Grimsby Telegraph back issues from June 2008:
Centre's aim for towns under-fives ; Immingham Children's Centre is nearly halfway to attracting all the under-fives in its home town.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Immingham Children's Centre is nearly halfway to attracting allthe under-fives in its home town. There are 676 children under five years in the Immingham area andalready 256 have become members of the new Government-funded Centreat the former Eastfield Infant School on Margaret ...
Nominate a shining light... ; The shining lights of North East Lincolnshire Council will be rewarded for their brilliance.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The shining lights of North East Lincolnshire Council will berewarded for their brilliance. Residents are being invited to nominate council employees forachievement awards called Leading Lights. A set of trophies will go to members of staff and teams who gothe extra mile in ...
'Inspiral'ational talk for students ; Tom Hingley, the frontman of influential Indie band Inspiral Carpets, held a songwriting workshop for Grimsby Institute students.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Tom Hingley, the frontman of influential Indie band InspiralCarpets, held a songwriting workshop for Grimsby Institute students. Tom, who teaches music at Salford University and Mid ManchesterCollege, praised the Institute's courses, but said education was nosubstitute for raw ...
Super hero wish to be fulfilled ; Friends of Cleethorpes trooper Robert Pearson will stage a fun event in his memory.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Friends of Cleethorpes trooper Robert Pearson will stage a funevent in his memory. As reported, the 22-year-old was killed driving a Viking Warriorpersonnel carrier, which is believed to have been struck by alandmine close to Camp Bastion, in Afghanistan's Helmand ...
'Few seconds of madness' costs clubber ; Furious nightclubber Ross Rodger viciously "glassed" two men in the face during a "few seconds of madness".
Jun 02, 2008 ... Furious nightclubber Ross Rodger viciously "glassed" two men inthe face during a "few seconds of madness". The two victims had been left permanently scarred after the"completely unnecessary" attacks, Grimsby Crown Court heard. Rodger (20), of Cheshire Walk, Grimsby, admitted ...
Drunken yob breaks man's cheekbone ; Drunken "yob" Sheldon Hales left a man with a broken cheekbone after "glassing" him, the court heard.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Drunken "yob" Sheldon Hales left a man with a broken cheekboneafter "glassing" him, the court heard. Hales (19), of Willingham Street, Grimsby, admitted woundingDaley Burt on February 10. John Harris, prosecuting, said a group of males was behavingboisterously in premises in ...
New club amishi begins to take shape ; Goodbye Baton Rouge, hello Amishi!
Jun 02, 2008 ... Goodbye Baton Rouge, hello Amishi! The Cleethorpes nightclub is changing every day as it transformsinto an entertainment showpiece for the resort. The project to remodel the High Street venue - at a cost of morethan pounds800,000 - began in earnest last month. As well ...
Tributes paid to brewing master ; Tributes have been paid to the founder of Grimsby's Home Brew Centre.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Tributes have been paid to the founder of Grimsby's Home BrewCentre. Frank Germaney (83) - who lived on Phelps Road, Grimsby, beforemoving to St Margaret's care home in April - passed away followinga battle with liver cancer. Mr Germaney, who was born and brought up in ...
70s show really shines ; A Seventies superstar says treading the boards is a real return to his roots.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Seventies superstar says treading the boards is a real returnto his roots. Kid Creole - AKA August Darnell - is appearing in Oh What ANight, which arrives in town this week. The band Kid Creole And The Coconuts released top tunesthroughout the disco era including Annie I'm ...
Family's call for urgent changes ; "IT is heartbreaking to think of any other families going through the same tragedy we have."
Jun 02, 2008 ... "IT is heartbreaking to think of any other families going throughthe same tragedy we have." These were the words of the relatives of 19-year-old BrettButler, who died after drinking 60ml of methadone - belonging to arecovering heroin addict - on December 16. Today his mum, ...
Family's lives will 'never be the same again ' ; The family of 19-year-old Brett Butler said their lives would "never be the same again" after his death.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The family of 19-year-old Brett Butler said their lives would"never be the same again" after his death. Mr Butler died after drinking methadone belonging to a recoveringdrug addict. Speaking after an inquest into his death, his family paid tributeto the teenager, who "loved ...
