Grimsby Telegraph back issues from May 2008:
Ern points way to victory ; Blossom Way Hainton's Ern Bromley had a truly memorable game for three reasons in Division Three of the Lincolnshire County Cricket League.
May 01, 2008 ... Blossom Way Hainton's Ern Bromley had a truly memorable game forthree reasons in Division Three of the Lincolnshire County CricketLeague. The experienced wicketkeeper/batsman scored an unbeaten 50,claimed five victims behind the stumps, and finished on the winningside at ...
Middleton shows form for Grimsby ; Grimsby Town made a satisfactory start to their 2008 season with a winning draw away at Messingham in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League.
May 01, 2008 ... Grimsby Town made a satisfactory start to their 2008 season witha winning draw away at Messingham in the Readers Lincolnshire ECBPremier League. On a damp surface, Town were asked to bat after losing the toss. The Grimsby openers, skipper Richard Antcliffe and ScottHarneiss, ...
Found in the office ; During a search of my "belongings" here in the Telegraph office, three certificates pertaining to Charles William Ormond were found.
May 01, 2008 ... During a search of my "belongings" here in the Telegraph office,three certificates pertaining to Charles William Ormond were found. He was late of George Street chapel, Grimsby, ...
A joke, but in very poor taste ; With regard to the letter from Joyce Wood (Viewpoint, April 7) who reported to the police the theft of a garden gnome and went on to say: "I know it sounds daft...". There is nothing daft about this, whatsoever.
May 01, 2008 ... With regard to the letter from Joyce Wood (Viewpoint, April 7)who reported to the police the theft of a garden gnome and went onto say: "I know it sounds daft ...". There is nothing daft aboutthis, whatsoever. A theft has been committed and it doesn't take a Sherlock Holmesto work ...
Dynamic duo's great service ; I Have been most impressed by Mr True (elder and junior) for their care of my mother-in-law.
May 01, 2008 ... I Have been most impressed by Mr True (elder and junior) fortheir care of my mother-in-law. She has an unusual back debilitation and she purchased a riser/recliner from Portland Healthcare, managed by Mr True Snr, ablyassisted by his son. This dynamic duo went out of their ...
pounds4.6bn spent on pensions ; I Have read that the average pay for the local government employees is 17 per cent higher than the private sector with many more perks.
May 01, 2008 ... I Have read that the average pay for the local governmentemployees is 17 per cent higher than the private sector with manymore perks. So no way can we accept that the council tax payer should carryon paying for council workers' gold-plated pension schemes. Why should ...
A remarkable lady ; Mrs Kathleen Robinson, widow of Frank Robinson, the last managing director of the old Grimsby trawling firm of Sir Thomas Robinson Ltd, has died in her sleep. She was 95.
May 01, 2008 ... Mrs Kathleen Robinson, widow of Frank Robinson, the last managingdirector of the old Grimsby trawling firm of Sir Thomas RobinsonLtd, has died in her sleep. She was 95. Mrs Robinson, born Kathleen Green in 1913, the daughter of AlbertGreen, of the once well-known Grimsby firm of ...
It's a myth after all ; Finally, it is very disappointing for me to have to tell you that what I have long, but mistakenly, regarded as a fact is a myth.
May 01, 2008 ... Finally, it is very disappointing for me to have to tell you thatwhat I have long, but mistakenly, regarded as a fact is a myth. Miss Joan Hunter Dunn, late of Aldershot, immortalised by theformer Poet Laureate John Betjeman in his A Subaltern's Love Songand who died aged 92 ...
Little impact ; I Was bemused to hear people say that a one-day teachers' strike would affect pupil's education.
May 01, 2008 ... I Was bemused to hear people say that a one-day teachers' strikewould affect pupil's education. Missing one day of schooling has very little impact and caneasily be made up. Really, one-day strikes only cause ...
You can't see it, but government can put tax on it ; Anyone ever noticed that the government and councils are constantly looking for things to tax us on?
May 01, 2008 ... Anyone ever noticed that the government and councils areconstantly looking for things to tax us on? It seems as though they have found a new one. Carbon. We are taxed on nearly everything apart from food, but thatdepends if it has chocolate in it or on it, then it becomes ...
