PLANS have been revealed for a potential new development of 143 new homes on the western edge of Laceby.

Addison Planning Consultants has put forward the proposals for land to the north of Field Head Road and to the west of Charles Avenue.

The application is currently being prepared, while a consultation has already been held with the parish council.

Residents also had their say during an open meeting event at the Laceby Library.

Jay Everett, managing director at Addison Planning Consultants, is acting on behalf of the landowners who are local developers Humberside Land Developers Ltd.

He said: "A proposal has been drawn up for a residential development on the site and the local community are currently being consulted on the draft plans.

"No planning application has been made, at this stage the developers would like to understand the views of the local residents in order to inform the evolution of the plans and before a planning application is submitted to the council.

"The consultation plans show a potential development of approximately 143 high quality architect-designed family homes with gardens, including terraced, semi-detached, detached and bungalows all set in a significant amount of new public open space and landscaping.

"There is a pressing need for new homes in North East Lincolnshire and this potential development is sustainably located and will create a high-quality environment where local people will want to live.

"We see the consultation process as an essential part of the evolution of the plans and will welcome the views of residents."

Residents were invited to give their opinion in writing to NELC at a public consultation, where they were asked: if they agree with the proposed development site, what their feelings were with regards to the design of the dwellings, and if they felt the development will fit the character of Laceby.

They were also asked to comment on the proposed landscaping of public open spaces and proposals for vehicle, pedestrian and cycle access to the site.

One resident who will be directly affected is Dave Hannibal, of St Peter's Grove, who said he was "not happy" and would have moved house had he known such a development might be on the horizon.

He said: "It seems we don't really have a say in things, they may be asking for our comments but I don't find the consultation too helpful.

"We've spent thousands on our house and God knows how much it will depreciate in value because the beautiful views we have from our front window will be lost. "Laceby could lose its identity – it will not be the same anymore."

Gary Beck, of Elm Lane, added: "The sheer traffic it will create, 143 new homes could mean 300 additional cars all trying to get on the main road at 8am in the morning which will cause problems.

"They'll listen to what we have to say but at the end of the day – it's business."

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SAY hello to Mariner-James Samways – perhaps the world's most aptly named Grimsby Town fan.

Born in February, the first child of Michael Samways and Demi Fitzgerald has been named after the boys at Blundell Park.

His parents, who live at Dumoon Court on the Willows estate, became an item over two-and-a-half years ago.

And while his mum was born in Lincoln, there was only ever going to be one team for the latest member of the Samways family.

Demi, 18, said: "From when we were expecting, we knew we wanted a unique name.

"I can remember being sat waiting for a scan early on, and Michael mentioned the name Mariner.

"I really liked the sound of it, and then we added James for my granddad.

"We both really like the name, and it shows how proud we are to be from the area.

"When Mariner-James gets old enough to start going to games with Michael, then I will go along and join them.

Michael, who is 21, added: "I've always been proud to be from Grimsby.

"I've always followed the club, ever since I was younger, and haven't missed a game for three years now since getting a season ticket.

"We don't plan on taking him to games until he is old enough, and by that time we hope to see the team back in the Football League.

"It would be nice for Mariner-James to see them in the Premier League, but I don't think it's likely to happen soon.

"We know it's an unusual name, but it's double-barreled so he can at change it if he wants to when he gets older."

Mariner-James was born on Thursday, February 13 – just two days before the black and whites were beaten 2-1 at Cambridge in the FA Trophy.

While that result brought about something of a downward spiral at Blundell Park, and ultimately another season in the Conference, there are happier times ahead following the arrival of the latest Mariner.

Michael gave his backing to Paul Hurst's men ahead of their new campaign which kicks off next month: "I've been saying it's our year for ages now.

"But with Luton and Cambridge out of the way, there really is a good chance they can get back up this season.

"They have made good signings, and hopefully Mariner-James can bring them some luck.

Grandmother Lisa Samways, 41, added: "I'm so proud of Michael and Demi.

"Mariner-James is my second grandchild, and we couldn't be happier as a family."

