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Louth Aldi store proposal is scrutinised
A PRESSURE group, which campaigns to maintain a town's unique shopping experience, is cautiously welcoming plans for a discounted supermarket in the town.Aldi is hoping to submit a planning application...
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Charity shop's plea for donations
A CHARITY shop in Grimsby has issued an urgent appeal for donations.Jo Swallow, manager of the British Heart Foundation Shop in Freeman Street, says stock has fallen to the lowest level she can...
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Woman died after three-hour wait
A CRITICALLY ill 84-year-old died after waiting three hours for an ambulance – prompting calls for a better service in Lincolnshire.Rita May Benton died at Lincoln County Hospital after suffering a...
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Pool centre plan approved
THE creation of a new pool hall inside a derelict pub will remove a blot on the landscape, as well as providing a much-needed facility for young people.That was the view of North East Lincolnshire's...
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Grimsby Town legend John McDermott tells all in autobiography
"IT'S all about the working class lad who didn't have anything and had to work to get where he wanted to be."The words of Grimsby Town legend John McDermott, ahead of the release of 'It's Not All Black...
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Princess Anne tours Cherry Garth campsite
SUNSHINE and soaring temperatures greeted Princess Anne on her latest visit to North East Lincolnshire.Yesterday the Princess Royal was given an hour-long tour of the Cherry Garth campsite in...
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Grimsby Town bosses challenge Lenell John-Lewis to net more goals
PAUL Hurst has challenged in-form Grimsby Town frontman Lenell John-Lewis to add more goals to his game.The forward took time to find his feet last season after joining from Bury at the end of...
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Call for end to pub eating contests after mum died choking on egg
A CORONER has called for an end to eating competitions in pubs where people have consumed alcohol.The recommendation came at the inquest into the death of Sharon Dixon, who choked on a boiled egg...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Man critical after assault
A 27-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was assaulted in an East Marsh street.Teh victim, who has not been identified suffered serious stomach injuries in the assault which...
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Weather proves testing for area's coast anglers
HIGH tides and washed-up weeds played havoc with the midweek match on Cleethorpes Promenade.The conditions certainly put the fish off and, in fact, only half of the anglers weighed in.Fresh water worm...
View ArticleFind out how you can make do and mend in the tough economy
MAKE do and mend your way through these tough times.Wartime Britain is the inspiration for a series of workshops organised by Shoreline Housing to help people make their pounds stretch a little...
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A rip-roaring wax and shave night for charity
DOORMEN risk losing more than their tough guy reputations in a special wax and shave night for charity at a Cleethorpes pub.More than 20 macho men who work the doors in Grimsby And Cleethorpes are...
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Trust recovers or recycles 158 tonnes of waste
A MOUNTAIN of waste is now being recycled instead of heading for landfill thanks to the expansion of a green-fingered scheme at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.A hospital...
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Walk In The Park promotes disabled sport
AROUND 40 people enjoyed a Walk In The Park to promote disabled sport in North East Lincolnshire.The annual event, organised by the North East Lincolnshire Disability Sports Forum, took place at...
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Gowshall girls are on a high
GRIMSBY bowls star Amy Gowshall is pleased to have recaptured her form at Royal Leamington Spa.Along with her mum, Christine, she won the new National Family Pairs Championship on Thursday.The...
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On his marks ready for Great North Run
THIS former Olympic Games Maker is gearing up to take part in the Great North Run in September.Jason Neilson, 40, of Grimsby, will be running for When You Wish Upon A Star, alongside such athletes as...
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Ban on pub food contests may need to become law
A BAN on eating competitions in bars where people are drinking alcohol and taking part in food challenges might need to become law.Paul Money, chairman of PubWatch, said it could need legislation to...
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Man faked robbery and saved balaclava photo on phone
A SOCIAL worker staged a fake armed robbery on his partner to conceal the theft of thousands of pounds from the till – and was caught out by photos saved on a mobile phone.John Skate, a university...
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Dying mum sees son marry
A FAMILY organised a wedding in just two days after deciding to bring it forward to grant a mother's dying wish – to see her son wed.Pete Hansen and Janine Croft, of Humberston, had planned to get...
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Judo club moves to new home
A JUDO club on the Nunsthorpe estate has closed its doors on a 34 year chapter of producing some of the world's best judo champions.Coach Terry Alltoft became a coach 40 years ago and 34 years ago,...
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