Two drivers who failed to stop after separate crashes are being sought by Humberside Police.
Both were involved in separate non-stop collisions in Grimsby but are not connected.
The first, involving a pedestrian who was knocked down, happened at around 10.30pm on Friday on Cromwell Road, Grimsby close to Service Road 8.
A 20-year-old man was involved in a collision with a five-door, cream car which then drove away in the direction of Wingate Road. The man was taken to Diana Princess of Wales Hospital for treatment to a minor head injury. The driver of the vehicle and anyone who may have information was asked to call 101 quoting reference number 812 of Friday.

In the Asda car park in Holles Street on Monday, at around 10am a woman parked her blue Mazda in the car park. As the woman reversed her vehicle from the parking space, she was involved in a collision with another vehicle which was passing her. The other vehicle, which did not stop is described as a 61 plate vehicle possibly a silver Corsa. The driver of that vehicle and anyone who may have witnessed what happened was asked to call police on101 quoting reference log 470 of Monday.

FORMER glamour model, reality TV star and successful entrepreneur Katie Price is heading to Grimsby.

Also known by her alter ego Jordan, the pregnant star, pictured below, will sign copies of her latest book, He's The One, at Waterstones, in Grimsby's Freshney Place shopping centre.

She will make her first appearance in the town on Sunday, June 30, from noon – and local fans couldn't be more excited.

Among them is business studies teacher Julia Croft, who hopes to have a VIP meet-and-greet with the star in Grimsby.

She is a super fan, and has even named her son Jordan, 13, after the model.

Julia, 37, said: "I couldn't believe it when I found out she was coming. I was like 'oh my gosh, I can't wait'.

"I'm going to thank her for coming to Grimsby at last and I have been here, there and everywhere to meet her.

"Every time I do, I ask her to come to Grimsby.

"When Kate Middleton came, I tweeted her saying we had one princess here, and that Katie should come next.

"I like her whole personality and I love the way she can market anything. She could put her name to anything and it would sell.

"I've been a follower of hers for 15 years and I'm friends with many people from around the country. We call ourselves the Pricey Army."

Having found success as a glamour model during her teens, Katie has since carved a successful career for herself as a reality TV star and entrepreneur. And her love life has also been played out in front of the world's media.

After having eldest son Harvey with footballer Dwight Yorke, Katie met Peter Andre in the I'm A Celebrity jungle and they married.

They had two children before they divorced, and she went on to marry cage fighter Alex Reid.

This relationship ended and a romance with Argentinian model Leandro Pena was short-lived.

She married third husband, part-time stripper Kieran Hayler, in January, just six weeks after they met, and the couple are now expecting their first child.

A spokesperson for Waterstones said: "We are so excited to announce that Katie Price will be visiting our store this June to sign copies of her latest novel. We expect this to be a very busy event, so arrive early to avoid disappointment."

He's The One is a fictional novel about the power of first love and can be pre-ordered now

TWO women alleging they were sexually abused by the same man in their childhood years were accused of "getting their heads together" to fabricate a story.

Yesterday was the third day of the trial of Stuart Wilson, who denies one charge of rape, another of attempted rape, 16 counts of indecent assault and one of obtaining heroin.

The first witness had claimed that Wilson, 52, of Cleethorpe Road, had forced her to touch him and touched her against her will on numerous occasions from the age of nine to 14, raped her, and attempted to rape her.

However, Craig Lowe, for the defence at Grimsby Crown Court, asked why she never reported Wilson – or even told someone what had happened.

He highlighted the fact that she reported another man for abusing her – which never went to court – and yet still did not report Mr Wilson.

Mr Lowe said: "Wouldn't this have been a good time, when you reported one man, to say that Mr Wilson did it too when you said yourself that you were treated sympathetically and believed by the police."

He also pointed out that she claimed both men had made threats, so she was scared – yet reported one and not the other.

The witness said: "I was young and didn't think like an adult – I was a child being terrorised and petrified."

Yesterday in court, the witness claimed that when she was addicted to heroin she and Wilson renewed contact, and that he offered her drugs and money in exchange for sex.

Mr Lowe asked why she would get back in contact with Wilson if he had abused her for years.

He accused her and another witness, whose evidence was heard later in yesterday's proceedings, of "getting your heads together" and fabricating the stories.

Mr Lowe added: "That's what you do – you make things up, you lie, you're dishonest."

The second woman spoke later on, claiming she heard of other witnesses being abused and that she had herself been a victim.

She claimed that Wilson had touched her on multiple occasions.

