Grimsby Telegraph back issues from October 2008:
Hook lines for singer
Oct 01, 2008 ... Dennis Locorriere claims any preparation for his upcoming tourinvolves staying alive until it begins. At 59, he is a spring chicken to many, but with more than 40years in the business under his belt, you could easily andunderstandably count him as something of a showbiz ...
Christmas extravaganza
Oct 01, 2008 ... A Youth theatre group is inviting creative youngsters to takepart in a Christmas extravaganza. Young people aged four to 25 can sign up for Fusion YouthTheatres' seasonal production of A Christmas Carol. There will be four workshops a week leading up to the ...
DVDs out now: The other boleyn girl
Oct 01, 2008 ... Certificate: 12A, 115 mins Genre: Drama/romance. Starring: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana. Plot: When rumours begin to circulate that King Henry VIII is nolonger intimate with his wife who has been unable to give him a maleheir, Sir Thomas Boleyn ...
Were we taken by taken?
Oct 01, 2008 ... Certificate: 15, 93 min Genre: Action/thriller Stars: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Katie Cassidy and FamkeJanssen. Director: Pierre Morel. Plot: The daughter of former government operative Liam Neeson iskidnapped in Paris. With less than 96 hours to rescue ...
By the menu of babylon ; Bar Babylon is fast becoming one of my favourite spots for a night out.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Bar Babylon is fast becoming one of my favourite spots for anight out. Firstly, it's right near my house. But more importantly, it also has some of the best outdoordrinking facilities in Cleethorpes, after installing a brand new,twinkly-lighted, garden cocktail bar earlier ...
Meet the chef: Anna chase
Oct 01, 2008 ... Restaurant: The Lemon Chase, Upgate, Louth. OPENING TIMES: 9.30am-3pm Tuesday-Friday and 9.30am-4pm Saturday. THE FOOD: All our food is baked fresh everyday - nothing isfrozen - and ingredients are sourced from local suppliers. MOST POPULAR STARTER: Fresh, home-made ...
Curtain call ; Calling all actors and backstage workers! The Clee Amateur Theatrical Society (Cats) wants to produce Ali the Barber, a short pantomime, next February.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Calling all actors and backstage workers! The Clee AmateurTheatrical Society (Cats) wants to produce Ali the Barber, a shortpantomime, next February. Anyone wanting to star or help backstage is asked to attend ameeting on Sunday, October 19, at 2pm in Old Clee Church ...
Blissful bistro experience... ; Located in the busy and stylish shopping area of Abbeygate, Abby's is the perfect retreat.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Located in the busy and stylish shopping area of Abbeygate,Abby's is the perfect retreat. It offers a modern, relaxed dining experience in a friendly andwelcoming atmosphere, where visitors can sample a great selection ofwines and dine from a substantial and varied menu of quality ...
Memories of a may Queen ; These wonderful photographs were loaned to Bygones by Madge Curtiss (nee Burnett), of James Street, Grimsby.
Oct 01, 2008 ... These wonderful photographs were loaned to Bygones by MadgeCurtiss (nee Burnett), of James Street, Grimsby. On the Edward Street School, Grimsby, photograph, Madge was theMay Queen that year, and she told us: "I have very happy memories ofmaypole and country ...
Thanks to all ; Can I say thank you to the staff at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, and my neighbour Andy, who heard my cry for help.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Can I say thank you to the staff at Grimsby's Diana, Princess ofWales Hospital, and my neighbour Andy, who heard my cry for help. I would also like to thank both the ambulance and paramedic crew,who all got me to the Accident and Emergency department, and who ...
Sorry, driver ; Can I, through Viewpoint, say sorry to a lady in a red car who had to stop suddenly when I took the wrong turning on a road unfamiliar to me.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Can I, through Viewpoint, say sorry to a lady in a red car whohad to stop suddenly when I took the wrong turning on a ...
What is the real cost of living? ; We are constantly given the all-important mandatory statistics in all walks of life.