Resort's cliffhanger ; The subject of this week's Then and Now feature is Kingsway, Cleethorpes.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The subject of this week's Then and Now feature is Kingsway,Cleethorpes. Haigh Street and Segmere Street are shown going off left. The dramatic and disturbing disintegration of the resort'scoastline ...
Stop them 'stockpiling' ; The family of Brett Butler want to put a stop to users being able to "stockpile" the drug.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The family of Brett Butler want to put a stop to users being ableto "stockpile" the drug. The 19-year-old had taken two doses of the potentially lethalmethadone, belonging to recovering heroin addict James Thompson. An inquest heard Mr Thompson had two doses of the drug with ...
'A tragic accident' ; Brett Butler's death has been described as a "tragic accident" by Grimsby health chiefs.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Brett Butler's death has been described as a "tragic accident" byGrimsby health chiefs. A spokesman for the North East Lincolnshire Care Trust said that,at first, all addicts are given methadone under supervision by atrained pharmacist. However, as the programme progresses ...
Trio play cards right as kenwick goes ace crazy ; Kenwick Park members went ace crazy as the course saw an amazing three holes in one in just six days.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Kenwick Park members went ace crazy as the course saw an amazingthree holes in one in just six days. Jill Dale, a lady member of Kenwick since the course was openedin 1993, scored her first ever hole-in-one at the 144-yard par-three with a five wood. Tim Cadman also scored ...
Tansey is flavour of the month at elsham ; Marie Tansey's net 69 was enough to win her the ladies' monthly medal at Elsham.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Marie Tansey's net 69 was enough to win her the ladies' monthlymedal at Elsham. Lady vice-captain Janet Westray finished second with net 76,beating Sue Smith into third place on a countback. Margaret Hartley won the Bronze Division with a net 71. CarolCroft was second with ...
Encourage tourists ; Over the bank holiday we visited the fantastic National Fishing Heritage Centre and had a guided talk around the Ross Tiger trawler.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Over the bank holiday we visited the fantastic National FishingHeritage Centre and had a guided talk around the Ross Tiger trawler. The whole experience was fascinating and brought home the dangersmen face following the occupation. The whole thing was marred by the fact that, ...
No coasting on this charity cycle route! ; Two brothers will cycle across the country in memory of their uncle who died following a two-year battle with cancer.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Two brothers will cycle across the country in memory of theiruncle who died following a two-year battle with cancer. Paul and Carl Riley, and their friend Craig Wilson, will get ontheir bikes and ride the 138 miles from Whitehaven, in Cumbria, toSunderland, as a tribute to their ...
The kids get rocking in final ; A Cleethorpes school gave a glittering performance at the final of the Lifestyle Rock Challenge.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Cleethorpes school gave a glittering performance at the finalof the Lifestyle Rock Challenge. Matthew Humberstone CofE School adopted the theme of Women fortheir performance in the Northern Premier Final - for previouswinners - at the Grimsby Auditorium. Organised by ...
Lightning bolt is speed king ; Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran a world record 9.72 seconds for the 100 metres in the Reebok Grand Prix meet at the Icahn Stadium in New York on Saturday night.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran a world record 9.72 seconds for the 100metres in the Reebok Grand Prix meet at the Icahn Stadium in NewYork on Saturday night. Bolt (21) lowered the previous best held by compatriot AsafaPowell, who three times ran 9.74secs. The 6ft 5ins runner, ...
Months in hospital after cheating death ; A Teenager seriously injured in a motocross accident in Immingham will remain in hospital for several months.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Teenager seriously injured in a motocross accident in Imminghamwill remain in hospital for several months. As reported, Kyle Beavers (13), of Grimsby, fractured his spinewhen he fell from his motocross bike on Sunday, May 18 at the oldsalt marshes, close to Queens Road. His ...
California dreaming... Of international exchange ; American school representative Linda Bratcher brought the Californian sunshine with her to North East Lincolnshire when she paid a visit to Tollbar Business And Enterprise College.
Jun 02, 2008 ... American school representative Linda Bratcher brought theCalifornian sunshine with her to North East Lincolnshire when shepaid a visit to Tollbar Business And Enterprise College. Ms Bratcher, head of programmes at St Mary and All Angels schoolin Aliso Viejo, California, visited the ...
