Grimsby Telegraph
Grimsby entertainer publishes memoirs at just 21
HE may only be 21 but George Kavanagh – aka Tropical George, the Prince of Cala D’or, George Lambrini – has already seen and experienced enough of life to fill a book. So that’s what he’s done – the Grimsby lad has written his memoir. George has never...
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Hundreds to benefit from rapid cancer treatment
PATIENTS in Northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire are to benefit from a formulation of a drug that is used in the treatment of 14 different types of cancer. Humber Health Partnership, that runs Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust and...
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DRUG RING SMASHED AFTER WEST MARSH RAID
A raid by police in Haycroft Street, Grimsby, led to drug ring ‘manager’ Carl Townsend, 31, being arrested at his flat in Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe. He was jailed at Grimsby Crown Court, above
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New padel courts planned by club in Grimsby
A POPULAR sports and social club in Grimsby has applied for planning permission to create four new padel courts. The Linden Club, in Clee Road, is hopeful that it will be able to offer the “world’s fastest-growing sport” by late August, in time for...
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Bid for music venue licence during Armed Forces event
THE latest public notices from across northern Lincolnshire include: New premises licence for Armed Forces Weekend, Cleethorpes: An application has been submitted by the Armed Forces Major Events Team (AFMET) for a time-limited premises licence to host...
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Photography exhibition puts carers in the frame
A POIGNANT new photography exhibition is set to tour North East Lincolnshire this May, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of the region’s foster carers. Created to coincide with Foster Care Fortnight, the display highlights the...
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Motorcyclist tragically killed in collision
A POPULAR Cleethorpes motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Grimsby Road in the resort. Darren Wilson, 53, of Sidney Street, died in Hull Royal Infirmary, where he was taken following the crash between his Yamaha DT and a car at around 5pm on July...
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Tracey almost missed out on £400,000 Postcode Lottery win
A LINCOLNSHIRE mum was left gobsmacked after winning almost £400,000 in the Postcode Lottery - but it nearly didn’t happen. Tracey Hill, 59, almost missed out on the whopping prize as she had come close to cancelling the ticket at her former family...
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Rebuild work to begin on road closed due to badgers
REBUILDING work is set to begin on a northern Lincolnshire rural road that has been closed for six months due to tunnelling badgers. College Road, near East Halton, was shut in October last year when the carriageway was deemed unsafe for motorists to...
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Postcode Lottery players to share £12.3m prize
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Inflatable play park and café plan for Riverhead
AN inflatable play park facility has been proposed in the heart of Grimsby. Units of Riverhead that have been vacant for two years could get a new lease of life as an inflatable play park and an associated café. The overall owner of the Riverhead...
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Temporary toilets on way to resort seafront for the Summer season
NEW temporary toilets are coming to Cleethorpes seafront in time for the Summer season. Grimsby Live understands the toilets will be installed in the next few weeks. Toilets on the seafront has become an issue raised at council meetings in recent...
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Plans for new bakery at Morrisons’ fuel station
THE latest public notices from across northern Lincolnshire: Bakery proposed at Morrisons’ petrol station: A shake-up of Morrisons’ petrol station in Hilmore Road, Laceby, features among recent North East Lincolnshire planning applications published in...
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Councillors due to decide on 300 homes at Scartho
LATEST planning developments in northern Lincolnshire: Councillors due to decide on 300 homes at Scartho: North East Lincolnshire Council’s planning committee will meet tomorrow and top of the agenda is to decide on 300 homes proposed by Cyden Homes...
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Infant and primary school places allocated
PARENTS and carers of children who are due to start at infants or primary school for the first time in September 2026, have been notified of their child’s school place allocation decision. According to North East Lincolnshire Council, a total of 1,378...
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Level crossing closed after car hits barriers
A RAILWAY level crossing has been closed due to a car crashing into the barriers on Thursday night, police said. British Transport Police said the collision at Pasture Street in Grimsby was reported at 9.19pm on Thursday. Engineers from Network Rail...
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Backing for new parking restrictions in Caistor
‘NO parking’ restrictions have been recommended for approval for a major route into a town following parking concerns. Members of Lincolnshire County Council’s planning and regulation committee have recommended that that a parking restriction should be...
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Kind-hearted students give Cleethorpes food bank a welcome boost
GENEROUS students and staff at Cleethorpes’ Beacon Academy supported a food bank as part of community-building day to mark the end of term. They ‘paid’ for a non-uniform day with contributions which were donated to the Food Pantry at St Peter’s Church...
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Ian Huntley died from blunt trauma, inquest hears
SOHAM killer Ian Huntley died in hospital from a head injury following an attack days earlier at HMP Frankland, an inquest in Crook, County Durham, has heard. The inquest opened into the death of Huntley, who died days after a prison attack,...
