IT WAS a year that saw the formation of the BBC, Huddersfield Town winning the FA Cup and Crosse & Blackwell beginning production of its now famous Branston Pickle.The year also saw the beginnings of what has now become an iconic Grimsby store.Founded by the late Jim Rayner in 1922, in premises on Wellington Street, Rayners started life as an electrical retailer, selling radios and lamps. The company also undertook electrical contracting work and, throughout the Second World War, worked onboard many of Her Majesty's ships.Another feather in the firm's cap was that it became the earliest appointed Philips...

FURTHER to my recent correspondence on the visits of Kathleen Ferrier, here is another image from the Grimsby Philharmonic Society from 1947.The second was scanned from the back of another programme by Cleethorpes String Orchestra from 1946, which recently came into my possession.Carol Foster, archivist for the Grimsby Philharmonic Society.I WAS reading the marvellous memories of singer Kathleen Ferrier. It made me wonder about Norma Procter, who was the Grimsby contralto for many years and was very good.No doubt she is retired now. She once lived in Clee Road but that was a long time ago.Just wondered if Mrs...

BREAD is one of the most versatile products in our diets.A humble loaf can easily be transformed into a delicious sandwich, a tantalising slice of buttered toast or even a satisfyingly sweet pudding.And while it's easy to pick up a ready-made loaf off the shelf, in honour of the 250th anniversary of the invention of the sandwich, why not try to rustle up a loaf of your own?Try following the recipes here and if they don't turn out right, then don't despair.Simply buy a copy of the Grimsby Telegraph from Tesco Extra, in Hewitts Circus, Cleethorpes, tomorrow to pick up...

TAKE on the role of the detective in a thrilling murder mystery.Television Is Murder is being presented by the Caistor Amateur Theatrical Society (Cats) at Caistor Town Hall on Saturday.The audience plays an essential part in the production as they have to become detectives.Having witnessed a shocking murder, the suspects are paraded on stage and the audience are free to cross-examine them to unmask the killer.Prizes will be awarded to the most successful detectives. There will also be a three-course meal and a licensed bar.Tickets, costing £12, can be reserved by calling 01472 851212. A small number of...

MK DONS boss Karl Robinson has no interest in filling Hull City's vacant managerial post, according to his agent.As the Tigers begin to draft a shortlist of candidates ahead of the weekend, the highly-rated Robinson is one the bookmakers' favourites to succeed Nick Barmby as City manager.The 31-year-old has crafted a fine reputation since taking over MK Dons two years ago and he was thought to be on the Tigers' radar during the search for Nigel Pearson's successor in November.However, despite missing out on promotion to the Championship, when his side were knocked out of the League One play-offs by...

PRAYERS are being said for a young man who remains seriously ill in hospital after a car crash.Alex Lenton, 19, was less than two miles from his family's home in Routh when his silver Vauxhall Corsa was in a crash with another car during the early hours of last Thursday.He was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary with head injuries, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.A 23-year-old woman from Beverley who was driving the other car suffered injuries to her neck, shoulder and knee.Reverend Jeremy Fletcher, vicar at Beverley Minster, said: "The whole of the community...

A SECONDARY school has fallen back into special measures after Ofsted criticised poor teaching and inadequate achievement.Sydney Smith School, which is due to close in 2015, was placed in the failing category after an inspection last month.The school, in First Lane, Anlaby, was placed in special measures in 2005 and was removed in January 2008.But after a return visit, inspectors said a large majority of students make inadequate progress and there is not enough effective teaching to make sure pupils learn well.Kevin Beaton, head at the school, said: "When Ofsted moved to a new, stricter framework, we knew we would...

AUSSIE agent David Riolo is flying to England next week to sort out the futures of Hull KR duo Jake Webster and Joel Clinton.The out-of-contract pair will both see their current deals expire at the end of the season and are now top of Riolo's list of priorities.He will fly to England for the Magic Weekend and already has talks planned with Rovers chief executive Mike Smith and chairman Neil Hudgell.But Riolo admits he has not yet had any indication about whether the pair will be asked to extend their stay at MS3 Craven Park."Joel is...

A MOTHER claims she and her son are living in danger after a hammer was thrown through their window.Hayley Southern, 26, says her nine-year-old son Brooklyn O'Donnell is forced to walk the gauntlet of drug users gathering outside their home in Queens Road, Beverley, every day.Miss Southern has been appealing to East Riding Council to find them a new home for more than a year.But the mother claims her pleas to be moved have been ignored, forcing them to remain in the two-bed flat.Miss Southern said: "It's hell living here but no one, it seems to me, wants to...

Ex-Hull City forward Dean Windass says he would love to return to the club and work with whoever they install as their new boss.

Hull City sack manager Nick Barmby after less than six months in charge following comments made to the media.

Hull City refuse to comment on rumours suggesting that manager Nick Barmby has been suspended, but Adam Pearson leaves the club.

Carlton Cole's brace helps West Ham defeat Hull City at Upton Park, but it is not enough to secure automatic promotion.

Hull City beat Nottingham Forest in their last home game of the season but miss out on the play-offs.

Hull City boss Nick Barmby says it is "imperative" that the club keep hold of striker and top scorer Matty Fryatt.

Matt Fryatt's hat-trick keeps alive Hull's slim hopes of reaching the play-offs while other results ensure Barnsley cannot be relegated.

Hull City boss Nick Barmby wants his side to be more ruthless in their last three games of the season, after a run of just four goals in eight games.

Watford's Troy Deeney cancels out an early James Chester goal for Hull as honours finish even at Vicarage Road.

Hull City Council and the Minerva Project have launched a "Handyman" scheme, carrying out 'odd jobs' for free to Hull residents in the HU1 - HU9 postcode area who are over 65 years old or vulnerable adults. A two slot can be booked to carry out an...

Professional opera singers will be surprising shoppers by bursting into song in the city centre on Tuesday morning. The singers will be giving people a taste of what they can experience at the Lord Mayor's Music in the Gardens concert which takes...

Local ladies are being encouraged to get active and take part in the next round of Big Breeze Rides taking place this month. Breeze Rides are part of a national initiative with rides organised by women and for women and are run in conjunction with...

Hull City Council's Foster Care Fortnight campaign, from Monday 14 May, hopes to raise the profile of fostering and encourage potential foster carers to come forward. Running from 14 to 27 May, Foster Care Fortnight will see the council's fosteri...

A local artist and Hull City Council's City Arts Team are asking the community to get involved by creating a shape for a collaborative artwork for the Olympic Torch Relay route. Hull artist, Arran Todd, is asking people to share a shape that is un...

The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Colin Inglis will be holding his last Citizenship Ceremony on Wednesday 16th May before his time in Civic Office comes to an end and the City's 100th Lord Mayor is installed. During his year as Lord Mayor, Councillo...

Active Hull, a partnership between Hull City Council and NHS Hull, is celebrating UK Inspire Day tomorrow (16 May 2012). UK Inspire Day is a celebration of the London 2012 Inspire programme - a family of over 2,700 projects across the UK that have...

Volunteers inspired by the city's high profile forthcoming ARTIST ROOMS Andy Warhol exhibition have created a colourful prelude and accompanying display at Ferens Art Gallery. The Times They Were a Changin': Inspired by Warhol exhibition will run ...

Priory Primary and Paisley Primary schools have successfully been assessed by Warwick University on their fantastic enterprise activity within the schools; they have now become the latest Hull primary schools to achieve the National Standard for Ente...