Grimsby Telegraph back issues from December 2008:
Former local woman dies in USA ; A Cleethopres woman who moved to Texas in 1947 has died.
Dec 01, 2008 ... A Cleethopres woman who moved to Texas in 1947 has died. Audrey Braden, passed away in Dallas, Texas, after being movedfrom her nursing home in preparation for Hurricane Ike, which struckthe Texas Gulf Coast. Audrey, who had suffered from Alhziemer's disease for nine ...
Hypocritical? ; Sorry, Tim, here's another dig at the hypocritical regime of a Labour Government, starting with Gordon Brown's condemnation of the antics of Jonathan Ross.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Sorry, Tim, here's another dig at the hypocritical regime of aLabour Government, starting with Gordon Brown's condemnation of theantics of Jonathan Ross. Didn't his Government award the same Mr Ross with a "gong",presented by the ...
Read all about it
Dec 01, 2008 ... He'd just performed the opening ceremony of a very popular,specialist club back in 1964. You can find out all about it ...
Tributes mark passing of newsagent and family man ; Family and friends have paid tribute to a leading Grimsby businessman and charity worker who has died aged 85.
Dec 01, 2008; ... Family and friends have paid tribute to a leading Grimsbybusinessman and charity worker who has died aged 85. James "Jimmy" Winn, of Holton-le-Clay, ran the Newsagents Shop,on Edge Avenue, Grimsby, with his wife Lillian for more than 30years. The couple recently celebrated their ...
Happy memories of a music-loving Elvis fan
Dec 01, 2008 ... The wife of a music loving Elvis fan paid tribute to the man, andthe last years they spent together. Graham Dadd (65), of Bevan House in Grimsby passed away from lungcancer at his home in August. His wife Carol said: "We first met the White Bear in Grimsby2003. "A ...
Shops shut for good ; The subject of this week's Then And Now feature is Victor Street, Grimsby. The street on the left is Cope Street.
Dec 01, 2008 ... The subject of this week's Then And Now feature is Victor Street,Grimsby. The street on the left is Cope Street. The ...
First duty is to preserve our freedoms ; Mr A Davies (Viewpoint, November 20) thinks the USA is 'not genuinely democratic'.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Mr A Davies (Viewpoint, November 20) thinks the USA is 'notgenuinely democratic'. He doesn't allow for the historical difficulty of devising aworkable constitution to make a single nation out of such a vastfederation. And since some of his calculations were wrong, he may have ...
Former teacher is mourned ; A Former deputy headteacher and maths teacher at Louth's King Edward VI Grammar School has died.
Dec 01, 2008 ... A Former deputy headteacher and maths teacher at Louth's KingEdward VI Grammar School has died. Elaine Rubery (81), of Horncastle Road, Louth, passed awaypeacefully at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. Mrs Rubery was an member of St James' Church Louth, an ...
Great hedgers! ; I Would like to nominate Service with a Smile to Chris and Eric Gillman of Holton-le-Clay.
Dec 01, 2008 ... I Would like to nominate Service with a Smile to Chris and EricGillman of Holton-le-Clay. I needed a conifer hedging ...
Bin a book was fantastic ; On behalf of everyone at St Andrew's Hospice, Grimsby, a very big thank-you to all your readers who so wholeheartedly supported the Bin A Book campaign.
Dec 01, 2008 ... On behalf of everyone at St Andrew's Hospice, Grimsby, a verybig thank-you to all your readers who so wholeheartedly supportedthe Bin A Book campaign. I believe some 20,000 books were donated, and the fabulous sum ofpounds3,000 raised on the sale day was really fantastic. We ...
Mystery picture found in town pub
Dec 01, 2008; ... The new manager of a Grimsby pub wants to unravel the historybehind a painting she discovered - while cleaning. Josie Taylor - who has taken over running the Tap and Spile, onGarth Lane - found the painting of Grimsby Docks on the back of anold door. She said: "We were ...
Host of special events at the tap and spile ; A Host of special events are planned at Grimsby's Tap and Spile pub.
