Jenkyns vowed there would be “an end to soft touch Britain” and declared it was a "new dawn in British politics" Dame Andrea has certainly worn many different hats - from working at Greggs after leaving school at 16 to a political career spanning local authorities But who is she, and what shaped the former Conservative minister's return to politics Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News Jenkyns' political career began at Lincolnshire County Council where she was elected in 2009 - a seat she later lost to UKIP But 2015 saw her political career gain momentum beating Labour's Ed Balls to the Morley and Outwood constituency a seat she ended up holding for nine years A staunch supporter of Brexit and Boris Johnson Jenkyns submitted no-confidence letters in both former prime ministers Under the Johnson administration she was appointed assistant whip in September 2021 before becoming an education minister in July 2022 she sparked outrage when she flipped her middle finger at the public outside Downing Street as she was en route to watch Johnson's resignation speech Her actions were met with outrage from teachers' leaders after footage of the incident circulated on social media she claimed a “baying mob outside the gates were insulting MPs on their way in" - something that "is sadly too common,” she added She was reappointed in the role by Liz Truss that September who she endorsed in the party leadership election but remained part of the cabinet for only 49 days and left after Rishi Sunak became the new prime minister In the run up to the election, she was forced to defend using a picture of herself and Nigel Farage on her campaign leaflet she said: "All conservatives must be prepared to come together to prevent a socialist supermajority and the end of Britain as we know it." Dame Andrea was voted out of her constituency of Leeds South West and Morley in last year's general election She then defected from the Conservative party to Reform UK in November 2024 Describing her former party as "tired" she claimed to be "politically aligned" with Nigel Farage Jenkyns will now oversee a £24 million budget and influence areas such as transport ITV News' Political Correspondent Shehab Khan who has been watching events unfold from North Lincolnshire said: "Her election as the first Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire now offers a revealing opportunity to see how Reform governs in practice "One member of the shadow cabinet summed up their mood with a pointed remark: 'Let’s see how they get on when there’s actual work to do'." From Westminster to Washington DC - our political experts are across all the latest key talking points AFC Wimbledon secured a League Two play-off spot with a 1-0 win at Grimsby on Saturday Sam Hutchinson scored the only goal of the game Here is Dave Hunt-Jackson’s lowdown on the match: AFC Wimbledon defied the odds and their alarming recent form to snatch a battling victory at Grimsby’s Blundell Park and grab a play-off place that sees them extend their season and keep promotion hopes alive Sam Hutchinson’s first goal for the South Londoners proved the difference in a nervy encounter while another clean sheet ensured that they took all three points and fifth place in the final table Having gone into the game with just ten points and eight goals from the previous ten games and against a side who needed to win to usurp the Dons’ play-off spot this was likely to be a tall order for Johnnie Jackson’s side They produced the sort of high tempo and committed display that has been lacking for some time and might have seen them promoted already had they reached these heights more often in the last third of the season they go into the post-season with a result that gives them a little momentum and perhaps a little self-belief too who was absent from the bench following his sending off against Port Vale preferring Marcus Browne as Matty Stevens’ strike partner Jake Reeves returned from his suspension at Callum Maycock’s expense The Dons packed the midfield with ball winners and Sam Hutchinson and Alistair Smith joined him in the centre Jackson was always going to look for a clean sheet first and foremost and the three central midfielders played no small part in achieving it Whilst the front two were feeding on scraps Grimsby had only a glaring missed header from Danny Rose to show for their efforts as Wimbledon ran out surprisingly comfortable winners they defended further up the field than has been the case in recent games and looked more like the side of the first two-thirds of the season than the one that has struggled recently Rock solid at the back as he and his fellow back line kept the hosts’ goal threats to a minimum BEST MOMENT: Sam Hutchinson’s reaction as he celebrated a first goal in three years and his first for AFC Wimbledon MOAN OF THE MATCH: There was nothing to moan about in a fine win but the amazing 1,146 Dons’ support must be wondering why this level of performance has been missing for much of the last third of the season Notts County’s struggles and only seventh-placed Chesterfield in better form than AFC Wimbledon could the Dons yet fill their potential and achieve the promotion that they arguably should have already completed three extra fixtures would certainly not go amiss either It’s just the start – we need to go and finish the job off “But coming here under massive pressure today against a direct rival that can leapfrog you We all would have loved to have been in that top three but if you look at where we are as a football club and how far we have come everyone would have accepted that fifth is a massive overachievement compared to our rivals.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Check out how to watch Grimsby v AFC Wimbledon in League Two Grimsby sit on the wrong side of a very fine line in the race for a place in the League Two play-offs ahead of their final-day encounter with AFC Wimbledon The Mariners are level on points with Salford who are yet to secure their own place in the post-season lottery RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Grimsby v AFC Wimbledon on TV and online Grimsby v AFC Wimbledon will take place on Saturday 3rd May 2025 Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information Grimsby v AFC Wimbledon will kick off at 3pm You can watch the game live on Sky Sports+ Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Grimsby (17/10) Draw (11/5) AFC Wimbledon (13/8)* Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365 Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit *Odds subject to change. 18+. 