Grimsby Telegraph back issues from November 2008:
Motors claim draw ; High-flying Harvest 2nds welcomed AS Motors to Novartis on a cold and windy afternoon in the ABP Grimsby Saturday League - and the sides battled out a 4-4 draw.
Nov 01, 2008 ... High-flying Harvest 2nds welcomed AS Motors to Novartis on a coldand windy afternoon in the ABP Grimsby Saturday League - and thesides battled out a 4-4 draw. Within minutes, Harvest were pressing the Motors defence. However, after 10 minutes, a mistake at the back for ...
World finale for hm plant riders ; Matt Westby
Nov 01, 2008 ... Matt Westby Sports Writer The Louth-based team has been given a wildcard entry and will usethe meeting as a thank you to their two riders, who both leave tocompete in world championships next year after a successful campaignin Bennetts British Superbikes. Haslam, who ...
Entering the winter tunnel ; "HERE we go now boys. Now we will find out what we are made of.
Nov 01, 2008 ... "HERE we go now boys. Now we will find out what we are made of. "It's the start of the winter tunnel and it will probably go onuntil the middle of March next year." I smile to myself on reading these words, because in over 30years of football management I must have said this - ...
Skipworth's the centurion again ; Dave Webster
Nov 01, 2008 ... Dave Webster Sport@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk Having already warmed-up with a 40 when winning his first frameagainst Dave Burton, Skipworth turned on the style to knock in a 111break in the second and became the first player this season torecord two centuries. Steve ...
Birds Eye B roll back the years with whitewash ; Birds Eye B recorded their first 8-0 slam in over four years as they climbed up the table in Section D.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Birds Eye B recorded their first 8-0 slam in over four years asthey climbed up the table in Section D. Although some of the frames were very close, it was Pete Hall,Steve Douglas, Simon Douglas and Leigh Hydes who collected them allfrom South Bank Buddies. Grimsby Police B ...
Sophie action ; Sophie Walker went into the second round of the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open, in China, this morning 10 shots off the lead.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Sophie Walker went into the second round of the Suzhou TaihuLadies Open, in China, this morning 10 shots off the lead. The Cleethorpes ...
Soul heads to town ; Cleethorpes and Grimsby's scooter fanatics are bringing a top ska and soul band to the area.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Cleethorpes and Grimsby's scooter fanatics are bringing a top skaand soul band to the area. In an early date for your 2009 diary, Bang Bang Lulu will performfor the first time at the Casablanca Club, in Oxford Street,Grimsby, on February 21 from 8pm. The eight-piece band, ...
Rob heading back to town ; David pye
Nov 01, 2008 ... David pye Soccer Writer The young centre-back became the second former Mariner in as manydays to agree a return to Cleethorpes on loan following Jean-PaulKalala's switch from Oldham on Thursday. It is likely both could be involved today as Newell looks toarrest a ...
Blackbirds or roosters - any clues? ; Can you tell us more about these photographs?
Nov 01, 2008 ... Can you tell us more about these photographs? They were loaned to Bygones by Miss Amy Wilmer, of Holton-le-Clay, but we have no information for them. If you can tell us more about them, please write to Bygones,Grimsby Telegraph, 80 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, North ...
Voyage of discovery for mitch and Matt ; Banter meets batter as a 10-part television series sponsored by Grimsby seafood giant Young's hits our screens next week. Business editor DAVID LAISTER spoke to the stars of the programme, World Cup winning rugby player Matt Dawson and fishmonger and restaurateur Mitch Tonks.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Banter meets batter as a 10-part television series sponsored byGrimsby seafood giant Young's hits our screens next week. Businesseditor DAVID LAISTER spoke to the stars of the programme, World Cupwinning rugby player Matt Dawson and fishmonger and restaurateurMitch Tonks. When ...
In the pub after day on the docks ; More local views in our series from the postcard collection of the late Roy Sharkey.
Nov 01, 2008 ... More local views in our series from the postcard collection ofthe late Roy Sharkey. The original Black Swan public house which stood on the corner ofVictoria Street and Flottergate, Grimsby. A fine old view of ...