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SCOTT Neilson's fine solo goal wasn't enough for Grimsby Town last night as the Mariners' unbeaten pre-season record came to an end at Causeway Lane.

Paul Hurst shuffled his pack again for the fourth friendly, with Craig Disley returning from a tight hamstring and new signing Carl Magnay making his first start.

Striker Ross Hannah recovered from his jaw injury sustained at Harrogate, while trialists Craig Clay and Joe Ironside had another chance to make an impression.

It took six minutes for the visitors to make the first clear-cut chance, as Disley's looping cross from the right was met by Clay in the middle – his header being tipped over by home stopper Jon Kennedy.

Ironside got in on the act seconds later, glancing another high centre wide.

But the forward should certainly have put the Mariners in front on ten minutes, sprinting clean through on goal before seeing his toe-poke blocked by Kennedy.

The hosts had started slowly – that was until Adam Yates tested James McKeown with a powerful strike 20 minutes in.

Ironside had a pop from distance four minutes later, but it was the Gladiators who broke the deadlock in the 25th minute as Ben Hutchinson bent a sumptuous right-footer over and beyond McKeown from the edge of the box.

Home captain Liam Needham saw a 25-yarder tipped over as the Northern Premier League line-up went in search of a second.

Hurst was experimenting with his system, with Neilson playing behind the strikers in what appeared to be a 4-3-1-2 formation.

And it was the tricky attacker who drew things level in the 31st minute when he battled past the last defender, rounded Kennedy and tapped home.

Scott Brown almost bundled his way through the home defence as half-time approached, before Disley nodded Paul Bignot's cross a foot wide of the post.

But a far better chance arrived two minutes before the break when Brown's excellent pass found Ironside in space in the box. The frontman only had to poke the ball past Kennedy, but couldn't get a clean contact and the chance was gone.

There was a slow start to the second half with only Magnay's header into Kennedy's midrift, following a corner, of note.

Worringly, Disley then limped out of the action after a challenge with Matlock left-back Phil Roe – to be replaced by Jack Mackreth.

Paddy McLaughlin had come on for Brown at half-time, and six more changes were made in one go just after the hour, sending the PA announcer into a spin!

Lenell John-Lewis was among the new arrivals, and almost touched home Aswad Thomas' fine cross from the left.

But it was the Gladiators who netted next – Leon Osborne finishing at the second attempt from Jason Stokes' low cross, 19 minutes from time.

The professionals responded and Shaun Pearson headed a corner wide, but in truth the Mariners never seriously threatened the home goal in the closing stages and will be hoping for better against the Football League boys next week.

MARINERS: McKeown (Bastock 86), Bignot (Walker 62), Winfarrah (Pearson 62), Magnay (Humble 62), Doig (Nsiala 62), Brown (McLaughlin 45), Disley (Mackreth 57), Clay, Neilson, Hannah (Thomas 62), Ironside (John-Lewis 62).

THE mum of a disabled toddler who travels to Sheffield for vital hospital visits fears proposed changes to the area's rail links will make their life a nightmare.

Lisa Hutton was speaking as Grimsby Telegraph Editor Michelle Lalor visited Westminster to present a 5,000-name Keep On Track petition to the Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin. The names have been collected within a month and all want the direct express service between Cleethorpes and Manchester airport to stay.

The 38-year-old Humberston mum-of-three is worried she will have to change trains at Doncaster to get her three-year-old to Sheffield every month.

As reported, one of the options is to scrap the current direct express service and introduce a service between Cleethorpes and Doncaster or Sheffield – people would then change before carrying on to Manchester.

Lisa said: "I don't drive so I've no idea what I would do if the train stopped.

"It's all well and good saying that we could just change at Doncaster, but there are only a limited number of wheelchair bays on each train and we'd be unlikely to get one there, whereas when we board at Cleethorpes we are the first ones on. If the train wasn't there anymore it would be horrific.

"We couldn't afford a taxi all that way so we would have to hope that the hospital could provide transport or we'd have to miss the appointments all together."