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Captain Danny Rose broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 23rd minute after he pounced on the rebound from Charles Vernam's shot Vale's best chance of the first half fell to Lorent Tolaj After the break Grimsby goalkeeper Jake Eastwood produced a great stop to keep out Nathan Smith's header Grimsby got a penalty kick when Evan Khouri was fouled in the box and Rose coolly doubled his tally from 12 yards The Valiants hit back with 12 minutes to go as Tolaj stroked home from close range Eastwood pulled off a great save from substitute Rico Richards and Justin Obikwu could have put the game to bed but was denied by Ben Amos Instead Jesse Debrah was on hand to level with virtually the last kick of the game Grimsby moved back into the play-off places with Colchester United's losing at Doncaster Rovers To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Wright Match OfficialsReferee: Richard EleyAssistant Referee 1: Simon RobinsonAssistant Referee 2: Ceri Louise WilliamsFourth Official: Emmanuel EdetMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightPort Vale have lost six of their last eight league games against Grimsby Town (W1 D1) failing to score in four of their last six against the Mariners Grimsby Town have won two of their last three away league games against Port Vale (L1) as many victories as across their prior eight matches against this opponent on the road (D1 L5) Port Vale have won just one of their last 11 league games played on Easter Monday (D4 L6) Grimsby are unbeaten across their last four league games played on Easter Monday (W2 D2) since a 2-1 away loss to Wycombe Wanderers in April 2018 Jesse Debrah (Port Vale) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner Jayden Stockley (Port Vale) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal Ronan Curtis (Port Vale) wins a free kick in the defensive half Lorent Tolaj (Port Vale) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time Justin Obikwu (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal Cameron McJannet replaces Jason Svanthórsson Rico Richards (Port Vale) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner Jaheim Headley (Port Vale) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner Swindon took the lead in the eighth minute as Tom Nichols was fed the ball on the edge of the box and shot first-time past Jordan Wright who managed Grimsby for a year before leaving in December 2020 as Ollie Clarke bundled in a second goal in the 32nd minute after the Mariners failed to clear their lines from a set-piece The Robins removed all doubt over the result 65 minutes in as Kabongo Tshimanga slotted in at the far post thanks to Harry Smith's dummy run in the centre of the box Substitute Joe Westley could have added a fourth but did not get clean contact on his shot from the edge of the six-yard box Kieran Green grazed the outside of the post and Charles Vernam fired a powerful shot narrowly wide but Grimsby could not reply as Botan Ameen added a fourth for Swindon in the 96th minute Swindon manager Ian Holloway speaks to BBC Radio Wiltshire substituted for Botan Ameen at 87 minutesNumber 9 Westley Match OfficialsReferee: Seb StockbridgeAssistant Referee 1: Daniel GuestAssistant Referee 2: Anthony MooreFourth Official: Daniel WoodwardMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightGrimsby Town have lost six of their last seven league games against Swindon Town (W1) though that sole victory did come in this exact fixture last season (2-0) Swindon Town have won two of their last three away league games against Grimsby Town (L1) as many victories as across their prior 17 visits to Blundell Park before combined (D3 L12) Grimsby have won just one of their last 10 Football League games played on Good Friday (D4 L5) a 2-1 home win over Cambridge United in April 2017 Swindon are unbeaten across their last 10 Football League games played away from home on Good Friday (W4 D6) since a 1-0 loss to Bristol City in March 1972 Botan Ameen (Swindon Town) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner Tunmise Sobowale (Swindon Town) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked Paul Glatzel (Swindon Town) wins a free kick on the right wing Darragh Burns (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick on the right wing Cameron McJannet (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Gavin Kilkenny (Swindon Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked Joe Westley (Swindon Town) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner Harry Smith (Swindon Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal CCTV cameras have been installed at Grimsby Auditorium to help stop nuisance behaviour The 20 new cameras are situated around the entirety of the venue and are connected to the Council’s main CCTV network the £2.25 million system ensures that North East Lincolnshire is a safe and welcoming place to be there are 151 CCTV cameras and 43 Rapid Deployment Cameras across the borough in a number of locations this new addition cements the Council’s ambition to protect the public and ensures those who are found to be breaking the law or causing Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) are given the correct sanctions the CCTV system and other methods led to a 11% decrease in crime in Grimsby Town Centre and has been one of the main instigators in ensuring those breaking the law are reprimanded perpetrators have been found guilty and sentenced for a range of crimes including assault there have been reports of cars being driven erratically at the rear of the building as well as other ASB deemed to be a nuisance to the area these incidents will cease and make sure the Auditorium is only being used for its intended purpose Director of Lincs Inspire Venues & Enterprises said: “On behalf of Lincs Inspire we would like to extend our thanks to the Council for its recent investment in CCTV at Grimsby Auditorium “This important upgrade not only enhances the safety and security of our patrons and staff but also demonstrates the Council’s commitment to creating a more secure environment for everyone  This support allows us to continue to deliver enjoyable and memorable experiences whilst giving our guests greater peace of mind.” Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities Adding extra security to some of our most important buildings can only be a positive action “The auditorium is an amazing entertainment venue the Council and Lincs Inspire are both agreed that people’s safety is the number one priority Let this be a warning to those who are committing ASB in the area “We have seen how effective the CCTV system has been across the rest of the borough since its installation and I’ve no doubt it will be just as helpful here.” To facilitate the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Mayoral Election count some temporary road closures and traffic restrictions will be put in place there are two additional changes around the Town Hall to help traffic flow: Access for residents at the Cooperage development on East Street will be maintained although access will be via Pasture Street and East Street buses will not serve stands H,J,K,L in the Riverhead bus station and stops St James 1 and St James 2 opposite St James Church due to road closures for the Mayoral election.  The nearest stop will be opposite Home Bargains on Frederick Ward Way Services heading towards Cleethorpes will use their usual stops on Bethlehem Street Pedestrians access will be maintained at all times.  All restrictions and changes will be lifted as soon as practically possible For more information please contact [email protected] Voters in Grimsby say immigration was a key reason for backing Reform UK in Thursday’s local elections. As counting continues across Lincolnshire, the party is making significant gains, while the Conservatives have been wiped out in the City of Lincoln. . © 2023 Independent Television News Limited. All rights reserved. Collecting the ball just a handful of yards short of the halfway line the midfielder spotted home keeper James Belshaw out of his goal and aimed a perfectly flighted effort over his head and into the net Green was joined on the scoresheet by Iceland international Jason Dadi Svanthorsson as the Mariners entered the interval in full control But Ellis Taylor reduced the deficit after 85 minutes and The comeback meant Harrogate extended their unbeaten home run to nine games and left them nine points clear of the relegation zone with seventh-placed Grimsby one point above Colchester Josh March had a shot cleared off the line by Harvey Rodgers before Green's magical moment in the 39th minute The Sulphurites almost hit back immediately when Taylor struck an upright and March could