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  1. Grimsby lockdown meals teacher makes final deliveries

    A teacher who was honoured for dropping off free school meals to pupils during the coronavirus lockdowns has been making his final deliveries before schools reopen on Monday.

    Zane Powles

    Zane Powles, deputy head at Grimsby Western Primary School, says he's made 15,000 deliveries and walked more than 900 miles since 23 March 2020 when he first began helping families.

    Mr Powles was awarded an MBE in August for his efforts.

    The 48-year-old has recently been handing out nearly 120 meals a day, compared to an average of 85 meals in the last lockdown.

    He said the latest deliveries had taken a toll on a knee injury he sustained from running 18 months ago, for which he was awaiting surgical treatment.

    Quote Message: It's been immense and tough... I used to have a trolley but, believe it or not, about 10 minutes ago the front wheels of the trolley have just snapped off, so I'm now carrying the meals in my rucksack and in my arms. I'm absolutely wiped out." from Zane Powles Deputy head, Grimsby Western Primary School
    Zane PowlesDeputy head, Grimsby Western Primary School
    Broken trolley