Defendant denies confession ; Defendant Liam Dyer McCalmon has denied confessing to a fellow prisoner that he killed teenager Ben Tilling.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Defendant Liam Dyer McCalmon has denied confessing to a fellowprisoner that he killed teenager Ben Tilling. He was being cross-examined by prosecutor Malcolm Swift QC abouthis defence evidence. Mr Swift told Hull Crown Court that his friend, John Cooper,claimed during earlier ...
Ecstasy 'gives Superman feeling' ; Drugs made murder suspect Liam Dyer McCalmon feel like "Superman" - and also like he could stab someone.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Drugs made murder suspect Liam Dyer McCalmon feel like "Superman"- and also like he could stab someone. Prosecutor Malcolm Swift QC told the jury that during his defenceevidence, McCalmon had admitted that he was "high on drugs" on thenight he allegedly murdered Ben ...
Bang on ; Grimsby Town's drummers will be back in the Pontoon Stand for today's game against Darlington.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Grimsby Town's drummers will be back in the Pontoon Stand fortoday's game against Darlington. And they will be joined by a trumpeter in a bid to turn up thenoise level at Blundell Park. The club is urging all the Town fans to join in with the band andsing ...
Six-gun lusby shoots crusaders to victory ; Alaister Lusby scored six to help Caistor Crusaders edge a high- scoring shoot-out against Immingham Pilgrims in the sportstelegraph.co.uk Grimsby and District Intermediate League Under-16B division.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Alaister Lusby scored six to help Caistor Crusaders edge a high-scoring shoot-out against Immingham Pilgrims in thesportstelegraph.co.uk Grimsby and District Intermediate League Under-16B division. Caistor recorded their third win of the campaign to stay insecond spot behind ...
Trin finally end long winless run ; When striker Macauley Crowther scored three goals to help his Trin side to a 9-0 win over Theddlethorpe, he could not have imagined it would be another 571 days before his side savoured victory again.
Nov 01, 2008 ... When striker Macauley Crowther scored three goals to help hisTrin side to a 9-0 win over Theddlethorpe, he could not haveimagined it would be another 571 days before his side savouredvictory again. But, 20 months and 40 games later, they ended their barren spellof 37 defeats and ...
Seddon done well ; Josh Seddon's hat-trick helped Clee Community A beat Booth and Law 6- 2 in the battle for second spot in the Under-14 division.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Josh Seddon's hat-trick helped Clee Community A beat Booth andLaw 6-2 in the battle for second spot in the Under-14 division. Seddon's goals were complimented by a pair from Brodie Robertsonand a fine goal from Lewis Smith. Booth and Law's goals came from Anderson and ...
Gsc hang on to pole ; Gsc U13 retained pole position in the Under 13A division, courtesy of a 6-0 win over Breakaways at Stamford Club.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Gsc U13 retained pole position in the Under 13A division,courtesy of a 6-0 win over Breakaways at Stamford Club. Goals from Scrimshaw and Simpson (2) ensured Immingham Pilgrims Astayed second as they overcame third-placed Healing Hotspurs 3-0. Discoveries and Solar Tigers ...
Foran in ; Darlington have drafted in Southend United striker Richie Foran on a month's loan ahead of today's clash with Grimsby Town at Blundell Park (3pm).
Nov 01, 2008 ... Darlington have drafted in Southend United striker Richie Foranon a month's loan ahead of today's clash with Grimsby Town atBlundell Park (3pm). Boss Dave Penney moved to strengthen his attacking optionsyesterday with Liam Hatch a doubt due to a hamstring injury. The Irish ...
JP ready for action ; Back to playing first-team football after a spell in the Latics reserves.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Back to playing first-team football after a spell in the Laticsreserves. The 26-year-old midfielder went on: "I wanted to play first-teamfootball and that's why I'm back here. "I knew Mike Newell before from when I went to Luton before myfirst move here. "When you go ...