Oct 01, 2008 ... We are constantly given the all-important mandatory statistics inall walks of life. Justification by this means is seen as the way to appease themasses. The government informs us that the cost of living hasincreased by six per cent. On a recent shopping trip to Morrisons, I ...
Pupils honoured at event ; Pupils at Caistor Grammar School have been recognised for their hard work.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Pupils at Caistor Grammar School have been recognised for theirhard work. The school, one of the country's finest, held its annual awardsceremony in Caistor Parish Church. They were joined by special guest, Robert Crampton, an award-winning journalist for The Times ...
Grimsby church celebrates 50th birthday with special events
Oct 01, 2008; ... St Pius X Catholic Church is celebrating it's Golden Jubilee witha series of planned events to "spiritually revive" the congregation. The church on Chelmsford Avenue in Grimsby, will be hosting fourinternational guest speakers to celebrate its 50 years. They include mime artist ...
School pupils receive hard-hitting message from crash victims and their families
Oct 01, 2008; ... The real life trauma of losing a loved one in a car crash hasbeen portrayed in a hard-hitting play. The true stories of Lincolnshire drivers, whose lives werechanged forever due to traffic accidents, were told to an auditoriumof Louth school pupils. Urging youngsters not to ...
One night with Shirley ; You don't have to be a Big Spender to enjoy the music of pop diva Shirley Bassey.
Oct 01, 2008 ... You don't have to be a Big Spender to enjoy the music of pop divaShirley Bassey. A cabaret evening with tribute act Surely Bassey is taking placeat The Legacy Oaklands Country House Hotel, in Laceby on Friday,October 10. After a three-course-meal, guests will be treated to ...
Geared up for push at Parkway ; Grimsby band The Lomacs are gearing up for the performance of their lifetime.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Grimsby band The Lomacs are gearing up for the performance oftheir lifetime. Ash Pascoe, Marc Poole and Josh Allington made it through to thefinal of the Cleethorpes Parkway Cinema Battle of the Bands - atonly their third ever gig. And now, they'll be awaiting the outcome of ...
Cleethorpes caravan park visitors left foxed after thefts
Oct 01, 2008; ... Visitors to a local caravan park found themselves foxed -literally - after their shoes began to go walkies. The owners of Cleethorpes Showground Caravan Park have saidaround seven shoes have been seen stolen by a local fox after beingleft outside tents and caravans. Derek ...
There can be only one pub idol 2008 ; After nine heats, in which more than 40 competitors sang more than 80 songs, Pub Idol 2008 comes down to one night, 12 singers, 24 songs - and five judges.
Oct 01, 2008 ... After nine heats, in which more than 40 competitors sang morethan 80 songs, Pub Idol 2008 comes down to one night, 12 singers, 24songs - and five judges. Tonight, The Submarine hosts the grand final of our popularsearch for the region's singing sensation, when we will find ...
Soul train ; There's another soul night organised for this Saturday at the Number 1 pub on Cleethorpes railway station.
Oct 01, 2008 ... There's another soul night organised for this Saturday at theNumber 1 pub on Cleethorpes railway station. Shield Of Steel are a new band rising from the ashes of "BlackRising" a rock band who are no strangers to the area. This follows on from the first event that was recently ...
Mark the area's heritage even if it is 'siling down'
Oct 01, 2008; ... Happy Lincolnshire Day! Today, October 1, marks Lincolnshire Day, a special celebrationof all that is great about the county. From the mighty Lincolnshire sausage and the pounds1-billionagriculture generates for the economy, to its grand historic linksand aviation heritage, ...
'Proper' meals for kids - free ; School dinners - two words sure to spark memories whether you loved them or hated them.
Oct 01, 2008 ... School dinners - two words sure to spark memories whether youloved them or hated them. One thing's for sure, you'll always remember them, from the goodthings (chocolate concrete and spaghetti bolognese) to the bad(lumpy scooped mash, curry with sultanas and rice pudding which ...