not convert from the rebound But Svanthorsson doubled the visitors' lead in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time thumping a half-volley into the roof of the net from 15 yards after Jasper Moon had headed out Doug Tharme's long throw from the left handed Harrogate a lifeline when he took one touch as the ball fell to him 15 yards from goal and then curled brilliantly into Jordan Wright's top-right corner Right-back Sims then headed Taylor's left-wing corner towards goal after 87 minutes and Danny Rose could only help it into the Grimsby net Warren Match OfficialsReferee: Aaron BannisterAssistant Referee 1: Adam BurgessAssistant Referee 2: Paul NewhouseFourth Official: Shaun TaylorMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightHarrogate Town have won each of their three home Football League games against Grimsby Town with all of those victories coming via a one-goal margin Grimsby Town have won just one of their seven Football League games against Harrogate Town (D1 L5) though that sole victory did come via a 1-0 success in the reverse fixture in December Harrogate are unbeaten across their last eight home league games (W5 D3) their joint-longest ever run on home soil in the EFL Grimsby have lost just one of their last six away league games (W4 D1) though that sole defeat did come in their last outing on the road Danny Rose (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked Josh March (Harrogate Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Tyrell Warren (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked Ellis Taylor (Harrogate Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time Curtis Thompson (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner Josh March (Harrogate Town) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right Toby Sims (Harrogate Town) header from the centre of the box misses to the right Assisted by Ellis Taylor with a cross following a corner Bryn Morris (Harrogate Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal By 2025-05-01T16:13:00+01:00 The administration of Transafe Logistics in Grimsby was connected to its sister company’s financial challenges brought about by serious mechanical problems across its MAN fleet PT Hire collapsed after it began to experience issues with MAN’s Euro 6c engines within its fleet; at one point it had more than 80 lorries off the road Transafe Logistics was “heavily reliant” on the hire firm When PT Hire entered administration in October 2024 lenders commenced vehicle repossession and Transafe started to lose the HGVs it needed to operate FRP said: “This had a devastating impact on Transafe’s ability to trade.” The haulier was incorporated in 2004 and traded out of two operating centres in Stallingborough and Doncaster employed around 90 staff and operated around 58 HGVs But when PT Hire entered administration it too began to struggle and so moves were made to sell the business as it was seen as providing a better outcome for creditors than alternative insolvency measures A deadline for interested parties was set for 20 December and on that date the administrator had received one offer of £20,000 from a connected party “The connected party was Trucksafe Logistics an entity owned by [Transafe director] Mr Stuart Dytham and operated by two employees of Transafe Logistics who are both directors of the connected party,” the administrator said “The company is also connected as the director of Transafe Logistics is the company secretary of the purchaser.” Ann previously told Motor Transport that over the last decade PT Hire had only rented out MAN trucks to customers and she spoke of the devastating decision her and her husband made to place the business in administration after building it up over 40 years MAN was approached for comment but it declined Specialist transport firm Transafe Logistics in Grimsby has lodged papers in court declaring its intention to appoint an administrator More details have emerged about the collapse of truck rental firm PT Hire with its administrator saying it had more than 80 MAN lorries off the road at one point due to “significant mechanical issues” Truck hire company PT Hire has entered administration with insolvency experts citing “mechanical issues” with its fleet as a primary reason for its collapse Site powered by Webvision Cloud present and future of our town will be celebrated on Great Grimsby Day next Tuesday March 11 – which is one of the most significant days in the town’s rich history North East Lincolnshire Council will team up with Radio Humberside who will air their Mid-Morning Show with Carla Greene live to commemorate the issuing and sealing of Great Grimsby’s very first Royal Charter – which took place 824 years ago in 1201 The show will begin with the raising of the Great Grimsby Borough flag at 10.03am and will continue with interviews with a number of local organisations including the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Civic Society and the Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council who will talk about the regeneration of the town centre The show will then come from Grimsby Minster from 12-1pm talking about the rich history of the church and what it means to the local community Listen LIVE –Radio Humberside – Listen Live – BBC Sounds Listen BACK – BBC Radio Humberside – Carla Greene on BBC Radio Humberside, 11/03/2025 In more recent years, Great Grimsby Day has also been celebrated in January, dating back to 2008 when Young’s Seafood launched a new range of frozen fish. The promotion included the then Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell having his picture taken with a giant fish finger near Parliament. This year, however, The Grimsby and Cleethorpes Civic Society and the Chartered Freemen of Grimsby have called for the ‘charter day’ in March to become the official Great Grimsby Day celebration, and both the Council Leader and the Mayor are in support on behalf North East Lincolnshire council. Unfortunately, the original Royal Charter of 1201 was lost many years ago, but Grimsby Town Hall is home to several other significant Charters, Letters Patent, and documents, including the earliest surviving Charter dating back to 1227. Here, you can also see a stone bust of King Edward III, recognising the King’s contribution to promoting Grimsby’s maritime trade. Great Grimsby Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the connection between the past and what we see and experience in the town today, especially this year as the town centre embarks on one of the biggest transformations in recent history. The proud celebrations will begin with the raising of the Grimsby Borough Flag at 10.03am (just after the radio news) at the Town Hall by The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire, Cllr Stephen Beasant. He said: “Great Grimsby Day is such a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the town’s past, and the signing of the charter was such a significant moment in history. In a year when we have so many fantastic projects underway to regenerate the town centre and take Grimsby forward it is good to look back and remember how we started.” Johnnie Jackson takes his AFC Wimbledon side to Grimsby Town on the final day of the League Two season Winning promotion to League One would mean "everything" to AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson as his side prepare to visit Grimsby Town on the final day of the League One season A run of four games without a win has taken the Wombles out of automatic promotion contention and leaving them needing a point to ensure they don't drop out of the play-off spots right at the end "It'd mean everything to me," Jackson