"He told me that it would be our little secret," she told Jonathan Sharp, prosecuting.

However, Mr Lowe questioned why she remained close to her alleged abuser, spending time with him until months before she made a statement against him.

He suggested it was suspect that the two claim they never talked about one incident – which they both knew about at the time – until around shortly before the allegations were made and never reported them.

Mr Lowe put to her: "Nothing at all of a sexual nature happened to you at the hands of Mr Wilson."

The witness denied this. The trial continues.

A PROPOSED reshuffle of North East Lincolnshire Council's Cabinet has been announced.

The only change in personnel sees Ray Oxby replace David Bolton on the eight-strong Cabinet.

Council leader Chris Shaw takes on the regeneration portfolio from Peter Wheatley, who has been given responsibility for health, wellbeing and adult social care.

The latter has been removed from Ian Lindley's people services brief, which is renamed children's services.

Councillor Oxby takes on environment and housing, while Hazel Chase will take on Councillor Bolton's safer and stronger communities portfolio.

Councillor Chase's citizens brief will go to Ros James, who is currently in charge of housing and wellbeing. Deputy leader Mick Burnett keeps the tourism, leisure and culture portfolio, while Darren Billard remains in charge of finance.

The changes will go to full council for approval next week.

Peggy Elliott is expected to be sworn in as the new mayor tonight. Keep checking your Grimsby Telegraph for coverage.

THE Vox Centre overcame JC Cook 28-12 in Division Two of the Grimsby & District Senior Netball League.

Newly-promoted JC Cook have settled well into the second division, securing three wins on the bounce before suffering their first defeat.

The team play well together and use the full width of the court – it is clear that they have played together for a number of seasons.

However, they found it hard to notch up goals against Vox.

They had plenty of the play and netted intermittently with long-range shots by goal-shooter Laura Allison and goal-attack Niki Arnold.

Some efforts spun around the rim and away from the net.

The Vox attackers – goal-shooter Rebecca Raworth and goal attack Gill Klug – popped in shots from all angles of the shooting circle.

The first half was characterised by super interceptions and rebounds by the Vox defence team of Narissa Leyland (goal-defence) and Jane Wright (goalkeeper), who had a height advantage.

At half-time, the score was 15-7 to Vox.

The second half was similar with Vox controlling the scoring. JC Cook continued with fluent passing movements.

They had good support from goal- defence Molly Brown, centre Dom Walton and goal-attack Arnold.

Vox wing-attack Abi Kinnaird had a super second half, positioning herself well to pick up loose passes and, along with centre Amanda French and wing defence Beth French, kept her team on top. They ran out 28-12 winners.

VETERAN Dave Everatt made a handy 40 for Cleethorpes 3rds but was unable to prevent the Meggies from losing by three runs against Hartsholme in Division Two.

The table-topping visitors from Lincoln were dismissed for 180, giving Cleethorpes full bowling bonus points, but the hosts were then dismissed for 177 with seven balls remaining in the match, and only four more runs required for victory.

Stuart Wood and Jordan Cook, who later scored 35, both took wickets for the Meggies in the Chichester Road clash.

In-form Caistor Town 2nds' opener Andrew Pearson finished unbeaten on 71 as his team shared the points with Keelby in a game truncated by rain.

Keelby posted 164 for eight in 43 overs – Gary Spencer scoring 39 and Mark Parker 37, before the visitors replied with 137 for two in the 19 overs possible after tea.

Grimsby Town 2nds visited Nettleham 2nds in another weather-ruined encounter.

The Mulsanne Park men registered 184 for five, declaring in the 34th over, while the Grimsby reply stood on 75 for five in 32 overs at the close of play.

Top individual performances for Town came from Richard Evans (three for 57) and John Maddock (27 not out).

Elsewhere, Haxey 2nds defeated Hibaldstow and the match between Cherry Willingham 2nds and their Alkborough counterparts was postponed without play.

In Division Three, Grimsby team Laportes posted two half-centuries in their home match with top-of-the-table Alford 2nds.

But while no-one managed a 50 for the visitors, they secured a five-wicket win after a solid 'bits and pieces' effort.

Ian Rudland (58) and Gill Singh Palli (52), pictured, were the mainstays of home side's all-out 196.

Mark Elsom had Alford's best analysis of three for 19, despite being the sixth bowler employed, while keeper Sam Lempard chipped in with four dismissals.

Alford were given a fine start by openers Harry McHamilton (46) and Paul Nickson (30) and further steady contributions with the bat saw them home to victory inside 36 overs.