Take care plea ; May I, through your column, warn cyclists not to ride through St James' Square, Grimsby.
May 01, 2008 ... May I, through your column, warn cyclists not to ride through StJames' Square, Grimsby. On Tuesday, April 22, my two daughters took my 16-month-oldgrandson, Harvey, for a walk in the square. He was knocked down ...
Thanks for all your work ; At the end of February, you ran an article about a gentleman called Ron Kitching who was retiring from the Grimsby and District Healthcare Charity.
May 01, 2008 ... At the end of February, you ran an article about a gentlemancalled Ron Kitching who was retiring from the Grimsby and DistrictHealthcare Charity. May I take this opportunity to thank you Ron for all yourtireless fundraising for CCU and for your help and support over ...
Angels of the north ; I Call them my Angels of the North.
May 01, 2008 ... I Call them my Angels of the North. Was this a five-star hotel or was I on a first class cruise? No,I was in the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. Absolutely first class service, second-to-none. The staff wereabsolutely wonderful, both in Coronary Care and Ward C4. My ...
Loss to the locals ; Can anyone tell me why in Humberston Avenue the shop that was Ramsdens has not been snapped up by Spar or the Co-op or someone?
May 01, 2008 ... Can anyone tell me why in Humberston Avenue the shop that wasRamsdens has not been snapped up by Spar or the Co-op or ...
Store offers great service ; I Would like to award Service With A Smile to Wilko's, Grimsby.
May 01, 2008 ... I Would like to award Service With A Smile to Wilko's, Grimsby. I have always found it to be a very good store, giving excellentservice and value and the staff deserve high praise for theirhelpfulness and cheerfulness. No matter how busy, and there are often queues at the ...
Sincere thanks ; Please pass on my sincere thanks to Tim, of Only PC, of Wolds End, Louth.
May 01, 2008 ... Please pass on my sincere thanks to Tim, of Only PC, of WoldsEnd, Louth. I purchased my PC two years ago, reconditioned. Since then, I have come up against slight technical ...
Happy times ; Regarding Nippie Cars - I remember them with great affection as Snowy took me to my beautiful wedding when I married my late husband John at St James' Church in 1974.
May 01, 2008 ... Regarding Nippie Cars - I remember them with great affection asSnowy took me to my beautiful wedding when I married my late husbandJohn at St James' Church in 1974. We had two daughters and years later I now have four lovely grown-up grandchildren and nine ...
Enough time off ; Considering teachers enjoy about three months' holiday each year, I think they get enough time off without going on strike.
May 01, 2008 ... Considering teachers enjoy about three months' holiday each year,I think they get enough time off without going on strike. Their action, causing parents to take time off work to look aftertheir children is deplorable in my opinion. The cost to the economy can be added to the ...
Caistor youths are the champs ; Joan Shacklock, of Abbey Road, Ulceby, sent us this photograph of the Caistor Youth football team from 1942/3.
May 01, 2008 ... Joan Shacklock, of Abbey Road, Ulceby, sent us this photograph ofthe Caistor Youth football team from 1942/3. Joan told us: "As well as winning the ...
Wintringham reunion ; Bruce Ferrier is a former pupil of Wintringham Grammar School who now lives in Indonesia.
May 01, 2008 ... Bruce Ferrier is a former pupil of Wintringham Grammar School whonow lives in Indonesia. He is coming back to the UK at the end of this year and wouldlike to meet up with all his old school ...
Super slim Emma helps others ; Do You fancy shedding the stones in time for summer?
May 01, 2008 ... Do You fancy shedding the stones in time for summer? Villagers in Holton-le-Clay will be getting help to lose weightthanks to a local slimming queen Emma Metcalf. Emma (36) lost 3st 2lbs after joining weight loss group SlimmingWorld. After launching a successful group ...
Residents to get final word in town plan ; Council bosses have said they are giving residents the final word on an overhaul of parts of Grimsby.
May 01, 2008 ... Council bosses have said they are giving residents the final wordon an overhaul of parts of Grimsby. The Guildford Street area has been earmarked for redevelopment, amove which was given the full backing of North East LincolnshireCouncil's cabinet last month. Consultation on ...
Watch the birdy... ; Birdlovers in Cleethorpes are at the "beak" of success.