Nature reserve plan for Cleethorpes country park
Oct 01, 2008; ... Cleethorpes Country Park has been officially sanctioned as anature reserve. Members of North East Lincolnshire Council's Cabinet have thisweek agreed to the classification to safeguard open grassland, aswell as wild flowers and wildlife. This new Local Nature Reserve status ...
Super grass still growing
Oct 01, 2008; ... Super grass is still on the march along Cleethorpes' coast. Scientists from the Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studiesare monitoring the saltmarsh along the seafront, and say it isgetting thicker. The latest Institute report received by North East LincolnshireCouncil's ...
'Predatory paedophile' given indeterminate prison sentence
Oct 01, 2008 ... A Cleethorpes man who befriended women in order to sexually abusetheir daughters has been given an indeterminate prison sentence. Richard Phillips (46) was described as a "predatory paedophile"when he appeared at Warwick Crown Court. Phillips, of Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, ...
Rigged up to harness the Humber's power
Oct 01, 2008 ... Thousands of homes across North East Lincolnshire could soon beharnessing the power of the Humber to supply their energy. A tidal power test rig, developed by Hull firm Pulse Tidal, wasyesterday lowered into the Humber Estuary at Stallingborough. Andy Evans, spokesman for the ...
Hutch inspirational as Rasen stay top ; Market Rasen and Louth are joint leaders of Midland Four (East) North after a comprehensive victory in Nottinghamshire.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Market Rasen and Louth are joint leaders of Midland Four (East)North after a comprehensive victory in Nottinghamshire. Southwell knocked Rasen out of the EDF Vase competition last yearand have always proved tough opponents. They started strongly, incisive running by their back ...
Kieron's hat-trick ; Grimsby started their season with an away victory in the NLD Plate.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Grimsby started their season with an away victory in the NLDPlate. They opened their account with a first try for winger DannyWebster, who beat two defenders to go over in the corner, after goodwork in midfield from 'new boy' David Shepard. Hard-hitting centre Kieron ...
Roberts at double ; Grimsby were confident after trouncing Southwell but knew Lincoln would be a far more difficult prospect.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Grimsby were confident after trouncing Southwell but knew Lincolnwould be a far more difficult prospect. Lincoln set the tone from the start, smashing into the Grimsbyreceiver, and after more early pressure, Will Smith cleared to givethe Blues an opportunity to regroup. The ...
Company walks away from top town bar ; A Large Grimsby town centre bar, closed this summer, has been put on the market.
Oct 01, 2008; ... A Large Grimsby town centre bar, closed this summer, has been puton the market. Christie & Co has been instructed to handle the sale of the leasefor the Walkabout venue on the Riverhead, one of three bars on thestrip which have closed down in the past 18 months. It is one of ...
Career makeover for Deborah
Oct 01, 2008; ... The winner of a jobs fair competition is dressing to impress asshe eyes up a new career. Deborah Rhodes (18) won a career makeover after attending atraining, education and recruitment exhibition at Grimsby Town Hallorganised by the Grimsby Scunthorpe Media Group. Deborah was ...
Keen photographer snaps battle of Britain memorial flight ; A Keen photographer was left amazed when a Lancaster Bomber flew over her head on Cleethorpes seafront.
Oct 01, 2008; ... A Keen photographer was left amazed when a Lancaster Bomber flewover her head on Cleethorpes seafront. Carole Crawford, of Caenby Road in the resort, was driving alongAlexandra Road but jumped out to take these stunning snaps when theawesome aircraft passed overhead. The ...
Blues strike - then leaders show their class ; Grimsby gave Midland Three (East) North leaders Ilkeston an early shock but ended up losing their third successive league game.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Grimsby gave Midland Three (East) North leaders Ilkeston an earlyshock but ended up losing their third successive league game. After a long trek to Derbyshire, the Blues knew a hard-foughtbattle awaited them. But following the 38-7 home defeat to Ashbourne, it was ...