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Go-ahead for 74 new homes in village
RECENT planning developments across northern Lincolnshire: ■ Councillors refuse plans for 120 homes in Epworth: A proposal by S&M Hewson Ltd to build 120 homes on land north of Newlands Lane, Epworth, has been unanimously refused. The application had...
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INDUSTRIAL PARK TO BRING 230 NEW JOBS
Visual of how Plot 5 would look in the proposed development on land
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Shining a light on Helios - a huge replica of the Sun
HERE comes the Sun! If you are looking for new things to do, Helios, a seven-metre replica of the Sun, has arrived at Grimsby Minster, and it is completely free to book a visit. Grimsby Live was invited along to check out the awe-inspiring artwork and...
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WE ARE SAILING!
WALTHAM Windmill is back open and many families enjoyed the sunny Bank Holiday visiting. The Easter weekend saw the six sails circle for the first time since the restoration and replacement was completed last month. Visitors were able to enjoy the...
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Council agrees to sell off land in Tetney to developers
COUNCILLORS have given the green light for a piece of council-owned land to be sold off to developers. Members of East Lindsey District Council’s (ELDC) executive board approved the marketing and disposal of council-owned land, west of Humberstone...
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Having a splashing time at new baby classes
A NEW baby-led wellbeing experience designed to bond parents and their infants through warm water, gentle sensory play and nurturing touch has launched in Grimsby. Bath Baby Bubbles is led by experienced swimming teacher Claire Wright, who transitioned...
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‘Dangerous paedophile’ jailed for more than 20 years
A “dangerous paedophile” who sexually abused and raped preteen girls has been jailed for 21 years. Paul Wood denied committing 17 sexual offences, including five counts of rape of a girl under 13, but was found guilty of all the charges by a...
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Popular open-top buses return for the summer
THE holiday season in Cleethorpes is officially on the horizon as Stagecoach East Midlands confirms the return of its iconic open-top buses. The “Seasiders” will be back on the road for the summer 2026 season. After spending the winter months being...
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‘Full reconstruction’ of parts of ‘ageing’ A180 and M180 announced
THE Government’s Department for Transport (DfT) yesterday announced funding for a ‘full reconstruction’ of parts of both the A180 and M180 in northern Lincolnshire. It is part of a new £27 billion investment in England’s motorways and A-roads...
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‘It’s so rewarding to bring happiness to young audiences’
AN Immingham-born performer who was dancing at the age of three is returning to her home county for a high-energy show that she hopes will inspire her audience – including some of her family. Tina Wong is taking one of the lead roles in K-Pop All...
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Appeal after 34 pregnant sheep die in dog attack
A DOG attack in a field near Louth has resulted in 34 pregnant sheep dying, Lincolnshire Police said. Four of the sheep died at the scene, and the remaining 30 died later “as a result of shock and injuries sustained during the attack”, the force...
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Brothers lead the way in keeping local area clean
WHILE maintaining the cleanliness of North East Lincolnshire is a collective responsibility, one local family is proving that you are never too young to make a significant difference. Three brothers from Cleethorpes have become a familiar sight in the...
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Shipshape after restoration
ONE of Grimsby’s most famous maritime icons, the Ross Tiger, has officially reopened following the completion of vital restoration and maintenance works. The historic vessel, one of only 12 cat-class trawler, has undergone an extensive refurbishment...
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New salon is a cut above thanks to ‘wonderful’ hair team
HAIR stylists from around the UK gathered in Cleethorpes to support a top hairdresser’s new salon filled with passion, energy and success. Sam Cowan has created a number of new jobs for stylists by transforming the former cafe into the Audacity Hair...
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Daughter’s warnings after mum dies with more than £200 credit on energy bill
A GRIMSBY woman said her mother died more than £200 in credit with her energy bills four months ago and the money has still not been paid back, despite the account being closed. She is concerned others in a similar situation may give up. Margaret...
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New signs planned in resort to help people find their way around
VISITORS should be able to find their way around Cleethorpes more easily with plans emerging for new signage around the resort. North East Lincolnshire Council is moving forward with a comprehensive new ‘wayfinding’ strategy that is designed to reduce...
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Plans to bring Waltham petrol station back to life
THE latest public notices from across northern Lincolnshire: ■ Waltham petrol station licence application: Eling Ltd has applied for a new premises licence to sell alcohol for consumption off-site at the former Porters Garage at 77 Barnoldby Road,...
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Community backs bid to become UK Town of Culture
THE council has thanked local people who have expressed support in Grimsby’s potential bid to become UK Town of Culture. North East Lincolnshire Council said it has been “inundated with interest from creatives, local businesses, organisations,...
