Grimsby21 hrs agoPontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of CultureBasildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.21 hrs ago5 days agoIs this the most patriotic street in England?Residents of Wroxham Avenue have World Cup fever- and wanted their street to reflect their passion.5 days ago7 days agoBackstroke Boys swim the Channel without wetsuitsThe five men from Grimsby & Cleethorpes Water Rats successfully complete their challenge.7 days ago7 days agoArtist goes on a chippy run down the East CoastPaul Digby and poet Ian McMillan are working on a project in honour of the iconic British dish.7 days ago2 Jul 2026England football fans fill street with flagsResidents of Wroxham Avenue in Grimsby have hung England flags off every lamppost and house.2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Hospital smokers say there is nowhere to goNHS group has declared hospitals in Hull and Grimsby "smoke-free", but many people ignore the ban.2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026New midwives 'deflated' by lack of jobsHarriet Shelton, from Grimsby, says she spent three years training but is struggling to find a post.1 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Man, 64, completes solo English Channel swimMalc Pearce from Cleethorpes is one of only a few over the age of 60 to complete the feat.29 Jun 202627 Jun 2026Building targeted by vandals to be demolishedThe site on Peaks Lane in Grimsby has been vacant since 2021 when the YMCA moved out.27 Jun 2026...