Lisa's daughter, Lily-Mae Hutton, who is registered blind and has cerebral palsy, was born prematurely and suffered internal bleeding after a traumatic birth.

Her heart stopped on three occasions and doctors urged her parents to have her Christened and her last rites read at the same time, but, miraculously, she pulled through.

Lilly-Mae, who now attends Humberston Park School, has to travel to Sheffield up to 12 times a year for treatment at the Children's Hospital, Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Ryegate Clinic.

Lisa added: "Taking the train is so much more convenient than trying to get my husband to drive us as parking in Sheffield is atrocious.

"It's also cheaper than it would be to drive and park, and easier to wheel the paediatric wheelchair onto a train that it is to put it into the car.

"We usually travel across the day before an appointment so that we can get Lily-Mae as settled as possible.

"We can't get onto bus because they don't accommodate wheelchairs and I don't drive, so we don't have any alternative.

"I honestly wonder if these Government ministers would be considering axing the route if they had a disabled child who needed to use the train for appointments.

"I know for a fact we aren't the only parents in this area in this situation and we need to stand up and make our views heard."

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PAUL Hurst admits he is concerned by Craig Disley's injury after the Grimsby Town skipper limped out of last night's friendly loss at Matlock.

The Mariners suffered defeat for the first time this pre-season thanks to a 2-1 reverse in Derbyshire.

But their boss was far more worried with his captain's fitness than the result – especially with the start of the new Conference campaign approaching fast.

Disley appeared to turn his knee in a challenge shortly after half-time, and was withdrawn from the action moments later.

"Craig's foot got stuck in the ground and he felt his knee a little bit," Hurst told the Telegraph. "I was hoping it was more 'knee on knee', but I'm not sure.

"He seemed to be almost ready to run it off, but we didn't want to risk that – particularly after he has just come back. Fingers-crossed, it's nothing too major.

"I know what we need to work on and what we're looking at after that game, so I'm happy.

"But I'd be happier if I find out Craig's injury is nothing serious and I've got a fit squad to go into two games against Football League opposition when we know we must up our performance."

Scott Neilson's first-half goal was a highlight for the Mariners on a night when they toyed with the 'diamond' formation.

Hurst added: "I'm not going to pretend otherwise, I'd like to have won the game, but there's no points on offer or the next round of the cup.

"We played two different systems. The first half in general was something I wanted to look at, and the second half when I made a raft of changes was more to just give people a few more minutes on the pitch.

"We hadn't worked on that second system so I'm not too concerned.

"In the first half, it was a diamond formation and it was all about trying to get on the ball, and we certainly did that."

The Cleethorpes Carnival is over for another year. Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the annual parade pass through the resort. More than 80 floats set off from Sidney Park earlier this afternoon before making their way up Isaacs Hill and along the promenade before making their way to the finish at Meridian Park.

TRANSPORT bosses have refused to be drawn on a completion date for ongoing roadworks on the A18 near Humberside Airport.

Works at Melton Ross, just a few hundred yards from the entrance to Humberside Airport, have been ongoing for around two months.

As reported, the works were started after it was found that the bridge which takes the road over the railway tracks was unfit for purpose.

Temporary traffic lights have been installed, reducing the bridge to a single lane, and a reduced speed limit is also in place.

The work is causing widespread disruption, with heavy goods vehicles having to be diverted through Brigg.

A spokesman for North Lincolnshire Council said: "The roadworks on the A18 near Melton Ross are still ongoing.

"Temporary traffic lights and a speed limit is in place while work is carried out."

Keep checking your Grimsby Telegraph for updates.

THE community of Caistor has shown it really "digs" getting involved in local archaeology.

A community dig was held as part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Festival of Archeology – and it proved to be a big success.

Enthusiasts, some experiencing their first real dig, joined with experts to see what they could unearth about the town's past.

And, while nothing Roman was discovered, there were plenty of bits and pieces from more recent times.

The dig was led by Zoe Tomlinson, community archaeologist at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln, who said she was delighted at the local community's support for the two-day dig.