told BBC London TV "It's been a long road to get here to be in this position because it's been challenging The Mariners trail the sixth-placed Dons by two points and two places and will clinch a place in the top seven themselves with victory at Blundell Park on Saturday Grimsby ran out 1-0 winners thanks to Danny Rose's headed goal in the reverse fixture in November Despite missing out on automatic promotion Jackson credited his players for remaining in contention for much of the season "They've done great to be in and around it all season despite some setbacks," he said "I said that the only time we came out of it was when the pitch exploded [it was flooded in September] and we fell three or four games behind then they clawed their way back in from that time "There's been some real challenges before Christmas we basically lost three or four midfielders in one week "To keep fighting the way they have and have their destiny in their own hands and go into the final day of the season fighting for a play-off spot I think they've done brilliant." L1 & L2 preview: Promotion and play-off prospects Top scorer Matty Stevens has 17 League Two goals for Wimbledon this season Wimbledon's steely defence have conceded 10 fewer goals than any other side in League Two this season (35) But they are also the lowest scorers in the top seven with 55 goals and Jackson believes this is an area where they have let themselves down at times Matty Stevens has 17 league goals in a stellar season since joining the club from Forest Green Rovers last summer Yet only one has come in his past 15 appearances you couldn't find a steadier lad - the way that he is he's a goalscorer," Jackson said other people have to step up and that's probably what we haven't done this is score enough goals because we've got the best defence by a good way in the entire league "Just relying on him for goals isn't the way to do it we need others to step up when he doesn't do it hopefully he'll get a couple more and that's going to help us." will have to cope on Saturday without their head coach in the dugout Jackson was charged with misconduct by the Football Association for acting in an "improper manner" during the Dons' 2-0 loss at home to Port Vale last weekend - a result that sent the Valiants up He was handed a one-match touchline ban and a £1,000 fine by an independent regulatory commission on Friday Director of football Craig Cope was given a £650 fine and warning for "acting in an improper towards a match official around the tunnel area after the final whistle" AFC Wimbledon require just one point from their final League Two match to secure a play-off place If AFC Wimbledon beat Grimsby and Notts County draw with Doncaster Wimbledon will finish fifth due to a superior goal difference over the Magpies they will finish sixth unless Salford City beat Carlisle United by more than 10 goals If Wimbledon lose to Grimsby and Salford draw Wimbledon will finish seventh - unless Chesterfield win Wimbledon will finish eighth and miss out on the play-offs Teams who finish in sixth and seventh place will play the first leg of their play-off semi-final at home Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Alpine poised to replace Doohan with Colapinto The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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The demolition of the former Top Town Market will begin next week (from 28 April) This is the first part of the demolition phase of works for the Freshney Place leisure scheme Since the project started on the ground earlier this year lots of work has been going on in the old market hall along with the suspended ceiling and much of the mechanical and electrical equipment All waste has been separated into streams for recycling Core samples have been taken from the floor so that the team can analyse the make up of the ground to inform the construction work in the coming months eight archaeological trenches have been dug to check what is underneath the market hall in various areas “Given the construction of the market hall and developments in this space over the years we didn’t expect for there to be any significant remains The only item we found in the trenches was an oyster shell “The work is going really well,” continued Dave “We’ve completed the soft strip of the Market Hall and we’re starting the main demolition on Monday.” it will slowly work inwards through the site in a controlled manner between the structural beams and pillars The demolition will be carried out during the daytime using specialist equipment to nibble away the building Progress photos for the work will be available from www.nelincs.gov.uk/building-our-future Our ambition is to create an attractive and safe town centre where people want to spend time our current shops and facilities must be supported with other reasons to visit – leisure There are lots of projects in Grimsby town centre, all devised from the Grimsby Town Centre Masterplan the Council talked with hundreds of local people and businesses to find out what they wanted to see in the town centre in the next 10 years The projects on the ground have come from this work In June 2020, the Council commissioned Arup to develop a detailed town centre Masterplan for Grimsby with the key objective of guiding plans for the investment and delivery of transformational projects for the town over the next 10 years The town has progressed a number of projects following its early pilot Town Deal in 2018 with Government and the Masterplan now provides the strategy for the next stage of the town’s development Its evidence base has been used to prioritise the town centre projects for delivery, with the Towns Fund programme being the route to this delivery. The Masterplan can be found on the Town Deal page The deal lead by the Greater Grimsby Board and backed by public and private investors has unlocked millions of pounds worth of development for the town In June 2022, in addition to the successful Cleethorpes bid, North East Lincolnshire Council submitted two further Levelling Up Fund bids to Government. The one for Grimsby (PDF, 1MB) (PDF, 8MB) was successful. Salford head to the east coast on Saturday 15th March for a 3:00pm kick-off in what is set up to be a really important fixture in the race for the play-offs We have been sent an allocation of 300 seated tickets in the Osmond Stand which includes six pairs of wheelchair and assistant/carer tickets Supporters with a disability pay the age-appropriate rate with a carer/assistant admitted free-of-charge for those with proof of high or enhanced living allowance you must collect these from the Salford City club shop prior to matchday as Grimsby don’t have an away ticket collection point available Advance ticket sales will end at 12 noon on Friday 14th March and collections must be made by 4pm on Friday 14th March Tickets can be purchased on the day at Grimsby Away supporters can pay with cash at the turnstiles but please be advised there is a fair walk from the ticket office to the away turnstiles The coach departs from The Peninsula Stadium at 11:00am on matchday and returns from Blundell Park shortly after full-time which is approximately a 20 minute walk from the stadium (1.1 miles) Direct trains run once per hour between Manchester Piccadilly and Cleethorpes with return fares starting from around £40 If you are driving please be aware there is very limited street parking around the stadium and no official car parks The postcode that you can use for navigation is DN35 7PY. Check out the Grimsby Town Visitors & Fans page for more information about visiting Blundell Park - and where to get the best fish and chips Major opportunities for young people