Grimsby Telegraph back issues from July 2007:
Troupe's play says be healthy and avoid fat A Group of talented young performers have taken healthy eating to heart.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Group of talented young performers have taken healthy eating toheart. They performed a play about healthy lifestyles for primary schoolchildren in North East Lincolnshire to curb obesity among youngpeople. Students of The Lindsey School and Community Arts College ...
Make announcements online Are you getting married, or is there a new member in your family?
Jul 02, 2007 ... Are you getting married, or is there a new member in your family? Perhaps you are celebrating a wedding anniversary or graduation? Let us feature your family announcement stories.You can now sendthem online via our website www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk It couldn't be ...
Flight may have led to death of man A Long-haul flight may have contributed to a sporting 46-year-old's sudden death.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Long-haul flight may have contributed to a sporting 46-year-old's sudden death. The wife of father-of-two Trevor King - former landlord of The OldBarn Inn, at Tealby - believes that a family holiday to Florida mayhave triggered a fatal blood clot. The keen rugby enthusiast ...
Dpdppdpdpdppdsd The symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be subtle and difficult to detect.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be subtle anddifficult to detect. Pain, redness, tenderness, or sudden swelling in the leg. Deep vein thrombosis symptoms When DVT is spotted early and properly treated, the risk ofcomplications is reduced. When left ...
Nearly 100 nurses' jobs to be evaluated About 90 nurses in the Grimsby area will have their jobs reclassified as part of a national restructuring.
Jul 02, 2007 ... About 90 nurses in the Grimsby area will have their jobsreclassified as part of a national restructuring. A spokesman for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHSTrust said the majority of the jobs affected were at Grimsby's Diana,Princess of Wales Hospital. A statement ...
A festival of film fun More than 1,300 seats have been booked for the first Children's Film Festival in Louth.
Jul 02, 2007 ... More than 1,300 seats have been booked for the first Children'sFilm Festival in Louth. It will run at Louth Playhouse cinema on Cannon Street from July 9to 13. Alex McMullen, chairman of Louth Film Club, which is co-hostingthe festival with the cinema, said there were still ...
CD sales prove rainbow is the colour of money A Cd showcasing the singing talents of a Grimsby-area boy has sold more than 50,000 copies.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Cd showcasing the singing talents of a Grimsby-area boy has soldmore than 50,000 copies. Over The Rainbow, which aims to raise money for UK hospices, wasput together in a special one-off edition of the Challenge Anneka TVprogramme earlier this month. As reported, Laceby's ...
Maid for a book signing There will be two book signings as part of the celebrations commemorating the 400th anniversary of Capt John Smith's landing in Virginia, USA.
Jul 02, 2007 ... There will be two book signings as part of the celebrationscommemorating the 400th anniversary of Capt John Smith's landing inVirginia, USA. Louth Tourist Information Centre is the venue on Wednesday, July11, for signings by Sue Allen, author of The Mayflower Maid andJamestown ...
Subsidies for taking on older workers Cash will be given to companies who take on older workers in North East Lincolnshire.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Cash will be given to companies who take on older workers in NorthEast Lincolnshire. Employers can access subsidies of up to pounds1,300 if theypermanently recruit someone who is unemployed, aged 45 and over andfrom a Neighbourhood Renewal (NR) area. As well as receiving up ...
Yarborough scheme ahead of schedule Bulldozers have kicked off the second phase of demolition on Grimsby's Yarborough Estate.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Bulldozers have kicked off the second phase of demolition onGrimsby's Yarborough Estate. The work to level 18 properties on Central Parade, Conway Avenueand St Mawes Crescent is predicted to take around three weeks. The current houses will be replaced with a multi-million ...
Famous flypast A Special display from the famous Red Arrows will form part of Mablethorpe's illuminations switch-on next month.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Special display from the famous Red Arrows will form part ofMablethorpe's illuminations switch-on next month. Taking place on Sunday, July 22, the event will see the nine RedArrows perform an exciting flypast and display, with commentary atabout 5pm. The display will be ...