'Lib Dems plans are to tax super rich' ; Mr Mickleburgh, if you had listened to the recent Liberal Democratic convention address by Vince Cable MP, you would have heard that the proposed tax cuts would be payed for by taxing the super rich and the rich, in order to make life more bearable for the less fortunate in our communities - a local council tax would also do the same thing.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Mr Mickleburgh, if you had listened to the recent LiberalDemocratic convention address by Vince Cable MP, you would haveheard that the proposed tax cuts would be payed for by taxing thesuper rich and the rich, in order to make life more bearable for theless fortunate in our communities - ...
Enchanted evening ; In this time of doom and gloom I thought I would share with your readers a magical experience I had when I paid a visit to the Millhouse, in Covenham, near Louth, recently
Nov 01, 2008 ... In this time of doom and gloom I thought I would share with yourreaders a magical experience I had when I paid a visit to theMillhouse, in Covenham, near Louth, recently I went to see the new Christmas decorations called MChanted. Itwas amazing and it took me back to being a little ...
Enjoyable experience ; There was a time when a visit to a railway station to buy a train ticket was a task not to be looked forward to.
Nov 01, 2008 ... There was a time when a visit to a railway station to buy a trainticket was a task not to be looked forward to. However, if you need to buy a ticket now I can recommendCleethorpes railway station if Stuart or Paul are on ...
Is minister cull on cards? ; It appears that the Government has got its "claws" into the banking industry.
Nov 01, 2008 ... It appears that the Government has got its "claws" into thebanking industry. It is insisting on a clear out of their top personnel becausethey have overseen and are personally responsible for their banksfailure, at the same time seeing them leave with no handshakes. Well, are ...
We were made so welcome! ; I'm disappointed to hear the Nunsthorpe estate being slammed by certain people.
Nov 01, 2008 ... I'm disappointed to hear the Nunsthorpe estate being slammed bycertain people. I have recently moved to the Nunsthorpe estate with my fourchildren. I have many new friends and so have the children. Everyonewelcomed me from day one, from bringing me cups of tea while I ...
The old days ; I Went to Technical Secondary Modern, in Eleanor Street, Grimsby, during the Sixties.
Nov 01, 2008 ... I Went to Technical Secondary Modern, in Eleanor Street, Grimsby,during the Sixties. I left Grimsby around 1974 but I still come back to visit myfamily. I don't even know if the school is still standing, as lasttime I saw it, it was closed down. I am eager to contact anyone ...
Can you help home a cat?
Nov 01, 2008 ... Can you give a home to an animal in need? Now the winter weather is well and truly upon us, there areplenty of unwanted cats who would be delighted to curl up with youon the sofa and snuggle up in the warm. So many, that staff at the North East Lincs Animal Rescue Centre,say ...
Smoking in bed caused fire fatality ; A Partially-paralysed man died after a fire was caused by him smoking in bed, an inquest heard.
Nov 01, 2008; ... A Partially-paralysed man died after a fire was caused by himsmoking in bed, an inquest heard. As reported, Lawrence Connor (80), of Crowland Avenue, Grimsby,was found dead at his home following a fire on Good Friday in March. An inquest at Cleethorpes Town Hall heard that Mr ...
Academy gives young dreams hope
Nov 01, 2008; ... A New performing arts academy will offer budding thespians thechance to gain performing arts qualifications. Mason's Academy of Performing Arts (Mapa), which will be based atCleethorpes Memorial Hall when it opens in January 2009, arelaunching vocational courses before their ...
Tantrum head to town ; One of Britain's hotly-tipped blues bands are coming to Louth.
Nov 01, 2008 ... One of Britain's hotly-tipped blues bands are coming to Louth. Tantrum - who have what many critics consider to be the soundthat will take blues into the mainstream - will play at My Father'sMoustache, in North Holme Road, on Saturday, November 22. The young band's debut album, ...
Fusion scoops top prizes at competition
Nov 01, 2008 ... Fusion Youth Theatre have scooped three major awards at aregional drama festival. The group took the top prizes at the Regional Youth Dramacompetition at Skegness Embassy Theatre. They submitted two of their recent dramas - classical Shakespearepiece King Lear, and brand new ...
Readers gripped by charity book giving frenzy ; Books, glorious books... and we couldn't be more delighted!