to enjoy good careers across North East Lincolnshire were exhibited at an event in Grimsby this week Over 100 young people along with their parents and carers flocked into the careers event at the Humber Royal to discover more about post-16 options including apprenticeships and colleges including industry experts from sectors like engineering teaching and the Royal Air Force offering various opportunities for young people the event is about more than just the jobs on offer Those attending found it an invaluable experience in networking and gaining greater insight into what may be in their futures we can get a proper insight into what it’s like to go into the job role They can tailor the advice and information to what I’m looking for which is sometimes missing when they are talking to the whole school.” it’s really good having things like this for parents it gives us the opportunity to see where the children can progress to and it gives us an idea of what they need to be looking at as well The industry professionals we’ve spoke to have given us some really good information and something to look out for.” Helena Gollings was at the event representing Grimsby Institute promoting the various apprenticeships on offer “These events are so important for our community We know the younger generation get these career days in schools but the parents don’t often get a chance to come and can even find opportunities for the whole family,” said Helena Organised by North East Lincolnshire Council with support from The Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub the event comes at a time when earning ability and job opportunities across the borough are growing Latest figures show that unemployment in North East Lincolnshire is now lower than the regional average for Yorkshire and the Humber and the potential to earn good salaries is increasingly accessible for residents with gross annual earnings for full time employees 6.9% higher in 2024 compared to 2023 With renewable energy and decarbonisation being a major focus along the South Humber Bank it is predicted that thousands of jobs will be available in the coming decade Project Controls Lead at Phillips 66 and Chair of North East Lincolnshire Council’s Skills Board spoke about the growing industries here in the borough and what this means for young people there are immense opportunities for skills growth and investment which are showcased at events like the Parents’ Careers Evening “With the billions worth of investment in industrial decarbonisation as well as new homes built in the Humber region we’re going to need a peak resource of over 12,000 people to deliver the construction Other opportunities are in artificial intelligence and the data centres alongside.” but believes aspirations and the growing investment is key to making a change: “Creating the right economic environment is crucial with numerous opportunities to bring the Greater Lincolnshire and Humber region out of deprivation and create better lifestyles,” added Mark For more support on opportunities available for young people and help available go to, https://www.lincs2.co.uk/ Easter has officially arrived at Grimsby Community Recycling Centre (CRC) in time for your Spring clean From birds made out of tyres to windmills created from cones there is all sorts on show from the team at the award winning recycling centre Decorating the place is second nature to these pros who are renowned for their egg-treme displays throughout the year There have been a wonderful range of characters including a spooky spider for Halloween; a wooden reindeer for Christmas and a mariner made out of tyres to celebrate Grimsby Town getting to the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup Grimsby and Immingham CRCs are open daily from 8am to 6pm Both sites are run by North East Lincolnshire Council’s waste management contractor Newlincs Development Ltd Visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/tip for more details Portfolio Holder for Environment and Net Zero said: “It’s great to see another amazing display from the team at Grimsby tip “They are a credit to the Council and are single handedly responsible for making everyone’s trip that little bit more enjoyable “I always look forward to seeing what they create when we get to a certain event or time of the year He added: “The tip is essential for helping get rid of unwanted items and we urge all residents to use it if possible we understand that not everyone is able to make the trip so if you are asking others to dispose of your waste please make sure they are a licensed waste carrier “It is also essential that they take it to a fully licensed waste management company as it cannot be accepted at either CRC site.” To check, visit Waste Carriers, Brokers and Dealers New Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) in the heart of Grimsby and Scunthorpe will be opening in March. NHS will be welcoming our first patients to the £19.4 million centre on Lindum Street, Scunthorpe, from w/c 3 March, followed by the £10 million unit in Grimsby’s Freshney Place Shopping Centre on w/c 10 March. Together, these new centres will allow us to offer up to 300,000 additional diagnostic tests every year, affording patients greater choice and flexibility as well as reducing the need to come to hospital sites. Staffed by expert clinicians, the centres will offer a range of diagnostic tests, helping to detect serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory conditions. NHS Humber Health Partnership Group Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, Ivan McConnell, said: “These centres will help to make a significant difference to patients across northern Lincolnshire, providing additional appointments in easily accessible locations. “Not only will patients no longer have to come to our busy hospital sites for these tests, but the centres will also provide greater flexibility, with early morning, evening, and weekend appointments available. In order to offer these additional services, we have already recruited additional expert clinical staff for these new centres, some of which will also rotate between the centres and providing acute care in our hospitals. “Another benefit of providing these additional appointments away from our hospital sites is that it frees up clinicians working in our hospitals to care for patients requiring acute care, reducing the amount of time inpatients need to wait for diagnostic tests – and, of course, with less people coming to our hospitals there will also be less demand for parking too. “We have also been very deliberate in siting these two new Community Diagnostic Centres in the heart of the town centres of Grimsby and Scunthorpe, helping to drive more people into these areas and support local businesses.” The successful business cases for the new CDCs were developed by colleagues working together as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Collaboration of Acute Providers (CAP). The CAP is a partnership that brings together NHS Trusts which deliver services across the region – Humber Health Partnership, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, and Harrogate District – with the collective ambition of ensuring better health for people in Humber and North Yorkshire and better care for patients. Wendy Scott, CAP Managing Director, said: “We are thrilled to see these two new CDCs go live. They form part of a programme of eight, spanning all corners of our region, that are being delivered by the CAP. “These successful bids – supported by all the Trusts – are a major step forward for Humber and North Yorkshire as a whole and are another home-grown example of how this collaboration continues to make a positive difference. Helen Kenyon, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Place Director for North East Lincolnshire, said: “I’m delighted that these centres are now ready to receive patients – it will have such a positive impact on healthcare in our region.” “The town centre location means the centre is easily accessible by car or via public transport. The bus and railway stations are both close by and there is ample parking available in the neighbouring multi-story car parks.” Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a great new facility providing convenient healthcare for our residents in the centre of town. “The addition of the CDC sees Freshney Place become a real multipurpose location, in the heart of Grimsby, where people can come not only for appointments, but also to have the convenience of being able to access the local shops and facilities at the same time.” Cllr Stan Shreeve, Deputy Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council and Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, added: “Being able to offer a service such as this will make such a difference to local people who will have even more opportunities to be able to access care to detect serious illnesses. “Situated within an accessible location such as Freshney Place could make a significant difference to patients being able to access appointments in a more convenient way, whilst also relieving pressures on the hospital. I am pleased our town centre is able to provide such a facility and I am delighted to see it opening.” Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is great news for North Lincolnshire residents and another positive note for the High Street with plans to build a new future. “This new health centre will have a massive impact on residents’ access to critical health services, further improving health and wellbeing for thousands of people. “It is also further good news for the town centre in Scunthorpe – a major investment which will drive more people into the town centre for more reasons.” Alassana Jatta scored the opener – his 17th of the league campaign – early in the second half before David McGoldrick added a second late as Stuart Maynard's side won away for the first time in over a month The visitors were forced to change their goalkeeper in the 10th minute who fell awkwardly as he collected the ball in the air from a free-kick Danny Rose tested Slocombe early as he was slid in to shoot by Jayden Luker forcing the County goalkeeper down to his left to keep the scores level The away side did not have a shot on target in the first half but they went ahead in the 55th minute as Jatta nodded the ball in off the woodwork after a couple of attempts were kept out initially from a free-kick McGoldrick scored from outside the box in the 88th minute to seal all three points for the Magpies Slocombe Match OfficialsReferee: Scott OldhamAssistant Referee 1: David HolmesAssistant Referee 2: Jacob LehaneFourth Official: Adam HerczegMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightGrimsby Town are unbeaten across their last four home league games against Notts County (W3 D1) with the pair playing out a 5-5 draw in this exact fixture last season Notts County are unbeaten in their three league games against Grimsby Town since returning to the EFL ahead of the 2023-24 season (W2 D1) scoring 12 goals in total during that time Grimsby are unbeaten in their last seven home league games (W4 D3); not since May 2006 have they gone eight without defeat within a single season at home in the top four tiers Notts County’s Jodi Jones has been directly involved in nine goals in four Football League appearances against Grimsby Town (2 goals 7 assists) – more than twice as many as he has against any other opposing side in the top four tiers in his career Alassana Jatta (Notts County) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal Luca Barrington (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half David McGoldrick (Notts County) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right David McGoldrick (Notts County) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner Assisted by Conor Grant following a fast break Luca Barrington (Grimsby Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked Hand ball by David McGoldrick (Notts County) George Abbott (Notts County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner Tyrell Warren (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick on the right wing George Abbott (Notts County) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked David McGoldrick (Notts County) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner A group of green fingered locals donned their wellies and gardening gloves to help plant 275 new trees in Scartho during the Easter holidays organised by North East Lincolnshire Council was part of the ‘Greening Up Our Place’ project This initiative has been supported by successful funding from the Forestry Commission’s Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) and Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF) The project aims to increase canopy cover in urban areas and replace trees that were previously felled due to damage or disease This community program is a key component of the Council’s Tree Strategy which outlines North East Lincolnshire Council’s approach to managing and protecting the existing tree population and promoting the significant benefits trees provide to society Although the Council’s main tree planting program concluded last month 275 young trees (whips) were reserved for this special event This allowed children and young people with care experience to contribute to an initiative that has engaged community groups and schools since its inception in 2023 portfolio holder for Children and Education said: “It is wonderful to see our foster families getting involved in the greening up our place project I hope the children and young people take great pride in being involved in this initiative.” NELC’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Net Zero “It’s brilliant to see how many trees have already been planted across the borough There are so many benefits that trees offer us not least of which is the effect they have on our efforts to get to net zero by capturing and storing carbon from the atmosphere “Everyone in North East Lincolnshire benefits from trees They help create a sense of place and local identity and have a positive impact on people’s mental and physical health and they benefit communities by increasing pride in the local area.” young people and their foster carers who have helped make today a success.” To find out more about becoming a foster carer in North East Lincolnshire or to discuss how you apply to be a foster carer, visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/fostering The annual Great Grimsby Sleep Out is set to take place on the 7th February 2025 The event aims to raise vital funds for homelessness charity Every year groups of volunteers gather across several levels of the West Wing car park at Freshney Place in Grimsby and spend the night sleeping rough to raise money for the charity Volunteers enter the Sleep Out in teams who will work together using cardboard to build themselves shelters to sleep in overnight This year the council have a team of ten taking part in the sleep out The team includes senior leaders Sharon Wroot Katie said: “At the recent Harbour Place fundraising dinner we had the opportunity to sign up…so we did “We felt it was really important to raise awareness of homelessness and rough sleeping and also to promote the role of the council in the delivery of housing in our community.” North