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Nine homes planned on site of car repair garage
NINE homes are planned for a parcel of land in Cleethorpes currently used by a car repair shop. A planning application submitted to North East Lincolnshire Council details plans for the demolition of existing buildings to make way for nine new...
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Rolling out the ‘bread’ carpet for world-class bakehouse
A PASSIONATE baker who has s worked and trained with the top tier of the industry will realise a lifelong dream this weekend. The childhood ambition of Tiggy y Elwes, 26, will come to fruition when n the doors open at Hop Bakehouse e on Saturday at...
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Senior Coroner steps down
THE distinguished service of Greater Lincolnshire’s Senior Coroner has been celebrated as he steps down from the role. Paul Smith first joined Lincolnshire’s Coroners Service in 2008 and served as Assistant Coroner, Area Coroner and Senior Coroner...
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County Mayor rules out tourism tax in the region
THE mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has made it clear she will not be introducing a tourism tax, saying it could “drive out people from visiting our region”. Dame Andrea Jenkyns’ comments follow the Government’s announcement of plans to grant regional...
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Discover surprise finds from Freshney Place dig
A SPECIAL Heritage Open Day event is being held at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, on Saturday, September 19. It is a day when you can drop in and discover some unusual finds. In addition to the wonderful things going on over Heritage Open Days...
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Former M&S storeman celebrates 100th birthday
GRIMSBY resident, George Robinson, has recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Born in the Freeman Street area, he went to work at WH Smiths when he finished school at 15. At 18, he was made a Bevin Boy – a young man selected to work in the coal...
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Proposals to reorganise Lincolnshire’s councils to be paused and reviewed
THE decision to reorganise Lincolnshire’s councils will be paused and reviewed following legal advice, the government has said. Plans to reorganise the county’s seven councils into two much larger authorities were confirmed last month, with one...
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Honda Racing manager sacked for not reporting a £160k overpayment
A HONDA Racing manager was sacked after he failed to inform bosses that he had mistakenly received overpayments of more than £160,000 to his bank account. Havier Beltran was dismissed without notice from the company on September 10, 2025, for gross...
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Bringing health checks into local communities
HEALTH and community organisations across North East Lincolnshire are joining forces once again for Know Your Numbers Week, bringing free blood pressure checks directly into local communities. Working alongside partners including Thrive, Smoke Free...
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Officers taken to hospital after crash during pursuit
TWO police officers were taken to hospital following a crash during a pursuit in Grimsby. A teenager has been charged with several offences and remanded in secure accommodation. Humberside Police said they received reports of a car being stolen on...
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Walk a mile for charity with mayor
THIS autumn why not get out t and about for a short, sociable e walk along our lovely Cleethorpes coastline and raise some money for charity too! Join the Mayor of North East Lin- colnshire, Cllr Marian Boyd, on Sat- urday, October 10 for a walk in...
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‘It has everything from tragedy to comedy and a lot in between’
“THERE is always a rainbow for everyone to see, no matter how low life can get.” Those were the profound words of David Wrightam, the director of the latest play to hit the stage at Caxton Theatre, in Grimsby. A charity showing of Rainbow Over...
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Man boasted about punching police officer
A CLEETHORPES man punched a police officer and then boasted to other officers that he “fell to the floor like a sack of sh**”. The officer needed hospital treatment after Gary Davies, 34, of Kew Road, Cleethorpes, punched him to the ground when he...
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Three incidents in 24 hours for Humber Rescue volunteer crew
AN “exceptionally busy” 24 hours saw Humber Rescue’s volunteer crew called out three times – adding up to more than 12 hours responding to incidents on the Humber. A rescue effort, a yacht fire, and a late-night response in the early hours ensured the...
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Former hotel to become HMO and go-ahead for Grimsby Town billboard
THE latest planning developments in northern Lincolnshire: ■ Former Scunthorpe hotel to be converted: The former Lighthouse Hotel on Frodingham Road will be converted into a six-bed HMO and five self-contained flats. North Lincolnshire Council’s...
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Jax, 13, wins Community Award after raising £40k to help others
A REMARKABLE 13-year-old from m Grimsby has been recognised for r his outstanding fundraising efforts s and dedication to raising aware- ness of life with a stoma. Jax, who lives with a stoma himself, has become a passionate advocate for greater...
