A POST mortem examination following the death of a 72-year-old woman just over two weeks after she was in a collision with a cyclist, has revealed she died of natural causes. As a result, there will be no inquest into her death. Police had issued an appeal for witnesses to the collision following the pensioner's death on Friday, and launched an investigation into whether or not her tragic death was linked to the injuries she sustained in the incident on May 20. A police spokesman said she had suffered what were believed to have been minor injuries in the collision at around 5.20pm in a pedestrianised area of Grimsby's Victoria Street. She was discharged after 11 days in hospital, according to police, but was taken ill at home on Friday and died a short time later.

Cycling was made illegal throughout the pedestrianised zone when North East Lincolnshire Council introduced a by-law back in September 2008 in a bid to improve safety for pedestrians.

Signs were erected and fixed penalty notices of £30 issued to culprits flouting the law, with police vowing to take a zero-tolerance approach towards breaches of the law.

The exclusion zone covers all of the Victoria Street pedestrianised area, the Old Market Place, Brewery Street, East St Mary's Gate and Bull Ring Lane.

In one month in 2009, ten fixed penalty notices were issued and a further 50 warnings given to cyclists who had failed to dismount whilst travelling through the zone.

At the time of going to press, Humberside Police was unable to provide up-to-date figures showing the number of fines handed out.

But one Grimsby man, who regularly visits the town centre, says too many cyclists are still flouting the law.

Barry Fisher, 65, of Abbey Drive East, sent an e-mail to North East Lincolnshire Council expressing his concerns about illegal cycling just a day before this incident.

He said: "I feel very intimidated by it. A cycle is a vehicle at the end of the day, but people are pretty blase about these things when it's not happening to them.

"That 72-year-old lady is somebody's mother. And whether the collision caused her death or not, that cyclist should not have been riding on his bike.

"There are too many people not abiding by the law and it needs to be enforced."

Meanwhile, a member of a local cycling club urged fellow cyclists to be responsible and respect the ban.

John Mould, vice-chairman of Lindsey Roads Cycling Club, said: "It is a top priority that cyclists do not ride their bikes through Victoria Street. They should be aware of pedestrians, get off and wheel their bike until they are back on a main road or a recognised cycle path."

He also urged adult cyclists to keep off conventional footpaths, saying: "I have some sympathy with parents who are cycling with youngsters, but adults should not be riding on the pavement."

In 2010, a cyclist was ordered to pay £750 compensation by Grimsby magistrates to a five-year-old boy he hit while riding on the footpath on Boulevard Avenue.

A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "Areas within Grimsby town centre are for pedestrians only. Police would ask people who use bicycles to adhere to these restrictions."

A spokesman for North East Lincolnshire Council said: "Our thoughts are with the deceased's family and friends at this time. As this incident is currently subject to a police investigation, it would be inappropriate for the council to comment further."

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to call Humberside Police on 101, quoting log 532 of May 20, 2014.

As debate continues over plans for Grimsby Town's new stadium on land off Peaks Parkway, we take a more in-depth look at the issue...

AT a public meeting about the proposals, the Park Ward Action Group put the following questions to the Mariners' Trust and Grimsby Town Football Club.

Some of the questions have answers that have been taken from the leaflet, which was recently put together by the trust.

The Telegraph asked the club if it wished to respond to the others at this stage. A spokesman said: "The Mariners' Trust put together the leaflet with their best endeavours and intentions, wishing to outline high-level detail about the project after consulting the club about its ambitions to relocate to a Community Leisure Complex located at Peaks Parkway.

"After taking advice, the club prefers to wait until a planning application be pursued or a particular milestone be reached before ad hoc questions are further answered.

"The current information as circulated by the Mariners' Trust gives a good feel of the scope of the scheme, which, should it become a reality, offers huge economic and community benefits, leaving a lasting legacy for generations into the future." Some of the questions have also been answered by North East Lincolnshire Council.

Q Can an accurate map of the proposal be supplied so that we can deal with the facts?

A In a past story, the Grimsby Telegraph has reported the club as stating that the proposed new stadium would be 450 metres from the nearest house.

Q How is it that this proposal is allowed to change The Local Plan?