Broughton 2nds took a 44-run victory against Barton Town 2nds, despite excellent figures of eight for 22 from Andrew Tester.

Bottom side Caistor Town 3rds suffered a very heavy defeat at Old Lincolnians.

And, elsewhere, lowly South Kelsey were beaten by four wickets at Outcasts 2nds.

Despite Ivan Nash (four for 33 and 28) turning in a good all-round performance, Market Rasen 2nds lost by 19 runs at Washingborough.

In Division Four, Scunthorpe Town 3rds inflicted a crushing 178-run defeat on Old Lincolnians 2nds in the only fixture to evade the rain.

CAISTOR Town's seamers did most of the damage as the Brigg Road club recorded their maiden victory of the Lincolnshire County Cricket League season.

With fellow strugglers Nettleham the visitors, Paul Dimbleby (five for 22) and Paul Jackson (three for 18) starred to hand the home side 20 crucial Premier Division points.

The Caistor bowlers were well supported in the field, with seven catches being held in total – including three by Harry Boulton at second slip.

Boulton then went out to open the Caistor reply and held things together with an undefeated 31 – the next highest score being only six.

In total the home side lost six wickets in their chase, before securing a nervy victory in the 16th over of their innings.

Cleethorpes 2nds turned in a decent bowling performance when visiting leaders Alkborough, but the Meggies could not take advantage with the bat.

The villagers managed 191 for six in 48 overs – opener Vaidik Kishan Raj scoring 78 and Graham Wilson 41 as Ian Hallam claimed four for 68.

Cleethorpes were then dismissed for 147 with skipper Andy Haith cracking 45. However, star man Raj grabbed five for 38 in 16 overs.

Meanwhile, all-rounder Ross Dixon (four for 55 and 61) was in superb form as title-chasers Alford & District were thwarted by the weather against Bracebridge Heath 2nds.

Market Rasen and champions Scunthorpe Town also fell victim to the weather, but Messingham recorded a two-wicket triumph against Cherry Willingham.

In Division One, a brilliant century from Rob Griffin helped Holton-le-Clay to a thrilling home win against Louth 2nds.

Griffin, pictured left, stroked 17 fours in an unbeaten 114 after tea, and was well supported by Lewis Gash (47 not out).

Earlier, Louth – who were invited to bat first – had enjoyed a flying start with half-centuries from openers John Medler (54) and Steve Wright (53).

They decided to declare on 200 for eight after 42 overs of the scheduled 45.

But Holton-le-Clay made good use of the extra time, securing victory in the 47th over having lost only four of their wickets.

Elsewhere in the second tier, an impressive performance from Harry Smith (five for 39 and 43) ensured that Horncastle took full points on their trip to Scunthorpe Town 2nds.

Outcasts defeated Appleby Frodingham 2nds, while recently relegated Broughton overcame Messingham 2nds thanks to an unbeaten 81 from wicket-keeper Nick Dobbs.

Scothern and Owmby are still without a win this season after their weekend head-to-head was cancelled due to the rain.

A TRIO of Grimsby Town CC stars will be unable to test their skills against Hyderabad U19s after the touring side encountered visa problems.

Harry Clewett, Steven Crossley and Connor Hawkins were due to play for Lincolnshire Academy in a two-day match at Appleby Frodingham, starting this morning.

All three players have been instrumental to Grimsby's promising start to the season, but will now have to wait for their chance to impress for the Imp County.

Clewett and Crossley were, in particular, hoping to use the clash as a chance to put themselves back on the Minor Counties radar.

While understandably disappointed by the cancellation, both players are determined to look at the bigger pictured.

Former Cleethorpes spinner Clewett said: "I've played a few times for Lincolnshire and didn't do much wrong in the one-day game, so hopefully they are still thinking about me in that format.

"It would have been a huge challenge for a young side. The spinners would have faced a tough task because they are used to playing on turning wickets against slow bowling.

"Me and Connor would have found it hard – they have a totally different mindset to us and it would have been interesting to see how they coped in the English conditions.

"In order to be part of the three-day Minor Counties team I will have to work on my game. I need to start turning the ball more, but if I can carry on my early season form there is no reason why that can't happen."

In a similar way to his Grimsby team-mate, wicket-keeper Crossley was eager to use the tour game as a platform on which to showcase his ability.

While the 20-year-old would not have donned the gloves against Hyderabad, his role with the bat would have been crucial to the young Imps' chance of victory.

