A message from the editor

Thank you for buying the Grimsby Telegraph!

I am very proud that after more than 120-years the Telegraph continues to have such a loyal readership, one which stands by and supports us.

By paying for this Telegraph, Lincolnshire’s only daily newspaper, you are helping continue a tradition that has lasted generations, helping fund award-winning local journalism when other towns and cities are losing theirs.

We are proud to serve this community and our readers will always come first. We are unashamedly local and our priority every day is to report news that matters to you.

The impact of coronavirus and the lockdown has been immense. It has changed all our lives, left heartache and tragedy but also inspired great acts of kindness and bolstered community spirit.

Throughout, our team in Grimsby has continued to work seven days a week.

It is at times like these that I hope people look to the Telegraph for the trusted coverage that can help inform and reassure, entertain and perhaps brighten some of the more challenging days.

After all, our team live and work here in this community. We use the same shops and parks, our kids are educated at local schools and we support the same football team. What matters to you matters to us.

Without truly local media covering Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Immingham and the villages across North East Lincolnshire, I believe our community becomes a little darker. There is no-one to hold authorities to account, no-one to expose wrongdoing, no-one to celebrate success or highlight fantastic individuals, groups or businesses.

That is why I appreciate every reader who digs into their pocket to pay for a Telegraph.

In return for that support, we would like to offer you an easy way to save on your Telegraph. By signing up to our new subscription offer you can save 40% on the cover price.

There’s no catch, it’s just a simple offer and you can choose to have your paper sent directly to your door or support your local newsagent and redeem it there.

I’d encourage you to sign up today, not only will it save you some money, you’ll also be playing your part in continuing to support local, independent journalism in your home town.

And my sincere thanks to everyone for your support!