A cannabis dealer who was spotted riding a stolen moped in Grimsby while not wearing a crash helmet quickly told police when he was caught: “I have got a bit of weed on me.” Troy Toynbee had a large number of messages on his mobile phone advertising sales of cannabis …
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A striking piece of art by a renowned painter from Grimsby was in high demand when it sold for £17,000 more than its estimate at auction on Wednesday. The celebrated artist, Thomas Benjamin Kennington, was born in Grimsby in April 1856 and studied at the Liverpool School of Art and …
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A storekeeper is hoping the major restructuring of The Post Office will be an opportunity for smaller post offices to be installed in existing shops. The Post Office has announced transformation plans, which involve the potential closure of 115 branches, including Grimsby’s on Victoria Street South. All are its larger …
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A man has been charged with arson after “items were set alight and thrown into a property” in Grimsby. Crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue were called to Rutland Street shortly after 8pm on Tuesday (October 8), following reports of a rubbish fire that had spread to a property. The …
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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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HSBC UK has informed customers about the temporary closure of its Grimsby branch for refurbishment. The local branch shut its doors on Tuesday, October 7, and is scheduled to welcome customers back on Wednesday, October 23. Fran Kew, HSBC UK’s Local Director, said: “We continue to invest in our branch …
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A cost of living fund recently extended for another six months is providing essential support to thousands of North East Lincolnshire residents. The Household Support Fund (HSF) was created in autumn 2021. In the three years since, £9.34m in total has been distributed to help those struggling with the cost …
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Royal Mail’s Grimsby Delivery Office will host a special open day this week for any jobseekers who are interested in working at the heart of the community. From 11am to 2pm on Wednesday, September 25, members of the public are invited to the Royal Mail Delivery Office on Fotherby Street, …
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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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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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