Grimsby, England News

BREAKDOWNS in communication led to the death of a pipefitter at Total Lindsey Oil Refinery, an inquest found.Returning a narrative verdict at the inquest of Robert Greenacre, a jury concluded there had been "a series of miscommunications".North Lincolnshire and Grimsby coroner Paul Kelly read the unanimous narrative verdict of the jury to the court, which has been sitting for two days at Cleethorpes Town Hall.The verdict stated Mr Greenacre died from inhalation of combustible products which gushed out of a pipe and the subsequent explosion at the refinery, at 11.45am, on June 29, 2010.He said: "It was due to a...

CLEETHORPES Town's promotion dream is being backed by North East Lincolnshire Council.The Owls have applied for Baris Northern Counties East League (NCEL) status after securing a Lincolnshire League and Challenge Cup double.Since manager Andy Liddle's appointment in late October 2010, Cleethorpes have lost just two matches – one of those defeats coming from a penalty shootout.But despite that record, promotion is in the balance because the Lincolnshire League missed out on being awarded step seven status by the Football Association.Applicants from four step seven 'feeder leagues' are to be given priority for NCEL status – ahead of Cleethorpes.But the Owls...

A DRINK-driver convicted of causing the death of a baby girl has been jailed for six years.Gurim Pajova, who had no licence or insurance, was also banned from driving for five years following the crash at Covenham St Bartholomew in March 2010.As reported, he was almost three times the drink-drive limit when he crashed after failing to negotiate a bend on a narrow country road.Both Pajova and his 21-week pregnant passenger, Sarah Miles, were hurt.Miss Miles's injuries included seat belt bruising to her abdomen, where the unborn baby was sited, Lincoln Crown Court heard.Pajova, 24, of no fixed address...

A NEW-LOOK Cabinet committee has been unveiled by the Labour group today, as part of its plan to secure the future of services in North East Lincolnshire.The leader of the council, Councillor Chris Shaw (Lab, Sidney Sussex), said it was feared that funding from central Government could be slashed by up to 15 per cent.And while he said there have been no cuts to services so far, he could not rule this out in the future if the budget was slashed."We are sticking to the same priorities as last year – balancing the budget; increasing jobs and employment in the...

GRIMSBY Town managers Rob Scott and Paul Hurst will be armed with a competitive budget as they bid to put together a squad capable of challenging for promotion.The hunt for new players will soon gather pace, and the Telegraph understands there will be few clubs in the Blue Square Bet Premier to rival Town's financial clout.Mariners shareholder and figurehead John Fenty said the budget for players is "comparable" to previous years and that the club is "well equipped" to mount a serious and sustained assault on the top spots.Mr Fenty said: "The managers have put proposals...

TWO young brothers were kept "like prisoners" in their bedrooms for up to 23 hours a day and denied adequate nourishment as part of a "campaign of serious cruelty" led by their "callous and controlling" parents.Corin Holmes, 39, and his wife Lynsley, 41, were found to have run an "oppressive regime" at their rented home in Patrick Street, Grimsby, subjecting Lynsley's two sons – Corin's stepsons – to "gross and persistent cruelty" over a number of years.Grimsby Crown Court heard that, between 2004 and 2011, the boys, whose identities we have been asked to protect, were denied adequate food, kept...

THIS Is England star Thomas Turgoose is currently taking centre stage in a new sort of role – in a music video for alternative rock band Maximo Park.The former Wintringham School pupil, who shot to acting fame as young skinhead Shaun in the 2006 Brit flick, sings and dances to the single Hips And Lips.He plays an obsessed Maximo fan who films himself miming along to the song on his computer webcam.Thomas's character leaps around in his bedroom, mimicking the moves of frontman Paul Smith, and it all seems like harmless fun – until the clip takes a...

ABOUT £3,500 was raised in memory of a 13-year-old girl at a sponsored walk and fun day.As reported, Rhianna Jeffrey, of Louth, died two years ago after battling aplastic anaemia and polyarteritis nodosa.Walkers departed from The Woolpack pub, in the town, and wore pink and purple, and butterfly designs, to support Rej's Dream, a charity in Rhianna's name.A spokesman for the pub said: "Before the actual day, nearly £500 had been raised in sponsorship alone."It was a fantastic day and we are so proud of everybody who supported it."Let's make this a great year for supporting charities. So far with...

LORD Hill, of Oareford, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education, has visited Caistor Grammar School.He took a tour of the school, met governors and staff and spoke at a special assembly to students.He described Caistor Grammar School as "one of the best schools in the country" and praised students for their outstanding results.He also noted the school had been one of the first in the country to take on the extra responsibility of being an academy.He was very impressed by all that he had seen and invited students to visit him at the House of Lords.Headmaster Roger Hale...

Simon Katich closes in on a double century as Hampshire recover to post an imposing total against Yorkshire.

A Conservative MP says Grimsby and Cleethorpes should be run by a directly-elected mayor.

An 11-year-old girl is to take part in a record-breaking mass drumming event for charity

Thieves repeatedly stealing heating oil from an East Yorkshire school are "taking money from children", a headteacher says.

"Jonny Bairstow will grow in international cricket and become an England Test regular in the future"

The family of a resident of a Grimsby care home express concern at plans to move some patients out to make way for a dementia centre.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior is delighted Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow has been given his chance against the West Indies.

The oldest ever winner of a Sony Radio Academy Award says the victory has made her feel like a 21-year-old.

Two beaches are new winners of major awards to recognise high standards and water quality