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PIECE OF PLEASURE ISLAND HISTORY TO BE UNVEILED AT CINEMA
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Barclays Local to relocate to Freshney Place this autumn
FRESHNEY Place is to welcome a Barclays Local into the shopping centre this autumn. The bank is moving from its former location in Grimsby Town Hall. The new facility at Freshney Place will give customers access to faceto-face banking support while...
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Bid to install defibrillator near Victoria Street bank
THE latest notable planning developments in northern Lincolnshire include: ■ Bank applies to install defibrillator outside its Grimsby branch: Nationwide has applied for planning permission to install a defibrillator and an emergency bleed control kit...
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CLEETHORPES GOLFER PRAISES LIFESAVERS
the next hole, he started to feel nauseous. “By the time I reached the end of the fairway, the pain had become overwhelming. It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest,” Andy said. Moments later, he slumped down and began to feel pain in his...
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Ban on sale of disposable barbecues welcomed
HUMBERSIDE Fire and Rescue Service has backed a new temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues amid concerns they could pose a significant risk to public safety due to heatwave conditions. The news follows a number of recent fires in grasslands...
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Countdown to opening of new inflatable play park
THE countdown is on to the opening of a massive inflatable and slide adventure park in Grimsby. Innoflate say they are working flat out to open on September 5. They will look after up to 200 visitors at any one time in the huge new venue spread over...
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‘I’m so excited for litter pick I could flip to the moon!’
A YOUNG Grimsby boy has been cleaning up the streets while raising hundreds of pounds for a great cause. Seven-year-old Arthur Gibbons has hated seeing litter since the age of three, his mum Jodie said. Now, during the summer holidays, he’s taking...
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Aldi reveals plans for new store in the area
POPULAR discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to open a new store in North East Lincolnshire – and it has a very specific location in mind. The German supermarket chain famed for its middle aisle specials already has more than 1,000 stores across...
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Home ‘designed for entertaining’
D t H mDESCRIBED as “an architecturally distinctive family home”, The Teazles, in n Humberston Avenue, Grimsby, is on the market for £600,000. For sale with Fine & Country, the fourbedroom property comes with 0.6 acres of land and offers extensive...
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Bin collections brought forward during heatwave
BINS are set to be collected earlier than usual this week to help waste collection crews in soaring temperatures. North East Lincolnshire is bracing itself for its latest heatwave this week, with temperatures set to soar to around 32C in the region at...
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ESSENTIAL 2026-27 FOOTBALL FIXTURES
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Opening day discounts as funfair celebrates milestone
A POPULAR funfair is marking its tenth anniversary visit to Cleethorpes by offering discounts to local families to help them spread the cost of summer holiday entertainment. Reductions on admission prices are being given on opening day and the fun park...
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Work begins on foundations of new Sea Road building
A MAJOR milestone has been reached on a significant new building being constructed in Cleethorpes. The three-storey landmark, on the former Waves site off Sea Road, is set to be home to seafront visitor facilities once completed. As well as public...
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Farmers are fined nearly £7k for illegal waste fire
TWO Lincolnshire farmers who broke waste regulations by starting a waste fire have been fined nearly £7,000. The cousins from North Owersby, near Market Rasen, admitted the offences at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 27. They were...
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Heating firm wins top award and backs next generation of engineers
A NORTH East Lincolnshire plumbing and heating company has been named the region’s top boiler and heating installer for the second time in three years, while its apprentices also scooped awards. Beeson Plumbing & Heating Ltd, based in Humberston, has...
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Fun-filled summer activities for families
PARENTS and carers looking for things to do with their children during the summer holidays might want to keep an eye on their local council’s social media. North East Lincolnshire Council will be highlighting things going on to help everyone enjoy...
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Pork producer summoned to court following allegations of animal cruelty at farm
ANIMAL rights lawyers have launched a legal case against Hullbased supermarket meat supplier Cranswick following an undercover operation at one of its Lincolnshire farms. The Animal Justice Project – a vegan animal rights organisation that campaigns...