Dec 01, 2008 ... A Host of special events are planned at Grimsby's Tap and Spilepub. New manager Josie Taylor also plans to reinstate the pub'spopular quiz night in the future. This Friday will see a Race Night held at the Garth Lane venue. On Tuesday, December 9, the venue will play ...
Luxury goods at bargain basement prices
Dec 01, 2008; ... Do you want the millionaire lifestyle, but for bargain prices? An extraordinary cache of designer jewellery, sculptures,furnishings and luxury goods is to go under the hammer next weekfollowing the bankruptcy of the two partners of a collapsed York-based property ...
Cancer sufferer praises hospice for special care ; Terminal cancer patient Zadie Hill says Grimsby's St Andrew's Hospice has given her her life back. She spoke to reporter LAURA STUART-COOK about her illness and the services the hospice provides, in our series of features about the Light Up A Life campaign.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Terminal cancer patient Zadie Hill says Grimsby's St Andrew'sHospice has given her her life back. She spoke to reporter LAURASTUART-COOK about her illness and the services the hospice provides,in our series of features about the Light Up A Life campaign. Terminal cancer patient ...
Wonderful lady plumber ; On a recent Saturday at about 6.30pm, the radiator in my bathroom sprang a leak and hot water began shooting all over, despite packing the leak with many cloths.
Dec 01, 2008 ... On a recent Saturday at about 6.30pm, the radiator in my bathroomsprang a leak and hot water began shooting all over, despite packingthe leak with many cloths. After suffering very sore hands, I telephoned a plumbing firm whoadvertised a 24-hour service and never let you down - ...
Warning to drink-drivers as annual campaign is launched ; If you drink and drive this Christmas, your face will appear in this paper for everyone to see.
Dec 01, 2008; ... If you drink and drive this Christmas, your face will appear inthis paper for everyone to see. Today is the launch of our annual Christmas drink-drive campaign -and if you get caught over the limit this winter, you will be namedand shamed in the Telegraph. The party season is ...
Country park given nature reserve status ; A Plaque will mark a Cleethorpes park's special status tomorrow.
Dec 01, 2008; ... A Plaque will mark a Cleethorpes park's special status tomorrow. North East Lincolnshire Council is inviting residents across theborough to celebrate Cleethorpes Country Park's status as a naturereserve. The plaque will be unveiled by the Mayor of North EastLincolnshire, Coun ...
Remember a loved one ; The Grimsby Telegraph has teamed up with St Andrew's Hospice once again for this year's Light Up A Life.
Dec 01, 2008 ... The Grimsby Telegraph has teamed up with St Andrew's Hospice onceagain for this year's Light Up A Life. The campaign is your chance to remember a loved one thisChristmas and support the vital services the hospice provides. By paying a donation to light a Christmas tree light ...
Kitten dies from stab wound ; A Family are devastated after their pet kitten was found lying on their doorstep with a stab wound.
Dec 01, 2008; ... A Family are devastated after their pet kitten was found lying ontheir doorstep with a stab wound. Evee, an eight-month-old ginger and white kitten, was discoveredafter its owner, Melissa Tasker, dropped her son off at nurseryschool. A vet operated on the cat, but the animal ...
Hard-working pupils celebrate GCSE successes
Dec 01, 2008; ... Oasis Academy Wintringham have savoured their greatest GCSEresults ever with a celebration evening. This year the school recorded results of 55 per cent A*-C grades. Students who have since left the school returned for the eveningto collect their certificates and two were ...
Welcome to the world of narnia
Dec 01, 2008; ... A Daring director is working with children and "animals" in LouthPlaygoers' latest production. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Playgoer Sue Soper hasturned the old adage on its head by casting a herd of youngsters asthe animals, adults and young people who inhabit the ...
Watch out he's behind you ; Pantomime lovers in Immingham are in for a treat - oh yes, they are!