'You will get through this' ; Friends and relatives of Kyle have wished him well on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk. Here are a selection of get well messages:
Jun 02, 2008 ... Friends and relatives of Kyle have wished him well onwww.thisisgrimsby.co.uk. Here are a selection of get well messages: All the best to Kyle and his family at this time, things can onlyget better. My family was going through the same thing last yearwith Daniel Twinn. It's a ...
Osmond and Ellis inspire weekend double for clee ; Cleethorpes Cc enjoyed a productive weekend when they strolled to a seven-wicket victory in the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB Premier League and then won by five wickets in the Yorkshire League Cup.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Cleethorpes Cc enjoyed a productive weekend when they strolled toa seven-wicket victory in the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB Premier Leagueand then won by five wickets in the Yorkshire League Cup. Their cup win came over Harrogate yesterday and booked them aplace in the second ...
Grimsby and Louth fall short ; Grimsby Town lost by five wickets after being bowled out for 98 by Nettleham in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Grimsby Town lost by five wickets after being bowled out for 98by Nettleham in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League. Louth were left chasing 309 for eight, six of the wickets fallingto Stewart West, but slumped to 111 all out, Andy Carter taking fourwickets for ...
Bracebridge march on as town tumble ; Title hopefuls Bracebridge Heath 2nds claimed a four-wicket win over Grimsby Town 2nds in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League Premier Division.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Title hopefuls Bracebridge Heath 2nds claimed a four-wicket winover Grimsby Town 2nds in the Lincolnshire County Cricket LeaguePremier Division. And there was disappointment for Cleethorpes 2nds, who slipped upat home to Appleby-Frodingham 2nds, for whom veteran Mick Powellbagged ...
Town dress to impress ; Grimsby Town will be sporting a new kit next season after signing a deal with Italian kit manufacturers Errea.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Grimsby Town will be sporting a new kit next season after signinga deal with Italian kit manufacturers Errea. Town's famous black and white stripes have been supplied byAmerican giants Nike for the past four seasons but 2008/9 will see awhole new look. The club have agreed a ...
Mauled by a dog ; A Five-year-old boy was savagely bitten by a dog in the face as he played in the street.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Five-year-old boy was savagely bitten by a dog in the face ashe played in the street. Jamie Thompson was mauled by the dog, believed to be a brownStaffordshire bull terrier, in Wells Street, Grimsby, close to hishome. His injuries initially appeared so severe that he was ...
Young hero wins top award at ceremony ; A Young hero - who saved his mum's life - has been crowned Young First Aider of the Year.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Young hero - who saved his mum's life - has been crownedYoung First Aider of the Year. As reported, Jordan Stratton (11) was nominated for the St JohnAmbulance UK First Aider of the Year award after he saved the lifeof his mum Vicki. The quick-thinking youngster leapt ...
Guy smartin' as TT starts poorly ; Kirmington's Guy Martin cut a distraught figure after he was forced out of the opening Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Dainese Superbike race on Saturday.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Kirmington's Guy Martin cut a distraught figure after he wasforced out of the opening Isle of Man Tourist Trophy DaineseSuperbike race on Saturday. The 26-year-old looked on course for his first TT win on theHydrex Bike Animal Honda as he opened up a lead of 10 seconds andthen ...
Capello: We're on right track ; Fabio Capello is confident England are heading in the right direction as his first phase as head coach ended satisfactorily with a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Fabio Capello is confident England are heading in the rightdirection as his first phase as head coach ended satisfactorily witha 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago. A brace from Jermain Defoe and Gareth Barry's first goal for hiscountry ensured a comfortable victory before the real ...
Mariners in errea as new kit deal is agreed ; The country.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The country. Mr Smith went on: "The club is delighted to team up with Erreafor the next three seasons. "We have managed to secure a deal that gives us a shirt that isuniquely designed just for the Mariners. "Errea have a proven track record with other English clubs ...
