STAY away from the swans!

That is what wildlife experts are warning after this pair of swans built their nest perilously close to a busy main road near North Cotes.

For the second year, the elegant birds have taken residence on the edge of a stretch of the A1031 between North Thoresby and North Cotes, where the female is already believed to have laid her eggs.

Now the Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds (RSPB) and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (LWT) are urging people not to disturb them.

Spokesman for the RSPB Chris Collett said: "It is very unusual for swans to nest that close to a road, although we have had a similar report from elsewhere in the country this week.

"Swans often nest in unlikely places.

"Our advice to people is to leave them alone and let them do what they are there to do.

"It is illegal to touch or disturb the nest in any way. Please do not go near them."

The swans wandered into the middle of the road last year, and rumours circulated North Cotes and Marshchapel someone had stolen the eggs – outraging locals who care deeply for the birds.

It is likely they are the same pair as last year, as swans are known to mate for life.

But experts say they would not have returned if they did not think it was a good place to have their young.

Mr Collett continued: "They will nest where they can successfully fledge their young.

"Logically, you would think she would be disturbed by that amount of traffic, but if it is their second year they obviously think it is good for them.

"It is one of the wonderful quirks that makes our wildlife so interesting."

Their return has been the talk of the White Horse, in Sea Dyke Way, Marshchapel.

Landlady Fiona Beevers hopes drivers will take care and visitors take notice of RSPB and LWT's warnings.

She said: "People are concerned they have come back. We're just hoping no one goes near them and they can have their babies safely.

"They are a joy to have in the area and we would hate for anything bad to happen to them."

Bianca Connon, of Harpam Road, Marshchapel, said: "It is worrying to see they have returned. I just hope people leave them alone and let them be.

"Everyone loves the swans, so it would be awful to see anything happen to them."

ON THE WEB: Visit www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk to see a video of the swans in their unusual nesting spot.

PREVIOUSLY the preserve of larger towns and cities, stylish apartment living will soon be available in New Waltham, say developers.

Reservations are currently being taken for one and two-bedroom apartments, which are being added to The Renaissance development, off Humberston Avenue.

The range of 16 apartments is being built by Linden Homes and will include both three-storey blocks and mews-style buildings.

Sales director Steve Woomble said: "There are no other brand-new apartments of this style anywhere in the town, allowing us to meet the demands of many customer profiles.

"The first of these apartments has already been reserved and they are due for imminent completion.

"They are perfect for first-time buyers or young professionals, and also suit those who are looking to downsize to a more manageable property in a premier location.

"The location in Humberston Avenue allows us to complement the existing homes at Renaissance, and to creatively use the land available to us as part of the overall scheme."

The development already includes a selection of three and four-bedroom, semi- detached and detached homes.

The new two-bedroom apartments will be available over three floors and some will feature a unique, round-shaped living room leading into an open-plan kitchen and dining area.

The master bedrooms will have an en suite facility, as well as access to a main bathroom.

For those looking for something a little more compact, one-bedroom apartments are being built in a mews style, with a spacious open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen.

Mr Woomble added: "These apartments represent an exciting and unique opportunity, not only for us to display a new selection of properties, but they also offer something really special for home hunters.

"Because of their style and location, we anticipate huge interest in these apartments and encourage people to make reservations as early as possible."

Prices currently range from £115,000 to £145,000.

The sales suite is open daily from 10.30am until 5pm, with late night openings until 7pm on the remaining Wednesdays in May.

Call 01472 815055 for more information.

A CHURCH in Grimsby is facing a tough battle with the council over a humble lime tree.

St Mary's On The Sea Catholic Church, in Heneage Road, has clashed with North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) over the tree, which it claims is causing a Grade II-listed wall to collapse onto neighbouring property.

Father Joe Wheat says the church has been banned from removing the tree by the council, meaning the wall remains at risk of collapse.

So while he has been given permission to rebuild the historic wall, if work begins, the tree is likely to be destroyed – in defiance of the council's orders to protect it.

Father Wheat, who has been at the church for two years, said: "If we start work on the wall, it is likely to cause the tree to become unstable, causing it to either fall onto the rectory or the property next door.

"The roots of the tree are pushing the wall sidewards and the area has had to be cordoned off in the past due to the risk of it falling down.