May 01, 2008 ... Birdlovers in Cleethorpes are at the "beak" of success. After 54 years, members of the resort's Budgerigar And ForeignBird Society have earned their wings thanks to decades of dedicationand care for their feathered friends. President Christopher Snell, who began rearing budgies ...
Help needed at soccer event ; The Cleethorpes Disability Football Club is appealing for help with their summer football tournament.
May 01, 2008 ... The Cleethorpes Disability Football Club is appealing for helpwith their summer football tournament. Up to 200 people take part in the event, with footballerstravelling from as far as western Scotland. The club has several generous local sponsors, but needs a bit ofextra help ...
'One big happy family' ; A Village school with just 45 pupils has been praised by Ofsted inspectors.
May 01, 2008 ... A Village school with just 45 pupils has been praised by Ofstedinspectors. Fulstow Community Primary School - described as "one big happyfamily by one pupil - received a "good" rating. John Messer, lead inspector, said: "Pupils are self-assured anddisplay a maturity beyond ...
The secret: Lots of useless information! ; A Torrent of trophies were won as an annual quiz contest came to a close.
May 01, 2008 ... A Torrent of trophies were won as an annual quiz contest came toa close. The Grimsby and District Quiz League saw teams make a last bid towin coveted titles in the race to show who had the sharpest minds. The awards were handed out at the Bird's Eye Club in ...
Sexiest male honour for actor Matt ; Soap fans will be getting in a lather this weekend as their favourite stars hit the red carpet for the 10th annual British Soap Awards.
May 01, 2008 ... Soap fans will be getting in a lather this weekend as theirfavourite stars hit the red carpet for the 10th annual British SoapAwards. And Grimsby actor Matt Kennard is one of the many up for gongs atSaturday's ceremony, hosted by This Morning's Fern Britton andPhillip ...
Whittle bridged gap to become a hero ; Not many footballers cross the River Humber from East Yorkshire and win over the Blundell Park faithful - but then Justin Whittle is not just any footballer.
May 01, 2008 ... Not many footballers cross the River Humber from East Yorkshireand win over the Blundell Park faithful - but then Justin Whittle isnot just any footballer. Initially a member of the British Army, the 37-year-old defenderonly ended up in football after being spotted by Celtic ...
Walker Scot eye on improvement ; Cleethorpes professional Sophie Walker insists there is no need to reach for the panic button despite making a slow start to the 2008 Ladies European Tour.
May 01, 2008 ... Cleethorpes professional Sophie Walker insists there is no needto reach for the panic button despite making a slow start to the2008 Ladies European Tour. The 23-year-old missed cuts in two of the three tournaments shehas entered so far and has struggled to find the form which saw ...
Just a bit longer ; When I hurt my ankle in the celebrations after the Trophy win over Doncaster when my ankle was trodden on.
May 01, 2008 ... When I hurt my ankle in the celebrations after the Trophy winover Doncaster when my ankle was trodden on. "The gaffer brought in cover in the shape of Rob Atkinson and hisform was such that I struggled to get back in - even when I was backfit. "To be fair, he has done a great ...
Offices given Royal seal of approval ; The new eco-friendly headquarters of West Lindsey District Council has been given the Royal seal of approval.
May 01, 2008 ... The new eco-friendly headquarters of West Lindsey DistrictCouncil has been given the Royal seal of approval. Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, officially opened the newpounds4.3-million offices, based in the pounds39-million Marshall'sYard Development at Gainsborough. It is ...
Booklet holds key to area's goodies ; The launch of a new tourist guide should lure legions of holidaymakers to the area for the summer season.
May 01, 2008 ... The launch of a new tourist guide should lure legions ofholidaymakers to the area for the summer season. The Cleethorpes, Grimsby and Lincolnshire Wolds Pocket HolidayGuide will soon be hitting the shelves of every shop, business andleisure venue in the area and ...
Drumsticks roll for end of chicken run ; The chickens have flown back to the coup!
May 01, 2008 ... The chickens have flown back to the coup! Angie Procter (25) and her daughter Caitlan (six) were devastatedafter their two pet chickens went missing from the back of theirhome on Scott Close in Grimsby last week. After they realised the chickens - a Christmas present ...