Dec 01, 2008 ... Pantomime lovers in Immingham are in for a treat - oh yes, theyare! The Immingham South Bank Players are performing Aladdin, byStuart Ardern, in the Civic Centre on Friday and Saturday. The show will be at 7.30pm on both days with a Saturday ...
Choir to stage Christmas concert ; The New County Choral Group will perform its Christmas concert in Goxhill.
Dec 01, 2008 ... The New County Choral Group will perform its Christmas concert inGoxhill. The choir will stage its event at All Saints' Church, ...
Oliver makes light work of being so cool!
Dec 01, 2008 ... Name: Oliver Gower. Age: Four. Address: Scartho, Grimsby. School: Welholme Community Primary School. Nominated by: Dad, Ian Gower. Hobbies/favourite pastimes: Playing trains and cars with myfriends and football. What do you want to be when ...
Getting into the festive mood early ; Today may mark the start of December, but Christmas came early to North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area over the weekend.
Dec 01, 2008; ... Today may mark the start of December, but Christmas came early toNorth East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area over the weekend. From Father Christmas to panto stars, residents turned out inforce to celebrate the festive season. Yachtswoman Rachel Axcell was given the honour ...
Louth point to a medal haul ; Louth Fencing Club members have been enjoying success in competitions around the country.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Louth Fencing Club members have been enjoying success incompetitions around the country. In two Yorkshire League events, Sam Brougham won three goldmedals. He also qualified to fence for Britain in two internationalcadet competitions, in Germany and France. Andrew ...
Focused fighters make the grade ; Twelve students from the Grimsby Freestyle Kickboxing Club entered their latest grading exam - and passed with flying colours.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Twelve students from the Grimsby Freestyle Kickboxing Clubentered their latest grading exam - and passed with flying colours. The gruelling two-hour test pushed their levels of fitness anddetermination to the limit. They were marked on all aspects of their training, right ...
Keepers' course ; Young goalkeepers can develop their skills at a free two-week course held in Cleethorpes and Louth.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Young goalkeepers can develop their skills at a free two-weekcourse held in Cleethorpes and Louth. The course will be held at Matthew Humberstone Upper School on aWednesday evening and at Louth's Wood Lane playing fields on aSaturday morning. Goalkeepers will learn new ...
Hotshots ; Simon Blow
Dec 01, 2008 ... Simon Blow Sports Editor Organiser Lee Plant believes the prize 'pot' of almostpounds1,800 makes the Icing Cabin Snooker Super League the richestamateur tournament ever in the town. And he believes the competition, which will run through to April,will inevitably raise ...
Police launch knife crime campaign
Dec 01, 2008; ... There have been three knife-related crimes in Louth this year,one in a school, it was revealed. Lincolnshire Police released the figures and announced aninitiative to prevent knife crime. The campaign called "Save a life, Who's got a knife"? will curbthe number of young ...
Transplant pair recovering well after operation ; Transplant siblings Anne-Marie Groves and her brother Darren are recovering well after their operations.
Dec 01, 2008; ... Transplant siblings Anne-Marie Groves and her brother Darren arerecovering well after their operations. As reported, Darren (28), of Milton Road, Grimsby, opted todonate his kidney to his sister, who suffered renal failurefollowing the birth of her three-year-old ...
Society celebrates 100 magical years ; One hundred years and still going strong!
Dec 01, 2008; ... One hundred years and still going strong! They were the words of Mary Adams, president of the Grimsby andCleethorpes Amateur Operatic Society, at the group's celebratoryCentenary Ball. The event, at The Beachcomber, was attended by members past andpresent to mark the ...
Winners... ; Awards presented by Eric Smart, chairman and past president of the National Operatic and Drama Association (NODA).
Dec 01, 2008 ... Awards presented by Eric Smart, chairman and past president ofthe National Operatic and Drama Association (NODA). Presentations followed toasts to the society and guests by ChrisIngram, regional councillor for NODA North East, and AllisonBottomley, regional representative for NODA ...
