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Ours: the story of Freeman Street

Ours is a town filled with history and culture. A place to be proud of. OURS is a series of eight banners celebrating some key points within that inheritance. Ours is a gutsy, gritty and for the most part, friendly town and we need to shout out our heritage. As well as the efforts of…

2 years ago | General

Doctor Bike takes to the schools!

Doctor Bike visited both Pilgrim Academy in Immingham and Reynolds Academy in Cleethorpes where they fixed and repaired more than 80 children’s’ bikes for free. This service is provided by non-profit organisation Cycle Hub Lincs and is funded by North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner EQUANS. Having Doctor Bike come to schools helps…

2 years ago | General
Schoolchildren and representatives of Dr Bike

A Grimsby celebration…in pictures

You came in your thousands to sing, cheer and wave as a triumphant GTFC team arrived at Grimsby Town Hall. And as they soaked up the rapturous welcome, the players and the manager joined our Mayor, Cllr Steve Beasant in thanking the fans for making the season and the celebration so special. “Well done to…

2 years ago | General
Thousands of residents outside Grimsby Town Hall waiting for GTFC to arrive to celebrate.

Funding secured for walking and cycling improvements in North East Lincolnshire

North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, EQUANS, have been awarded £346,000 funding from the Department for Transport to support the delivery of high-quality cycle and pedestrian infrastructure near Grimsby Town Centre. The route identified through the council’s Cycling and Walking Improvement Plan, includes Ainslie Street, Park Avenue, Park Drive and surrounding areas. Councillor…

2 years ago | General
stock image of a bike

Civic reception to welcome home the Mighty Mariners

Plans for an open top bus parade and civic reception tomorrow (Tuesday 7 June) to celebrate Grimsby Town Football Club’s promotion to the Football League have been revealed. North East Lincolnshire’s Mayor Stephen Beasant and Council Leader Philip Jackson will welcome the club’s players and officials to Grimsby Town Hall for the reception, which will…

2 years ago | General
Grimsby Town players celebrating their promotion

Fishermen’s Reunion returns to Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre

Ex-fishermen from across North East Lincolnshire will be recognised at a reunion evening to be held at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre this month. Organised by the centre and The Fishermen’s Mission, it is hoped that up to 150 former trawlermen will attend the event on Thursday 16 June, between 6pm and 10pm, to celebrate the…

2 years ago | General
The front of the building of Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre

Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style

There’s lots of events happening around the North East Lincolnshire area this weekend to celebrate Her Majesty, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Bank Holiday 2 June Beacon Lighting events: The first Bank Holiday on Thursday kicks off the celebrations with Beacon Lighting events at the following locations: Wendover Hall, Humberston at 9.45pm Waltham Windmill at 9.45pm Healing…

2 years ago | General

Welcome to Cleethorpes!

Bright new graphics will welcome visitors to Cleethorpes after being installed on the hoardings around the Sea Road development plot ahead of the new tourist season. Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of the council, said: “We’ve taken the opportunity to not only welcome visitors back to the resort and provide key information for tourists, but also…

2 years ago | General
Welcome to Cleethorpes graphics

Do you believe?

New trails around North East Lincolnshire have been launched on the Love Exploring app – it’s a great way to get out and about this half term. The Love Exploring app has a new game, specially created for the Spring break that features augmented reality dancing tree-fairies and you can find them, if you really…

2 years ago | General
Tree fairy on the Love Exploring app