At new-look bootlegger Pub Idol's number one fan will be swapping spectating for singing when he takes to the stage this week.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Pub Idol's number one fan will be swapping spectating for singingwhen he takes to the stage this week. Dan Leitch (22), from Scunthorpe, has been to every heat of thecompetition so far - and went to every round of the original PubIdol competition in 2003. He said: "I have ...
'Clearly unfair to lower bands' Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Andrew North said: "Ninety six per cent of staff are covered by the Agenda for Change. We have had to assess which band everyone of our 5,000 staff at our three hospitals in our trusts.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust chiefexecutive Andrew North said: "Ninety six per cent of staff arecovered by the Agenda for Change. We have had to assess which bandeveryone of our 5,000 staff at our three hospitals in our trusts. "All of the 5,000 will have ...
Craig's hoping to be flushed with success A Former professional snooker player is hoping to make a killing - if he plays his cards right.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Former professional snooker player is hoping to make a killing -if he plays his cards right. Craig Edwards jetted off to the USA on Saturday to take part inthe World Series Of Poker (WSOP). It is a major poker tournament held at the Rio All-Suites Casinoand Hotel in Las ...
Titanic show's a class act... The finishing touches are being made to an epic production of Titanic being performed in Cleethorpes.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The finishing touches are being made to an epic production ofTitanic being performed in Cleethorpes. Class Act Theatre Company is bringing the legendary tale to lifeat the Parkway Cinema from tomorrow . Titanic - William And Mary's Story comes complete with a realisticset ...
Future looks bright for 'posh' Thomas
Jul 02, 2007 ... Christian Names: Thomas Bailey. Surname: Ockelton. Age: Three. Address: Immingham. School: Playgroup. Nominated by: My ma ma. Hobbies/favourite pastimes: Playing with toys, doing puzzles,colouring and following grandad and copying everything he ...
Grow or die, that's the real choice Recently another rich anti-EU businessman appeared on radio (Talksport) demanding we leave the EU.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Recently another rich anti-EU businessman appeared on radio(Talksport) demanding we leave the EU. I tried to ring in asking why the rich and powerful want us out ofthe EU and was told my views were "off subject". Ah well, that's the democracy and freedom the Europhobes want ...
Thanks to tessa My dad has recently moved to Sydney Taylor Court, New Waltham, and what a lovely place it is.
Jul 02, 2007 ... My dad has recently moved to Sydney Taylor Court, New Waltham, andwhat a lovely place it is. He has settled in very well with the help of Tessa the warden, whogoes beyond the call of duty. Tessa ...
A wonderful shop May I thank most sincerely Fiona and the staff at Beagles Lighting, Grimsby, for their first-class service when I purchased two lamps recently.
Jul 02, 2007 ... May I thank most sincerely Fiona and the staff at BeaglesLighting, Grimsby, for their first-class service when I purchased twolamps recently. Nothing was too much trouble and their prices were exceptionallygood, too. They ...
Children and parents given extra support It's all about the children!
Jul 02, 2007 ... It's all about the children! Immingham is the latest area to be boosted by a bespoke Children'sCentre. Work at the centre, which is based at Eastfield Infant School, isdue to be completed by November. Run by North East Lincolnshire Council, expectant parents andthose ...
Support was no mere drop in the ocean May I, through your pages, send a huge thank you to the many people who have helped make my fundraising campaign a success.
Jul 02, 2007 ... May I, through your pages, send a huge thank you to the manypeople who have helped make my fundraising campaign a success. This campaign is to send me as a volunteer for the charity MercyShips, to work in the operating theatres of their newest hospitalship, the Africa Mercy. The ...
