Video: Grimsby's Christmas lights switched on by 11-year-old Jake Storr
WE said we would Go To Town this Christmas – and you all came, too.Thousands of people flooded the streets of Grimsby last night to watch 11-year-old Jake Storr turn on the Christmas lights in the town...
View ArticleVideo: James McKeown wants Grimsby Town to 'follow York's lead' with league...
JAMES McKeown wants Grimsby Town to "follow York's lead" when they kick-off their FA Trophy campaign tomorrow.The Mariners goalkeeper was part of the team which made it to the quarter-finals of last...
View ArticleVideo: Exclusive interview with new Grimsby Town loan striker Michael Rankine
STRIKER Michael Rankine had his first training session with Grimsby Town this morning, after completing a one-month loan deal yesterday. The Aldershot frontman is one of five fit Town forwards battling...
View ArticleGrimsby PCSOs now patrolling to a different beat
TWO Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from Grimsby have joined the Barton and District team.Nicola Marsh has joined the Barton neighbourhood policing team, while Sarah Lister will cover the...
View ArticleNew men the key to success
IMMINGHAM'S first-ever mixed community choir is already making a song and dance – despite being on the go for just two weeks.The group of students, teachers and members of the public meets every...
View ArticleYoung Reporter: Is there really anything real about Reality TV?
SO, you're at home on the sofa in front of your TV. You start channel-surfing and programme after programme you see celebrities slurping maggots and witchetty grubs, two people telling folks what not...
View ArticleEditor's Comment: Youngsters of the future
YESTERDAY was Takeover Day, a national event that gives thousands of young people the opportunity to work with adults and get involved in decision making.The day was originally formed to raise...
View ArticleScartho cycle shop left like a 'bomb site' following raid
A SCARTHO businessman is counting the cost of a raid on his cycle store which was left like a "bomb site".Thieves smashed their way in using a sledgehammer and stole five cycles – worth a total of...
View ArticleCatch Young's Seafood extravaganza!
ARE you hooked on seafood?If so, don't miss the second Young's Seafood extravaganza – being held in partnership with the Grimsby Institute to raise funds for the local Fishermen's Mission and St...
View ArticleNominate a local hero who has improved Cleethorpes
NOMINATIONS for a scheme to spruce up Cleethorpes are flooding in – but we want to see more of you stepping up to help.As reported, Improving Cleethorpes Together, a scheme organised by action group...
View ArticleShoe boxes are on their way!
THE first lorry-load of presents destined for poverty-stricken children has set off with what was an emotional departure from Grimsby.More than 8,000 shoe boxes, filled with generous gifts and packed...
View ArticleTwo hairdressing placements up for grabs at Cleethorpes salon
ARE you a young hairdresser looking to become a cut above the rest?Then make sure you don't miss your chance to snap up one of two work experience places at a top Cleethorpes salon – where you can...
View ArticleHumberside police commissioner Matthew Grove sets out his plans and ambitions...
Matthew Grove officially began his new job as Humberside's first police and crime commissioner this week. As he embarked on a tour of Grimsby's East Marsh, reporter SIMON FAULKNER asked him about the...
View ArticleBig Red Heart Appeal raises £81,000 towards vital lifesaving equipment for...
A CHARITY has snapped up £81,000 for vital new lifesaving equipment.The Big Red Heart Appeal has raised just over half the money it needs for a £160,000 gamma camera that will be used by staff at...
View ArticleTraders off to a flying start in build-up to Christmas as Grimsby goes to town
TRADERS and community leaders have praised the success of the Grimsby Telegraph-organised Go To Town This Christmas market.Thousands of visitors attended the two-day event in the town centre, including...
View ArticleRow flares at council meeting over claims previous administration 'mortgaged...
A NEW political row has erupted on North East Lincolnshire Council following claims that the previous administration "mortgaged the authority to the hilt".In an outburst at a full council meeting,...
View ArticleReading task force to be set up after North East Lincolnshire pupils flop in...
A NEW Phonics Taskforce is to be set up after nearly half of all five and six-year-olds in North East Lincolnshire failed to reach expected levels in new reading tests.As reported, figures from the...
View ArticleFundraising mission launched for memorial in Cleethorpes to honour sea heroes
A FUNDRAISING drive to pay for a memorial in memory of the brave men who lost their lives while trying to save others stranded at sea has been launched.The Humber Branch of the Air and Sea Marine Craft...
View ArticleGrimsby Town: 'Lawrie McMenemy event shows why club is so special'
IT may have been an event to raise money for the future, but the recent evening with Lawrie McMenemy was rooted firmly in Grimsby Town's past.'Big Mac' himself said that, after 40 years, he and his...
View ArticleFA Trophy Big Match Live: Grimsby Town v Buxton (Kick-off 3pm)
Grimsby Town host Northern Premier League side Buxton this afternoon in the First Round of the FA Trophy. Whilst the Mariners are flying high in the Blue Square Bet Premier, Buxton are currently...
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