East Lincolnshire Council works closely with Harbour Place to support people who are rough sleeping in our area Harbour Place provides a day centre with short-stay rooms for people who have been rough sleeping in North East Lincolnshire They also provide support for those rough sleeping and outreach support Every person who attends Harbour Place is able to have a shower Harbour Place’s Community Engagement Officer said: “We are thrilled to have members of North East Lincolnshire Council joining us in our Great Grimsby Sleep Out event on the 7th February 2025 This annual event aims to raise awareness and resources to support people who are experiencing homelessness in our community “All the money raised will go directly towards Harbour Place services and will support us to accomplish our mission “Our event is hosted in the West wing car park located at Freshney Place who have hosted this event for Harbour Place for many years We are extremely grateful for all the support and hard work from Freshney Place and its employees “We put on several activities throughout the evening including our competition for the best shelter design Teams will use cardboard to build their own shelters to sleep under for the evening It is fantastic to see local businesses and members of our community getting involved in the activities “The event starts at 7pm through to 6am the following morning We have different activities and entertainment scheduled until later in the evening then at approximately 10pm is when we usually start to see our fundraisers getting ready for some rest It is great to see so many new and regular people getting involved in this significant event.” and Transport added: “It’s great to see that senior leaders from the council are taking part in the sleep out raising money and awareness for such a great cause!” “Harbour Place do such great work supporting people who rough sleep in our area but it is important that people who find themselves facing homelessness to seek support as early as possible “As soon as you find out that you may be facing eviction or the loss of your home This will give them some time to start to consider your case and search for alternative accommodation or get in touch with your landlord to arrange an extension to your contract To donate to the council team for the Harbour Place Sleep Out, please visit Katie Brown is fundraising for Harbour Place Grimsby If you are facing the threat of homelessness or know someone who is sleeping rough, contact NELC Home Options team on 01472 326296 or visit www.nelincs.gov.uk. Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition: Rambles in Lincolnshire. This exhibition is a unique display of almost 100 original framed railway poster prints and maps. Items include examples by well know artists such as Kenneth Steel, Frank Mason, Fred Taylor, Tom Eckersley and John Hassall. The exhibition is a one of a kind and rare opportunity to view such a large collection for free. Posters include iconic destinations across Lincolnshire such as Mablethorpe, Cleethorpes and Skegness. As part of the opening celebrations, railway expert and author Richard Furness will be giving a talk on local railway history and railway posters on Saturday, 11 January, 2pm to 3pm. Tickets are free, but booking is essential. Please contact Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre on 01472 323345 to reserve your place. Councillor Hayden Dawkins, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Heritage and the Visitor Economy, said: “We are delighted to share this extraordinary collection with our visitors. The railway has played such an important part in the development of North East Lincolnshire and these posters are not only fascinating historical objects, but also beautiful pieces of art.” Some posters will be for sale. Details can be found in the exhibition gallery. The exhibition is free and opens to the public on Saturday, 11 January, running until Monday, 5 May 2025. Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Grimsby boss David Artell is expecting a cagey affair on Saturday in their final day battle for a play-off spot against AFC Wimbledon. The Dons, sixth in League Two, head to Blundell Park knowing a point would be enough to secure their place in the top seven. Grimsby are eighth and need to beat the South Londoners to leapfrog them in the hunt for a play-off spot. Wimbledon will be without Johnnie Jackson in the dugout after he was sent off in their 2-0 defeat to Port Vale last Saturday. Artell said: “If you had said to us in August: ‘You have one game to get into the play-offs,’ I would have snatched your hand off. “If you had said the same in February and March, or April, we would have said the same. “We hope there are a few more twists and turns in our season before Saturday.  “It was a real tough game down at Wimbledon and we managed to edge it with a goal. It played out as we expected it to.  “We’re hoping that it’s tight and cagey. We hope we can get a little bit of quality from some of our players to get some goals. “You only have to win by one and with the clarity of our situation allows, hopefully that will be enough. “It’s probably the biggest game this football club has had in its recent history and it’s one we’re all looking forward to. “Hopefully we have got 90 more minutes to show we’re worthy of a play-off place.” Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); MK Dons defender Dean Lewington played his 916th game of his career Grimsby slipped out of the League Two play-off positions after a goalless draw at MK Dons a draw saw the Mariners fall out of the top seven on goal difference ahead of next weekend's season finale after they failed to leave Stadium MK with three points MK Dons were using their final home game of the season to celebrate club captain Dean Lewington who announced his retirement from playing earlier this month and made his first appearance since November before being substituted in the 69th minute "I'm not always one to show emotions but it got to me a little bit today," Lewington told BBC Three Counties Radio "I've not played 90 minutes all season and there was no way I was going to last that long I could feel my legs getting a bit tired and I didn't want to be at fault for a goal or cost the team It's been so long but it feels so short." The Dons had a decent chance when Connor Lemonheigh-Evans' shot was well denied by Grimsby goalkeeper Jake Eastwood Grimsby thought they had scored when Danny Rose touched in Denver Hume's cross but an offside flag interrupted his celebrations Rose had another effort disallowed just after half-time for a foul on Dons goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray before Eastwood made saves to deny Lemonheigh-Evans and Scott Hogan Grimsby's Kieran Green saw a free-kick strike a post late on while the visitors' Evan Khouri and the Dons' Laurence Maguire both missed chances for a stoppage-time winner Wright Match OfficialsReferee: Adam HerczegAssistant Referee 1: Declan FordAssistant Referee 2: Christopher MyattFourth Official: Andrew AylottMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightAfter winning the reverse fixture 3-1 in October MK Dons will be looking to claim just a second ever Football League double over Grimsby Town following the 2007-08 campaign Grimsby Town have lost just one of their prior four away Football League games against MK Dons (W1 D2) with each of their last two visits finishing 1-1 MK Dons have lost four of their last six home league games (W1 D1) Grimsby Town have only lost one of their last eight away league games (W4 D3) with each of the last two such matches finishing 2-2 Callum Hendry (MK