Nov 01, 2008; ... Books, glorious books ... and we couldn't be more delighted! The Grimsby Telegraph's Bin A Book campaign is proving to be ahuge success and YOUR donations of good quality second-hand titleshas far exceeded our expectations. We have received thousands of them - from hardback ...
Don't miss fireworks ; Free tickets for a bonfire night extravaganza are still up for grabs.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Free tickets for a bonfire night extravaganza are still up forgrabs. A night of entertainment - including a huge pounds15,000fireworks display, a fun fair and food stalls - is taking place inthe ...
Puppet show ; A Puppet version of Beauty And The Beast is coming to Stallingborough Village Hall on Tuesday, November 11.
Nov 01, 2008 ... A Puppet version of Beauty And The Beast is coming toStallingborough Village Hall on Tuesday, November 11. Using modern puppetry shooting techniques, the Puppet Lab, whostage the show, have been inspired by programmes such as ...
Dance class for all ages ; Has Strictly Come Dancing inspired you to slip on your dancing shoes?
Nov 01, 2008 ... Has Strictly Come Dancing inspired you to slip on your dancingshoes? A Grimsby woman is offering toe-tapping ballroom and Latin danceclasses to budding dancers of all ages. Julie Herrick, who began ballroom dancing as a child, is anAssociate of the ...
New Indian restaurant opens in heart of resort ; A New restaurant promises to bring a taste of India to Cleethorpes.
Nov 01, 2008 ... A New restaurant promises to bring a taste of India toCleethorpes. Me2raj bar and restaurant, in the resort's Market Place, isbringing a modern twist on Indian dining to the region. Owner Mitu Ahmed, who has worked in the restaurant trade for 20years, designed the menu and ...
Artist exhibits digital works
Nov 01, 2008; ... A Photographic extravaganza is coming to Cleethorpes. The resort's resident photographer and ecologist, Bill Meek willbe staging his 'My Lincolnshire' exhibition at Cleethorpes Library. The display of digital art work is inspired by Bill's fondnessfor old railway ...
Easier than ever to tie the knot ; It is now easier then ever before to pledge your love in church.
Nov 01, 2008 ... It is now easier then ever before to pledge your love in church. A fall in the number of couples holding weddings in church in thelast few years and changes in the law allowing couples to marry inany church of their choice, have left many more spots available forthose that wish to ...
Thieves steal lead from central hall roof
Nov 01, 2008; ... An Estmated pounds3,500 worth of damage has been caused to theGrimsby Central Hall after lead was stolen from the roof. A dare-devil somehow managed to scale the heights of the DuncombeStreet property which is three floors high. It is the latest in a spate of incidents of its ...
Glimmer of hope for staff at axed firms
Nov 01, 2008; ... Hope is on the horizon for workers at Mariner Foods, as companybosses, the council and the Government have joined forces to findthem alternative employment. As reported, despite the best efforts of MPs and councillors, thefirm's two Grimsby sites are to close - axing 530 jobs - ...
Cars damaged after domestic row escalates on estate
Nov 01, 2008; ... Two people have been arrested on Grimsby's Nunsthorpe Estate,after a domestic row escalated, and two cars were smashed. One of the victims who had his car smashed - who did not wish tobe named - said the incident proved the estate remained "as bad asit had ever been." The ...
Ancient remains to be interred ; The ancient remains of nine adults and 14 children will be buried in Holton-le-Clay tomorrow.
Nov 01, 2008; ... The ancient remains of nine adults and 14 children will be buriedin Holton-le-Clay tomorrow. The Anglo-Saxon adults and children have been stored in WelholmeGalleries, Grimsby, since they were excavated from St Peter's Churchat Holton-le-Clay during the 1970s and early ...
Dancers in a thriller night for 'auntie sue'
Nov 01, 2008; ... "WE miss you, Sue." A two-night celebration of the life and work of Cleethorpeslegend Sue Regan brought together generations of dancers in anevening of dance, music and magic. As reported, this year's All Dance Together event at CleethorpesMemorial Hall - featuring ...
