The Railway Inn, Thorpe on the Hill has recently undergone a major transformation, breathing new life into a small, local village pub.
The journey began with an ambitious renovation, which saw the dining area beautifully redecorated, and the kitchen rebuilt from its foundations. This bold undertaking marked the start of a new era, defined by unwavering passion and a commitment to deliver an exceptional experience for all who walk through the doors.
Head chef Tom
At the centre of this is talented head chef, Tom, and his dedicated team. Joining The Railway Inn at a crucial moment, they have reimagined the menu and set new standards for quality and creativity.
Their combined experience and enthusiasm for their profession has turned every dish into a celebration of flavour and artistry.
Tom played a key role in designing a kitchen that fosters both inspiration and efficiency, enabling his team to consistently deliver outstanding service and presentation.
The results speak for themselves. The Railway Inn has quickly gained a reputation for delicious food and great hospitality, with a menu that showcases the finest seasonal ingredients and flavour combinations.
The community has embraced these changes and word continues to spread about the dining experience on offer.
This journey has not only revitalised The Railway Inn but has also brought the village together, creating an atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
This winter, the North Lincolnshire Museum will take visitors on a nostalgic trip through more than a century of local film history. Opening on 22 November 2025, Picture House Past: Cinemas of North Lincolnshire runs until 3 May 2026, celebrating the region’s cinematic heritage from the 1890s to the final screenings at Scunthorpe’s Majestic Cinema in 2003.
The free exhibition showcases the role that cinemas once played in community life, with displays featuring vintage photographs, original equipment, posters, and memorabilia. A highlight of the exhibition is the return of the Majestic Cinema mosaic, carefully preserved after being removed from the building before its demolition.
Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for community wellbeing (urban), said: “Cinemas once played a central role in community life across North Lincolnshire, they were places where people came together, shared moments, and made memories. This exhibition not only celebrates that vibrant past but brings it to life for a new generation.
“From the conservation of the Majestic mosaic to the voices of local people sharing their stories, we’re bringing something that really matters to our communities – a connection to our shared heritage, and pride in our local identity.”
Short films and personal accounts from residents bring to life the excitement of early movie-going, capturing a time when the silver screen was a shared experience that connected generations. The exhibition forms part of the Council’s wider efforts to preserve North Lincolnshire’s cultural identity and ensure local heritage remains accessible to all.
Grimsby is preparing to take a new approach to regeneration, with residents expected to take direct ownership of a £20 million investment aimed at reshaping the town’s future.
The initiative forms part of the UK Government’s £5 billion Pride in Place programme, which provides long-term funding to 339 areas nationwide to improve local housing, public spaces, and community facilities. Grimsby is eligible for up to £20 million over the next decade, with an emphasis on ensuring decisions are driven by the people who live and work in the town.
Nine community-led working groups have been established to focus on themes such as housing, the environment, and revitalising the town centre. These groups have been meeting regularly since June to discuss priorities and potential projects.
Joe Brumby, Director of Operations at CARE, said: “I think this is brilliant. We’re putting money to the public and asking them what the money can go toward to see how they think it can best be spent. There’s some great things going on across Grimsby with a range of sectors and I think, going forward, it will only be positive and I’m sure it’ll be spent in the right places to move Grimsby forward.”
The Grimsby Together partnership, supported by Our Future, the Greater Grimsby Board and North East Lincolnshire Council, is leading the process. The partnership has proposed the creation of a “Grimsby Fund,” an independent, community-owned vehicle designed to manage investments and attract additional funding beyond the 10-year government programme.
Approval from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is expected in December, paving the way for the fund’s official launch.
A well-known gastropub in Ulceby, Lincolnshire, has been listed for sale. The Yarborough Arms, a freehold public house featuring three en suite letting rooms and a two-bedroom apartment, is being marketed by Christie & Co.
The venue includes three dining and bar areas with capacity for around 80 guests, a dedicated games room, and outdoor seating. It also offers on-site parking for customers and staff.
