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Grimsby Central Library with five decorative figures on the fascia a third of the way up. There are two trees and a zebra crossing, some bike racks and streets on both sides

Water leak temporarily closes town's library

North East Lincolnshire Council says the library service will be "relocated as soon as possible".

A man wearing a yellow RNLI jacket, a blue life preserver and a lime-green helmet stands next to an orange lifeboat called RNLB Pride of the Humber, with the water of a dock in the background.

Volunteer manager takes the helm at RNLI station

The charity says David Scott, a firefighter, brings a wealth of experience to his new Humber role.

A set of solar panels against a blue sky.

Hospitals awarded funding for solar power work

The money from Great British Energy is on its way to hospitals in Grimsby, Hull and Scunthorpe.

Image of a modern, red brick school building with large black windows, overlooking a large black tarmac car park, and a colourful front glass entrance with pictures of students and the slogan 'Believe in Yourself' written in lights above the front door

Pupils design hub to improve special needs support

Children have helped to design and plan a learning resource facility for SEND pupils at the school.

'I could play golf but I'm too busy driving'

Frank Bemrose is an 84-year-old Dial-a-Ride driver who has no plans to retire anytime soon.

Karen Wattam and Anne Ward sitting inside their cafe. They are both wearing black T-shirts. Karen has short hair and blue rimmed glasses, while Anne has short blonde hair with a brown bow. There are chairs and tables in the background.

Could paying £5 for a coffee soon become the norm?

Shop owners fear the price will soon hit that high, which they say will not be good for business.

Two trains sit in the station at Cleethorpes on a sunny day. One passenger stands on the platform.

Plans for new direct train services to London

Grand Central has applied to run services from Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Habrough and Scunthorpe.

The metal statue of Grim depicting a fisherman in yellow waterproof dungarees and a grey mariners sweater striding through blue waves carrying a red Havelock on his shoulder

Students create new statue of fishing town founder

The artwork depicts the mythical story of Grim saving Prince Havelock from the sea.

Court artist picture of Vladimir Motin he has short dark hair and beard and is wearing glasses and a grey top

Cargo ship crash captain to stand trial next year

Vladimir Motin is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a sailor died in the crash.