Damp camp doesn't put off wintein family The rain failed to dampen these youngsters' spirits at Glastonbury.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The rain failed to dampen these youngsters' spirits atGlastonbury. Adam Wintein (five) and Dominic Wintein (three) enjoyed theirfirst music festival, along with parents Alison and Fran. Alison (29), from Humberston, said: "It is an incredible placewith a fantastic vibe. We ...
Citizen's arrest catches driver A Worried member of the public made a "citizen's arrest" on a woman who had been drinking, Grimsby magistrates heard.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Worried member of the public made a "citizen's arrest" on awoman who had been drinking, Grimsby magistrates heard. Julie Booth (53), of The Avenue, Healing, admitted failing toprovide a breath specimen on June 16. Teresa Rae, prosecuting, said a concerned member of the ...
One push and he's out This bouncing baby could not even wait for his mum to ring an ambulance before he was born.
Jul 02, 2007 ... This bouncing baby could not even wait for his mum to ring anambulance before he was born. Instead, Reuban Hewson was born on the bathroom floor of hisChepstow Grove, Grimsby, home in the early hours of Wednesday, June20. Mum Keiley Jackson (22) said: "I had an appointment ...
Centre a 'gift to the town' Distinguished clergy and local politicians assembled to officially open the new community centre at St James' Church.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Distinguished clergy and local politicians assembled to officiallyopen the new community centre at St James' Church. The centre is designed as a haven for activities as diverse aspublic forums and film premieres. Addressing the crowds outside the church, an overjoyed ...
Sunshine finale for clee bowls week
Jul 02, 2007 ... Jack Simons (Grant Thorold BC) ...
Louth town FC begin training Louth Town are holding their first training session at Park Avenue, Louth on Thursday at 7pm.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Louth Town are holding their first training session at ParkAvenue, Louth on Thursday at ...
Rain decimates Lincs league programme The third successive weather-ruined Saturday in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League saw just two matches played to a finish, although a further four got underway, only to be abandoned.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The third successive weather-ruined Saturday in the LincolnshireCounty Cricket League saw just two matches played to a finish,although a further four got underway, only to be abandoned. Reigning champions Alkborough, fourth in the Premier Division,closed the gap on the leading pack ...
Charlie shines - but the weather wins Rain brought a premature end to the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB Premier League match at Hull on Saturday after Cleethorpes had batted themselves into a strong position.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Rain brought a premature end to the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB PremierLeague match at Hull on Saturday after Cleethorpes had battedthemselves into a strong position. With rain forecast, the captains agreed to reduce the overs to 45per side in an effort to get the game ...
Sophie finishes 24th in Portugal Sophie Walker finished joint 24th in the Portuguese Open.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Sophie Walker finished joint 24th in the Portuguese Open. The rookie pro from Cleethorpes carded a final round of 73 on thepar 72 Gramacho Pestana Golf Resort near Carvoeiro for a 220 total - four over par. Sophie, in her first season on the Ladies European Tour, hadopened ...
It was all systems go The weekend saw flood warning after flood warning - but the rain stayed away.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The weekend saw flood warning after flood warning - but the rainstayed away. In sharp contrast to Met Office reports, there was littledisruption in the region. Nevertheless, agencies stayed on alert. In Grimsby Town Hall, the council's emergency incident room ...
Jon's just knockout Louth-based HM Plant Honda team manager Neil Tuxworth saluted the talents of Jonathan Rea after the Ulsterman stormed to a winning double in Round Seven of the Bennetts British Superbikes championship at Knockhill.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Louth-based HM Plant Honda team manager Neil Tuxworth saluted thetalents of Jonathan Rea after the Ulsterman stormed to a winningdouble in Round Seven of the Bennetts British Superbikes championshipat Knockhill. Having qualified on pole, the 20-year-old led both races from ...
John fans in the us Grimsby Town fans from far and wide are throwing their weight behind the Telegraph's campaign to get Mariners legend John McDermott national recognition.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Grimsby Town fans from far and wide are throwing their weightbehind the Telegraph's campaign to get Mariners legend John McDermottnational recognition. Just a week after the online petition opened up, more than 160visitors to our dedicated sports website at ...