Make a date for pink rose charity
Nov 01, 2008; ... Cancer survivors are urging shoppers to make a date for charity. The Pink Rose Calendar - which is raising money for a new women-only cancer ward at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital,went on sale in Tesco's Hewitt's Circus store yesterday. The calendar - entitled From ...
Halloween passes without incident
Nov 01, 2008; ... Halloween passed off quietly on the streets of North EastLincolnshire last night. The police and fire services teamed up to tackle any troubletogether, but it is thought that cold weather and heavy rain helpedto make it pass without any major incidents. We joined PC Jon Hicks ...
'Public must be vigilant of arson'
Nov 03, 2008; ... Humberside Fire and Rescue are urging the public to be vigilantagainst arson attacks over the bonfire period. As part of the safer streets campaign the community safety teamare urging residents to keep an eye on their properties andbelongings to avert a potential ...
Five generations of girls ; Newborn twins Florence and Francesca Robertson make up the fifth generation of females in their family.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Newborn twins Florence and Francesca Robertson make up the fifthgeneration of females in their family. The pair were born on September 25 at Grimsby's Diana, Princessof Wales Hospital, and their arrival marked the third time insuccession that the family had five females spanning ...
A window dressing all along ; Our illustrious Prime Minister rabbits on about the high moral plain that he occupies, the honesty, integrity that is required in all walks of life.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Our illustrious Prime Minister rabbits on about the high moralplain that he occupies, the honesty, integrity that is required inall walks of life. How disappointing that this turns out to be window dressing, allalong. Here we are, trying and hoping for better standards ofconduct ...
Help anyone? ; With reference to the letter from a lady from Wigan and the Respect Funhouse on Nunsthorpe, the situation where funds are needed at the Funhouse reminds me of the TV programme A Secret Millionaire, where someone worth millions works undercover, gets to know people in deprived areas and then helps them financially.
Nov 03, 2008 ... With reference to the letter from a lady from Wigan and theRespect Funhouse on Nunsthorpe, the situation where funds areneeded at the Funhouse reminds me of the TV programme A SecretMillionaire, where ...
Drop adverts ; Re the football highlights on TV, why instead of the constant chit chat and prattle of Hansen and Co on Match of the Day, do we not get more of the games shown.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Re the football highlights on TV, why instead of the constantchit chat and prattle of Hansen and Co on Match of the Day, do wenot get more of the games shown. I suggest they cut the babble out ...
My puppy was attacked in the park ; My partner and I took our dog for a walk to the park off Boulevard Avenue, Grimsby, the Duke of York Gardens.
Nov 03, 2008 ... My partner and I took our dog for a walk to the park offBoulevard Avenue, Grimsby, the Duke of York Gardens. We have only had Max, who has not had a great start in life, fora few weeks and thought we could offer him a better one. After 10 or 15 minutes of playing and sniffing ...
Persistence is key to beating area's yobos ; A Regular theme that crops up time after time seems to be the anti- social behaviour highlighted in certain areas, such as Nunsthorpe, Grange, Willows, East Marsh, West Marsh, areas of Cleethorpes and Scartho.
Nov 03, 2008 ... A Regular theme that crops up time after time seems to be theanti-social behaviour highlighted in certain areas, such asNunsthorpe, Grange, Willows, East Marsh, West Marsh, areas ofCleethorpes and Scartho. We are told over and over again that all these problems arecaused by a ...
Taking a look back at town's churches ; The subject of this week's Then and Now feature are the churches of Saint Mary and Saint Adelwold at Alvingham, which possess an unusual feature of sharing the same churchyard.
Nov 03, 2008 ... The subject of this week's Then and Now feature are the churchesof Saint Mary and Saint Adelwold at Alvingham, which possess anunusual feature of sharing the same churchyard. The view is shown looking north ...
You were such a beautiful person
Nov 01, 2008 ... Getting over the loss of those who have died is never easy, butgetting over the loss of such a lovely girl and a great friend tomany seems impossible. You were a wonderful person Chelsea. Never inall the time I have known you have I heard anyone with a bad wordagainst you! I'm going to ...