A Councillor Ray Oxby, portfolio holder for Environment and Housing at NELC, said: "The Local Plan is an entirely separate matter. We are working to a published timetable, approved by cabinet, that aims to have the Local Plan adopted by the council in November 2017. Writing a Local Plan is a lengthy and complex process that involves thorough research and wide public consultation and the implications of getting it wrong can be costly. "There will be a number of opportunities in the coming months for people to have their say and help shape the future of their borough."

Q Why has the consultation period for the Local Plan been extended by NELC? Is this for the benefit of those making the proposal?

A See the answer above.

Q NELC held a public consultation. The outcome was "no" to the proposed stadium. Why is this being ignored?

A Councillor Ray Oxby said it was not being ignored, but added: "It's important to stress that, as yet, no planning application for a new football stadium in the borough has been submitted to the council. "As such, the council isn't in a position to comment in any detail until if and when a firm plan is put forward. We'd just be adding to the speculation of what might or might not be. "In December, Grimsby Town FC was granted an exclusivity agreement to explore the potential for development of the site off Peaks Parkway. "The agreement does not commit the council to any sale of the land or any development at this location. "If the club believes there is a realistic opportunity to develop a football stadium on this site, and if Cabinet agree to take the proposals further, it will all be subject to the full planning process."

Q How big is and where is the car park?

A Throughout the planning process, the club will be required to demonstrate a sustainable access and egress plan which will address the modes of transport used to attend matches. Park and ride facilities will be provided in conjunction with bus operators, which will include transport directly from the train station.

Q Where is the proposed stadium entrance on Peaks Parkway? How many car park exits are proposed? (It was noted at the Park Ward meeting that national government policy changes may affect the 'junction limitations' that were put on the road when it was built.)

A This was not answered directly in the Mariners' Trust leaflet, however, the answer to the previous question applies.

Q If permission is granted, will the area surrounding the proposed stadium be "opened up" for housing development?

A The trust has not answered this question directly in the leaflet. What it has stated is that there could be new business opportunities, it has highlighted potential for retail. It has also stated: "GTFC is not wealthy and cannot deliver this project without significant support from an enabling development."

Q 186 allotments will be affected. Is the current "over provision" suggestion merely a temporary get-out?

A The Mariners' Trust leaflet states allotment holders should be comforted by the fact that the Secretary of State will need to give permission for any changes to the current site. The allotment along Peaks Parkway is less than 50 per cent utilised and there may be some space available at the nearby Weelsby Road allotments. However, it is very likely that the existing site users can be accommodated into the scheme with improved facilities.

Q The lease for each allotment states "that cockerels cannot be kept because they are a noise pollutant". How does the decibel range of cockerel noise compare with the noise of football supporters en route and at the game?

A Modern stadia are designed to contain sound much better than Blundell Park and the nearest house will be 450 metres from the Community Stadium. St Andrew's Hospice will be in excess of 800 metres away on the opposite side of the A16, which is lined by two large hedgerows. As stated above, the club will be required to demonstrate a sustainable access and egress plan, which will include the transport of fans to and from matches.

Q Weelsby Avenue residence leases state that no business may be conducted on this land. How is it different for GTFC?

A This has not been answered in the leaflet. The Telegraph assumes it is too early for this to be answered and would be dealt with once, and if, a planning application is progressed under outline planning procedures.

Q Is there any use trying to get this land designated as common land?

A It was explained at the Park Ward Action Group meeting that there were complex rules to this procedure that had to be spread over several years. It was thought that the area did not fulfil these criteria. No further detail on this was covered in the Trust leaflet.

Q In common law terms, the area of the proposed stadium is "green belt". Is it actually in legal terms designated as green belt? The majority of residents who attended felt that the loss of this green field site was the most important objection.

A The council issued the same response as the one relating to the planning process above.

Q The area covers the site of an archaeological dig. How can this be destroyed?

A Again, the council issued the same response, with regards to the planning process.

Q Is there a "perpetual use" covenant on the crematorium land?

A As above

Q Why did NELC site The Garden Of Tranquillity in an area that might be adjacent to a stadium?

A As above.

Q GTFC is a private, profitable business. Why is NELC giving this business our money/support with land? Shouldn't this company fund its own enterprises?

A Repeating some of the answers already stated, Councillor Ray Oxby said: "The agreement does not commit the council to any sale of the land or any development at this location. "If the club believes there is a realistic opportunity to develop a football stadium on this site, and if Cabinet agree to take the proposals further, it will all be subject to the full planning process."