"We had to pay for buttresses to protect it from collapsing and the area has been reopened.

"We didn't want to put people at risk."

The tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order as it is believed to be the last in a long row of lime trees that once formed part of the Holme Hill conservation area.

The church has argued that the tree is not visible from the road, so it "wouldn't cause a visual impairment to the landscape" if it was removed.

"We need the tree removed before any building work can go ahead on the wall," said Father Wheat, who lives in the rectory.

"It's a daft situation that can be easily resolved. We want to spend more of our limited funds on projects in the community and repairs to the church building, yet we're having to pay hundreds of pounds to resolve this.

"We just want to work with the council to put an end to the situation."

Jason Longhurst, head of development services at NELC, said: "We look into all cases on an individual basis and have looked into the historical and architectural importance of this issue.

"In this particular case, it has been assessed that there is no justification to fell the tree.

"The tree in question is protected by a Tree Preservation Order and after considering the church's own 'root investigation report' it was concluded that the tree is having a very limited effect on the wall."

REGIONAL MP Edward Leigh MP used the debate on the Queen's Speech to highlight the concerns of Lincolnshire people he feels are going unheeded in London.

Regarding a referendum on the European Union, Mr Leigh, who represents Caistor and Market Rasen, said: "We should have a serious debate on the issue.

"This is not Conservative Members of Parliament obsessing about Europe – this is a real issue for people. It is no longer a dry as dust issue."

He attacked those who slandered the motivation of those who are worried about EU immigration, continuing: "People in Lincolnshire are not closet racists.

"They welcome Polish, Lithuanian, and Latvian people, but they want their public services to be supported when, on the coast of Lincolnshire, public services are overwhelmed.

But he pointed out that Europe was not the only matter of concern for people in Lincolnshire.

"In the middle of my constituency, the Government is erecting wind turbines more than 150 metres high – taller than the highest point in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

"They are paying £100 a year, and the money is going straight into the pockets of rich farmers.

"That all adds to people's sense of alienation."

Meanwhile, both he and Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers rebelled against their own Government by backing a motion calling for a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.

ON THE WEB: Read more about the motion at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk

FINED... merely for visiting Grimsby!

That's the penalty being faced by the owners of Scottie dogs, top hats and racing cars... playing a regional version of Monopoly, of course.

Lincoln has passed go and is getting its very own official Monopoly board, and there are plans for a card to read: "You will be fined for visiting Grimsby!"

The ancient city, brimming and bursting with historic landmarks and tourist attractions, is getting the full boardgame treatment.

It was officially announced by Peter Griffin, development director at Winning Moves UK, the company producing the board under license from owners Hasbro. And the public are invited to vote for the 22 landmarks to fill the customised board, which will be out in October.

Mr Griffin said: "It won't be so much a case of what to put on as what to leave off. We are absolutely sure we will be spoilt for choice."

The board will see regional landmarks swap places with the famous Monopoly London streets, like Mayfair and Park Lane.

In addition, the four London train stations will be handed over to a Lincoln travel theme. And some of the Community Chest and Chance cards will be customised too, with one planned to say: "You will be fined for visiting Grimsby!"

The tongue-in-cheek reference, as well as the news about the new regional board, has prompted comments from Grimsby Telegraph readers.

Michelle Love, of Cleethorpes, said: "I love Monopoly – I still have my gran's old one with a fold-up board, cardboard dog, car and iron and wooden houses and hotels.

"We used to play every morning of the school summer holidays and try to keep the game going for the entire six weeks. There were a lot of IOUs!

"As for Grimsby, it would be great to have a game set in our area – we have a Kent Street after all... it's almost like Old Kent Road. But, on a positive note, we couldn't be sent to jail, sent directly to jail as we don't have one!"

And socks_uk recalled on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk: "I once took part in a game of Monopoly on the M180 prior to it opening.

"I belonged to the 18plus group and groups all over the country were challenged to find the most unusual place to play the game. On a motorway lane must be one of the most unusual places."

Monopoly first hit shop shelves in the US in 1935 and is today played in 111 countries and enjoyed in 43 different languages.

HERE'S some food for thought – why not drop off your tins at the Grimsby Telegraph?

As we edge closer to our Ten Tonnes Of Tins target with Grimsby charity Care, we want to remind people they can leave donations with our receptionists – rather than try to fill a full box alone.

