Grimsby Telegraph
Scarily-good stuff in the Humber region for Halloween2026
THE run-up to Halloween is in full swing, with families out picking pumpkins from their local patch and costumes to wear for this spookiest of seasons. The frighteningly-good fun extends beyond the traditional All Hallows Eve nowadays, with parties,...
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‘SAFEGUARDING FAILINGS’ FOUND AT PRIVATE SCHOOL
AN independent school in Grimsby has been issued a warning notice by the Department for Education after it was found to be failing to meet safeguarding standards, including having cracked windows, broken glass in chemistry labs and sharp tools easily...
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‘We are still absolutely over the moon’
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WAIT FOR REOPENING SPANS FOUR YEARS
NORTH East Lincolnshire Council leader Oliver Freeston has revealed Corporation Road Bridge will not reopen before Christmas as previously hoped. Mr Freeston took to social media to show his frustration with May 2027 now suggested, though the Reform...
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‘THE MESSAGE IS NOT GETTING THROUGH TO YOU’
Tyler Rice, 24, of no fixed address, has been
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DRINK-DRIVER RAN OVER MAN AS HE DROVE STRAIGHT AT CROWD
A MAN who was more than three times the drink-drive limit drove at a crowd of people near a nightclub in Cleethorpes in a “shocking” early-hours incident. Miraculously, only one person was injured when George Reid’s Renault mounted the pavement on Sea...
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Parks and green spaces get revamp with new equipment
NEW exercise equipment and repaired accessible swings are just some of the exciting improvements being delivered across North East Lincolnshire’s parks and green spaces. Work has already begun at People’s Park and the area surrounding King George V...
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‘HOLLY WILL BE WITH ME EVERY STEP’
WOMAN TAKES ON FIRST-EVER MARATHON AT AGE 65 IN HONOUR OF FAMILY FRIEND
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VIOLENT STANDOFF FORCED FAMILIES TO FLEE
THREE men have been jailed after Lord Street and neighbouring streets in Grimsby were locked down by police following an armed attack. Families with children fled the streets when violence flared on Lord Street on July 23. Police set up a scene guard...
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‘A HUGE LOSS TO THE COMMUNITY’
RESIDENTS have expressed their discontent after plans to introduce controversial parking charges were approved to come into effect at a Cleethorpes car park. North East Lincolnshire Council approved an application by lease holders Haven Holidays to...
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‘YOU MADE OUR DREAM COME TRUE’
WEDDING bells were ringing at a care home in Grimsby when the team hosted a special ceremony for one resident’s family member. When the team at Care UK’s Old Norse Lodge, Matthew Telford Park, found out that 88-year-old David Sutton’s daughter was...
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TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACED IN SPECIAL MEASURES
A GRIMSBY secondary school has been placed into special measures after an Ofsted inspection found it needed urgent improvement in almost all key areas. Ormiston Maritime Academy, on Westward Ho in Grimsby, was visited in June by five inspectors, who...
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Cameron brings home gold at Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships
AN 18-year-old lifeguard from Cleethorpes has just enjoyed the “very exciting” experience of picking up gold at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships. Competing for England in the sub-junior under 66kg weight category in Winnipeg, Canada, Cameron...
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BULLDOZERS CALLED IN
GRIMSBY’S former YMCA building in Peaks Lane is to be demolished by North East Lincolnshire Council, with costs to be recovered. Announcing the decision, council leader Cllr Oliver Freeston said: “Over the last few months, officers have worked hard to...
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Detective gave up her job after man’s harassment
A HUMBERSIDE Police detective had to give up her job because of persistent harassment from someone she once investigated, a court heard. Russell Gulliver, 47, formerly of Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, but recently of no fixed address, admitted three...
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Police station compound broken into by thieves
HUMBERSIDE Police are seeking help from members of the public after a compound at a Grimsby police station was broken into. The rear yard of Birchin Way police station was forced open and significant damage was reported. The thieves got away with a...
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Boost for wildlife with school pond project
AMBITIOUS, long-held plans to create a large wildlife pond at a Grimsby school will be realised after it was awarded a grant. A bramble-ridden area at Littlecoates Primary Academy, in the heart of the West Marsh, will be transformed by the project. A...
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‘TRANSPLANT HAS GIVEN ME AN EXTRA 26 YEARS’
Nigel Dixon, one of the nation’s longest surviving heart transplant patients, supports the NHS Blood and Transplant appeal
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Driver taken to hospital after car flips onto roof in Cleethorpes
A MAN was taken to hospital after a car flipped onto its roof in Cleethorpes. The silver car was seen by passers by on its roof on Hewitts Avenue close to the Tesco Extra store. A video appears to show the rear door of the car was missing and there...
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GRIMSBY NEEDS YOU!
An iconic symbol of Grimsby, Grimsby Dock Tower, right. At the heart of the campaign is the new GY28 identity, developed following a community call-out and inspired by Grimsby’s creativity, character and ambition
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Man charged after knife incident in town centre
AROUND a dozen police officers responded to an incident involving a man with a knife in Grimsby town centre in broad daylight. The response followed a report of a man carrying a blade in public and he was alleged to have threatened the officers....
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New-look Chambers is latest addition to town centre as it undergoes £50m revamp
THE regeneration of Grimsby town centre is on a roll. The latest business to invest has opened up Old Market Place bar Chambers and there are no secrets. “Grimsby is a town for drinkers as well as shoppers and I have always wanted to own my own bar,...
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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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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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