Murphy magic delights Steve ; Keith Rogers
Dec 01, 2008 ... Keith Rogers Sport@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk The Scamblesby handler had seen Viscount Rossini win atSedgefield earlier in the week and Tide Slider was beaten intosecond place at Kempton the day after so Springfield Raki's successkeeps up the good strike-rate of the Highfield ...
Church buried by top town ; Louth Town turned in their best performance of an already exceptional season when beating Church Warsop 3-0 in the Central Midlands Challenge Cup first round.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Louth Town turned in their best performance of an alreadyexceptional season when beating Church Warsop 3-0 in the CentralMidlands Challenge Cup first round. With Paul Watts, Andy Appleby, Kurt Crossley and Sean Chamberlainall missing, the strength in depth of Town's squad was ...
New blog has real sax appeal ; Don't miss the first delivery from our brand new blogger tomorrow on sportstelegraph.co.uk.
Dec 01, 2008 ... Don't miss the first delivery from our brand new blogger tomorrowon sportstelegraph.co.uk. The latest addition to our team of online columnists is formertop athlete Simon Saxby. Saxby has been involved in athletics for 26 years, and was partof the golden era of track and ...
Heart-warming initiative helped a family smile through sadness ; Smile, and the world smiles with you.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Smile, and the world smiles with you. That was the sentiment behind a heart-warming initiative to raisefunds for the hospice earlier this year. The Smiles Campaign, which has now come to an end, saw the publicsubmit snapshots of their best, nicest, funniest or most wacky ...
Lake makes a splash and books place at nationals ; Louth-area teenager Stephanie Lake has booked her ticket to next April's national Blue Chip Show Jumping Championships - one of equestrian's major indoor dates.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Louth-area teenager Stephanie Lake has booked her ticket to nextApril's national Blue Chip Show Jumping Championships - one ofequestrian's major indoor dates. The 13-year-old South Wold Hunt North Pony Club member, fromHallington, was in action at the Horse World Show near ...
Council stands firm over parking ticket ; "THE rules are the same for everybody."
Dec 02, 2008; ... "THE rules are the same for everybody." North East Lincolnshire Council is standing firm over car parkingrules, as a family was forced to pay a pounds35 fine when theirpermit fell off the dashboard of their car. Martyn and Helen Betts regularly take their daughters swimming ...
Institute wins top business award
Dec 02, 2008; ... The Grimsby Institute has won a top national business award forexcellence when it comes to health, work and well-being ofemployees. Described by Prime Minister Gordon Brown as the UK's businessOscars, the win came at the National Business Awards at London'sGrosvenor House ...
Man comes to the rescue ; A Poorly woman has praised the "knight in shining armour" who drove her home after the pain from her chronic kidney disease became too much.
Dec 02, 2008 ... A Poorly woman has praised the "knight in shining armour" whodrove her home after the pain from her chronic kidney disease becametoo much. Kerry Brown (48), from Immingham, regularly attends the Roxtonpractice, on Pelham Crescent, for dialysis since being diagnosedwith the ...
Police aim to stamp on theft in run-up to Christmas
Dec 02, 2008; ... Police are cracking down on shop theft and anti-social behaviourin the lead up to Christmas. Officers will be out in force in the Freeman Street area thisweek as part of Operation Heelback, which aims to cut crime in thearea. The week of action starts today as shoppers head ...
Grimsby snooker centre pots 25th birthday
Dec 02, 2008; ... A Grimsby snooker club is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Ray Edmonds Snooker Centre, on Freeman Street, was opened onDecember 9, 1983 by Ray and his late wife Doreen. The centre, now jointly managed by former professional player Rayand his son Alan, has seen many of its ...
A new you for the new year... ; It's as sure as eggs are eggs.
Dec 02, 2008 ... It's as sure as eggs are eggs. Seconds after Big Ben has rung in the new year, the air will befilled with the sound of people making the annual promise to drop adress size or two in 2009. Losing weight was the UK's number one New Year's resolution in2008 - and it's certain to ...
