Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell claims he 'can't remember' making comment about...
Veteran Labour MP Austin Mitchell claims he "cannot remember" making a comment that the party would win Grimsby "even" if it selected a "raving alcoholic sex paedophile". But he insists that, even if...
View ArticleCleethorpes man Anthony Weeden up for an Oscar at tonight's 2015 Academy Awards
The final countdown to the Oscars is under way with Birdman and Boyhood the frontrunners to win the gold statue for best film tonight. But a Cleethorpes-born musician who helped produce the soundtrack...
View ArticleSnow weather warning for north but will it hit North East Lincolnshire?
A yellow weather warning of sleet and snow has been issued by the Met Office for areas including Yorkshire and Humber.The weather front is spreading east through the rest of today, with rain expected...
View ArticleSmoke alarm saves lives as fire breaks out at pub
Smoke alarms saved lives today, say Humberside firefighters after they tackled a blaze at a North Lincolnshire pub this afternoon. A fire reportedly started in one of the bedrooms of a flat above the...
View ArticleSpeed camera locations in North East Lincolnshire from Monday, February 23
Mobile speed cameras will be in the following areas this week: MONDAY FEBRUARY 23 A46 Laceby Road TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24 A15 Humber Bridge to Barnetby Top THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26 Tetney Road, Humberston...
View ArticleMen arrested by police for 'twoc' offence
Two men have been arrested by police early today in Grimsby. They were arrested for taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, reports Humberside Police. The command centre tweeted at 1.55am: 2...
View ArticleGrimsby Town stadium: John Fenty defends proposal to 'vociferous' opponents
Grimsby Town director John Fenty vigorously defended controversial proposals for a new £22 million Community Stadium when he personally faced "quite vociferous" opponents at a windswept and rain-lashed...
View ArticleMum on benefits spends £3k of YOUR money travelling round the world
A single mum from Lincolnshire has been on a dream round-the-world trip with her 10-month-old daughter - all paid for with benefits she admits she doesn't need. Kay Bird, 28, is unemployed and lives...
View ArticlePolice helicopter, dog section and response team arrest wanted man
A big police operation involving the dog section, police helicopter and the inicident response team has resulted in a man being arrested. Cleethorpes North Policing Team tweeted: "Male arrested for...
View ArticleShane Bower death: Man in court tomorrow
THE man accused of the manslaughter of 38-year-old Shane Bower following a confrontation outside a Grimsby bar, will appear before Hull Crown Court tomorrow. Charles Westwood, 48, who gave his address...
View ArticleWhat UK TV channel is screening the Oscars tonight?
The red carpet is ready and in just a few hours we will know if Cleethorpes born Anthony Weeden has won an Oscar for his contribition to the Theory of Everything soundtrack. The ceremony, hosted by...
View ArticleNigel Farage says Labour has a 'serious challenge' from UKIP for Grimsby seat
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has tonight claimed that Labour has a "serious challenge" for the Grimsby seat. He was talking to BBC national news following the town's veteran MP Austin Mitchell's...
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