Gritter named Duke of Spreadingborough

Prince Philip, Roger Federer and Jake Quickenden have all had gritters named after them

Members of the public have honoured Prince Philip by voting to name a new gritter The Duke of Spreadingborough.

North Lincolnshire Council launched a public poll to name its new fleet of black ice-busting machines last month.

Roger Spreaderer and Jake Grittenden were also selected from the shortlist, which included Eddie Blizzard, Queen Grittoria and Basil Salty.

Former X-Factor start Jake Quickenden said it was "probably the highlight of my career".

The singer, from Scunthorpe, was present at the grand unveiling of his namesake during a glitzy ceremony at Normanby Hall, near Scunthorpe.

"It's a bit of fun and I don't take myself too seriously," he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

"Now I've got a gritter named after me, it's brilliant."

The new vehicles will work alongside the council's existing salt spreader, named Grittney Spears.