Mcdaid treble as clee stun the vale ; Cleethorpes marched into the Midlands third round of the EDF Energy Junior Vase with a stunning 28-25 success at Meden Vale.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Cleethorpes marched into the Midlands third round of the EDFEnergy Junior Vase with a stunning 28-25 success at Meden Vale. After Dan McDaid claimed a hat-trick of tries, the winning pointswere delivered by Steven Broderick in the last play of the game. Victory was all the more ...
Phil's master-class as record tumbles ; Phil Johnson won the British V55 title and broke the course record at the British Masters Marathon in Anglesy, North Wales.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Phil Johnson won the British V55 title and broke the courserecord at the British Masters Marathon in Anglesy, North Wales. He was one of two Cleethorpes AC athletes, along with partnerPirjo Kivelainen, who put in excellent performances at theprestigious event. The conditions ...
Kay drives town on to third straight win ; With no first-team game in the East Midlands League, several senior Grimsby Town Ladies players turned out for the Reserves side against Gainsborough Trinity.
Oct 01, 2008 ... With no first-team game in the East Midlands League, severalsenior Grimsby Town Ladies players turned out for the Reserves sideagainst Gainsborough Trinity. The squad was full of confidence going into the game having wonboth of their league games so far this season. Trinity ...
Clee show star potential with shock West End win ; Euan Hunter
Oct 01, 2008 ... Euan Hunter Sport@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk Steve Neul and 'Rocket' Robin Wilkinson won their two frames asLee Neul and Jack Bradshaw shared with Paul King and Andrew Warner. Man-of-the-match Tony Eglin and Mark Neul then won 2-0 to seal agreat victory. With West ...
First class keepsake hits shelves ; It's all homework and packed lunches from here... has your little treasure started school for the first time this year?
Oct 01, 2008 ... It's all homework and packed lunches from here ... has your littletreasure started school for the first time this year? Then our fantastic Telegraph First Class publication is just foryou. Jam-packed with a massive 63 photos, it features new startersfrom schools across the ...
'She had resort running through her veins'
Oct 01, 2008; ... Tributes have been paid to Sue Regan - the face of CleethorpesDance Festival - who has died after a long illness. Sue (60), who lived in the resort with her partner of 25 years,Mick Bryant, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Motor NeuroneDisease in October 2006. Known ...
Show us some effort and pride - that's all we ask ; I Have waited before commenting on what can only be described as the worst competitive football match I have witnessed in 30 years.
Oct 01, 2008 ... I Have waited before commenting on what can only be described asthe worst competitive football match I have witnessed in 30 years. Town were a team so devoid of any substance, skill, leadership orgame plan, and I have real concerns that we may not register a winthroughout the ...
Electrical fault blamed for cutty sark fire ; A Fire which caused pounds10-million of damage to the Cutty Sark - a project headed up by Grimsby's former museums chief - was sparked by electrical machinery, police have confirmed.
Oct 01, 2008 ... A Fire which caused pounds10-million of damage to the Cutty Sark -a project headed up by Grimsby's former museums chief - was sparkedby electrical machinery, police have confirmed. Investigators found an industrial vacuum cleaner accidentallyleft switched on for two days was the ...
Lay off the chairman ; Name: Rasen Mariner
Oct 01, 2008 ... Name: Rasen Mariner Name: Colin Smith Location: Market Rasen Comments: The club needs people to get behind it and support thechairman in his bid to bring in a new manager. People have been clamouring for Buckley to be sacked and now thesame people are having a ...
'Remarkable lady' ; One of Sue's closest friends is local dance teacher Pat Yarborough.
Oct 01, 2008 ... One of Sue's closest friends is local dance teacher PatYarborough. Pat said: "Sue was a remarkable lady. She bore her dreadfulillness with dignity and amazing bravery. "Although very ill early this year, she managed to run theCleethorpes Dance Festival, ensuring that it ...
Grimsby seafood giant's ad axed
Oct 01, 2008 ... A Tv advertisement for fish and chips for Grimsby seafood giantYoung's has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. The authority (ASA) ruled an ad showing a fork cutting into abattered fillet of fish, with the voiceover stating: "Young's ChipShop Fish Fillets are made ...
