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Joseph Verney

Local News Reporter

Joseph joined the team as a news reporter in February 2018. He has a keen interest in sport and loves to write features about people and their experiences. He also likes to insert puns into stories where appropriate.


Cleethorpes’ own world-record bagpiper and police officer, Daniel Fleming, is thrilled with the decision allowing Scotland fans to bring bagpipes into Euro 2024 stadiums.

Initially, UEFA’s ban on “mechanical sound-emitting devices” had Scottish fans worried. But, following a Euro 2024 fan forum meeting, bagpipes got the green light, provided they’re registered with the Scottish Football Association, reports BBC Sport.


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Food vlogger sensation Craig Harker and the adventurous duo Dale and Holly Harvey, known as The Great British Pub Crawl, embarked on a culinary and boozy journey to Grimsby, diving into a feast of epic proportions. From tackling a monstrous sandwich to braving footlong fries, the group also dared locals to taste the ‘world’s hottest chilli nuts’, and even bumped into a celebrity doppelgänger.

Craig, 36, a seasoned pub owner renowned for his establishment ‘The George Pub and Grill’ and its infamous 220-ounce steak, brings his culinary escapades to over 400,000 followers across his social media platforms, including ‘Dad Loves Food’. Opting for live, unfiltered videos, Craig offers an authentic glimpse into his gastronomic adventures.


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