Q What evidence is there that businesses and residents near Blundell Park support the move to the proposed site? Can these reasons be published?

A Blundell Park has been the home of Grimsby Town Football Club for more than 100 years. It was built in Victorian times and is outdated and very costly to maintain and repair. The site is constrained by housing to all four boundaries, limiting potential redevelopment. Quite simply, if £10 million was to be invested at Blundell Park, it wouldn't improve income streams to the point of sustainability, and access, congestion and car parking would continue to be a major issue. We have to look at this as a club which needs a sustainable business.

Q A funeral director stated that they already have an 'access and egress' time factor included in their services. If there was more traffic, the exit on to Weelsby Road would be even more difficult. The supporters' hand-out states that this problem will be helped by new road provision. Can we have a detailed explanation of this, plus a map of the new road site?

A This was not answered directly in the leaflet, however, it can be assumed that this would have to be part of any planning process.

Q From the home game crowd statistics, it would seem that, at a maximum, three per cent of the population attend the home games. Does this warrant a move to a larger stadium ?

A It's not just a football stadium, but a destination to be proud of, with community facilities comprising:

14,000-seat stadium and home of GTFC.

All-weather multi-use pitches.

Health and wellbeing centre.

Education and training centre.

Multi-sport potential for rugby, netball and cricket.

Car parking (street sports).

Grimsby Town Sports & Education Trust Centre.

It will also be a commercial enabling development comprising hotel and restaurants, petrol filling station and retail with economic benefits, 150 jobs, construction employment, inward investment of £80 million and a business centre.

Q How does the proposed stadium site affect the public footpaths in the area? (The Park Ward meeting was advised that the only factor that had closed a public footpath in NELC so far had been to stop its use for criminal behaviour.)

A The answer given by the council was the same as the one above, relating to the planning process.

Q The Peaks Parkway traffic flow is currently controlled by speed limits. How will this be affected by the proposed footpath from the station and by vehicle traffic to the match?

A This was not answered directly, however, the answer above regarding access and egress plans covers it.

Q Will pedestrian supporters walk through the Crematorium or down Weelsby Avenue to the match?

A Answer as above.

QHow will the designated "burial extension" be affected by the proposals?

A This has not been answered in the leaflet.

Q Can we get advice from the Planning Officer? Will the officer attend the next meeting?

A This was not answered directly by the council, however, the same answer applies with regards to the planning process and procedure.

A selection of readers' letters on this topic will be published in tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph.

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A MOTORIST was horrified when a young schoolgirl threw a brick through his car window as he waited at a junction.

Tony Jones, of Grimsby, was waiting at the lights in Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, to turn into Clee Road, when the brick came flying through his passenger window, covering the inside of his car with shattered glass.

Mr Jones, an estate agent, said the act was "incredibly dangerous" and said he felt lucky it hadn't come through the driver's side window.

Police are investigating the incident and are yet to make any arrests.

Mr Jones, of Dixon Avenue, has been left to foot the bill for the repair of the glass through his insurance excess of £75, and is sure he will see his premiums increase as a result.

He said he saw three schoolgirls – aged between just 12 and 14 – running from a woman along Clee Road, before one of them took aim.

He believes the woman was giving chase after the same girls threw stones at the windows of her home.

He said: "I'm more angry than anything that these girls would do this, because they haven't gained anything.

"I was just waiting at the lights in the queue of traffic and I saw these three girls and then suddenly I heard this noise and something came through the passenger window.

"There was glass all over the inside of the car. I don't know whether she already had the brick in her hand or if she picked it up and threw it, but it made an almighty bang.

"I was uninjured but I feel I was lucky.

"What else could I have done? I was just sitting in a queue of traffic waiting. I couldn't have avoided it."

He described those responsible as "senseless vandals".

"I called the police and they said they think they have identified one of the girls," he said.

"I'm not sure what school they are from, but it was an incredibly dangerous thing to do.

"The inside of the car was covered with shattered glass and I had a right job sweeping and vacuuming it out afterwards.

"It's off the road now while I wait for the window to be repaired, so it's the inconvenience, too.

"I would like to see whoever did it brought to justice."

A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "Three girls, aged 12 to 14, walked past the vehicle and it is reported that one of them smashed the window.

"The group of girls ran away along Clee Road."

Anyone who saw the incident, which happened at about 3.45pm last Thursday, is urged to call Humberside Police on 101, quoting crime reference AB2048516/2014.