Security stepped up after terror alert Armed police officers patrolled Humberside Airport yesterday after Britain's terror alert was moved to its highest level.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Armed police officers patrolled Humberside Airport yesterday afterBritain's terror alert was moved to its highest level. Following the failed car bombings in London and at GlasgowAirport, the national threat level was placed at critical, whichmeans that a terror attack is expected ...
Five arrested over Glasgow car attack Five people have now been arrested in connection with the failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Five people have now been arrested in connection with the failedterrorist attacks in London and Glasgow. On Saturday, police in Glasgow arrested two men immediately afterthey crashed a burning car into the airport entrance. One of the suspects suffered severe burns and was ...
'Cute and stylish' Elton John performed at yesterday's star-studded pop concert in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Elton John performed at yesterday's star-studded pop concert inmemory of Diana, Princess of Wales. More ...
A Leeds opener for town reserves Grimsby Town's Reserves side will kick-off the 2007/8 campaign with a trip to face Leeds United.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Grimsby Town's Reserves side will kick-off the 2007/8 campaignwith a trip to face Leeds United. The Mariners second-string fixtures have been announced and thefirst date in next season's Pontin's League Division One East will beagainst the Yorkshire giants at Elland Road on August ...
Rasen investment beats the weather Market Rasen's investment last year into its course drainage system paid off handsomely on Friday when the day's sole jumping fixture went ahead after looking any price to take place earlier in the week.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Market Rasen's investment last year into its course drainagesystem paid off handsomely on Friday when the day's sole jumpingfixture went ahead after looking any price to take place earlier inthe week. After a deluge of rain on Monday, which left the course with poolsof standing ...
Toy dinghy sea drama Seven people, wearing just bikinis and shorts, had to be rescued from a water- filled toy dinghy which had drifted a mile out to sea in strong winds.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Seven people, wearing just bikinis and shorts, had to be rescuedfrom a water- filled toy dinghy which had drifted a mile out to seain strong winds. Three children were among the party who were blown out to sea fromCleethorpes yesterday. Rescurers who saved the group said it ...
Pollution threat after oil spillage Around 5,000 litres of crude oil was spilled into the River Humber off the coast of Cleethorpes.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Around 5,000 litres of crude oil was spilled into the River Humberoff the coast of Cleethorpes. The spillage happened at approximately 2.45pm yesterday as theRandgrid was discharging at the Tetney Monobuoy, which pumps oil toTetney Oil Terminal for ConocoPhillips. Today, the ...
'Vessel's couplings failed'
Jul 02, 2007 ... There. From the terminal, the oil is pumped to the ConocoPhillipsrefinery in Killingholme for processing. A statement released by ConocoPhillips yesterday said: "We canconfirm that the vessel's couplings failed while it was dischargingat Tetney Monobuoy. "A subsequent release ...
Have your say on the future A Second stage of consultation is about to start on a key planning document that will shape the future development of North East Lincolnshire.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A Second stage of consultation is about to start on a key planningdocument that will shape the future development of North EastLincolnshire. The Local Development Framework (LDF) - Core Strategy looks atidentifying principles and developing policies that will provide theframework ...
Troupe's play says be healthy and avoid fat A Group of talented young performers have taken healthy eating to heart.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A Group of talented young performers have taken healthy eating toheart. They performed a play about healthy lifestyles for primary schoolchildren in North East Lincolnshire to help curb obesity among youngpeople. Students of The Lindsey School and Community Arts College ...
Snakes alive - the rain brings unlikely visitors Wet weather has brought out snakes in the area.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Wet weather has brought out snakes in the area. A Grimsby Telegraph reader sent in this picture of two snakes onDavid's Field at Holton-le-Moor. Mike Downing said the snakes, which he thought were adders, werephotographed by his son. He said: "This is such an unusual ...
