Brain tumour survivor in line for a national award
A BRIAN tumour survivor is in line for a national award.Figure skater Lisa Armitage, of Grimsby, has been shortlisted in the Lifetime Learner Achievement Awards.The 31-year-old – who, as reported, had...
View ArticleEditor's Comment: Cycle must be broken
THE words of one young man from Grimsby say it all ...Former jail inmate Mark Drewry, 25, of Beverley Crescent, says: "I have been volunteering for four weeks now."I am doing it to learn more and try...
View ArticleEx-offenders empowered to change their ways – and lives
EX-OFFENDERS are changing their lives by picking up tools and hammering their way through learning a trade.Through a volunteering and work experience scheme, those involved are renovating buildings in...
View ArticlePolice and Crime Commissioner candidates: John Prescott (Labour)
HE'S the most famous name in the race to become Humberside's new Police and Crime Commissioner. Jenna Thompson speaks to John Prescott, who wants to be the "voice" of the region.HE IS the man everyone...
View ArticleSix months for 'local enforcer' who brandished sword at terrified young girls...
THREE young girls were left terrified after a man brandishing a fearsome sword suddenly confronted them and started chasing them, a court heard.He saw himself as "the local enforcer" and the girls were...
View ArticleNew home for Tetney pre-school after 40 years in village hall
A TETNEY pre-school has a new home after nearly 40 years in the village hall.This week, Tetney Pre-school Playgroup moved into its new home in the Children's Centre at Tetney Primary School, Humberston...
View ArticlePrison suicide: Family of Grimsby man back coroner's call for staff to be...
THE family of a Grimsby man who took his own life while inside Hull Prison have welcomed a coroner's call for prison staff to be given better guidance for dealing with potentially suicidal...
View ArticleTalk of the Town: Same position - but two different players
By Matt DannattTHERE were some Grimsby Town fans who were surprised by Derek Niven's early substitution at Hyde on Tuesday evening.Some said it was too early, others pointed to the Scot's visible...
View ArticleScartho Baths: Conservatives stand by decision to vote against three-week...
THE Conservative group on North East Lincolnshire Council has defended its decision to vote against having a three-week consultation on the future of leisure services in the borough.As reported, the...
View ArticleWhat a Fabulous Fruity Christmas craft fair
It seemed everyone wanted something at the Fabulously Fruity Wines Christmas Craft Fair in Cleethorpes today.Peaks Top Farmat New Waltham near Cleethorpes was buzzing with people and all things...
View ArticleCleethorpes golfer Holly Clyburn wins her first professional title
CLEETHORPES golfer Holly Clyburn came through a dramatic play-off to win her first professional title today in Spain. The 21-year-old - in only her second outing as a pro - fended off Spain's Carmen...
View ArticleBig Match Live: Grimsby Town 5 Woking 1
Grimsby Town put five past Woking to move up to second in the Blue Square Bet Premier league. The Mariners had gone behind within the first couple of minutes but it wasn't long before Sam Hatton made...
View ArticleGrimsby Town striker Anthony Elding told he can leave the club
GRIMSBY TOWN joint boss Paul Hurst has confirmed that striker Anthony Elding has been told he can leave the club. Speaking after this afternoon's 5-1 victory over Woking, Hurst confirmed that Elding -...
View ArticleVideo: Grimsby Town 5 Woking 1 - Mariners brush aside Woking
High-flying Grimsby Town got back on the winning trail by beating 10-man Woking 5-1.But they made the worst possible start when former Mariner Dean Sinclair netted after only two minutes from 18...
View Article"She is not safe" - Tulisa appeals for you to vote for Ella Henderson in the...
SHE may have put in another stirling performance, but that doesn't mean Ella Henderson is home and dry in this week's X Factor competition.Her mentor Tulisa rounded off another week of praise from the...
View ArticleCleethorpes In Remembrance
Cleethorpes awash with poppies as we remembered them.Cleethorpes people along with civic representatives, MP Martin Vickers and service men and women came together in Remembrance today.Deputy Mayor,...
View ArticleCould Ella Henderson be in the X Factor bottom two tonight?
A NATIONAL tabloid has claimed leaked X Factor voting results show Tetney starlet Ella Henderson is in danger of being in the bottom two.While Chris Maloney continues to lead the polls, The Daily Star...
View ArticleDiary date for Cleethorpes Festival of Flight
Get your 2013 diary out and pen in the dates for next year's Cleethorpes Festival of FlightOn the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28 - best leave your car at home and come and see one of...
View ArticleCleethorpes on Remembrance Sunday
Cleethorpes awash with poppies today as we remembered them.
View ArticleX Factor: District3 voted out of competition
District3 have bowed out of this year's X Factor competition. The trio – which includes Cleethorpes' Micky Parsons, 18 – found themselves in the bottom two again after failing to secure enough public...
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