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MANSFIELD Town boss Paul Cox has no concerns over Liam Hearn's fitness after the former Grimsby Town striker agreed a one-year deal with the Stags.

The 28-year-old was released early by the Mariners in March – at his own request – following two seasons of injury woe.

After netting 29 times in his first season at Blundell Park, the 'hitman' ruptured his Achilles tendon early in the next term.

Following just 15 appearances last season, a cruciate knee ligament injury then cruelly ended his 2013/14 campaign.

Despite those injury problems, Cox says Hearn has proven his fitness and deserves his chance in the Football League.

"If you look at Liam's record during his career he has a fantastic goalscoring record and has done it at every level he has played," he told the Mansfield & Ashfield Chad newspaper.

"People will point to the fact he has been out injured for long spells, but he has been training and working with us for the last three months and we have monitored his fitness.

"He's had scans and we've had surgeons' reports and everything looks fine.

"I took him from Hucknall to Eastwood, so I know exactly what type of player he is and that he is the right character for us.

"We know have four good strikers we can call on next season with Liam, Alex Fisher and, of course, Matt Rhead and Ollie Palmer."

MARINERS fans have been heralding this week's exciting arrival of flying winger Jack Mackreth – at grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport

The former Macclesfield winger penned a one-year deal at Grimsby Town earlier this week.

Having turned down the club's advances in the past, the 22-year-old was delighted to finally become a Mariner.

And his new fans were equally as excited – judging by their comments on the Telegraph's website.

Streaky130 wrote: "Have just watched the YouTube video – this lad is lightning. We just need a striker that can keep up with him! My season ticket was never in doubt, but this signing has inspired me to get down the ticket office this Saturday."

Oxonmariner agreed: "Going by the YouTube clips, he looks fast.

"I was one who thought we should have got Wes York, but I reckon Mackreth looks better. Good signing – things are looking up.

Hertsmariner was also impressed by the 'best bits' video, which can be found on the Telegraph website.

He commented: "Mackreth seems a real livewire with the ability to outpace full-backs and supply 'killer' passes to onrushing strikers. Incidentally, this signing provided the catalyst for me to renew my season ticket today!"

Robthec added: "Unbelievable pace, well impressed. One thing is for sure, however we think the squad might line up, Paul Hurst is sure to surprise us."

Other comments left by Mariners fans at grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport included:

pontoonergy: Hursty strikes again – keep up the good work!

ProperGrimbo: Mackreth and Neilson on the wings. Sounds very promising.

Observer_2: Good to see us add some genuine pace to the squad.

BlundellPark: I'm sorry to all the 'boo boys' out there but things are taking shape nicely.

GRIMSBY Town's new winger Jack Mackreth has "got everything" – according to former team-mate Peter Winn.

The pair terrorised Conference Premier defences last season on opposite flanks for Macclesfield Town.

And, following the completion of Mackreth's one-year deal with the Mariners, his fellow wideman has tipped the new arrival to be a big success on the east coast.

"He's a young lad and from what he's told me, it will be his first time away from home, which he was a bit nervous about," commented Winn, pictured, who lives in Immingham when he's not turning out for the Silkmen.

"I was in a similar situation to him when I left the area to go to Stevenage. To be honest, I didn't like it when I moved away from home.

"But, if he can adjust to that, he will be great. He's a damn good player and he has a lot more good days then bad.

"He's quick, he's strong for his size, he can cross a ball, and I've seen him score goals on his left and right foot – he's got everything."

Lifelong Mariners fan Winn was born in Cleethorpes and enjoyed a loan spell with 'his' club two years ago.

He believes 22-year-old Mackreth will benefit from a move to one of the division's big boys.

Winn added: "Jack played very well last season, and if he gets the right training – which I know he will under Paul Hurst – he'll do very well for Town.

"It's a great signing and I think he will thrive at Town next season. It's a bigger club than Macclesfield and he's got the facilities there for him to progress.

"He's a good lad as well. He has a laugh and a joke, and is one of those players that will settle in quite easily in the dressing room."

On the Mariners' other summer acquisition, so far, Winn remarked: "I know Scott Brown as well from his time at Macclesfield, and he is one of, if not the, best centre-midfielder in the league.

"I've played against and with him, and he has got everything you would want in a centre-mid."