Dons) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Luke Offord (MK Dons) header from the centre of the box is close Assisted by Joe White with a cross following a set piece situation Connor Lemonheigh-Evans (MK Dons) wins a free kick in the attacking half Evan Khouri (Grimsby Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right Tyrell Warren (Grimsby Town) header from very close range misses to the left following a corner Laurence Maguire (MK Dons) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal Assisted by Tommi O'Reilly with a cross Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time Kieran Green (Grimsby Town) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick Jason Svanthórsson (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half Callum Hendry (MK Dons) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Evan Khouri (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Denver Hume (Grimsby Town) left footed shot from the right side of the box is too high Assisted by Jason Svanthórsson following a corner North East Lincolnshire Council and its delivery partner, Equans, are informing of civil works and carriageway resurfacing on Works are scheduled to commence on Monday 10 March and be completed on Friday 2May. The works will be carried out in two phases, as detailed below: The first phase of the works will include junction realignment, replacement of existing damaged kerbs, channels and drainage works. These works will be carried out during weekdays under the following traffic management arrangements: Phase 1A – Armstrong Street between Pyewipe Road to Beeson Street – Northside (Monday 10 March – Thursday 13 March and Thursday 20 March) All civil works within this section of Armstrong Street will be carried out under a 24-hour narrow lane (Northside). HGV access to GBA Automotive Technical Centre from Armstrong Street will be temporary prohibited. During the works, on street parking will be temporary suspended. Phase 1B – Pyewipe Road to Beeson Street – Southside (Friday 14 March – Tuesday 18 March and Thursday 20 March) All civil works within this section of Armstrong Street will be carried out under a 24-hour narrow lane (Southside). HGV access to GBA Automotive Technical Centre from Armstrong Street will be temporary prohibited. During the works, on street parking will be temporary suspended. Phase 1C – Armstrong Street between Beeson Street and Charlton Junction (Friday 21 March – Wednesday 26 March and Monday 31 March) All civil works within this section of Armstrong Street will be carried out under a 24-hour narrow lane (Northside). During the works, on street parking will be temporary suspended. Phase 1D – Junction of Beeson Street and Armstrong Street Junction (Thursday 27 March – Monday 31 March) All civil works at the junction of Beeson Street will be carried out under a 24-hour road closure between the junction of Beeson Street and 23 Beeson Street. During the works, Beeson Street between 23 Beeson Street and Corporation Road will be temporary 2 way traffic signals to allow residents access. Phase 1E – Junction of Charlton Street and Armstrong Street Junction (Tuesday 01 April – Thursday 10 April) All civil works at the junction of Charlton Street will be carried out under a 24-hour road closure at the junction of Charlton Street (North and South of Armstrong Street). The second phase of the project is carriageway resurfacing and road marking work, which will start on Monday 14 April and is scheduled to be completed on Friday 02 May. To enable the works to be carried out and to ensure the safety of the contractors, a road closure will be in place. To minimise disruption the work has been split into three sections: Section 2A – Armstrong Street between Beeson Street and Charlton Street (including both junctions) – Monday 14 April – Friday 18 April Section 2B – Pyewipe Road to Beeson Street (excluding Beeson Street junction) – 20 April and 27 April Works to be carried out under full road closures between 9am and 6pm on two Sundays (20 April and 27 April). HGV access to GBA Automotive Technical Centre from Armstrong Street will be temporary prohibited. On street parking will be temporary suspended for the closure period. Footway access will be maintained at all times. Section 2C – Beeson Street (between Corporation Road and Beeson Grove) Works to be carried out under full road closures between 7:30am and 6pm from Monday 28 April to Tuesday 29 April. During the closure, Beeson Street (between Armstrong Street and Beeson Grove) will be temporary 2-ways to allow resident access. On street parking will be temporary suspended for the closure period. Footway access will be maintained at all times. These works are weather dependant and are subject to change. The junction of Charlton Street (South of Armstrong Street) will be closed for the duration of the works, and no vehicle access will be permitted within the road closure extents during the road closures. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works. During the works, on street parking will be suspended within the closure extents. Please support the contractor by not parking vehicles on the carriageway or footway in the works location to ensure a safe working area can be maintained and to avoid delaying the works programme. The council, Equans and contractor EC Surfacing Ltd would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience and assure that the work will be completed as quickly and safely as possible. Bradford City's heavy win over Colchester United helped ensure Grimsby took Colchester's place in the play-offs George McEachran's second-half free kick sent Grimsby Town into the League Two play-off spots The hosts dominated possession and had vastly more chances than The Exiles But it took until McEachran's clinical 64th-minute strike to break broke Newport's resistance Grimsby now find themselves seventh while Newport stay 16th Newport boss Nelson Jardim: "It's always frustrating when you lose But I think we've worked on a couple of things and we've tidied up a couple of things when we play away and I think we showed that we were hard to beat especially the way you've we've conceded the goal again after a set play and those set plays are costing us a lot of points away but it's just a deflection and there's not much you can do about that." Yellow Card at 43 minutesSubstituteshome team Yellow Card at 43 minutesSubstitutesNumber 16 Yellow Card at 61 minutesMatch OfficialsReferee: Alan YoungAssistant Referee 1: Kenwyn HughesAssistant Referee 2: Alistair NelsonFourth Official: Oliver NolanMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightGrimsby Town are unbeaten across their last five league games against Newport County (W2 D3) conceding just two goals in total in that time Newport County have won just two of their last 15 away Football League games against Grimsby Town (D2 L11) a 2-1 victory in January 2018 and a 2-0 success in December 2020 Grimsby have lost each of their last two league games and could lose three in succession for the first time since October 2023 Newport have won just one of their last 12 away league games (D4 L7) losing each of their last three in succession whilst conceding 10 goals in total in the process Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick on the right wing Kai Whitmore (Newport County) wins a free kick in the attacking half Delay in match because of an injury Evan Khouri (Grimsby Town) Ciaran Brennan (Newport County) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked Jayden Luker (Grimsby Town) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left Assisted by Harvey Rodgers with a headed pass Tyrell Warren (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half