While businesses, schools and organisations can fill a box with ease, those going solo may find it a challenge.

But you can still do your bit by dropping in extra tins, jars and dry foods at our offices in Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby.

The latest collection from the readers of the Grimsby Telegraph made an amazing six boxes in a matter of weeks.

The food will be supplied to vulnerable families across North East Lincolnshire in the form of emergency food packages – a need that has doubled in the last year.

General manager of Care on Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, Sarah Taylor, said: "I am delighted at the level of support that has been generated through the Ten Tonnes Of Tins Campaign initiated by The Grimsby Telegraph.

"I want to thank all the staff at the newspaper for getting on board with the campaign and really supporting us and driving it forward – particularly in light of the increasing need for emergency food parcels across North East Lincolnshire.

"I just want to encourage people to continue with the support, because every little helps, whether it is a tin of beans, a packet of noodles, or a box of cereal."

So far this month, more than 90 parcels have been handed out to families in need because of financial hardship.

Many were once working families who have since lost their income through recession job losses. Others are families who have been landed with an unexpected bill they cannot afford to pay.

Editor of the Grimsby Telegraph Michelle Lalor said: "Once again the people of North East Lincolnshire have been incredibly generous in their donations to another Telegraph campaign.

"The beauty of this appeal is that we are not asking for a lot. It really is a case of every little helps.

"By dropping a few extra tins in your trolley and dropping them off at the Grimsby Telegraph offices, you can make a huge difference to a family, who could be living down your street."

Get involved

If your business or organisation would like to receive a box to fill, call 01472 372236 or you can also bring donations to the Grimsby Telegraph office, at 80 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. For more information about Care, call 01472 232310 or e-mail faye.preston@gsmg.co.uk

ON THE WEB: See who has got involved so far by reading past articles at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk

A FORMER dock worker accused of sexually abusing four children said he rushed a police interview after being arrested on the anniversary of his daughter's murder.

Stuart Wilson, 52, of Cleethorpe Road, told Grimsby Crown Court yesterday that he was "trying to rush through the interview" so he could place flowers at the site in Pasture Street, Grimsby, where daughter Claire Wilson was violently stabbed in June 2009.

Wilson is currently standing trial after denying one charge of rape, one of attempted rape, 16 counts of indecent assault and one of supplying heroin.

The alleged offences relate to four women – who were girls at the time – and are said to have occurred between 1989 and 2003.

In a further reference to his tragic daughter, when asked why he thought the women had made the accusations, Wilson said: "I don't know. Maybe it is for money for the story or compensation.

"I've seen the amounts of money magazines will give for a story. I've had experience of it with what happened to my own daughter."

It was Wilson's turn to take to the dock yesterday to give the jury his side of the story.

Under cross examination from prosecuting barrister, Jonathan Sharp, Wilson denied having committed any of the offences he is charged with.

He said: "It is all made up from start to finish; I'm not capable of doing anything like that.

"I wouldn't do it and I couldn't do it."

He added: "I vehemently refute all these allegations."

When asked why he had given "no comment" responses to many of the questions in his initial police interview, Wilson told the court he was arrested on the anniversary of Claire's death and wanted to "get out of there" and place flowers at the site she had been stabbed by Alan McMullan, who is currently serving a life sentence for killing her.

He added that "it soon became clear I wasn't going anywhere until the next day".

Defence barrister Craig Lowe told the court that Wilson had a string of previous criminal convictions but has always admitted them.

He said Wilson pleaded guilty to charges of handling in 1978, assault causing actual bodily harm in 1979, non-dwelling burglaries in 2007 and possessing a knife, shoplifting and possessing heroin later that year.

Wilson told the jury that the current allegations are "disgusting" and "devastating".

Before Wilson gave his evidence, the jury heard from the final two complainants.

The first sobbed as she claimed Wilson had touched her inappropriately on two occasions when she was between eight and nine years old.

The final complainant branded Wilson as "creepy" and alleged he had touched her inappropriately when she was five or six years old.

The jury in the trial is expected to be sent out on Monday.

ON THE WEB: Follow the trial at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk

THE race for next season's Conference title is going to be tougher than ever – according to Grimsby Town joint boss Rob Scott.

Play-off final victories for Salisbury City and FC Halifax Town, last weekend, saw them promoted to the division.