Cyclist says 'on your bike' to bridge tolls ; A Cyclist who rides more than 80 miles a week to save money on the Humber Bridge tolls has joined the campaign to see a planned rise blocked.
Oct 01, 2008 ... A Cyclist who rides more than 80 miles a week to save money onthe Humber Bridge tolls has joined the campaign to see a plannedrise blocked. Steve Evans (44), of Holton-le-Clay, parks on the A1077, nearBarton, three times a week and cycles the last 13.5 miles to his jobat BP in ...
Bell's Brazil tester ; Fourth-place finish at Ganton Golf Club before an outstanding gross 72 handed him victory at Moortown Golf Club, in Leeds.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Fourth-place finish at Ganton Golf Club before an outstandinggross 72 handed him victory at Moortown Golf Club, in Leeds. In Brazil, he will face a field of 80 players from the UK,Russia, Turkey, Ireland and Iceland, as well as finalists from theinaugural Faldo Series South America ...
Liam set for taste of Brazil beat Brazil veliam's set for samba test ; Matt Westby
Oct 01, 2008 ... Matt Westby Sports Writer The 18-year-old Lincolnshire Amateur Matchplay champion hasqualified for the Grand Final of the Faldo Series, to be held oversix days from October 25-31 at the Costa do Sauipe Golf Resort onBrazil's north coast. He booked his place by ...
In court for roof drama
Oct 01, 2008; ... The teenage son of notorious Grimsby armed robber Michael Lydonbrought Grimsby town centre to a halt during a rooftop drama. Jordan Lydon (17) appeared in court to answer to a catalogue ofcrimes, including when he climbed onto the roof of Somerfield'ssupermarket and threw slates ...
Feeding the nation during tough times
Oct 01, 2008; ... Grimsby Mp Austin Mitchell believes the town can weather thecurrent economic climate, as it continues to feed the nation. That was the verdict of the veteran representative as he toastedmore investment in the fish processing industry - this time atColdwater Seafoods. Just ...
Hercules lacked safety device, inquest hears ; The inquest into the deaths of 10 servicemen in Iraq - including Cleethorpes pilot Andrew Smith - has resumed today.
Oct 01, 2008 ... The inquest into the deaths of 10 servicemen in Iraq - includingCleethorpes pilot Andrew Smith - has resumed today. Fresh evidence today confirmed that top UK commanders knew RAFHercules aircraft needed a vital safety feature fitted - but theyonly acted after the 10 men died in the ...
Town are linked to Steve Evans ; Crawley Town have reportedly rejected an approach from Grimsby Town to speak to manager Steve Evans.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Crawley Town have reportedly rejected an approach from GrimsbyTown to speak to manager Steve Evans. Speculation in Sussex links the Mariners with the former Bostonboss, pictured, as a replacement for Alan Buckley. No-one at Blundell Park has confirmed any of the names in ...
Bypass plan for immingham
Oct 02, 2008; ... Plans for a new pounds7-million road to bypass Immingham has beenput on track by councillors. As reported, the road, which would link the A18 and A180, wasbacked by regional transport chiefs last year. But amid fears rising costs could be passed onto taxpayers,councillors ...
TV smiles ; I Wish to nominate Mr Mike Lamming of Holton-le-Clay for Service With A Smile.
Oct 02, 2008 ... I Wish to nominate Mr Mike Lamming of Holton-le-Clay for ServiceWith A Smile. My television wouldn't work. I phoned customer services and theywanted monies. I phoned Mr Lamming and he checked the set ...
It should be made law ; So you only have carbon monoxide poisoning from gas, so why by law, don't all the firms who supply gas have to supply the carbon monoxide detectors to all the people they supply?
Oct 02, 2008 ... So you only have carbon monoxide poisoning from gas, so why bylaw, don't all the firms who supply gas have to supply the carbonmonoxide detectors to all the people they supply? This is really silly and dangerous in the extreme, especiallywhen we are reminded how people have died ...
