A former Grimsby sub-postmaster whose life was torn apart by the Post Office scandal has sadly died before receiving full compensation for being wrongly sacked. Gillian and David Blakey were finally cleared in 2021 along with dozens like them who were wrongly sacked or convicted of theft, fraud and false …
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DPD have announced delays for deliveries across Grimsby and Cleethorpes with Christmas right around the corner. Delays are being faced across the country after Royal Mail staff from the Communication Workers Union staged a walk out on Sunday (December 11) over pay and working conditions. The industrial action has resulted …
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A family has praised a Cleethorpes holiday park for their inclusive welcoming of them and their severely autistic son. Jamie Hart and Irene Hart said their 16-year-old son Keagean has behavioural issues caused by his autism which has led to problems on previous family holidays. He needs someone to stay …
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Online shoppers have been warned about scam texts appearing to be from the Royal Mail that are still doing the rounds. The messages states your parcel has arrived at Royal Mail but you must pay a £2.99 shipping fee before it will be delivered to your home. It asks you …
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The Royal Mail is set to trial a Sunday parcel delivery service for major retailers. It comes after a shift in “customer expectations” brought on by an increase in online shopping amid the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the firm has not yet named the major companies involved in the trial. Chief …
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Residents living in the new Tier 4 areas of Lincolnshire must resist going into North East Lincolnshire to prevent the spread of coronavirus, a councillor warned. By moving across the border between villages including Holton-le-Clay, Tetney and North Thoresby into Grimsby and Cleethorpes, the virus will have a free passport …
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There’s no place like home – and certainly no place like Grimsby and Cleethorpes. If you’re born and bred in North East Lincolnshire then you’ll know we have our quirks – and we’re proud of them. We’ve produced some very notable people including Freddie Frinton, Brenda Fisher, Guy Martin and …
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Supermarkets and High Street shops are taking on extra staff for Christmas and one is promising to help arrange shifts around family commitments. Tesco in Grimsby says it is looking for workers who can help give customers some extra help at Christmas. In return it says ‘family and lifestyle commitments’ …
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