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Good Job

I WOULD like to nominate John James, of St Peter's Avenue, Cleethorpes, for Service With A Smile for doing a good job when he decorated my flat. So if anybody out there is planning to have their house or flat decorated, please get in touch with John James.

Sort It Out

WHAT is it with Stagecoach, why can't it work out how to make the No 13/14 bus route run properly? It's a shambles at the moment. I've often had to wait 25 minutes - and then two buses come together.

Grateful Thanks for All Your Help

WE would like to take this opportunity to thank the Grimsby Telegraph for giving the Grimsby In Bloom campaign so much coverage during the last two years, which we hope helps to show the residents of Great Grimsby that people really do care about the town. Great Grimsby could not have won its category, achieved the Gold Award and the prestigious title of Best Small City In The East Midlands as a first time entry, had it not been for the continued support of the community, the other hard-worki...

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Redwings Take Their Revenge ; Ice Hockey

GRIMSBY REDWINGS UNDER-14 ....7 NOTTINGHAM ...............................2 GRIMSBY Redwings Under-14 ice hockey team gained revenge over their nemesis Nottingham with a 7-2 victory on the road. Redwings, despite outplaying the city side, suffered defeats home and away last season.

Wood Strike Sends Louth Back to Top ; Soccer

LOUTH TOWN................................1 WESTELLA & WILLERBY ................0 LOUTH Town regained top spot in the Central Midlands League Supreme Division after a 1-0 victory over Westella & Willerby at Park Avenue in a clash of the last two remaining unbeaten sides. Westella made Louth work hard to claim all three points in front of a large crowd on Wednesday.

It's a Knockout Night at Immingham Fight Show

Rowers Take On Indoor Challenge ; Competitors of All Ages and Backgrounds Go Head-to-Head in Championships

ENTHUSIASTS turning out for an indoor rowing contest proved the sport is no washout! The Grimsby Indoor Rowing Championships, which took place at the Oasis Academy Wintringham's brand new gym facilities, saw people of all ages and backgrounds take part.

Jammin' Again at Yardbirds

THE sound of the Jam is coming to Grimsby. Top tribute band The Jam'd make a welcome return to the area on Friday, November 29.

Now's the Time to Book Your Party ; Advertisement Feature

TIME is on your side ... for now. It won't be long before the festive decorations are in the stores, enticing you in to get stuck into your Christmas shopping. We know it's onlySeptember and you have enough on your plate right now without worrying about Christmas.

Referees' Notebook ; Dave Young On the Latest Officiating Issues

TOP referee Alan Wiley will not have been surprised to find himself the butt of criticism from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after the Reds dropped two points at home to Sunderland. It doesn't matter that there was no basis for Fergie's claims that Wiley was unfit.

Fine Form with 42 Goals in 67 Games ; One to Watch Greg Pearson

GREG Pearson joined Burton Albion at the start of the 2008/9 campaign and scored 20 goals in all competitions as the Brewers achieved promotion to theFootball League for the first time in May. Birmingham-born Pearson has picked up where he left off this campaign with four goals already including Burton's historic first- ever league goal on the opening day in defeat at Shrewsbury Town.

Brewing Up a Storm ; Football League New Boys Burton Albion Make Their First Trip to Cleethorpes Full of Renewed Optimism After an Impressive Victory Over High-Flying Rochdale Last Weekend.

Paul Peschisolido's side endured a disappointing September with no win in five league outings and a 5-1 home thumping by Chesterfield in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. But October has started brightly and Sunday's home triumph saw the Brewers rise into the top half of League Two as their debut season takes shape.

Twenty Years On and Club Is Just As Strong ; Karate

LACEBY Shotokan Karate Club celebrated its 20th anniversary by inviting members and students from across to the country to a training session followed by a party at the Hotel Elizabeth on Littlecoates Road, Grimsby. Around 100 members, past and present, celebrated the club's birthday with family and friends, and club founders Dave Thompson, third Dan, and wife Christine.

Institute Strikes Gold As Council Awards Services Certificate

THE Grimsby Institute is celebrating being recognised for the outstanding level of information, advice and guidance its students receive. It has been awarded the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Gold Standard Certificate by North East Lincolnshire Council.

A Vintage Fire Sale ; Enthusiast Appeals for Buyers to Save Engine From Scrap Yard

A HISTORIC fire engine that spent 28 years serving Grimsby is to be auctioned by Humberside Fire And Rescue Service tomorrow. The EJV 955 Dennis/Metz turntable engine was bought in 1954 by Grimsby County Borough Fire Brigade and served at Chelmsford Avenue and then Peaks Lane. It was never stationed anywhere other than Grimsby.

Next Meeting for Weight Loss Group ; in Brief

THE next meeting s of the Grimsby Area Weight Loss Surgery Group takes place on Tuesday at Restellas Restaurant in Louth Road, Grimsby. The newly appointed bariatric/weight loss surgery co-ordinator from Hull And East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust, Andy Carlisle, will be attending.