Crossley said: "I've not played for any Lincs team for a year so it would have been nice to get back in the set-up again – it would have been ever nicer to get some runs.

"Hyderabad are a very good side and it would have been tricky for us – it will be interesting to see if any of them go on to play first-class cricket.

"But looking ahead, Mark Fell has told me that if I keep performing for Grimsby there is a chance I will be involved in the three-dayers later in the year."

The Grimsby players will not have to wait too long for their next chance, though, as the junior Imps are scheduled to face Norfolk Academy next week.

THESE are the eight Grimsby-area players ready to face Jimmy White at the Grimsby Auditorium tomorrow:

Steve Ellis: Plays in the Monday Singles League for Ray Edmonds J in Section A and his two favourite players are Alex Higgins and Jimmy White – he loves their attacking style of play.

Ellis' highest break of 92 came several years ago, but more recently he had a 79 and hasn't yet given up hope of getting that elusive century.

He was given the nickname 'Alex' due to his inability to stay still on the shot and remembers fondly the day many years ago when Ray Edmonds clouted him over the head and said "You'll never get anywhere in this game if you can't keep your head still."

Danny Hargrave: The 26-year-old has played snooker at the National Reserve Club for the last four years.

His highest break is 67. In the season just ended, Dan helped his team Nats A win the Wednesday Doubles Section A League title.

He is looking forward to playing in the Premier Section next season.

Blake Munton: His favourite player is Jimmy White – who he has met on several occasions. His highest match break is 40, but in practice he's had a 75.

The 17-year-old plays at the Ray Edmonds Snooker Centre and represents 1 None Golfer in Section A.

Steve Neul: Now aged 43, he has been playing snooker since the age of 15 when he went to the Ray Edmonds Snooker Centre to watch his father and brother play for Ciba.

They were a man short so he was asked to play. The rest, as they say, is history. For the last 26 years he has played for the same team which includes his father, brother and nephew.

Steve's highest practice break is 128 and his highest in the league is 80. His favourite player is Steve Davis.

Lewis Sewell: One of the bright young stars from Cue World, Lewis is just 14 and attends the John Whitgift Academy. He has only been playing snooker for two years but already has a highest practise break of 72.

Last season, Lewis played in the Grimsby Singles League for Cue World Boys who finished fourth in Section D.

He also featured in the Wednesday Doubles League, playing for Section A runners-up Dads and Lads.

Lewis Singleton: Currently plies his trade in Section A for Clee Cons B, but this will change next season as his team have won promotion to the Premier Section.

At 19, Lewis has been playing in the league for two seasons and has a high break of 60. In practice, he has achieved a 107 break.

Lewis also plays in the Intermediate League, representing Icing Cabin. His favourite player is Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Darren Stanfield: Born in 1971, Darren first started playing snooker at the Laceby Legion in Section E but eventually found himself playing from the West End Club in Section A.

He moved to the Grimsby Snooker Club and won promotion to the Premier Section before moving back to West End when the Snooker Club closed down. A couple of years or so later, work commitments saw Darren take a year out before returning to the Laceby Legion to start a new team. After four successive promotions, he is now back at the West End Club in the Premier Section.

Ashley Wright: With a highest match break of 143 and two 147 maximums in practice, Ashley is a former professional who reached number 76 in the world rankings.

Last year, Ashley played in the PTC events and crossed swords with the likes of John Higgins, Shaun Murphy, Steven Hendry and Mark Allen.

In the past few years, Ashley has won all the local snooker events, both singles and doubles and this year, he won Grimsby's blue ribbon event, the Frank Templeman Senior Snooker title.

SNOOKER legend Jimmy White has challenged Grimsby's hot potters to show what they are made of on the baize.

The Whirlwind will chalk up alongside eight locals in a celebratory exhibition at the Auditorium tomorrow night (doors open 6.30pm).

A six-time World Championship finalist, White's return to the town will mark the 100th anniversary of the Grimsby & District Snooker and Billiards League.

And while he wowed the crowd with breaks of 147 and 146 on his last visit, the mercurial left-hander is planning an alternative approach this time.

White, 51, told the Telegraph: "I've been to Grimsby many times before, but this is going to be different with me playing against the top league players in the town.

"It will be serious and I will be trying my best to win, but there will be plenty of fun as well and they will all get a chance to show what they can do.

"It will be hard to get two breaks as high as last time, but I will be trying my very best to entertain the Grimsby crowd.

"At the same time it's about giving the locals an opportunity – but if they are unable to take it I will be there to finish them off and take the frames."