Superb job ; I Would like to nominate Action Joinery for Service With a Smile.
Oct 02, 2008 ... I Would like to nominate Action Joinery for Service With a Smile. Darren and Lee did a wonderful job when they fitted my ...
Tackling the hawthorn
Oct 02, 2008 ... So, and definitely, it is autumn and once again I have tackledthe big, painful hawthorn hedge at the end of the garden which, tobe honest, I put off until shame overwhelms me. It is a very old hedge, once a boundary hedge on the stillrecalled College Farm upon which all the ...
'He blames labour for everything' ; I Wonder if someone like your regular correspondent C Grey (September 24 and before) is one of those people who writes letters to the editor on behalf of a political party, in his case the Conservatives?
Oct 02, 2008 ... I Wonder if someone like your regular correspondent C Grey(September 24 and before) is one of those people who writes lettersto the editor on behalf of a political party, in his case theConservatives? Certainly he seems to blame Labour for everything! Now I've not been a ...
It's been answered before ; Josephine White was too busy with her ironing to answer Michael Swaby's niggling letter in Viewpoint on September 20.
Oct 02, 2008 ... Josephine White was too busy with her ironing to answer MichaelSwaby's niggling letter in Viewpoint on September 20. She asked me to reply and thank him for drawing attention onceagain to our pro-democracy/anti-EU campaigns. All we need say to Mr Swaby is that the question he ...
Let's co-operate ; Re: Viewpoint, September 16, while largely agreeing with what "The Telegraph says" when it speaks of the huge success of the post fishing industries on both banks, I feel it would perhaps be better said that these industries could/should unite both banks, and to the advantage of both.
Oct 02, 2008 ... Re: Viewpoint, September 16, while largely agreeing with what"The Telegraph says" when it speaks of the huge success of the postfishing industries on both banks, I feel it would perhaps be bettersaid that these industries could/should unite both banks, and to theadvantage of ...
Common sense ; The Telegraph highlights the issue of dog attacks on postal workers.
Oct 02, 2008 ... The Telegraph highlights the issue of dog attacks on postalworkers. I'd have thought it was common sense to avoid putting yourfingers right through the letterbox. If you feel it is unsafe to enter a garden, then don't. The owners will soon get their dog under control if ...
Try doing same ; Re: The letter from T Hall entitled True Lincs Folk, I know "Hullies" aren't perfect, but why do you Yellow Bellies dislike us so much?
Oct 02, 2008 ... Re: The letter from T Hall entitled True Lincs Folk, I know"Hullies" aren't perfect, but why do you Yellow Bellies dislike usso much? Is it our superior intellect, our shops or our football team andstadium? Come on, be friendly with ...
Backing the Americans
Oct 02, 2008 ... I Shall never criticise an American again. The export to the US of the TV show Little Britain has won itplaudits of "crude, lowbrow and ...
Turning back the clock after crisis
Oct 02, 2008 ... My generation, indeed all of us who saw the first light of daybefore the war, remember when you could neither have everythingfree nor could you have everything NOW, immediately, instantly. Mortgages were given only in accordance with a small multiple ofyour income. The late Jack ...
It's an ideal Christmas gift
Oct 02, 2008 ... Graham Larn is press officer to the local branch of Camra andapproaches the end of his labours on a history of Hewitt's Breweryto be published this month. The entire profits from this pounds7.99 book are to be given toSt Andrew's Hospice. Mr Larn allowed me to ...
Musical magic coming ; Be razzle dazzled by the award-winning Mad About The Musicals show, coming to Grimsby Auditorium on Saturday.
Oct 02, 2008; ... Be razzle dazzled by the award-winning Mad About The Musicalsshow, coming to Grimsby Auditorium on Saturday. Following its successful show at the venue last year, it ismaking a welcome return with a new cast and includes hits from WestEnd and Broadway shows including Phantom Of The ...