Replay: Online discussion with council leader Chris Shaw
DOZENS of people took the chance to put their questions to North East Lincolnshire Council leader Chris Shaw in an online discussion earlier today. You can replay the debate and find out what...
View ArticleGrimsby's hospital in national face veil report
GRIMSBY'S hospital is included in a national report today on the use of face veils. The Telegraph newspaper reported today that at least 17 NHS hospitals have 'banned' frontline staff from wearing the...
View ArticleSuper managers to be called in to improve struggling hospitals
Managers from successful hospitals will be called in to help improve performance at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Grimsby's hospital. United Lincolnshire...
View ArticleRob Scott sacked as Grimsby Town joint manager
Rob Scott has been sacked as joint manager of Grimsby Town Football Club. The termination of his employment was announced in a statement on the club's website this afternoon. It states the reason for...
View ArticleMan missing for more than a week
A MAN has been missing since September 11 and police need help tracing him.Humberside Police issued this photo of Robert Higgins, 52, who left his home address on Frank Walsham Court, Grimsby on...
View Article"High value" items stolen in Holton-le-Clay break-in
Police have reported two break-ins on the same night in Holton-le-Clay, one of which has been described as of "high value".The first incident saw thieves break into a garden shed on Louth Road before...
View ArticleCourt date for man accused of assault on PCSO
A MAN accused of assaulting a PCSO will appear at Grimsby Crown Court next month.David Mitchell, 33 of Hainton Avenue, Grimsby appeared at Grimsby Magistrates' Court today on a charge of burglary of a...
View ArticleVideo: Lorry fire on M180 closes road
A lorry has caught fire on the Westbound carriageway of the M180 near to Scunthorpe.The fire has engulfed the cab and trailer of the lorry.We understand the road has been closed in both directions...
View ArticleYoungsters take part in charity swimathon
YOUNGSTERS in Immingham have raised money for three good causes after a charity swimathon.More than 60 members of the Pilgrim Swimming Club took to the pool in May and raised their own sponsorship.A...
View Article£10k shock as vintage arcade machines are sold off
ONCE gathering dust in a garage, three vintage arcade machines sold for a combined £10,000 at a popular auction house.There was a buzz of expectation at John Taylors, in Louth, where the machines went...
View ArticleA Peak of festive fun for everyone!
DELICIOUS homemade wine will be the star attraction at a Fabulously Festive Fruity Fayre planned for November.Peaks Top Farm, in Hewitts Avenue, in New Waltham, is throwing open its gates for the event...
View ArticleResidents unite against cold callers
UNWELCOME callers have been given the cold shoulder by residents of a Cleethorpes street who banded together to keep them at bay.Residents of College Street, near Isaac's Hill, formed a Neighbourhood...
View ArticleKeep a look out for James Bond's helicopter in area
A FAMOUS helicopter will be taking to the road – rather than the sky – while it's being moved by an Immingham haulage company.The famous Hiller chopper featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger, and...
View Article2,000 people attend Grimsby jobs fair
MORE than 2,000 people came through the doors of a jobs fair at Grimsby Town Hall.The Pop-up Job Shop was organised by the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP), with North East Lincolnshire Council...
View ArticleOpening of Grimsby River Terminal 'a magnificent day'
THE biggest investment in Port of Grimsby in 160 years was made to "keep pace with the world-beating service" created by town company GBA Group.Port director John Fitzgerald used the official launch of...
View ArticleGrimsby Town at Chester: Craig Disley available again for Mariners
THE Mariners are set to have a full compliment of players to pick from for this afternoon's clash with Chester.Captain Craig Disley, pictured, could be welcomed back into the fold after returning from...
View ArticleCouncil chief's departure 'bad timing' for borough
THE departure of council chief executive Tony Hunter is "bad timing" for the authority, opposition councillors have claimed.As reported on www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk yesterday, Mr Hunter will be...
View ArticleGrimsby designer's dress made from 1,000 Cadbury wrappers
A FASHION designer from Grimsby sweetened up London Fashion Week with a dress made from 1,000 Cadbury wrappers.Terri-Leigh Finnegan, 23, who compares her designs to those of Vivienne Westwood, caused a...
View ArticleFULL TIME: Chester 0 Grimsby Town 0
TEN-man Grimsby Town have been held to a 0-0 draw at Chester this afternoon. A largely dull opening 45 minutes only afforded one clear cut chance apiece but neither side could break the deadlock. Joe...
View ArticlePressure mounting on Grimsby hospital boss to resign
GRIMSBY'S hospital boss Karen Jackson has come under renewed pressure to relinquish her position, after councillors passed a motion calling on her to resign with immediate effect.The strongly-worded...
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