And that completed the make-up of the league for the 2013/14 campaign, as they joined promoted Chester and Welling United, and relegated Barnet and Aldershot.

Mariners co-manager Scott believes that makes the division even stronger.

"It's going to be a tough league and people are going to have to be more realistic," he said.

"The likes of Chester are big clubs at this level, as are Halifax who are well-backed in terms of their fan-base.

"Salisbury we know all about and Welling we played this season in the trophy and they were a very good side.

"There are going to be some hard games in there and everybody who thinks it's going to be a walkover has to be more realistic.

"This league gets harder and harder every year, but we're quietly confident.

"With a little bit of luck and some good players added in, we'll be all right."

JOE Waters stepped out onto the Blundell Park pitch 22 years after his last visit and remarked: "It feels like home."

The former skipper was back in familiar surroundings having made more than 400 appearances for the Mariners and leading them to successive promotions – including the 1980 Division Three title.

The Irishman has jetted back from his home in the US especially for tonight's reunion event at McMenemy's with former boss George Kerr and his old team-mates.

And having last gone back to his old stomping ground in 1991, his BP return brought back a torrent of memories for the 59-year-old.

He said: "On a game day when I'd be leading the team out, the supporters in the Barrett's would see you coming out of the tunnel and the roar would start from there.

"Then it would spread around and of course the corners were all full in those days as well.

"The hairs on the back of your neck stand up just thinking about it – it was just an amazing feeling.

"When you got to the end of the tunnel and took your first step onto the field there was a crescendo of noise from the whole stadium.

"That's all come flooding back. It's brought a lot of memories back – stuff that you don't think of until you're back where it happened."

Managed by John Newman and then Kerr, Waters captained one of the most successful sides in Town's history, winning the Player of the Year award in 1979.

Sitting in his old spot in the home changing room, he recalled: "This was my corner for all the time I was here – nearly ten years – for training and game day.

"It feels like home. It's been a long time but it brings back memories of the guys that were here.

"Kev Moore used to be here, next to me, on game day because he was number three, and Shaun Mawer used to be just a few yards away.

"So it's bitter-sweet memories, but great to be back here to see it again. For me, it's just like I never left the place."

The man who netted a club record 30 penalties for the Mariners also took the opportunity to try his luck from the spot again.

He said: "I've stood in that position many times and it was nice to remember some of the times when I was out there.

"I had a bit of a reputation for my penalty kicks, towards the end especially.

"I can remember an occasion when we played Huddersfield and in the first two minutes we got two penalties.

"I missed the first one and Drinky (Kevin Drinkell) wanted to take the next one, but I said no way.

"I did the same as I did this time – I hit the post with the first one and with the second one I clipped it off the inside of the post and the ball rolled around the side of the net just like it used to.

"It was good to experience that again all these years on."

Waters, who made 265 consecutive league and cup appearances for Town between 1976-81 – another club record – continued: "Winning the Division Three title in 1980 was the highlight for me.

"On the last day of the season here, on a beautiful sunny day, everything just clicked for us and we played like there was no pressure on us at all.

"We achieved what we wanted and I was determined to do that because I'd had such a bad experience the year before when we let the title slip away.

"We got promotion with three games to go and then we lost the last few games, and I remember getting into a huge argument with my father when Doncaster beat us 4-3 in the final home game.

"That memory stayed with me until the next year – that wasn't going to happen again.

"There was only one team who were going to win it a year later and we played great from the start.

"I can recall the sheer euphoria around this place, during and after that game, and my father was in the stands watching so I got to give it back then!"

Waters will join Kerr, Newman and former team-mates including Drinkell, Tony Ford, Dave Moore, Terry Donovan, Nigel Batch, Kevin Kilmore, Bobby Mitchell and Clive Wiggington at tonight's event.

Organised by the Mariners Trust, the evening will begin with a tribute to another of that squad, Kevin Moore, who passed away last month after a long illness.

Waters added: "I've wanted to come back but there were always things stopping me.

"But then last week I saw online that John (Newman) was coming and that he'd not been well, and that George (Kerr) had not been well during the year.

"And of course what happened with Kev (Moore) brought it all home.

"I thought 'if I don't go now I'll never forgive myself' so I managed to organise it all in two days and I'm here.

