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5 days ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
Many parts of the area have changed beyond recognitionIt's always a fascinating experience to look back at photographs showing what life was like for people back in the early 1900s. Few cars could be seen on the roads and everyone knew someone who worked on Grimsby's bustling fish docks, while Cleethorpes was gaining its reputation as one of the country's most popular seaside resorts.
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5 days ago | 
hulldailymail.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
A Barton dad-of-two who has lost over seven stone in weight is gearing up to run his first ever Marathon - despite the fact he "couldn't run ten yards" just three years ago. Mathew Brown, 32, will take on the Edinburgh Marathon later this month and decided to raise funds for a cause close to his heart, Alzheimer's Society, after one of his family members was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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6 days ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
A convoy of motorcyclists roared into Scunthorpe General Hospital today to donate Easter eggs and goodies to poorly children in a poignant act of kindness. As part of Scunny Bikers' annual Easter Egg Run, more than 150 riders took part in the special event. After meeting at The Old Farmhouse pub on Doncaster Road, the convoy made their way to local Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda supermarkets to collect hundreds of Easter eggs and toys.
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6 days ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
Plans to transform a bar into a three-storey apartment block on Cleethorpes seafront have been submitted to North East Lincolnshire Council. Situated at the junction with Sea Road and North Promenade, the building would be comprised of nine open-plan, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments - named Sea View Apartments - and would include a mixture of holiday homes for short-term stays and lets for long-term residents.
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6 days ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
The MP for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes has launched a petition to tackle the "simply unacceptable" noise level on the A180. On Thursday, Melanie Onn launched her petition - titled 'Fix the A180' - as part of her campaign to improve the noise situation and driving experience on the A180.
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6 days ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
A Grimsby mum-of-five who is passionate about teaching social and essential life skills to children has re-launched a youth club for children in Keelby and the surrounding villages after the building has been closed for the last 18 months.
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1 week ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
An Amazon delivery van and parcels have been stolen in Grimsby before the van was seen being 'driven dangerously'. Police were called to Ladysmith Road at around 5pm on Thursday following reports that the van had been stolen and driven dangerously across the nearby playing fields. The van is thought to have been taken whilst the driver was making a delivery. Those involved then abandoned the vehicle before fleeing the scene down an alleyway with a number of parcels from the van.
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1 week ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
A North Lincolnshire centenarian who served in the RAF in the Second World War has recalled his incredible experience of taking part in the prestigious Operation Lancaster - a "goodwill tour of America" - in 1946. Alfred "Eddie" Instone, who turned 100 in September 2024, served as a Wireless Mechanic for the RAF and was posted to South Africa during World War II.
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1 week ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
A Grimsby man who was left lucky to be alive after playing with an unexploded Butterfly bomb following the deadly raid in Grimsby in the height of the Second World War has recalled the day he narrowly escaped death. Geoff Brown, 94, had just recently turned 13 when 66 people died and hundreds more were injured when Butterfly bombs were dropped on June 14, 1943. It was the first time in history the terrifying new weapons were ever used - and Grimsby and Cleethorpes was chosen as the target.
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1 week ago | 
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Lauren Davidson
An array of eggciting and completely free Easter events are coming to Freshney Place this week. On Good Friday and Easter Saturday (April 18 and 19), shoppers at the Grimsby centre will be able to enjoy a fabulous weekend of fun, with activities for the whole family to enjoy. On both days from 11am to 3pm, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance, with photo opportunities for families and little ones alike.