Former professional, and reigning Frank Templeman Senior Trophy winner, Ashley Wright is expected to pose the strongest threat to White tomorrow evening.

But the Whirlwind will also face tough competition from Steve Ellis, Danny Hargrave, Steve Neul, Lewis Sewell, Lewis Singleton and Darren Stanfield.

And in what is likely to raise the loudest cheer on the night, the veteran will face inspirational teenager Blake Munton, who last week featured on the back page of the Telegraph.

White added: "Blake is a lovely boy and I'm looking forward to seeing him again and playing against him. He has done really well – it is going to be a fantastic night.

"I'm looking forward to coming back to Grimsby – people in the town love their snooker and hopefully there will be a good crowd in on the night."

Having won two of the last three Snooker Legends events, the Whirlwind will blow into town tomorrow in fine form. In partnership with Dennis Taylor, that run included a 5-4 doubles victory over Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis at the Crucible Theatre, in Sheffield, last month.

Tickets for the Jimmy White exhibition are still available. To book your place at the special event, contact Grimsby Auditorium on 0844 871 3016. Prices start at £12.

WHEN England and New Zealand enter the field at Lords' this morning, the curtain will raise on another exciting summer of international cricket.

But while the prospect of a double Ashes series is impossible to ignore, Alistair Cook and his men must focus on the job at hand.

After a disappointing show in New Zealand – where former Cleethorpes CC man Peter Fulton was one of a number of thorns in their side – England will be hoping for revenge against their enigmatic opponents.

In many ways, their below par display over the winter will serve as an incentive to recapture the edge that saw them claim world number one status.

And with the likes of Joe Root ready to make his mark on the biggest stage of them all, England should be able to rely on fresh hunger and desire in their new quest to top the pile.

It would be easy to single Root out as the foremost example of that promise, but after an impressive start to his international career, the Yorkshire man represents tradition in a sport now encapsulated by modern invention.

Twenty20 cricket has undoubtedly allowed the game to progress, but the core values of Test cricket remain the same.

Tipped for a bright future since his early years, Root echoes Michael Vaughan in terms of aesthetics, but has the potential to surpass yet another White Rose legend – Sir Geoffrey Boycott – in his overall impact.

Suggestions that Root will eventually top England's all- time batting chart are perhaps a little premature, but they are not untoward.

And in the absence of injured star Kevin Pietersen, he will take on an important role this summer.

Starting with two Tests against New Zealand, Andy Flower's men will then face Australia – home and away – in ten consecutive five-day matches either side of the ICC Champions Trophy at home.

A heavy schedule will mean at least one thing, England will have to be prepared to rotate if they are to mount a successful challenge on all fronts.

However, they should not take the touring Black Caps lightly and, after last time, I'm sure that they wont.

Indeed, New Zealand are an unpredictable team that offer a range of contrasting threats throughout their line-up.

On one hand there is Fulton, who is prepared to work hard and grind out his runs. And on the other, captain Brendan McCullum and Ross Taylor have the ability to take a game away from any side.

In that respect, the home of cricket should be able to host a thrilling start to what could be another historic year for the England cricket team.

Keep track of England and Peter Fulton's progress by logging on at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/sport

IT may have taken just 15 days for Grimsby Town to make their first summer signing but Rob Scott has warned fans not to expect a glut of new faces.

The Mariners bosses moved quickly to bring winger Scott Neilson back to the club on a permanent basis this week.

However, despite the exit of 13 players in total – including loanees – Scott and co-manager Paul Hurst are refusing to rush their rebuilding project.

"Some of the players we're looking at are Football League players, others are non-league, and we'll have to weigh up our options," Scott told the Telegraph.

"But we're certainly not going to jump the gun.

"It's been shown in recent years that you can pick up some good bargains later down the line.

"That was shown last year in picking up Pondy (Nathan Pond) on loan a week before the season started, and Derek Niven came in a couple of weeks before that.

"So the players are out there. We'll just have to be patient and bide our time, and hopefully the right ones come along."

Scott, right, continued: "We won't be jumping in too early and paying excessive wages.

"Scott (Neilson) was a little bit different in that he's already been here, he knew what we could afford to pay and he wanted to be somewhere where he could be settled and get his feet under the table pretty quickly.

"He'd already been released from his contract at Luton, so it was a little bit different."

And with a reduced playing budget to work with next campaign, Scott wants value for money.

"We've got to get away from the mentality of agents ringing up asking for these ridiculous wages," he added.

"There will be a lot of players without a club who will want to come and play for a club of our stature.