"There are going to be a lot of good memories, great stories and plenty of mickey-taking because we lived all the good and bad things together as a team.

"It's going to be a really good night and I'm so looking forward to it."

Tickets for tonight's George Kerr evening at Blundell Park are priced at £20 for Trust members and £25 for non-members. For more information, visit www.marinerstrust.co.uk

JAMIE Devitt and Tom Naylor are unlikely to return – but Grimsby Town's bosses could yet bring back Marcus Marshall.

The trio of loan signings – along with Cleveland Taylor and Dougie Wilson – returned to their parent clubs following the play-off semi-final defeat at Newport.

Since then, utility-man Naylor has been made available to other clubs by Derby County boss Nigel Clough, despite having a year left on his contract at Pride Park.

Devitt has been released by Hull City, while fellow winger Marshall sees his current deal at Bury end this summer.

Mariners joint boss Rob Scott says Devitt won't be heading back to Blundell Park after failing to make an impact in his second loan spell at the club.

"I have to be honest – we're not going to pursue anything with Jamie," he said.

"I don't think Jamie ever really got going. He didn't show us enough to warrant a starting berth week-in, week-out.

"We saw glimpses, but never enough over the period of time that he was here."

Naylor, however, impressed with his displays at centre-half and in central-midfield over the final two months of the campaign.

On the 21-year-old, Scott continued: "Tom is on very, very good wages at a Championship club and we got him at 75 per cent less than he was earning there.

"So it's unrealistic to say that we can sign him because what we could afford to pay is probably less than half what he's on.

"He's got another year left at Derby, so why would he walk away from what is a very good contract to something that's not as good at a lower level?

"That's where the loan market is good. People question it, but you can pick up players for a lot less than they're on at their parent club.

"We would love to have the likes of Tom Naylor at our club but that's probably not going to happen."

Having joined on loan in November and turned down a transfer to Luton in January, Marshall was a regular first-team pick until the closing weeks of the season.

"Marcus had a good run for us but he tailed off towards the end which I think he would agree with himself," said Scott.

"Marcus is contracted to Bury until the end of June and we wouldn't be able to offer what he's earning there.

"So it would be foolish of us to try to offer him something now, and him to breakaway from that for less money.

"We've got to be prudent. Marcus may be one of those that we revisit but Paul (Hurst) and I don't envisage any number of signings to be made until later on."

IF YOU can understand the message above – and can teach others how to write in the same way – then the Grimsby Institute needs you!

The note reads "we need a shorthand teacher" in Teeline shorthand – a way of abbreviating words that is commonly used by journalists.

Unless an experienced Teeline tutor can be found, then the Institute will not be able start running qualifications accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).

Emma Lingard, who is course leader for journalism, explained: "The Level 3 NCTJ qualification is the gold standard for aspiring journalists.

"It's what all newspapers look for when they are recruiting new staff.

"We have applied to start providing an NCTJ accredited course, which would be a first in the area, but we can't be approved until we have a shorthand tutor in place.

"It's such a specialist skill that we had no responses at all to the first advert we placed for the role, and now the situation is getting serious.

"If we can't find a tutor then we won't be able to run the course, which would be a real shame."

The NCTJ short-course qualification incorporates modules on news writing, media law, court reporting, public affairs, online journalism, video journalism and production skills.

Students must also learn shorthand – which substitutes symbols for letters – and pass an examination where they prove they can write at 100 words per minute.

Emma added: "Shorthand is an essential skill for journalists as it allows you to make quick, accurate notes.

"That's extremely important when you're covering things like court hearings and council meetings as reports of proceedings need to be word perfect."

The Institute hopes to accept two intakes of 16 students onto the course each year, with 22-week courses starting in both September and February.

The nearest centres that currently offer NCTJ qualifications are in Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham so it would be a real first for

If you are interesting in applying for the shorthand tutor role or enrolling on the courses when they start, call the Institute on 01472 311222 and ask to speak to Emma Lingard or Claire Foster.

ON THE WEB: Visit www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk to try your hand at the Teeline shorthand alphabet, and then post a comment to let us know how you got on!

A CHARITY helping disadvantaged children has gone on its annual trip to Lourdes.

Group 39 is part of a scheme run by the Pilgrimage Trust, which aims to give poorly and disadvantaged youngsters, and those with disabilities, the chance of a group holiday.

