Lara King

London

Editor at The Spectator

Writer at Freelance

Editor @Spectator_Life and production editor @Spectator

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Articles

Nesting swans on River Freshney in Grimsby protected by CCTV

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lara King

CCTV watches over nesting swans in town centreLara KingBBCOne of the Freshney swans in Grimsby sitting on her eggsMeasures to protect swans in a town centre after two were attacked last year have been reintroduced. Fencing and CCTV were put in place in April 2024 following a number of incidents where bottles were thrown at two birds.
CCTV watches over nesting swans in town centre

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lara King

Measures to protect swans in a town centre after two were attacked last year have been reintroduced. Fencing and CCTV were put in place in April 2024 following a number of incidents where bottles were thrown at two birds. The safety measures have again been put in by Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue (CWR) to protect two nesting birds on the River Freshney in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.
Neighbours roll up sleeves to clean up Grimsby estate

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Lara King

Image source, BBC/Lara KingImage caption, Sisters Daisy and Thea-Mai brought old toys to the skipsChildren were rewarded with Easter eggs as they took part in a big clean-up on a Grimsby estate. Eleven skips have been placed around the Nunsthorpe estate to try to stop rubbish being dumped on the streets. The event was organised by Lincolnshire Housing Partnership and the Oasis Hub South school.
Neighbours roll up sleeves to clean up Grimsby estate

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Neighbours roll up sleeves to clean up estateBBC/Lara KingSisters Daisy and Thea-Mai brought old toys to the skipsChildren were rewarded with Easter eggs as they took part in a big clean-up on a Grimsby estate. Eleven skips have been placed around the Nunsthorpe estate to try to stop rubbish being dumped on the streets. The event was organised by Lincolnshire Housing Partnership and the Oasis Hub South school.
Cocker spaniel found quivering in ditch 'blows up the internet'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Dog found shaking in ditch 'blows up the internet'Erica FoxSally was found dumped by the side of a road. Hundreds of people have expressed an interest in adopting herA lorry driver has been reunited with a cocker spaniel he helped rescue from the side of a busy road. Pete Miller was driving to work along the A18 near Grimsby, Lincolnshire, when he spotted the "quivering wreck" in a ditch and raised the alarm.
Mayor starts 24 hour charity litter pick

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Mayor starts 24 hour charity litter pickLara KingReporting fromNorth East LincolnshireLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceThe mayor of North East Lincolnshire Steve Beasant has begun a 24 hour litter pickThe Mayor of North East Lincolnshire has started a 24 hour litter pick. Councillor Steve Beasant is helping to keep the streets clean and clearing rubbish from all 15 wards. He started In Immingham at 09:00 BST on Tuesday and was due to finish at 09:00 on Wednesday at Grant Thorold park in Grimsby.
Grimsby charity hands out hundreds of sourdough starter kits

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Sourdough sitting service rises to the occasionLara KingBBCErnie Brown, from Your Place Grimsby, has sent out hundreds of sourdough starter kitsA charity that has handed out sourdough bread starter kits is offering a sitting service for people who might "knead" it. The bread has been around for centuries and grew in popularity during lockdown, when many home bakers explored the art of making it for themselves.
Cleethorpes Coastguard

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Bad parking could put lives at risk - coastguardLara KingReporting fromCleethorpesRCSHUTTERSTOCKCoastguard officers Shaun Lee and Dale Howson need access to the beach around the clockCleethorpes Coastguard has warned motorists not to block access to the beach. Officers said vehicles had parked across their access route, from the Humber Mouth Yacht Club car park, on several occasions. And they warned careless parking could endanger lives.
Wood pigeon trapped in Cleethorpes wall for a week is rescued

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Pigeon stuck in wall for a week ruffles feathersLara KingReporting fromCleethorpesCleethorpes Wildlife RescueCatch the pigeon: The bird was trapped for a week but is recovering wellA "very dehydrated and skinny" wood pigeon that was stuck behind a bedroom wall for a week has been rescued. Residents were increasingly concerned about persistent scratching sounds coming from inside the walls of their home.
Estate evacuated as bomb squad called to 'grenade'

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lara King

Bomb disposal experts were called after a suspected hand grenade was found in a waste disposal yard. The discovery at H Cope and Sons, in Grimsby, led to an evacuation and road closures. The Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit spent several hours checking the device before confirming it was inert, with no threat to the public. Managers at the company said they were told it was likely to have been a training device.