Welcome to our house for guests Not such a guest house, more of a home for guests.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Not such a guest house, more of a home for guests. That is the welcome Chris and Paul Brook-Williamson want to extendto visitors to Cleethorpes' latest addition to the accommodationindustry. Chandeliers, on Clee Road, close to the foot of Isaac's Hill, isthe result of a ...
Tributes paid to 'a lovely man' A Much-loved stalwart of the Salvation Army has died aged 92.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A Much-loved stalwart of the Salvation Army has died aged 92. Charles Edmund Plaskitt, known as Eddie, was a member of theGrimsby Citadel Salvation Army band for 74 years. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Grimsby's TomHammond Way, just a few hours after ...
One step away from Euro final This dynamic dance duo are one step closer to representing Britain in an international contest.
Jul 03, 2007 ... This dynamic dance duo are one step closer to representing Britainin an international contest. Carla Ann Herbert (17), of Holton-le-Clay, and Liam Reeder (18),of Caistor Drive, Grimsby, wowed the judges at the qualifying roundof the UK Student Streetdance Championships. And ...
What sort of monster did this to pups? Two starving puppies were staked to the beach and left to drown in a callous act of animal cruelty.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Two starving puppies were staked to the beach and left to drown ina callous act of animal cruelty. The dogs, about six months old, were found by a passer-by on theGoxhill Marshes, chained to a stake and left for the tide to come in. The passer-by, who made the discovery while ...
Yes, it's still all hands to the pumps The rain may be easing - but flood workers have still been all hands to the pumps.
Jul 03, 2007 ... The rain may be easing - but flood workers have still been allhands to the pumps. Staff manning the emergency control centre - including 999officers, Environment Agency representatives and council workers - are still continuing to monitor the potential for further flooding inthe ...
'Never an excuse' for ill treatment of innocents Animal cruelty "must be stopped," says the RSPCA.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Animal cruelty "must be stopped," says the RSPCA. The animal charity says the abandoning of dogs is a "commonoccurrence" which must be tackled. Spokeswoman for the RSPCA Sophie Wilkinson said: "It's somethingthat we need to stop, and it's horrible that these two puppies had ...
Massive haul of flood waste More than 26 tonnes of flood waste has been collected from flood- stricken towns in East Lindsey.
Jul 03, 2007 ... More than 26 tonnes of flood waste has been collected from flood-stricken towns in East Lindsey. District council workers collected the mammoth haul on Saturdayduring an extra collection in Louth, Horncastle and the surroundingvillages. A council spokesman said any ...
Motor show postponed again Cleethorpes Motor Show, which was due to take place on Sunday, has been called off again.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Cleethorpes Motor Show, which was due to take place on Sunday, hasbeen called off again. Organiser Martyn Clifford said: "The council has decidedCleethorpes Showground won't be in a fit state to use on Sunday andhas called off the show." However, Martyn is ...
Cyclist won't be bullied I Have read with interest, all of the comments made regarding the road markings at Nuns Corner, Grimsby.
Jul 03, 2007 ... I Have read with interest, all of the comments made regarding theroad markings at Nuns Corner, Grimsby. Without exception, none of your readers mentions cyclists, onlypromoting their typical motorists' blinkered attitude to these peoplewho dare to invade what they claim to be ...
PM's setback Re: Don Ellerby's letter, I quote: "David Cameron, from his recent outbursts, and from reliable reports, being made to look foolish by Tony Blair at Prime Minister's Question Time, would seem to be failing as the saviour of the Tory Party."
Jul 03, 2007 ... Re: Don Ellerby's letter, I quote: "David Cameron, from his recentoutbursts, and from reliable reports, being made to look foolish byTony Blair at Prime Minister's Question Time, would seem to befailing as the saviour of the Tory Party." Don, I am sorry to add to your sleepless ...
Savoyards rehearsing The Market Rasen Savoyards are in the final stages of preparation for their annual Gilbert and Sullivan concert.