Clipper race cut short after lack of winds
Jun 02, 2008 ... The race to New York is now all but over. In a crushing blow for the crew of the Hull & Humber, thedecision has been made to cut the latest contest short. The reason - the soul destroying lack of winds we have beenpitted against for nearly four days. So instead of ...
Trial and tribulation for plater ; Woodhall Spa's Steve Plater admitted it's back to the drawing board after his Isle of Man Tourist Trophy opener failed to go to plan over the weekend.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Woodhall Spa's Steve Plater admitted it's back to the drawingboard after his Isle of Man Tourist Trophy opener failed to go toplan over the weekend. The 38-year-old, who is a former British Supersport and Superbikerunner-up, was unable to get to grips with his bike and ...
Opener is high point for Gary ; Broughton road racer Gary Johnson began his Isle of Man Tourist Trophy challenge in style over the weekend as he battled his way to a gutsy fourth-place finish.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Broughton road racer Gary Johnson began his Isle of Man TouristTrophy challenge in style over the weekend as he battled his way toa gutsy fourth-place finish. Despite suffering a knee injury and mechanical problems with hisbike early in the race, the 27-year-old hung on to the ...
Aim for target and take a shot at sport ; Scores of people had their sights set on a fun time to mark National Shooting Week.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Scores of people had their sights set on a fun time to markNational Shooting Week. White Lodge Shooting School at Ulceby hosted shooting classes forbeginners. School owner Robert Jobson gave tours of the magnificent gardensand lakes at the Thornton Abbey area ...
Wonderful to watch them all grow up ; "CHALLENGING and rewarding."
Jun 03, 2008 ... "CHALLENGING and rewarding." Those are the words used time and again by foster carers todescribe the experience of fostering. Tony and Marsha Bowser, of Louth Road, Grimsby, have looked afterabout 80 children since they became foster carers 15 years ago. Marsha (62) was ...
School heads south to tell of its success story ; The success story of an Immingham school was used to promote academies down south.
Jun 03, 2008 ... The success story of an Immingham school was used to promoteacademies down south. Representatives from the Oasis Academy Immingham attended aconference in Southampton yesterday to answer questions on thetransition from a school to an academy. Southampton is looking into this ...
A new chapter for reading ; Read all about it!
Jun 03, 2008 ... Read all about it! To celebrate the National Year of Reading (NYR) - which aims tobuild a greater national passion for reading - libraries throughoutNorth East Lincolnshire are promoting reading for all ages. Sue Wells, deputy director for community and support services ...
Fusion of cultures for young dancers ; A Young dance group has been inspired by Africa for its latest performance.
Jun 03, 2008 ... A Young dance group has been inspired by Africa for its latestperformance. Performers from Fusion Youth Theatre will take part in Impact, adance show inspired by the group's recent trip to Africa. The show, which is on Friday and Saturday July 25 and 26 atGrimsby Central ...
New York harbour here we come...
Jun 03, 2008 ... The crew of Hull & Humber is now just hours away from enteringone of the world's most iconic ocean haunts - New York Harbour. With the Statue of Liberty at its gateway and the Manhattanskyline its backdrop, this port of call for the Clipper Round theWorld Yacht Race is among the ...
Tributes paid to Grimsby trawler firm former MD ; Henry Taylor, the last managing director of the Grimsby trawling firm H L Taylors Ltd, has died.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Henry Taylor, the last managing director of the Grimsby trawlingfirm H L Taylors Ltd, has died. Mr Taylor, a well-known local sportsman, passed away at home inBrigsley on Friday, aged 71. The eldest of the two sons of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor,of Humberston, he was ...
Jet off to the sun ; Though the calendar says we are heading for high summer, the weather doesn't seem to agree, so now is the perfect time to think about jetting off to sunnier climes.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Though the calendar says we are heading for high summer, theweather doesn't seem to agree, so now is the perfect time to thinkabout jetting off to sunnier climes. And, with Doncaster Airport practically on the doorstep, it hasnever been easier. There are a whole host of ...
'Mum was pupil at bursar street' ; Barbara Gorman, of Aldrich Road, Cleethorpes, got in touch after seeing some familiar faces in Bygones.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Barbara Gorman, of Aldrich Road, Cleethorpes, got in touch afterseeing some familiar faces in Bygones. She told us: "On the 1926 photograph of Bursar Street School, Iwas delighted to see my late mum, Nancy Allison (not Paddison assuggested). She later married and became Nancy ...
