Grimsby Telegraph

Walkers Raise Around Pounds 1k

A TOTAL of Pounds 1,295 was raised for charity by the scores of walkers who took part in the annual Round Louth Walk. A group of 237 walkers trekked around the historic market town and took in the spectacular views from the foothills of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Some taking the long route around the eastside of the town were treated to a pit-stop courtesy of Paul and Flora Bennett, of Brackenborough Hall.

In the Courts

THE following people have been sentenced at Grimsby Magistrates' Court: Penny Piggott, 37, of Park Street, Grimsby, admitted stealing 12 miniature bottles of Baileys, valued at Pounds 11.88, from B&M Stores on October 24 and stealing two turkey crowns, valued at Pounds 34, from Iceland Stores on December 20. One theft offence taken into consideration. Given a nine-month supervision order, including six months' alcohol treatment, and ordered to pay Pounds 23.88 compensation and Pounds 100 costs.

Mccarthy Departs

GRIMSBY Town loan winger Luke McCarthy has returned to parent- club Bury a week before the end of his second month was due to expire. The 18-year-old Lancastrian extended his stay in Cleethorpes at the turn of the year. But he only added one more appearance - a start in the 4-0 FA Trophy triumph over AFC Hor nchurch.

Is Your Child a Top Tot?

SAY cheese! Yes, it's really that time again - the launch of the Grimsby Telegraph's Baby and Toddler Of The Year competition.

Learn About the Raf ; in Brief

THE Grimsby branch of the Workers' Educational Association is holding a Saturday Half Day School about the RAF in Lincolnshire. It will take place at Grimsby Central Hall, on Saturday, and the tutor is Terry Hancock.

Memorial Unveiled in Tribute to Brave Fans ; Dedicated Town Followers Remembered On Town's Pontoon Gates

THE families of Mariners' fans Matty Dawson and Richard Broadley were overwhelmed by the tribute to their sons which has been unveiled at Blundell Park. A sign featuring photographs of the two dedicated Town followers, who both died tragically young last year, now adorns the famous Pontoon gates at the front of the ground.

Invite for Farming Organisation

Your News

Your news Parents and carers can take their young children to special activity sessions at St Mary's Church hall, in Barton. The events, entitled Toddler Time, run from 9.30am to 11.30am on Mondays at the hall in Burgate. The sessions include children's worship through stories and songs, as well as opportunities for activities and play, with refreshments also available.

Residents Not On Board with Plan

A RESIDENTS' Association in Louth is against plans which will see an end to buses travelling west on Mercer Row. Stagecoach East Midlands is changing its routes which will see outbound buses travel via Church Street and Newmarket rather than Mercer Row. The decision was made as parked cars on Mercer Row were causing difficulties for buses to get through.

Residents Welcome ; in Brief

Green Light for House ; in Brief

PLANNING permission to build a three-bedroom house in Barton- Upon-Humber has been granted by North Lincolnshire Council. The development will be located at 17a Marsh Lane, and will include the demolition of the existing bungalow.

Bath City Ticket Offer ; in Brief

TICKET prices for Grimsby Town's FA Carlsberg Trophy third round tie at Bath City on Saturday have been reduced from usual league prices. Terrace tickets for Town fans will cost Pounds 12 adults, Pounds 7 for concessions and Pounds 3 for children under the age of 16. Transfers to seated areas will cost Pounds 1 extra per person.

Jones' Chester Stay ; in Brief

FORMER Grimsby Town striker Gary Jones has extended his contract at Chester FC to stay as assistant boss until May 2013. Both Jones' and manager Neil Young's contracts will be extended beyond that date, too, should the Evo-Stik Premier Division side win promotion this season or next.

Wright Signs Deal at Town's League Rivals ; in Brief

EX-Grimsby Town forward Tommy Wright has joined Forest Green Rovers, days after leaving Conference rivals Luton Town. The 27-year-old, pictured, was an unused substitute on Saturday as Rovers went down to a late Fleetwood winner scored by Wright's for mer Town team-mate Rob Atkinson.

Millfields Come Out On Top in Tense Summit Meeting

MILLFIELDS put distance between themselves and fellow title- chasers ME Sports Coaching with a 12-6 win in the premier division of the Grimsby & District Three-Man Squash League. All three match-ups went the distance, with Millfields edging each one 3-2. Steve McIntosh started the ball rolling for the leaders against Dennis Savill.

In-Form Lister Gets the Better of Boyd in Exciting Tussle

LOR A remain on course for the division two title after an 11-3 win over AF Squash 3, despite Steve Boyd losing a thriller against AF's Stuart Lister. The second string match between Lister and Boyd proved to be the match of the night. Closely contested throughout, Lister dictated the pace from the off and took the first game 15-10.

Futsal Players Sought ; in Brief

YEAR five and six players are being sought to join the futsal team at Grimsby's YMCA. Coaches, including organiser Kevin Bryant, are fully CRB- checked.

Facts: The Season so Far

Parking Fine Hit Squads to Blitz Schools ; Clampdown On Drivers Flouting Rulesputting Children's Lives in Danger

HIT SQUADS will impose parking fines on anyone irresponsibly dropping off or picking up children from schools throughout North East Lincolnshire. Parking wardens will be fining motorists Pounds 60 in a clampdown on those flouting parking rules near schools, to safeguard children's lives - and they are not revealing when and where they will strike.

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