Jul 03, 2007 ... The Market Rasen Savoyards are in the final stages of preparationfor their annual Gilbert and Sullivan concert. This year features HMS Pinafore with the first performance at StThomas's Church in the town on Friday, July 13 at 7.30pm, followed byone at ...
Congratulations to Caistor champions We are the Champions!
Jul 03, 2007 ... We are the Champions! Caistor Church of England/Methodist Primary School broadcast liveon the BBC Radio Lincolnshire Choir of the Year from the county show,as previously reported. But when the deliberations were complete on the seven ...
Is policing 'just a job' nowadays? Much as I hate to feel this way about our governing and enforcement bodies I feel once again I have to put pen to paper.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Much as I hate to feel this way about our governing andenforcement bodies I feel once again I have to put pen to paper. I refer to the incident of the girls who were endangered whilewalking down the Cleethorpes promenade. Now you can say what you will with regard to the ...
Big splash on fantastic art display A Charity is gearing up for a spectacular art show after being awarded lottery funding.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A Charity is gearing up for a spectacular art show after beingawarded lottery funding. Thanks to a Heritage Lottery grant, Foresight will be able toshowcase the work of its sensory impaired and disabled students atthe home of renowned trawler the Ross Tiger. Foresight is a ...
Discover the magic of Disney Right from the first time a certain Mickey Mouse appeared on screen in 1928, Disney has been a name associated with magical entertainment for the whole family.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Right from the first time a certain Mickey Mouse appeared onscreen in 1928, Disney has been a name associated with magicalentertainment for the whole family. Discover the magic for yourself with a visit to Disneyland ResortParis. Located on the outskirts of the French ...
A real musical treat The gathered audience of parents, friends and music lovers were treated to an evening of wonderful and varied performances, by the younger students of King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth.
Jul 03, 2007 ... The gathered audience of parents, friends and music lovers weretreated to an evening of wonderful and varied performances, by theyounger students of King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth. The programme began with the Intermediate Orchestra playing twoGershwin songs arranged by ...
All fired up by smoking ban July 1, 2007 will go down in history for one thing... the ban on smoking in all public places in England. But what do our readers think? Here are a selection of their views, many posted on our website www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk
Jul 03, 2007 ... July 1, 2007 will go down in history for one thing ... the ban onsmoking in all public places in England. But what do our readersthink? Here are a selection of their views, many posted on ourwebsite www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk Although I am a smoker, and have been for 30 years, I have ...
Legends are thrust skywards With slightly dampened spirits, the 13th RAF Waddington Air Show roared into action.
Jul 03, 2007 ... With slightly dampened spirits, the 13th RAF Waddington Air Showroared into action. The thousands of visitors expected to turn up to the event didn'tseem put off by the persistent rain that continued throughout theweekend - and forced the second day of the air show to be ...
Dad's not dead Paramedics told a Grimsby mum her dad had died - when he was napping safely at home.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Paramedics told a Grimsby mum her dad had died - when he wasnapping safely at home. Distraught Amber Reed (27) rushed to hospital believing herfather, former boxer Arthur (83), had collapsed near his house inWeelsby Street. An hour later, she was told he had died, but when ...
'It's terrible, what will happen next time?' Vandals broke into a nursery and smashed children's toys and play equipment.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Vandals broke into a nursery and smashed children's toys and playequipment. Staff at Healing Village Nursery, on Station Road, were devastatedto find the grounds had been broken into. Outdoor buggies and bikes had been ripped apart, slides toppled,windows scrawled on and mud ...
Rain stays away for fun runners More than 800 people pounded the streets of Louth for charity.
Jul 03, 2007 ... More than 800 people pounded the streets of Louth for charity. The Louth Run For Life, which had separate races for men, womenand children, went ahead on Sunday to raise money for Cancer ResearchUK. Despite severe weather warnings, the rain stayed away for theraces on Sunday ...