Do Hull give us the sticky stick end?
THE RIVALRY between Hull and Grimsby has never died, and goes back to the hayday of the fishing industry.During those far off days, such rivalry was rife and every now and again it really flares up...
View ArticleWhere can stadium be located for community?
I REFER to the letter from Mr David Sanderson, in reply to my first letter on the subject of the GTFC stadium.I agree with his sentiments as stated before in my first missive. But how are we to...
View ArticleWhat is the real truth about the dangers of Ebola?
I UNDERSTAND that the Ebola virus is so deadly that even just one microscopic droplet of liquid from an infected person is sufficient to pass on to another.That being the case, what danger is there...
View ArticleCompany has Cristal vision
FOR more than 50 years Cristal has existed, it has provided gainful employment for numerous people in the community.The past few years politicians have woken up to the fact that training apprentices is...
View ArticleDoes your neighbour go out their way to help you?
EVERYBODY needs good neighbours.And that's why we want you to tell us about yours.We are looking for nominations of neighbours who go that extra mile to help out for our Community Awards.There are 12...
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Make smoking history
NORTH East Lincolnshire Council has made an official commitment in its bid to "inspire a smoke-free generation".A public event at Grimsby Town Football Club featured presentations from a number of...
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We will wheel out vintage 100-year-old fire cart to protect our communities,...
FIRE chiefs have been accused of aiming to shutdown a village fire station by stealth.Waltham Parish Council members considered dusting down their 100-year-old hand-pushed fire kart if the village is...
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Toilet Twinning Grimsby pupils hoping to flush away poverty by spending a penny
CHILDREN at a Grimsby school are "spending a penny" to help flush out poverty in Bangladesh.As part of the Toilet Twinning initiative, Littlecoates Primary – along with Shoreline Housing Partnership –...
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Poo-lution Campaign: Stray dogs pose huge problem across North East Lincolnshire
STRAY dogs are a big problem in North East Lincolnshire.According to the council's animal welfare team manager Tina Weldrake, the borough is now in the top 20 local authority areas for the number of...
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Grimsby charity receives £10k Big Lottery boost
A CENTRE in Grimsby which helps people with chronic respiratory diseases has been awarded £10,000 by the National Lottery.The Hope Specialist Falls And Respiratory Service centre in Hope Street has...
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Cleethorpes war veteran will kick off Grimsby Town's special Armistice Day match
A SECOND World War veteran from Cleethorpes will read a poignant poem as part of Grimsby Town FC's special Armistice Day celebrations.Walter Marshall, 89, chairman of The Grimsby And District Normandy...
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Grimsby man jailed for 'exploitation' of vulnerable teenager
A MAN who continued to sleep with a teenaged girl after he had been issued with a Child Abduction Notice – detailing her age and warning him to stay away – has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.Lee...
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Paranoid Grimsby man wielded hammer at disabled dad during drug-induced rage
PARANOID Macauley Roberts wielded a hammer at his disabled dad, threatening to kill him because he thought he was "possessed", during a drug-induced rage.The 19-year-old of Rutland Street, Grimsby...
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FINAL WHISTLE: Frontman bags brilliant brace against Lincoln City as Mariners...
ROSS Hannah's delightful double was enough to give Town the Lincolnshire Senior Cup glory.The Mariners striker served up two sumptuous finishes last night to ensure the silverware will reside at...
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Grimsby Town delighted to get trophy in bag with victory over Lincoln City in...
PAUL Hurst paid tribute to his Grimsby Town line-up's attitude after they clinched the Lincolnshire Senior Cup last night.A 2-1 victory at Blundell Park was enough to earn the Mariners the silverware...
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Vegas poker star from Healing accused of online gambling fraud
A POKER player who achieved global fame after winning a prestigious world series competition in Las Vegas allegedly made many thousands of pounds through "fooling the systems" and using false online...
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Lincolnshire police officer who was shot in face - sparking 12 hour armed...
A Lincolnshire Police officer is in line for a bravery award after being shot in the face at the start of a 12-hour armed siege.PC Steven Hull and PC Karen Irving were first on the scene after Barry...
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Recovery of American fighter jet that crashed into Lincolnshire field at...
The recovery of the downed American military jet, which crashed into a Lincolnshire field is getting underway today.Road closures are in place in Weston Hills, with a section of Broadgate due to be...
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Cleethorpes Academy Awards: Future champions congratulated by Olympic...
"SUCCESS is about playing your part, committing properly to something and seeing it through".Those were the inspirational words from former World 110m Hurdles Champion and Olympic Silver Medallist...
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