Veterans power up for 3k ; The Wolds Vets-organised Industrial 3K will take place on Monday, May 12.
May 01, 2008 ... The Wolds Vets-organised Industrial 3K will take place on Monday,May 12. Today is the closing date for applications for the Grimsby,Cleethorpes and District Sunday Football League. The race takes in a single loop around the Pyewipe industrialestate and is open to runners of ...
A whittle bit longer ; Justin Whittle has expressed his disappointment at being forced to leave Blundell Park by insisting he could have played on for at least another year.
May 01, 2008 ... Justin Whittle has expressed his disappointment at being forcedto leave Blundell Park by insisting he could have played on for atleast another year. The veteran defender's Grimsby Town career comes to end in thesummer when his contract runs out after a four-year stay ...
Stephensons rocket borough to victory ; A Brace each from Lee and Antony Stephenson gave Borough a vital win in their penultimate home game of the season.
May 01, 2008 ... A Brace each from Lee and Antony Stephenson gave Borough a vitalwin in their penultimate home game of the season. Borough started the game the more lively side and took the leadthrough Antony Stephenson. If it was not for the fine goalkeeping of Dave Wardle, the hostscould ...
Lindsey next in line for crossbar challenge ; The latest team to take part in the Telegraph's Crossbar Challenge was the Lindsey School and Community Arts College's Year 10 boys side.
May 01, 2008 ... The latest team to take part in the Telegraph's CrossbarChallenge was the Lindsey School and Community Arts College's Year10 boys side. To found out how they got on, log on to www.sportgrimsby.co.ukand select the relevant file from the video panel. To view ...
It was my honour -prince William ; Prince William said he was "honoured" to be a member of the crew that repatriated hero Cleethorpes soldier Robert Pearson's body.
May 01, 2008 ... Prince William said he was "honoured" to be a member of the crewthat repatriated hero Cleethorpes soldier Robert Pearson's body. As reported on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk yesterday, it has beenrevealed that the Prince flew back from Afghanistan with the 22-year-old, who was killed on ...
Prince brings some comfort to family ; Prince William's trip to Afghanistan may have caused controversy, but it brought comfort to the family of Cleethorpes soldier Robert Pearson.
May 01, 2008 ... Prince William's trip to Afghanistan may have caused controversy,but it brought comfort to the family of Cleethorpes soldier RobertPearson. The Prince flew back from his trip with Trooper Pearson's bodyand landed at RAF Lyneham at 3pm on Monday. Trooper Pearson was killed in ...
So very proud of such a brave young soldier ; Here is a selection of comments posted on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk in repsonse to the breaking news yesterday:
May 01, 2008 ... Here is a selection of comments posted on www.thisisgrimsby.co.ukin repsonse to the breaking news yesterday: Name: Simon Location: Wybers Wood, Grimsby Comments: He deserves to be honoured with a Royal escort - it'sthe least our country can do for such a brave person ....
Rfl step in on Kiwi row ; The Rugby Football League are hoping diplomacy will prevail in the club-versus-country row between Super League and New Zealand.
May 01, 2008 ... The Rugby Football League are hoping diplomacy will prevail inthe club-versus-country row between Super League and New Zealand. Rfl chief executive Nigel Wood was forced to intervene in thedispute between the Kiwis and Leeds and Wigan ...
Voters have their say at polls ; Today it is time for voters to have their say.
May 01, 2008 ... Today it is time for voters to have their say. For weeks, candidates in today's Local Government elections havebeen doing the talking and making promises. Now it is the turn for electors to mark their cross against theirchosen councillor. Registered voters turned out ...
Parents angered by school closure for voters ; Parents were angry their children's school was closed today because it was designated as a polling station.
May 01, 2008 ... Parents were angry their children's school was closed todaybecause it was designated as a polling station. Staff and children had a day off from classes at Queen MaryAvenue Infant School in the Sidney Sussex ward, in Cleethorpes. One parent who did not wish to be named said: ...
Medal of honour ; A Former RAF Sergeant is celebrating after being decorated for services he carried out 40 years ago.
May 02, 2008 ... A Former RAF Sergeant is celebrating after being decorated forservices he carried out 40 years ago. Justin Higgins of Manor Drive, Waltham, has been awarded thePingat Jasa Malaysia medal for his services in the MalaysianPeninsula. Mr Higgins, who joined the RAF at the age of ...
