Grimsby Telegraph

OUR Then And Now subject this week is Hallington, more particularly its longclosed railway station. Dave Strickland, who supplies our modern views, told us: "This was the first port of call west out of Louth on the single-track railway from Louth to Bardney. "It was built in 1874, in time for the 1876 opening of this picturesque line.

Party Time for Orphans:

Saints and Sinners in Geordieland

GEORDIES, and there are many in our patch, must be seething at the decision to rename St James' Park the Sports Direct Stadium. Jackie Milburn must be turning in his grave, or revolving on his statue. For Town fans it somehow devalues the goals scored there by the likes of Kevin Drinkell, Mike Brolly and Jim Dobbin. I can understand giving a NEW ground a new name, such as the Emirates, Reebok, Stadium of Light, KC and Britannia, but to change something that is so symbolic to the identity of a...

It's the Home of Controversy

AS Theresa May fights for her position we must all be wondering what it is about Home Secretaries and cock-ups? It seems that whoever takes the job becomes embroiled in controversy. A cabinet seat that's far too hot for most incumbents Firstly we had Michael Howard blaming the prison service for escapes. Few will forget the amazing demonstration of double talk when he failed to answer the same question put to him 12 times by Jeremy Paxman. In came David Blunkett, allegedly using his ministeri...

A Railway Bridge Too Far for Most Users

WHERE are the most dangerous places in North East Lincolnshire? Places where you wouldn't go at certain times out of a healthy respect for your own safety. In the early hours, those sections of our patch dedicated to booze, such as Top Town and Cleethorpes' seafront and market place, are not areas you would be comfortable in if you were walking alone.

Bygones

Boost for Pool Appeal:

In the Courts

THE following people have been sentenced at Grimsby Magistrates' Court: Simon Buckmaster, 50, of Kestrel Drive, Louth, admitted driving an Audi A3 along the A18 without due care and attention on October 4. He was fined Pounds 160, and ordered to pay Pounds 150 costs and a Pounds 15 victim's surcharge. His licence was endorsed with three penalty points by Grimsby magistrates. Paul Hart, 27, of Broadway, Grimsby, admitted assaulting Kelly Gauley on May 30. Grimsby magistrates fined him Pounds 7...

; Elderly Urged to Stockpile Tinned and Frozen Food

BAKED beans, pasta and bottled water are among the items that elderly people are being urged to squirrel away as the big freeze approaches. A giant squirrel is being used to encourage people in North East Lincolnshire to stash away items that would see them through another snowfall like the one that hit the region at the end of November last year. Bosses from Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire and Community Voice say the main items to stock up on are tinned and frozen goods.

; Advertising Feature Celebrating and Sharing Success

CAR nut Keith Miller is the AA's 2011 roadside patrol of the year. Keith was working as a garage manager when he opted for life on the road as an AA patrol about five years ago.

; Bowls

LOUTH Ladies' bowls team continued their recent fine form with a win against Scunthorpe in the second round of the Yetton Trophy. Playing two rinks at home and two away simultaneously, with the result determined by the aggregate score, Louth edged victory by 91- 84.

My Ball: Keelby's Howie Davies [...]