As reported, it was run in partnership with the Down Your Wold project, the Community Archaeology Group and Caistor Arts And Heritage Centre.

Zoe said: "We have found some Victorian medicine bottles, dating from about 1880, some coins from the 1930s and other bits and pieces.

"Six schools came to see what was going on, forty volunteers signed up and it has been a great event."

Archaeologist Charles Simpson said other finds included a "very nice early Victorian inkwell dating from about 1830, a thimble from the same era and some 1940s toy cars."

The dig took place off Cromwell View, within about 200 yards of the Roman wall, which can be seen at the southern end of the churchyard behind the parish church.

Nearby is Caistor Grammar School, and sixth form history student Katherine Briggs was among those digging.

A second event took place in Walesby, which was only open to village residents, where a small preliminary excavation was made to gain an idea of the contents of an archaeological site.

This Saturday – to mark the end of the Lincolnshire Wolds Archaeology Festival – a heritage walk will set off from Caistor Heritage Centre at 2pm.

Between 11am and 3pm the Caistor Metal Detector Group will be at the centre, where they will be available to chat to anyone who is interested in their work or joining the group.

Also present will be David Robinson, chairman of the North East Lincolnshire Archaeological and Local Historical Society. There is also a display throughout this month at the Arts And Heritage Centre about the archaeology of Caistor.

For more information about the Lincolnshire Wolds Festival of Archaeology, visit www.down-your-wold.co.uk or call 01507 609740.

To contact Caistor Heritage Centre, call 01472 851608.

TONIGHT'S final of the Grimsby Town Knock Out could be dubbed Grimsby Town CC v ex-Grimsby.

In the Lincolnshire Cavaliers team to take on the competition's hosts are the four Webb brothers – Dan, Simon, Matt and Tom – plus Geoff Middleton, Jonny Miller and Matthew Cocks.

All are former Grimsby cricketers who now live and play in other parts of the country.

Grimsby Town come into the competition fresh from an excellent ECB Premier League victory on Saturday against Market Deeping, one of the league's top teams.

Bowler Danny Cliffe is on good form, as are batsmen Joe Farmery and Maninder Singh.

The final looks like it could provide a highly-entertaining spectacle.

The match starts at 6.15pm and there is ample parking around the ground for spectators.

THOUSANDS braved the prospect of rain and storms, donned their most glamorous outfits and headed off to Market Rasen Racecourse for Ladies' Day on Saturday.

Racing was slightly delayed due to a power cut caused by the storm, but that did not hamper the enjoyment of those who turned out in support of The popular Journal- backed event.

For pictures and more from the event, see tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph.

ALMOST 65 years after setting foot through the gates of Cleethorpes Girls Grammar School for the first time, a group of former female pupils reminisced about their schooldays.

More than 20 members of the class of 1950 gathered for their annual summer reunion at the Kingsway Hotel in Cleethorpes.

The group has been getting together twice a year for almost 20 years now, meeting during the summer and every Christmas.

Organiser Eileen Darnell said: "We have been doing this for 19 years now, and we always make sure to meet up twice a year.

"It's great to get everybody together, as we're all from the same year and we all like keeping in touch. We get people coming from all over the country.

"We don't get as many as we used to before, but for those who are still here it's important to us to stay close."

Eileen added it was a good way for the group to keep social, as a lot of them now live on their own.

She added: "Before this started a lot of us had lost touch, but it just took a few of us to get together and it all went from there really.

"Events like these are absolutely brilliant and we all enjoy them. A lot of people are on their own at our age, so it's good for them to get out and mingle with people they know.

"There are quite a few who are widowed, so it has helped them. It's helped us to come together and it helps us all to boost us during the bad times."

Fellow member Rita Westerman added: "I love it here. We're all women, no men are allowed!

"We all look forward to the event throughout the year. Not everyone comes to every event we have, but it's nice for them to have that option if they want to. And it's good to see them when they do pop down.

"Some come from quite far away, too, so they must be having fun. All we seem to do is talk, talk, talk – or maybe that's just me?

"But no, in all seriousness we all enjoy it and there are a lot of lovely people here."