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New cab firm launched to shake up local competition
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PORT PICKED FOR ADVANCED FUELS PROJECT
Launching Project King’s Road are, from left, Ralph Windeatt, ABP; Lara Naqushbandi, CEO ETFuels; and Dame Andrea Jenkyns DBE, Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire
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‘Cannabis plants’ found during Immingham raid
A MAN has been arrested after police officers carried out a drugs raid at a property in Immingham. It is understood a large number of cannabis plants have been discovered inside the building in Pelham Road. Electrical engineers also attended to make...
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WOMAN UNAWARE SHE WAS ON HOLIDAY WITH A CONVICTED PAEDOPHILE
Daniel Greaves, 34, of Ladysmith Road, Grimsby, had not told his new girlfriend about his conviction for four offences of engaging in sexual communications with a child in 2024
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‘We love everything about Cleethorpes’
A COUPLE visiting Cleethorpes said they were blown away during their visit to the seaside resort. Regeneration, the state of the roads and the parking charges were all seen as positives by James Lawton and Francesca Lee, from Cherry...
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Celebrating ‘exceptional performances’
LEADERSHIP and inclusivity were among strengths celebrated at a Grimsby school’s sports presentation evening following a recordbreaking year. John Whitgift Academy’s annual awards saw families and guests join with staff to mark a memorable year of...
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Scunthorpe’s British Steel taken into public ownership
BRITISH Steel has been brought into public ownership in a bid to safeguard the future of steel production in the UK. The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act has received Royal Assent, with ministers deciding that taking the company into state...
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Chance to have your say on the future of homelessness support
NORTH East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) is developing an updated strategy looking at homelessness and rough sleeping. Each local authority is required by law to have a homelessness strategy in place, which must be updated every five years. The NELC...
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Appeal to trace Good Samaritan who got off bus to help at a crash
AN appeal has been made to help trace a teacher who got off a bus to try to help at the scene of a crash. The woman helped administer CPR after the collision that happened on Monday, July 6, on the A16 near Louth. A spokesperson for Lincolnshire...
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Dog rescue charity set to open its latest shop
A RESCUE charity that helped countless dogs over six decades is preparing to open its latest shop, in Immingham. Jerry Green Dog Rescue has launched a new shop at the Kennedy Way Shopping Centre. The Brigg-based charity has invited Grimsby Town mascot...
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Milestone for Samaritans stalwart
MELANIE Onn, Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes MP, and Cllr Marian Boyd, Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, were on the guest list and joined family, friends and members of the West End Bowling and Social Club to celebrate Mim Horton’s 100th birthday. Mim...
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Dad who ‘was drinking 24/7’ now award-winning volunteer
A DAD who was hospitalised due to his alcohol intake and “was drinking 24/7” has said quitting alcohol was “the best thing I ever did” three years after giving up drinking alcohol for good. Craig is sharing his story of going from drinking 12 litres of...
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How CCTV is helping keep roads safer for all
CCTV showing drivers flouting the law has helped police hundreds of times in an operation that is clamping down on poor or careless driving. Operation Snap was launched by Humberside Police in April 2023, following a national pilot. The public is...
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UK first beach wrestling event to hit the sand at Cleethorpes
A NEW kind of beach entertainment is heading to Cleethorpes this summer. The UK’s first ever beach wrestling event will see a host of wrestlers battling it out in the ring on Saturday, July 25. The event will take place on the sand beside Cleethorpes...
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‘Superboy’ Ralph, 8, cycles through heatwave to raise funds to help dogs
A NORTHERN Lincolnshire schoolboy is beaming with pride after raising almost £1,200 in a marathon bike ride for an animal charity. While children – and grown-ups – were clamouring for ice creams and paddling pools during last weekend’s heatwave,...
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Grants boost for House of Fraser regeneration
PLANS to regenerate Grimsby’s former House of Fraser store to its former glory have taken a leap forward. The shutters came down on the store for the final time back in July 2020, a year after Frasers Group confirmed the shop was closing down, with the...
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Calls for dedicated Army statue in Cleethorpes backed by Melanie Onn
MELANIE Onn has backed calls for a dedicated commemorative statue to the Army in Cleethorpes. It comes as the coastal resort is set to host its annual Armed Forces Weekend this weekend. Ms Onn (Labour) has appealed for people with ideas about the...
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