Located close to the A1077, A180, and M180, the property provides strong transport links to nearby towns such as Grimsby, Immingham, and Scunthorpe. Ulceby railway station, just a short distance away, offers regular services with national connections.
The Yarborough Arms is well established in the local community and attracts visitors drawn to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Owned and operated by Mary and Darrell Beaver, the pub is being sold as part of their retirement plans. Christie & Co is overseeing the sale.
A vibrant poppy installation has returned to Grantham’s Guildhall in time for this year’s Remembrance commemorations, bringing a burst of colour and reflection to the town centre.
Created by volunteers and first unveiled in 2023, the display features hundreds of hand-stitched poppies attached to military camouflage netting that now adorns the steps of the Guildhall. Alongside them stand painted silhouettes depicting figures from Britain’s wartime history, including a First World War soldier, a land girl, a Navy Wren and a Second World War paratrooper — artworks researched and painted by Grantham College students in collaboration with Grantham Arts.
After being relocated last year due to maintenance work, the poppy falls and silhouettes have returned to their original location, once again forming a striking visual centrepiece for the community’s Remembrance activities.
SKDC Armed Forces Champion Cllr Bridget Ley said; “We are delighted to see them back in place this year and proud to contribute to the Royal British Legion’s annual commemoration. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance and our need to remember the sacrifices made by our military both back through history and those serving today.”
North East Lincolnshire Council has announced a new employment programme designed to help young people leaving care gain skills and secure work.
The Family Enterprise scheme aims to address the challenges faced by care leavers in entering the workforce, including low employment rates and limited access to training. Around 41% of care leavers aged 19 to 21 across the UK are not in education, employment, or training, with local figures even higher.
Councillor Margaret Cracknell, Portfolio Holder for Children and Education, said the initiative marks a crucial investment in the region’s young people. “This programme is a vital step forward in helping care leavers access meaningful employment opportunities. By working closely with local businesses and partners, we are creating pathways that support young people into work, training or further education.”
Developed with input from care-experienced young people, the programme follows a successful pilot run earlier this year. Participants will take part in an 8 to 12-week course delivered by Grimsby-based training provider CPO, covering accredited learning, skills assessments, and wellbeing support. The initiative also connects participants with local employers offering placements, voluntary roles, or apprenticeships.
Ann-Marie Matson, Director of Children’s Services at North East Lincolnshire Council, said the scheme reflects a community-wide effort to back young people transitioning from care. “Our care leavers have so much potential, and this programme is about giving them the chance to thrive. It has been shaped with their voices at the heart, and I hope our community will come together to support them. When young people feel seen, heard and supported, the outcomes can be life changing.”
The scheme builds on an existing network of over 150 Foster Friendly businesses across North East Lincolnshire. The council is encouraging more local employers to engage with the initiative, which will launch its first full cohort in January 2026.
North Lincolnshire will honour the service and sacrifice of the armed forces on Remembrance Sunday, at a parade and remembrance service in Scunthorpe on 9 November.
The parade will assemble outside The Baths Hall, from 10.10am, and begin its procession at 10.25am. Participants are invited to gather for tea and coffee in the venue from 9.30am or join outside from 10am.
The parade, including serving personnel, veterans, military organisations and uniformed groups, will proceed along Doncaster Road to the Cenotaph outside North Lincolnshire Museum. The service will begin at 10.45am with an Act of Remembrance and a two-minute silence at 11am, followed by wreath laying. The parade will then return to The Baths Hall via Vicarage Gardens.
Following the service, The Baths Hall will welcome those who wish to come together for refreshments and reflection.
Cllr Carol Ross, Mayor of North Lincolnshire, said: “It is a privilege to lead our community in remembering and honouring the immense contribution of our armed forces – those who serve today and those who have served. This Remembrance Sunday offers us all the opportunity to come together in respect, gratitude, and unity. I look forward to our community standing side by side to pay tribute and reflect.”
The service has been organised in collaboration with the Royal British Legion Scunthorpe Branch and the 146 Divisional Support Company REME.
