
View ArticleScores on the doors: Food hygiene ratings revealed for North-East...
Food standards ratings are not only important to businesses, but to customers, too. The results of the latest inspections have been released, with mixed ratings for firms in the area. Dan Russell...
View ArticleMeeting over New Waltham homes plan
THE landowners behind plans to build 400 homes in New Waltham met members of the public today (Saturday). Ross Hewson and his sister Kelly Hewson-Fisher asked people what they wanted to see included in...
View ArticleGrimsby Town 0 Macclesfield Town 1: Big Match Live replay
A late penalty condemned Grimsby Town to a 1-0 defeat at home to Macclesfield Town. Matthew Barnes-Homer scored from the spot in the 83rd minute. Scott Neilson was sent off in the final minute for...
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