Leader shares vision for the future ; Headteacher Elaine Davies has taken over the reins at Hereford Technology School.
May 02, 2008 ... Headteacher Elaine Davies has taken over the reins at HerefordTechnology School. The school has a crucial role as part of the pounds100-millionLearning Village plan for North East Lincolnshire, and Mrs Daviessaid: "I want Hereford to be at the cutting edge of ...
World Cup memento up for grabs ; All of England's 1966 World Cup heroes signed a first day cover of stamps which is among a host of items at a Grimsby auction.
May 02, 2008 ... All of England's 1966 World Cup heroes signed a first day coverof stamps which is among a host of items at a Grimsby auction. St James' School Parent Teachers' Association hope the card willattract a lot of interest as it is extremely rare to have all thesquad's ...
'Excited' by project ; Plans to transform Grimsby's Cartergate have been presented to the Town Centre Forum.
May 02, 2008 ... Plans to transform Grimsby's Cartergate have been presented tothe Town Centre Forum. As reported, the pounds12-million transformation of the area willsee a new gateway created into the town centre. In February, plans by developers M F Strawson Ltd and LindumGroup Limited were ...
'Excellent news' as bench returned ; Teamwork led by the Grimsby Telegraph helped reunite a pensioner with her beloved garden bench.
May 02, 2008 ... Teamwork led by the Grimsby Telegraph helped reunite a pensionerwith her beloved garden bench. Sneak thieves stole Theresa Gibbins' bench, which was given toher after her friend died. It was bequeathed in memory of Jean Blanney, whose widower Paddy,of Salisbury Avenue, ...
Bank on it being really hot stuff ; The Pier is going to be breaking out the bubbly this Bank Holiday with a string of hotly-anticipated nights out.
May 02, 2008 ... The Pier is going to be breaking out the bubbly this Bank Holidaywith a string of hotly-anticipated nights out. It kicks off with Ravealution tonight, headlined by Hixxy andRecon, with a healthy side order of Old Skool tunes by Dave Beesonin the Waterfront Bar. One of the ...
Do you know who she is? ; This girl is at the centre of a mystery which you may be able to solve.
May 02, 2008 ... This girl is at the centre of a mystery which you may be able tosolve. To find ...
Brave grandmother dragged behind car ; A Brave grandmother was dragged 40-metres by a car after she challenged robbers who stole her handbag.
May 02, 2008 ... A Brave grandmother was dragged 40-metres by a car after shechallenged robbers who stole her handbag. Greta Taylor (58), of Immingham, was knocked unconscious andsuffered a broken jaw and cheekbone, when she attempted to get herstolen handbag back from her two ...
A new place for kids to meet and play ; A Grimsby park's pounds137,000 revamp will transform it into a community hub.
May 02, 2008 ... A Grimsby park's pounds137,000 revamp will transform it into acommunity hub. Residents were invited to take a first look at proposals for theregeneration of the Duke Of York Gardens. As reported, the Corporation Road park - which has suffered fromanti-social behaviour - ...
Military funeral for lost trooper ; A Military funeral will be held for Cleethorpes Trooper Robert Pearson, who was killed in Afghanistan.
May 02, 2008 ... A Military funeral will be held for Cleethorpes Trooper RobertPearson, who was killed in Afghanistan. The service will take place on Thursday at St Mary's CatholicChurch on Heneage Road, Grimsby from 10am - and the public isinvited to line the route to show support for the late ...
Route of hero's funeral ; Wellwishers are invited to line the route of heroic Cleethorpes Trooper Robert Pearson's funeral cortege.
May 02, 2008 ... Wellwishers are invited to line the route of heroic CleethorpesTrooper Robert Pearson's funeral cortege. The 22-year-old will be laid to rest at Scartho Road Cemetery at11am on Thursday, following a service at St Mary's Church, HeneageRoad, Grimsby, at 10am. The service will ...
Dancer in 'pole' position ; Amateur pole dancers braved a poll of judges in a competition which wowed a packed pub.
