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Man arrested for possession of 'legal high'

A 27-YEAR-OLD North East Lincolnshire man was arrested last night in a nightclub on suspicion of having a quantity of methadrone.

The drug, which gives users a high, has been linked to the deaths of two Scunthorpe teenagers.

The man was stopped by doorstaff at the nightspot and is in police custody.

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Man arrested following A18 crash

​A MAN has been arrested for drink driving after leaving the scene of an accident in which he was the only person involved.The 46-year-old, from Limber, was travelling on a yellow...

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Redundancy blow for 2,500 hospital staff

job fears:  All 2,500 staff at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, have been invited to volunteer for redundancy.

ALL 2,500 employees at Grimsby's hospital have been invited to volunteer for redundancy to help cover a £5-million pound funding...

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A18 clear following accident

Accident blocks A18

​THE A18 has now reopened between Keelby and Great Limber following an accident this morning. The accident happened on the B1211....

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Tories' pledge over port rate collections

Tories' pledge over port rate collections

THE Tories have vowed to halt all collections of backdated port rates if they win the General Election. Lord Michael Bates – the...

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Taxi driver numbers are capped

Taxi drivers Richard Puckett, left, and Paul Bolder, who have mixed feelings about the council cap on taxi rank numbers.

NORTH East Lincolnshire Council has agreed to put a cap on the number of Hackney taxi drivers following an investigation. A meeting...

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£5-million retail complex 'will not fit' in Louth

£5-million retail complex 'will not fit' in Louth

​A MAJOR retail and office complex for Louth is being recommended for approval, despite many objections. East Lindsey District...

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Tributes paid to 'sparkling' resort character

Tributes paid to 'sparkling' resort character

​TRIBUTES have been paid to one of the founders of a Cleethorpes estate agency, which has been in business for more than 40 years...

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Fearless Clive had Louth at his heart

Fearless Clive had Louth at his heart

​HIS dedication and service to his community were the hallmarks of Councillor Clive Finch. The Louth politician, who died at the...

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Deehan unveiled at Town

​JOHN Deehan has been appointed head of recruitment at Grimsby Town.

The 52-year-old former Norwich City striker attended the...



Colgan back in the groove

GRIMSBY Town goalkeeper Nick Colgan says his recent good performances have been the perfect tonic for his confidence. Colgan bounced...


Dowie the new Hull boss

IAIN Dowie will be the man to plot Hull City's final push for Premier League survival and will be named as new manager today. The 45-ye...


Cup delight for Rasen's Everton

MARKET Rasen & Louth took a break from league action to record a comprehensive 51-8 Lincolnshire Cup victory at Sleaford. The...


Hainton knock down Builders

IN the RCS Landscapes Intermediate Snooker League Hainton B were looking for their first win since the start of February but they faced...







 

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Margaret hosts a novel occasion

Author Margaret Dickinson, left, signs a copy of her latest book for Janet Bullivant, right.

FANS of bestselling saga-writer Margaret Dickinson flocked to Grimsby on Saturday to pick up a signed copy of her latest novel.

As reported, Sons and Daughters tells the story of Charlotte, an only child whose domineering father cannot forgive her for not being the son he wanted to take over his farm.

Like most of Margaret's 25...

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A Finn way to end a classic series

THE adventures of a young boy trying to escape the clutches of his drunk and abusive father is the final book in the Grimsby Telegraph's Children's Classic series. As reported, the popular...

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Boyz run wilde with laughter

The Caxton Players' Wilde Boyz, from left, Chris Gladding, Johnny Allbones and Gareth Arthurs.

THE X-factor meets the Full Monty in Caxton Theatre's latest production. Wilde Boyz, written by Gordon Steel, will be performed at the...

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I didn't expect to snap up top award

PICTURE PERFECT: Sheila Pearce with her prize-winning art work, which will be on display at her forthcoming Arts Show at the Westward Ho Art And Design Campus.

AN ARTIST has been recognised for her talent and contribution to the art world with a prestigious photography award. And her award-winn...

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Rhod's comedy masterclass

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Rhod Gilbert performed a sell-out stand-up show in Grimsby last night - click here to read our review.

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Revolving cast tells epic tale with class

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REVOLUTION – Brothers In Arms is an epic tale of Hugoesque proportions and the latest Class Act Theatre Company production to...

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Still raising a chuckle

The Chuckle Brothers, Barry, left, and Paul, who performed at the Grimsby Auditorium.

THE world of children's TV came to the Grimsby Auditorium when the Chuckle Brothers, stars of BBC's ChuckleVision, returned. To celebra...

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A century of music

The Cleethorpes Festival of Music and Words dazzled an appreciative audience.

THE centenary year of the Cleethorpes Festival of Music and Words concluded with a gala concert at the Central Hall. Lea Peart, a two-t...

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Dancing in the streets to sounds from round the world

Headline act Baka Beyond performing at the World Music Festival held at St James' Church in Grimsby.

DOZENS of people were dancing in the streets to global sounds this weekend – as North East Lincolnshire's World Music Festival...

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