Morale low at Grimsby factory because of staff's 'uncertain future'
BOSSES at Bluestar Fibres in Grimsby are working with experts to cut costs at the troubled factory. During a Great Coates Parish Council, Councillor Kevin Redgrift described staff morale as "low"...
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The most visited news stories on This is Grimsby in 2012 (Part one)
As always, 2012 has been an eventful year in Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire with plenty of ups and downs. This list is the first half of a run-down of the most viewed articles on This is Grimsby...
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Lincoln City 1 Grimsby Town 4: Festive joy for the Mariners
AS late Christmas presents go, it was a perfect one for Mariners fans.Those who were lucky enough to get their hands on a ticket for the Boxing Day derby with Lincoln City saw their side put in a...
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Rob Scott hails 'excellent' Grimsby Town after 4-1 win over Lincoln City
ROB Scott hopes Grimsby Town's derby day demolition of Lincoln City gave Mariners supporters a Boxing Day to remember. Yesterday's 4-1 crushing of their local rivals at Sincil Bank ensured Scott and...
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Boxing Day hunts: 'Fantastic' support for events, says Lord Yarborough
SUPPORT for hunting is growing all of the time, according Lord Yarborough.In true Boxing Day tradition, riders in the Brocklesby Hunt stormed across the Yarborough Estate in view of thrilled locals,...
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Sad death of Councillor John Colebrook
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Councillor John Colebrook who died yesterday, December 26, aged 75.Cllr Colebrook was a serving ward member for Humberston/New Waltham, the very...
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Lincolnshire sailing club making waves after scooping award
A LINCOLNSHIRE sailing club is riding on the crest of a wave after scooping a top regional award.The North Lincs and Humberside Sailing Club – based at Barton on Humber – has been awarded the 2012...
View ArticleSnooker: Cons B well clear of chasing pack
CLEE Cons B finished off the first half of the Roy Ling Mutual Grimsby Snooker Doubles League season with another resounding victory in the Premier Section.The win saw them open up a 12-point lead over...
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Mansfield trip will be another physical test for Grimsby Town - Rob Scott
THE Mariners are ready for another tough, physical test when they visit Mansfield Town tomorrow (3pm).Following the Boxing Day derby drubbing of Lincoln, Grimsby Town head to Field Mill aiming to cling...
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Cleethorpes Town come out on top in 'Battle of Bradley III'
CLEETHORPES Town and Grimsby Borough served up a festive treat at Bradley Community Stadium last night. The local rivals, who share the ground, went head-to-head again in a match billed the 'Battle of...
View ArticleRetailers caught selling alcohol and cigarettes to children
FIFTEEN retailers in North East Lincolnshire are being dealt with for serving alcohol and cigarettes to children. The premises, which North East Lincolnshire Council will not name, all failed test...
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The most visited news stories on This is Grimsby in 2012 (Part two)
Continuing on from yesterday's first half of 2012's most viewed articles on This is Grimsby, here is the top ten. 10) Cruel parents kept two boys 'prisoners' for weeks on end without proper food in...
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Talented young swimmers' achievements celebrated at awards ceremony in Immingham
MORE than 60 young swimmers have celebrated their achievements over the past year.An awards ceremony was hosted at Immingham Civic Centre by the town's Pilgrim Swimming Club, which has enjoyed an...
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Cats in need of your cuddles
CAN you provide the purr-fect home for these feline friends and others like them?That is the plea from Julie Burrell, the owner of Cuddles Cat Rescue, which is based in Wilton Road, Humberston.This...
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Bra campaign has raised more than £300 for Grimsby hospital's Pink Rose Suite...
WHAT a bra-illiant year!Women in North East Lincolnshire have binned more than 5,000 bras to raise money for the Pink Rose Suite at Grimsby's hospital.As part of the Grimsby Telegraph-backed Bin A Bra...
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Daring swimmers take a Christmas Day dip in cold open water
ON Christmas day, when most people were wrapped-up warm eating Christmas dinner, these daredevils had other ideas by dipping into cold open-water.The Annual Swim at Grimsby and Cleethorpes Yacht Club...
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End of an era as former mayor John Colebrook passes away
THE death of a long-serving councillor and former mayor has been declared the "end of an era for North East Lincolnshire" by those who worked alongside him.Tributes have today been paid to Councillor...
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Did you know about Cleethorpes' very own Atlantis?
THE idea of a world drowned and lost forever under the cold, murky depths of water is one many will find as eerie as it is fascinating.Most will remember watching in horror as the jaws of the 2004...
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Mr and Mrs Claus surprise youngsters with Christmas Day visits
MORE than 20 children received a special surprise on Christmas Day, when they opened the door to find Mr and Mrs Claus on their doorstep.Excited youngsters from Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Healing to...
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Only £100 in fines collected for dog fouling offences since council's...
QUESTIONS are being asked about the council's "zero tolerance" approach to dog fouling after just £100 was collected in fines in the eight months since the policy was reintroduced.The figure – which...
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