Cllr Elaine Marper, Armed Forces Champion for the council, added: “Our armed forces have long safeguarded our nation and our freedoms, and it is right that we mark both their past and present service. The council remains committed to supporting our military community, veterans, and their families through the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant and will continue to uphold that promise.”
Free parking will be available in town centre car parks. Road closures will be in place on Doncaster Road, Oswald Road, Vicarage Gardens, and Exeter Road between 10am and 12noon, and stewards will be on site.
Keepmoat is moving forward with a £20 million regeneration of Alexandra Dock in Grimsby after securing planning approval from North East Lincolnshire Council. The project will see the creation of 120 all-electric homes, including 54 affordable units for social rent through a local housing association.
The development is part of a wider collaboration between Keepmoat and the council to revitalise brownfield land in the town centre. Plans include landscaped public areas and space set aside for future retail use to support local economic growth.
Richard Gough, Operations Director at Keepmoat, Yorkshire East said: “We’re thrilled to secure planning to breathe new life into Alexandra Dock. This project represents a significant investment in the area and we’re looking forward to working alongside our partners to bring forward a brownfield piece of land set for regeneration.
“At Keepmoat, we are proud to build communities and transform lives. Grimsby is a fantastic location, offering a range of amenities and strong transport links.”
Keepmoat has an established presence across North East Lincolnshire, with its Cambridge Green development already delivering more than 300 homes on the former Western School site. The Alexandra Dock investment continues the company’s focus on sustainable, mixed-tenure communities designed to meet regional housing demand.
Nationally, Keepmoat ranks among the UK’s top partnership homebuilders, having delivered over 35,000 homes on regeneration-led sites. The Alexandra Dock scheme aligns with ongoing efforts to modernise housing stock and strengthen town-centre living through energy-efficient, low-carbon development.
Lincoln Zoo has become the only home in the UK to house a female Indian sloth bear, following the arrival of seven-year-old Zara from Singapore Zoo. Her transfer, completed in late October after 18 months of preparation, marks a significant milestone for the European Endangered Species Programme, which aims to preserve vulnerable animal populations across the continent.
Zara’s arrival will eventually pair her with Randhir, a five-year-old male from Germany, to support breeding efforts and strengthen the genetic diversity of sloth bears in captivity. The species, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, faces population decline due to habitat loss and poaching, with fewer than 20,000 estimated to remain worldwide.
The bear travelled for 16 hours from Singapore to Istanbul, then to London Heathrow, before reaching Lincoln Zoo on 25 October. She is currently acclimatising in a heated enclosure, where keepers report she has adjusted well to her new surroundings.
Zara’s introduction to Randhir will be gradual, allowing time for both animals to familiarise themselves before formal interaction. Her arrival is seen as an important step for UK conservation efforts and a rare opportunity for visitors to see a species absent from the country for over four decades.
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn the Floor: Supernova touring the UK next Summer and visiting the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe on 15th July.
Created by world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award-recipient Jason Gilkison, the show promises to be daring and dynamic with an electrifying fusion of movement and music. Audiences will be swept away with ballroom, Latin and contemporary styles, brought to life with Nikita’s signature charm, power and charisma.
Burn The Floor: Supernova breathes new life into traditional dances such as the Viennese Waltz and Foxtrot along with the fiery passion of the Tango and Paso Doble all while celebrating the sheer energy of the Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Jive. With jaw-dropping choreography, heart pounding music and breath-taking moves, this dance extravaganza blazes with energy, intensity and unrelenting spectacle.
Burn the Floor is a ballroom-based dance company, thrilling audiences since 1999 with its cutting-edge productions. Recognised worldwide for re-inventing the ballroom art form, the company combines world-class dancers, live music and show-stopping choreography to deliver high-energy, unforgettable performances. Reflecting on the company’s latest creation, producer Harley Metcalf said: “The opportunity to work with the exceptional talents of Nikita and Jason and create a ground-breaking new show is the producer’s dream.”
The full team behind the show will be announced in due course, but Burn The Floor: Supernova will feature the company’s trademark cast of multi-disciplined dancers from across the globe, alongside sensational live vocalists.
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