May 02, 2008 ... Amateur pole dancers braved a poll of judges in a competitionwhich wowed a packed pub. Ten brave and talented young ladies took to the stage at a packedKai's Bar, in Louth Town Centre, to compete in the Freestyle FitnessPole Perfects amateur pole dancing competition. Every ...
Top dance duo will be seen! ; Acclaimed dance act the New Art Club is bringing its latest show to Cleethorpes.
May 02, 2008 ... Acclaimed dance act the New Art Club is bringing its latest showto Cleethorpes. The London-based double act of Tom Roden and Pete Shenton,described as the Reeves and Mortimer of contemporary choreography,will perform The Visible Men at the Lindsey Theatre on Saturday, ...
Thanks for help ; I Was 87 years of age and on Monday, April 21, I had a very bad fall. I would like to say thank you to the lady who helped me recover. The fall happened in St Peter's Avenue, Cleethorpes.
May 02, 2008 ... I Was 87 years of age and on Monday, April 21, I had a very badfall. I would like to say thank you to ...
St George's day ; I Cannot believe there was no media coverage on St George's Day.
May 02, 2008 ... I Cannot believe there was no media coverage on St George's Day. At the top of the paper's headlines it states At the Heart of AllThings Local. This is not only local but also a national celebrationof England's patron saint. Even if you only put Happy St George's Day it would ...
Olympic spirit ; What a pity that Tim Mickleburgh wants this year's Olympics to be the last and that he sees the Olympics only in terms of "values of might and international capitalism" the doping of athletes from Eastern Bloc nations, high costs and the unwelcome intrusion of political protests.
May 02, 2008 ... What a pity that Tim Mickleburgh wants this year's Olympics to bethe last and that he sees the Olympics only in terms of "values ofmight and international capitalism" the doping of athletes fromEastern Bloc nations, high costs and the unwelcome intrusion ofpolitical protests. How ...
Village hall bid boosted by event ; A Bid for a new village hall in Grainthorpe will be boosted by a unique display of tractors and traditional farming skills.
May 02, 2008 ... A Bid for a new village hall in Grainthorpe will be boosted by aunique display of tractors and traditional farming skills. It will be held at Tithe Farm, Church Lane, Grainthorpe in aid ofthe pounds350,000 plan for a new village hall. A range of vintage tractors and a ...
Shoreline pay plan triggers dispute ; Fifty Shoreline Property Services craftsmen have voted to take industrial action over proposed changes to their pay - which could cut their salaries by a quarter.
May 02, 2008 ... Fifty Shoreline Property Services craftsmen have voted to takeindustrial action over proposed changes to their pay - which couldcut their salaries by a quarter. Joiners, plumbers, electricians, bricklayers and other craftsmenemployed by the housing service have been given three ...
'Taking part in carnivals is a way of life for groups'
May 02, 2008 ... At Sidney Park, and roll on to the Events Arena. And groups are already raring to go. Chair of majorettes TheGlobal Twirlers, Julie Moult, said: "Taking part in carnivals is away of life for groups such as ours. "It's great for the area, and the dancers really get a boost ...
Discussions held over 22 months ; Current pay arrangements are out of date, say Shoreline bosses.
May 02, 2008 ... Current pay arrangements are out of date, say Shoreline bosses. Bosses at the property services firm say discussions have beengoing on for 22 months with trade unions and employees and argue theproductivity-based pay will secure dozens of jobs. Tony Bramley, chief executive of ...
Jevons' sights on chance to impress new boss ternent ; Former Grimsby Town striker Phil Jevons is targeting a return from injury in Huddersfield Town's final game of the season in a bid to impress new Terriers boss Stan Ternent.
May 02, 2008 ... Former Grimsby Town striker Phil Jevons is targeting a returnfrom injury in Huddersfield Town's final game of the season in a bidto impress new Terriers boss Stan Ternent. The Liverpudlian has been on the sidelines for over a month witha calf problem but returned to action for the ...
Jarman out to stake claim ; Nathan Jarman is determined to make the most of the last game of the season in order to enhance his chances of becoming a first-team regular next year.
May 02, 2008 ... Nathan Jarman is determined to make the most of the last game ofthe season in order to enhance his chances of becoming a first-teamregular next year. The former Barnsley trainee has signed a one-year deal withGrimsby Town for the 2008/09 campaign after impressing manager ...