The group, which relies heavily on fundraising, this time took five aged 9 to 18 on a one-week trip.

They explored the region and visited locations made famous by St Bernadette, the founder of the Lourdes site.

The group even had an early Christmas, with a themed party that included dinner, crackers and presents.

Trip organiser Amanda Leadbeater said: "It was great to see the young people have a great time. They all got together to make new friends."

The party also reached the peak of the Pyranees with a visit to snow-covered Gavarnie.

They spent the day looking round the shops, playing and again having Mass this time with the group from York.

Amanda continued: "It is lovely to be able to spend time with other groups, as well as playing, shopping and having mass.

"The group also took part in the annual torchlight procession. All of the groups come together with candles and process through the shrine of Our Lady Of Lourdes.

"When following the story of St Bernadette, during one of the apparitions, a lady said to Bernadette 'let them come in procession'.

"So the torchlight procession is symbolic of that request made in 1858."

Fundraising plays a massive part in preparing for the trip; the volunteers at Group 39 go that extra mile by taking part in skydives, abseils and more.

Daredevil Amanda, who successfully completed a charity abseil at Grimsby Dock Tower, is planning an even greater feat – by abseiling the even higher National Lift Centre, in Northampton.

This year's fundraising campaign starts with a plant sale today from 10.30am at Corpus Christi Church, in Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes. Entertainment includes a raffle, morning tea and cakes.

YOU could earn up to £175 a week – and help to change the life of a young person.

Today, the Grimsby Telegraph is highlighting the benefits to people in North East Lincolnshire if they sign up to be a foster carer.

Anyone can apply, providing there is room in their home and they have the right qualities to look after children.

But what can fostering offer you? As well as the satisfaction of helping young people, foster carers are entitled to an income tax exemption up to a certain threshold.

The threshold has two elements:

A fixed amount to cover capital costs initially set at £10,000 per year.

An additional amount per child, initially set at £200 per week for a child up to the age of 11 and £250 per week for a child aged 11 years and over.

Foster carers should be over the age of 21 and can be from any background, and they do not need professional qualifications.

All that is asked is that an individual goes through assessments and training.

A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said: "The fostering team are currently recruiting foster carers to provide stable, safe, calming environments for children who may have survived traumatic, life-changing circumstances or have challenging behaviours or health difficulties.

"The children need a chance to recover and an opportunity to achieve the things in life we would wish for all children.

"All foster carers are paid a weekly allowance for each child they look after."

Councillor Ian Lindley, pictured, the portfolio holder for people services at the council, said: "Throughout the UK, a child comes into care every 22 minutes.

"Foster carers are ordinary people doing remarkable things for young people every day.

"Fostering isn't easy but if you think it is something you might like to consider, please call into one of the events this month.

"There is no pressure but you might find a new fulfilling career that makes a big difference to some of our most vulnerable children."

The council has coincided its search for foster parents with Fostering Fortnight, running from now until Sunday, May 26.

In addition, various events have been set up for people to have informal chats with the fostering team, social workers and foster carers.

Representatives from these will be at the Fishing Heritage Centre today between 10am and 3pm and again on Friday, May 24, at the Cleethorpes Leisure Centre between 10am and 3pm.

Next week the Grimsby Telegraph will feature a couple who have fostered more than 300 children over 25 years.

They have also agreed to do a live web chat to answer any queries from those considering being a foster parent.

DRUGS and cash were seized and four people were arrested during a police raid in Grimsby.

Officers swooped on the Heneage Road property, left, yesterday at around 9am.

A 25-year-old man was arrested along with two 21-year-old women and a 17-year-old girl.

The drugs are thought to be Class A.

Police ram-raided the front door and were seen taking a bin liner away with them at 9.30am.

The operation was executed by warrant under the misuse of drugs act.

According to residents, it is the second time the house has been raided – although there were different people living in it at the time previously.

One shocked resident, who did not want to be named, said: "We have got a four-year-old and a baby on the way. I don't want stuff like that down here.

"We have lived here since January and tend to keep ourselves to ourselves because we don't want any trouble.

"Unfortunately this is the world we are living in."

Another resident added: "It is a worry to know things like this could be going on in the street."

At the time of going to press, all four arrested remained in custody at Grimsby Police Station.

ON THE WEB: Visit www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk for more photographs.