Linking up to raise standards ; Humber Seafood Institute's launch has not only brought new facilities to Grimsby's dominant food sector, but saw official steps taken to securing more supplies.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Humber Seafood Institute's launch has not only brought newfacilities to Grimsby's dominant food sector, but saw official stepstaken to securing more supplies. Following last week's major event, which saw the hub ofinnovation, product development and research unveiled, a ...
Full speed ahead in the Race for Life ; This family is running the Cleethorpes Race For Life to say "thank you" for the care their dad has received.
Jun 03, 2008 ... This family is running the Cleethorpes Race For Life to say"thank you" for the care their dad has received. John Schofield (58), from Immingham, was diagnosed with bowelcancer in January and secondary cancers in his liver and lungs werediscovered shortly afterwards. Now his ...
Chance to be number one ; Have you, or somebody you know, beaten cancer?
Jun 03, 2008 ... Have you, or somebody you know, beaten cancer? In conjunction with Cancer Research UK, the Grimsby Telegraph islooking for somebody to win the prestigious "No.1" running numberfor this year's Race For Life in Cleethorpes. We want you to write in with your stories about why you ...
Mammoth cycle ride to raise vital funds ; Former port director Nick Palmer's children will begin the huge 1,600-mile tandem relay fundraiser Pedal The Ports on Friday.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Former port director Nick Palmer's children will begin the huge1,600-mile tandem relay fundraiser Pedal The Ports on Friday. Organised by Associated British Ports, and starting and finishingin Grimsby, the mammoth ride is in aid of motor neurone disease,which Mr Palmer has been ...
Out on the streets to keep the peace ; Watch out for these faces around Grimsby and Immingham.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Watch out for these faces around Grimsby and Immingham. Six new police community support officers have started in thearea and are now regular sights on the streets. All six are based at Grimsby North police station, on CromwellRoad, and will cover areas including the West ...
Fencing fantastic ; We're writing to thank the group who put the fences up at the back of the Civic Centre, Immingham.
Jun 03, 2008 ... We're writing to thank the group who put the fences up at theback of the Civic Centre, Immingham. Against all odds and countless acts of vandalism, the fence isdoing its job, stopping the gangs of youths and druggies using it asa short cut and escape route from the ...
Happy wave of kids was 'lovely sight' ; What a lovely sight I viewed when I witnessed wave after wave of orderly, happy, excited children with their balloons held high, some with painted faces.
Jun 03, 2008 ... What a lovely sight I viewed when I witnessed wave after wave oforderly, happy, excited children with their balloons held high, somewith painted faces. They were all leaving The Community Centre where housing managersof Havelok Homes and Shoreline had got together to provide a Fun ...
Top coaching award for golden Graham ; A Grimsby Town Cricket Club stalwart was bowled over when he received a top accolade from a legend of the game.
Jun 03, 2008 ... A Grimsby Town Cricket Club stalwart was bowled over when hereceived a top accolade from a legend of the game. Graham Harneiss, who manages Town's ECB Premier League team andcoaches the club's youngsters, was handed the Sky Sports OutstandingCoaching Achievement award. He ...
Wolds ladies in the fast lane at relays ; Wolds Veteran Runners Club's women rose to the challenge and produced some good performances at a big national event.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Wolds Veteran Runners Club's women rose to the challenge andproduced some good performances at a big national event. Six 'Black and Golds' took part in the 21st British MastersThree-Mile Road Relays, held at Birmingham's Sutton Park. The event sees varying age groups racing ...
Grimsby trio box to victory ; Three Grimsby Amateur Boxing Club boxers won their fights at a boxing tournament hosted by Terry Allan Unique ABC at Horncastle Town Hall.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Three Grimsby Amateur Boxing Club boxers won their fights at aboxing tournament hosted by Terry Allan Unique ABC at HorncastleTown Hall. Twelve-year-old Wintringham schoolboy Levi Giles was matchedagainst John McCabe of The Eastwood ABC Nottingham at 32kg. McCabe was the ...