"The way the game is going, the money isn't there the way it used to be, although there will always be a couple in the league who spend, like Forest Green this time around.

"That was shown last year with Mansfield, and Newport had a fair pot of cash as well. Money does sometimes talk but not always, and we'll have to be very prudent and exact in our signings."

THE rumour mill is in overdrive with fans' message boards awash with speculation on which players might be making a summer move to Blundell Park.

The latest mumblings centre around Billy Knott – the young midfielder who ended the season on loan at Woking.

So could Grimsby Town actually 'tie up' a deal for the Sunderland youngster?

The 20-year-old made 22 appearances for the Cards in all competitions this campaign, netting an impressive haul of ten goals in the process.

When the Mariners travelled to the Kingfield Stadium, the lively Knott adopted a shoot-on-sight policy – peppering the visiting Greg Fleming from all angles.

First he tested the Scottish stopper from outside the box before a spot of ball-juggling allowed him to lash an impressive volley just wide of the goal.

And the Canvey Island lad came closest to scoring for the hosts when he slammed a left-footer against the post from 25 yards out.

It was clear from that night that Knott is a tricky and inventive midfielder with an obvious eye for goal.

He's certainly got good pedigree as well. After joining the famed West Ham youth system at the age of 13, Knott then moved to the Hammers' near-neighbours Chelsea before being released in 2010 and heading to Sunderland.

He has gone on to make a total of 11 appearances for various England international youth sides – his latest coming for the Three Lions' under-20's team.

So it's clear that Knott has something to offer the Mariners – who, given his exploits last season, would face competition from Woking, should they want to borrow him from the Black Cats next season.

But when it comes to a game of poker with the Cards, could Rob Scott and Paul Hurst have an ace up their sleeves in Robbie Stockdale?

Town's former Youth team boss left Cheapside to join the Premier League outfit as a development coach, working with their Under-18 and Under-21 squads.

The link is there so wouldn't it be great to see it developed further to the benefit of the Mariners?

A gentle nudge from 'Stocky', and, who knows, Town fans might just be seeing Knott rattling them in at Blundell Park next season.

Speculating Town fans were also quick to point out that Wrexham skipper Dean Keates has been offered a two-year deal by an unnamed club.

The 34-year-old impressed me every time the Mariners lined up against him this season– not least in the FA Trophy final at Wembley

His tenacity in the midfield would compliment fellow midfielders Andi Thanoj and Craig Disley while his undoubted experience would be invaluable in what is a relatively young Town dressing room.

Following the departure of the likes of Derek Niven, Tom Naylor and Frankie Artus, the Mariners are certainly in desperate need of new faces in the middle of the park.

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SHOULD this grieving mother be allowed this princess castle headstone on her daughter's grave?

That is the question being asked today after North East Lincolnshire Council has said the original design she wants, which has pointed edges, is not acceptable.

The rules state that every memorial must be in keeping with others at Scartho Cemetery.

While NELC disputes the initial design is a health and safety issue, they say it will be more acceptable if the turrets are flat or rounded.

Laura Taylor, 27, has launched an online petition, called Let Grace Have Her Princess Castle Headstone, which so far has more than 1,000 signatures.

Her six-month-old daughter, Grace Isabel Taylor, died on August 21 last year, as reported.

Unbeknown to medics, a rare neuromuscular condition affecting nerve cells in the spinal cord, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), took over Grace's body while still in the womb.

The disease strikes only one in 6,000 babies, and cells affected are those that enable walking, crawling, arm and hand movement, head and neck movement and swallowing.

Laura and her partner Paul Taylor, 37, of St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, say it hurts enough to lose a child, but to have the hassle of changing their ideal headstone breaks their hearts all over again.

Laura said: "I don't see what the problem is because there are other headstones in the cemetery which have pointed edges.

"We were both set on the design and shape of the headstone before we even buried Grace, so to now have this taken away from us is awful.

"I was told by the council that the original design was a health and safety risk if anyone falls on it, but why would other people be near Grace's grave?

"We are now in talks and working with stonemakers who are drawing up new plans.

"I cannot say if I like them yet or would want it any different for Grace's grave."

Paul said: "We paid for the plot, which means we own that land.

"Please help us fight this and get our girl what she deserves – the best!"

A spokesman for the council said: "We have been in touch with Mrs Taylor about this very sensitive matter and have made suggestions about how a compromise can be reached for the design of the headstone.

"Memorials need to be in line with the cemetery regulations.

"The castle design and colouring is perfectly acceptable but it must have flat or rounded turrets."