Curtain up at last on gritty film
Nov 03, 2008; ... Louth Film Club is screening what critics have dubbed a "lostAmerican masterpiece." On Monday November 10, the club will show gritty thriller, KillerOf Sheep. The film was withdrawn shortly after its original release in1977, because of copyright problems over its background ...
A touch of k-klass is heading for Cleethorpes ; A Top 90s DJ duo is coming to Cleethorpes.
Nov 03, 2008 ... A Top 90s DJ duo is coming to Cleethorpes. K-klass will play a two-hour set at the Pier, North Promenade, onSaturday, November 8, from 1am. Their music style is underground house music, funky and vocalhouse. They have worked with some of ...
Jazzed-up kiosk opens its doors ; The traditional atmosphere of the Cafe Dansant returned to Cleethorpes last night as the Kingsway Kiosk flung open the doors of its pounds80,000 extension.
Nov 03, 2008; ... The traditional atmosphere of the Cafe Dansant returned toCleethorpes last night as the Kingsway Kiosk flung open the doors ofits pounds80,000 extension. Featuring the musical stylings of the Allan Marsh Jazz Quintet,the grand opening of the newly-built glass panel extension - ...
Centenary celebration
Nov 03, 2008; ... As The witching hour approached on October 31, one centenarianwas not trick or treating - but celebrating a century of Halloweenswith family and friends. Staff at Ashgrove Care Home, on Humberston's North Sea Lane,organised a spooky-themed birthday party for Doris Lamming with ...
Avid runner on track for hospital charity ; Avid runner Surinder Fowler is on track to raise funds for the diabetic children's ward at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital.
Nov 03, 2008; ... Avid runner Surinder Fowler is on track to raise funds for thediabetic children's ward at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of WalesHospital. As reported, Surinder (49), of Grimsby, is taking part in theLondon Marathon next year. She visited the Children's Diabetes Clinic at the ...
Enthusiasm for science bubbles over ; Year Ten students across North East Lincolnshire have been learning that science isn't all about crazy old men with mad hair and lots of chemicals!
Nov 03, 2008 ... Year Ten students across North East Lincolnshire have beenlearning that science isn't all about crazy old men with mad hairand lots of chemicals! Aimhigher organised a science workshop and open day at FranklinCollege for students from Whitgift, Healing, Humberston, ...
Vehicle seized by the council ; The crackdown has begun.
Nov 03, 2008; ... The crackdown has begun. This is the message from North East Lincolnshire Council asOperation Kincorth gets in full swing. Council officers have seized their first commercial vehicle beingused for the illegal fly-tipping of materials for an unregulatedbonfire. As ...
Help is at hand for you budding writers
Nov 03, 2008; ... A Grimsby man has launched a website to help buddingscreenwriters follow in his footsteps. TV writer Philip Gladwin (44), has launched a website teachingaspiring writers the skills needed to write successfully for filmedentertainment. Philip (45), who grew up in Scartho and ...
Spooky party thrills pupils ; A Halloween party was held at The Landings restaurant - bringing together more than 100 Cleethorpes school pupils and introducing them to international students.
Nov 03, 2008 ... A Halloween party was held at The Landings restaurant - bringingtogether more than 100 Cleethorpes school pupils and introducingthem to international students. Organiser Szeman Yeung is one of the group of Grimsby Institutecounselling students responsible for the event. Their ...
Exceptional service ; May I please through your paper put forward CC Restorations of Wilton Road Industrial Park, Humberston, for a Service With A Smile award.
Nov 03, 2008 ... May I please through your paper put forward CC Restorations ofWilton Road Industrial Park, Humberston, for a Service With A Smileaward. On the Monday, it was the usual rush around after a leisurelyweekend. Dropped the children off to school with just enough time tofill the car ...
Suffering of brave soldiers who serve ; Unless you are a former soldier, like myself (2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards), or serving with the Royal Marines like Ollie Coulbeck, you cannot fully appreciate what I am talking about.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Unless you are a former soldier, like myself (2nd BattalionColdstream Guards), or serving with the Royal Marines like OllieCoulbeck, you cannot fully appreciate what I am talking about. Only those who have worn a uniform in "Her Majesty's Service"will have a true picture of what ...