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Man accused of murdering Ian Huntley appears at crown court
A MAN has appeared at crown court accused of murdering Ian Huntley in a prison attack. Anthony Russell is charged with murdering the 52-year-old Soham killer at HMP Frankland in County Durham. Yesterday, Russell appeared at Teesside Crown Court in...
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Love Grimsby 2026 to bring family fun to town centre
STILT walking grandmas, silent discos and tough trawlermen spinning fishing tales are just some of the exciting entertainers set to fill the streets of Grimsby at a special event later this month. The popular Love Your Town events are packing in the...
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Motorcyclist jumped red lights before fleeing through pedestrianised area of Top Town
A GRIMSBY thug drove a motorcycle through a pedestrianised street in Top Town during a high-speed police pursuit. The rider later took to a rooftop in a two-and-a-half hour stand-off with police, and threw a piece of metal and a clothes line at...
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‘It’s magnificent to see it up and running again’
Tim Whiting inside Waltham windmill WALTHAM windmill is back to its magnificent best and will last another century say supporters. The mill’s preservation society say you can come and get your oats and flour from Easter after a successful project to...
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High water levels recorded in Tetney Lock area following flood warning
FLOOD waters have subsided after a deluge threatened to go over the top at Tetney Lock. Dramatic drone footage showed the immense volume of water at the gateway in Tetney Lock, where the Environment Agency control water flow. It aims to protect the 500...
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Farewell to The Pendulus following its demolition
A THEME park ride that has divided opinions over the years has sadly been demolished and scrapped. The Pendulus was notorious for making people throw up at Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes. Alfie Lugsden, 21, shared the news on his Facebook page...
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Floral Hall rises from the ashes
GRIMSBY’S Floral Hall has been transformed thanks to a tremendous community effort. Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue volunteers aim to have the hall in People’s Park open next month for public enjoyment and walks in the garden room and gift shop. Within...
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‘Tremendous’ donation for North Wall Cleaner
LITTER, tyres and everything in between – a community cleaner from Grimsby is not afraid to get stuck in and make the town a better place. Frank Sparkes, known as the North Wall Cleaner, is aged in his late 70s and has been helping brighten up the...
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Soham murderer still in ‘serious’ condition after prison assault
POLICE have provided an update on the status of murderer Ian Huntley following an assault in prison. The Soham killer continues to be in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked in HMP Frankland on Thursday. A spokesperson for Durham...
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Jen’s next stop is Las Vegas after winning Mrs UK 2026
GRIMSBY’S Jen Atkin has her sights on Las Vegas and a world crown after winning a top national title. Lady luck shone on Jen when she won the Mrs UK title in Leicester at the weekend. It happened on the same day of the year that she won the Miss UK...
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Home ‘ideal for modern family life’
A FAMILY house in Waltham is s described as “simply superb” and d “enviably positioned” by the agent in n the sale, Roost. With an asking price of £535,000, the e property, in Ings Lane, can be found on n “one of the most prestigious lanes s within...
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‘Perverted criminal’ sexually assaulted young girl
A “perverted criminal” who admitted sexually abusing a young girl has been jailed. Peter Coope, 39, initially denied all the allegations and told police the girl must have made them up because she is “troubled”. However, he later pleaded guilty to...
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‘CS gas’ sprayed inside town centre pub
A MAN is reported to have “sprayed what is believed to be CS gas” inside a Grimsby town centre pub. Police say two people were taken to hospital following the incident in Old Market Place on Saturday evening. Officers were called to the venue at...
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Cafe colleagues call for support for independent businesses
A TRIO of friends who revitalised d a cleethorpes cafe last year r have called on locals to support rt independent businesses. Former colleagues Lindsay Copley, 32, Amy Grainge, 42, and Claire Myles, 52, had long joked about ut opening a cafe as they...
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Employees of coach and bus operator to become owners of the company
STAFF at a longstanding coach company that runs trips from Grimsby, Louth, Horncastle and Lincoln are to become owners of their employer. PC Coaches – a popular provider of holidays, day trips and commercial services – is setting up an employee-owned...
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Veteran’s 19,000-mile challenge
ONE man and his dog have set out to walk the entire UK coastline, a journey that is estimated will take them between three and four years to complete. Jamie Pinnick is a homeless Grimsby veteran who is now over three weeks into the challenge with...
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Moped rider injured in ‘hit-and-run’ crash
A MOPED rider was injured in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Grimsby. The collision happened at Lockhill roundabout on Tuesday, February 10, with witnesses now being sought. It is reported that the rider of an orange moped was travelling in the...
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Family’s inspiring journey with hearing loss mirrors new Peppa Pig storyline
AS the popular children’s programme Peppa Pig introduces a storyline featuring George Pig’s diagnosis of moderate hearing loss, a family from Grimsby is sharing their own remarkable journey to show that deafness is no barrier to a life full of...
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