A saucy idea on the high street
Dec 02, 2008; ... Saucy seaside humour sits alongside solutions for companymarketing material at a new Cleethorpes business. Mixing cheeky gifts with business promotional offerings is at thecore of what A to Z Trading, the new name on the resort's HighStreet, is all about. Behind the venture ...
Bag the benefits from cut in VAT ; Yesterday saw the standard rate of VAT fall by 2.5 per cent with the Government aiming to keep us spending as the recession bites like the winter weather.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Yesterday saw the standard rate of VAT fall by 2.5 per cent with the Government aiming to keep us spending as the recession biteslike the winter weather. Announced last week, the cut brought VAT of 17.5 per cent down to15 per cent. Financial Secretary to the Treasury, ...
Fight the flab with our family plan
Dec 02, 2008; ... Start the New Year with a new you and lose those post-Christmaspounds with the help of your Grimsby Telegraph. January 1 sees the launch of our new Telegraph Slimmers website,complete with everything you need to drop a dress size in 2009. The site will be packed with help and ...
Couple renew wedding vows aboard cruise ship
Dec 02, 2008 ... Bride's name: Theresa Marriott Bridegroom's name: Richard Marriott Place of wedding: Renewal of wedding vows on board the IslandEscape cruise ship during a Mediterranean cruise to Italy, Franceand Spain. The Captain, Roberto Garibbo, performed the ceremony on ...
Important safety advice for drivers ; Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has issued safety advice to motorists following a warning from the Met Office that a cold snap is on the way
Dec 02, 2008 ... Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has issued safety advice tomotorists following a warning from the Met Office that a cold snapis on the way A spokesman for the service said: "The warnings of cold weatherbring with them a number of hazards on the roads and emergencyservices are ...
Engineer returns home to find life savings gone ; A Distraught Barton man is fighting to save his life savings of pounds230,000, which he fears have been wiped out by the Icelandic bank crash.
Dec 02, 2008 ... A Distraught Barton man is fighting to save his life savings ofpounds230,000, which he fears have been wiped out by the Icelandicbank crash. Brian Lewis (67), of Eider Close, said his money was held in anoffshore account with Kaupthing Stringer & Friedlander Bank (KSF) onthe Isle ...
What's your point of view? ; Certain Eurosceptics are interesting in the way they are trying to make their points regarding (so-called) debates, which have invariably involved either myself or Michael Swaby being lectured to, using the premise of "I am right, which makes you wrong".
Dec 02, 2008 ... Certain Eurosceptics are interesting in the way they are tryingto make their points regarding (so-called) debates, which haveinvariably involved either myself or Michael Swaby being lecturedto, using the premise of "I am right, which makes you wrong". May I take this opportunity to ...
Traditional swim on each Christmas Day
Dec 02, 2008 ... Recently we published a photograph showing a group of swimmersand appealed for more information. We had a great response fromreaders. Desmond Holmes and Peter Winchester (two of the Humber Swimmers"old" Water Rats) have been in touch to tell us: "We can identifythe middle swimmer ...
Brass in pocket ; My Grandad used to write weekly poems and short stories to the Telegraph in the 70s and 80s.
Dec 02, 2008 ... My Grandad used to write weekly poems and short stories to theTelegraph in the 70s and 80s. This one made the Target on October 13, 1983. I hope I haven't spoilt it by changing a couple of his Geordieaccented words (nivver or the, in't). Money There's many ...
Wonderful band ; What a joy it was to see the Dangerous Brothers in the Telegraph recently. I can personally remember Keith Line, of the then Zimmics, and Noel Skelton.
Dec 02, 2008 ... What a joy it was to see the Dangerous Brothers in the Telegraphrecently. I can personally remember Keith Line, of the then Zimmics,and Noel Skelton. I was about 15 at the time (41 years ago) and they used topractice in the garage in School Walk, ...
Diving into a whole new way of life ; She may be in over her head, but for one Meggie, becoming a diving instructor was the ultimate way to escape stress. Speaking from Thailand, she told Cleethorpes reporter CONRAD EMMETT about life away from the "rat race".
