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Grimsby town centre project gives students hands-on experience in construction careers
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (269+ words) 9: 00 am, Monday, 15th June 2026 - 13 minutes ago A local student is gaining real-world experience on one of Grimsby's major town centre development sites, as the regeneration project continues to take shape at Freshney Place. Toby, a college student working with contractor GMI…...
Free workshops to help residents explore careers in clean energy
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (370+ words) 9: 00 am, Friday, 12th June 2026 - 25 seconds ago Local people are invited to discover career opportunities in one of the region's fastest-growing industries through free workshops. Delivered by qualified careers advisers, the sessions will help residents understand what working in clean energy could…...
Over 1000 students learn to "Respect the Ride" when travelling on North East Lincolnshire buses
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (408+ words) 1: 00 pm, Thursday, 11th June 2026 - 46 seconds ago Learning about how to use the bus properly may seem simple enough, but it's important that everyone understands how you should conduct yourself when travelling about the borough. Every year, there are several incidents of…...
Grimsby students celebrate after being shortlisted for national awards
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (398+ words) 9: 00 am, Thursday, 11th June 2026 - 16 minutes ago Two local students are being recognised on a national stage after being shortlisted in the NCFE Aspiration awards, celebrating excellence in education and skills across the UK. The awards recognise learners, apprentices, educators and organisations…...
It's never too late to learn: free event encourages adults to take next step
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (467+ words) 1: 00 pm, Wednesday, 10th June 2026 - 40 seconds ago Stacy didn't believe she would go on to study at university after her A-Levels didn't go to plan, but as she now works towards her Ph D, she says returning to education at 28 was "the…...
I couldn't cope with my son not talking. Proud Grimsby dad makes remarkable progress using Makaton
2+ week, 3+ day ago (888+ words) 1: 01 pm, Thursday, 28th May 2026 - 43 seconds ago Chris Jefferson from Grimsby shares the remarkable progress he made with his son Jake using a communication programme called Makaton. Makaton is a useful method of communication using signs and symbols alongside speech, for people…...
Ground-breaking provision opened at Academy
3+ week, 6+ day ago (644+ words) 3: 26 pm, Monday, 18th May 2026 - 42 seconds ago New "ground-breaking" provision giving vulnerable young people support to succeed has been opened at Waltham Toll Bar Academy. The Gatehouse will have 12 places for secondary-age children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and is…...
Families help children reach milestones with support from Portage service
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (873+ words) 10: 25 am, Monday, 11th May 2026 - 1 minute ago Local families have praised the support of North East Lincolnshire Council's Portage service for helping their child reach their developmental milestones. Traditionally a home visiting service, Portage takes referrals for young children who are significantly…...
Festival shines spotlight on social work in North East Lincolnshire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (461+ words) 3: 04 pm, Wednesday, 6th May 2026 - 52 seconds ago A celebration of social work took place earlier this week at the University Centre Grimsby, shining a spotlight on the social work profession in the region. People who work with children, families and vulnerable adults…...
Exceptional training programme brings essential communication skills to our community
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (736+ words) 10: 29 am, Tuesday, 28th April 2026 - 1 minute ago Recently, staff at educational settings for children aged 0-5 have taken advantage of a bespoke Early Years Makaton Training programme lead by Sarah Arthur, Makaton Tutor. Makaton is an enhanced communication programme that uses signs, symbols,…...