Travellers welcome concession ; Grimsby Telegraph reporter PAUL DONOVAN spoke to passengers after the reintroduction of free travel for passholders before 9.30am.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Grimsby Telegraph reporter PAUL DONOVAN spoke to passengers afterthe reintroduction of free travel for passholders before 9.30am. Peter Connell (78), of Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, said: "I think itis only fair they have brought back free bus travel before 9.30am,so it is very good ...
Designs chosen to fly the flag for resort ; The official reopening of a Cleethorpes landmark is about to be flagged up - literally - by local schoolchildren.
Jun 03, 2008 ... The official reopening of a Cleethorpes landmark is about to beflagged up - literally - by local schoolchildren. After a major revamp, Ross Castle will be officially reopenedthis week, in a ceremony attended by the Mayor of North EastLincolnshire, Coun Colin Eastwell, and local ...
Veterans' day agenda ; Further details of an event to commemorate Veterans' Day in Cleethorpes have been released.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Further details of an event to commemorate Veterans' Day inCleethorpes have been released. The parade, memorial service and reception hosted by the RoyalAir Forces Association (RAFA), Grimsby and Cleethorpes Branch, willtake place on Friday, June 27, at 1.30pm. Leading the ...
Last chance ; Entry for the 24th Grimsby and District Closed Tennis Championships closes today.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Entry for the 24th Grimsby and District Closed TennisChampionships closes today. Entry forms are available from Barretts Recreation Ground, ...
Travel no problem for brigg and east halton ; The two North Lincolnshire member clubs of the East Yorkshire Cricket Alliance are enjoying their sport, despite all the travelling (and expense) involved in crossing the Humber Bridge to play matches on the north bank.
Jun 03, 2008 ... The two North Lincolnshire member clubs of the East YorkshireCricket Alliance are enjoying their sport, despite all thetravelling (and expense) involved in crossing the Humber Bridge toplay matches on the north bank. Brigg Town and East Halton are in Division Three, with Brigg ...
Peak-time travel is now free and easy ; All aboard!
Jun 03, 2008 ... All aboard! Pensioners and people with disabilities have enjoyed their firstfree peak-time bus ride since March. The Telegraph took a trip on the buses to witness yesterday'smomentous journey. As reported, North East Lincolnshire Council scrapped free peak-time travel ...
Osmond flurry sees meggies go through ; Four fours and a six in one over from James Osmond won Cleethorpes the opening Grimsby Town Knockout match at Augusta Steet.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Four fours and a six in one over from James Osmond wonCleethorpes the opening Grimsby Town Knockout match at AugustaSteet. It was a match that, until Osmond's flurry, had hung very much inthe balance. The Meggies were up against Caistor who, having won the toss,opted to ...
Have your received your copy? ; Look out for a comprehensive guide to local health services landing on your doormat.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Look out for a comprehensive guide to local health serviceslanding on your doormat. North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus (CTP) has put together anindispensable guide to local NHS and care services. Called Your Guide to Local Health and Adult Social Care Services2008, the ...
Tony out to be top gun ; Grimsby darts player Tony Mitchell is out to be top gun in front of the TV cameras when he makes his debut in Thursday's Blue Square UK Open.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Grimsby darts player Tony Mitchell is out to be top gun in frontof the TV cameras when he makes his debut in Thursday's Blue SquareUK Open. Mitchell, who lives on the Wybers estate, is nicknamed'Maverick'. The 37-year-old is due to face Geoff Harkup in the first round ofthe ...
Bookies make town outsiders to take league two ; Grimsby Town are outsiders to top League Two next season, according to the nation's bookmakers.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Grimsby Town are outsiders to top League Two next season,according to the nation's bookmakers. With still over two weeks before the 2008/9 fixtures arereleased, bookies are already taking bets on who will be the creamof the crop in the basement division next season. And all ...
Crematorium burner repairs hold up funerals ; Grieving relatives are being forced to wait an extra week before they lay their loved ones to rest.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Grieving relatives are being forced to wait an extra week beforethey lay their loved ones to rest. Funerals are being postponed at Grimsby Crematorium because oneof the burners is in need of major repairs. Funeral directors from the area claim cremations are beingdelayed ...