Dec 02, 2008 ... She may be in over her head, but for one Meggie, becoming adiving instructor was the ultimate way to escape stress. Speakingfrom Thailand, she told Cleethorpes reporter CONRAD EMMETT aboutlife away from the "rat race". Cleethorpes-born Ayesha Cantrell worked in a variety of ...
Artists invite you to view their work ; Local artists will open up their workshops as part of the Lincolnshire Open Studios event.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Local artists will open up their workshops as part of theLincolnshire Open Studios event. The galleries will be open on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday,December 14, for art lovers to purchase some pre-Christmas treats. The following artists will be exhibiting ...
'Traders are angry and upset with councillor's attitude' ; Many readers will have seen recently on BBC Look North their news items that have been showing the deplorable condition of public conveniences provided by the local councils in this region.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Many readers will have seen recently on BBC Look North their newsitems that have been showing the deplorable condition of publicconveniences provided by the local councils in this region. Look North showed the issue in North East Lincolnshire. They had agreed to show the ...
The best or the worst of television programmes? ; Well Mr Lucas, it seems we disagree once again, in part anyway.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Well Mr Lucas, it seems we disagree once again, in part anyway. I do agree on the James Bond thing, I don't know why theobsession, I find it very boring. Regarding the X Factor thing, there may be some sob stories andthe two male judges may act like two children from time to ...
Trio perform folk ; Celtic folk trio Uiscedwr are performing at Ropery Hall, in Barton, on Friday, December 12, from 8pm.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Celtic folk trio Uiscedwr are performing at Ropery Hall, inBarton, on Friday, December 12, from ...
Totally fabulous ; On Saturday, November 22, I went along to watch Toria Dance School perform its Christmas show Totally Dance at the Central Hall, Grimsby.
Dec 02, 2008 ... On Saturday, November 22, I went along to watch Toria DanceSchool perform its Christmas show Totally Dance at the Central Hall,Grimsby. A fabulous night of song and dance was had by all. Children, ranging from three-years up, and adults, entertainedthe crowd and had them ...
Found coverage an exploitation ; I Am writing with reference to the Grimsby Telegraph's detailed, revealing and sensationalised coverage in relation to Mr Mervin Jones, his private life and perplexing details of behaviour.
Dec 02, 2008 ... I Am writing with reference to the Grimsby Telegraph's detailed,revealing and sensationalised coverage in relation to Mr MervinJones, his private life and perplexing details of behaviour. I consider the manner in which this whole issue has beenconducted through the media as ...
'Genuine, warm and talented' ; I Would like to nominate my fantastic hairdresser for a mention in the Service With A Smile column.
Dec 02, 2008 ... I Would like to nominate my fantastic hairdresser for a mentionin the Service With A Smile column. Gemma works for herself within Salon 47, Seaview Street,Cleethorpes. She is not only a talented, up-to- date hairdresser, with aspecial interest in the ...
Healing school students celebrate exam success
Dec 02, 2008; ... Academic success was the order of the day as Healing School heldits annual end of year awards ceremony. It was held to mark the hard work and dedication of the school'sprevious Year 11 pupils. The former students were joined by guest speaker Tim Simmons,director and chief ...
'He has respect' ; Responding to Coun De Freitas' invitation to comment on the proposed new educational facility at the Institute, the suggestion of us becoming a university "Town" certainly does not, in my opinion, match the new structures in strict academic terms.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Responding to Coun De Freitas' invitation to comment on theproposed new educational facility at the Institute, the suggestionof us becoming a university "Town" certainly does not, in myopinion, match the new structures in strict academic terms. At the same time we have to assume ...
Debt does it matter? ; Presumably we can now take it as read that massive debt is no longer a bother, Adam Smith and Mr Micawber got it wrong.
Dec 02, 2008 ... Presumably we can now take it as read that massive debt is nolonger a bother, Adam Smith and Mr Micawber got it wrong. The economists tell us that when the demand for money falls,interest rates fall. People will save less and consume more. Thesame holds true for business, when ...