Updates on Friday 21 July 2017
Save a Life hits its 10,000 target
Dispersal order put in place over the weekend in Lincoln
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A market trader who was caught selling fake clothing on the Lincolnshire coast has been jailed for 18 months.
A raid at Eastgate Market in Ingoldmells found more than 1,000 counterfeit items.
29-year-old Roshan Singh from Lincoln Road in Skegness had denied 12 charges including the unauthorised use of a trademark.
BBC Radio Humberside
Seven crewmen who died on board a Grimsby fishing trawler in World War One, while it was working to clear German mines, have been remembered in a service at sea.
The trawler, Alberta, was discovered by the Shipwrecks of the River Humber research team, who are locating all 375 vessels that were lost.
After a plaque for the crew members was placed on the wreck, a service of remembrance was held above it.
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
More than 400 emergency services staff will be housed at the new tri- service station, located on the site of the existing fire and ambulance station on South Park Avenue, Lincoln.
The building will be home to ambulance crews covering the Lincoln area, Lincoln South’s firefighters and police officers and staff, currently located at West Parade.
Image source, Lincolnshire County CouncilAs part of the development, the existing fire training tower and workshops will be retained and refurbished to create additional operational space.
If approved by Lincolnshire County Council’s planning committee, enabling works on site will start in October 2017, with full construction starting early 2018.
Image source, Lincolnshire County CouncilThe plans are being welcomed by the managers of all three organisations involved.
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Here our the top stories from our Lincoln newsroom this afternoon:
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A £1 million lottery prize has gone to good causes - because its Lincolnshire winner wasn't found.
The ticket was bought in North Kesteven in January.
The deadline to claim the EuroMillions money passed at midnight.
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
A 16-year-old from Grimsby's been charged in connection with an assault at the Trivoli Tavern last week.
A 35-year-old man sustained serious injuries.
The teenager's been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on 13 July 2017.
Humberside Police are appealing for help in identifying these two men who are wanted in connection with the same incident:
Image source, Humberside PoliceIf you know who these men are thej you can call Humberside Police on 101 quoting log 523 of 13 July 2017.
Jake Zuckerman
BBC Look North
An inquest has heard that an 18-year-old farm worker was trying to clear dirt and debris from a trailer when he was fatally electrocuted.
Jackson Maplethorpe from Billinghay was working on his family's farm last November, when he raised the trailer into overhead power lines.
The inquest at Lincoln Cathedral Centre continues.
BBC News Travel
M180 is closed both ways. There's queueing traffic due to a police incident between J3 M181 (Scunthorpe) and J4 A15 / A18 (Scawby).
Su Whitaker
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
Lincolnshire's Hollie Arnold broke her own F46 world record in the javelin at the World Para-athletics Championships in London to win gold.
Arnold who won Paralympic gold in Rio last year has now won three successive world titles.
Image source, BBC SportHeckington's Kieran Tscherniawsky came 5th in the F33 shot whilst Grantham's Sam Ruddock was 7th in the F35 shot.
Su Whitaker
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
Lincoln City's planned friendly against Oxford United for Tuesday 25th July has been cancelled.
The Imps say they are looking to arrange another friendly fixture to replace this cancellation.
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League Two side Grimsby Town sign striker Harry Cardwell on a two-year contract after he is released by Reading.
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Scott Dalton
Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A former fire fighter from Boston, who broke his neck last year on his stag do, finally tied the knot this weekend.
James Thorpe was paralysed from the chest-down in a freak accident last summer - and his wedding had to be postponed.
He managed to stand for the ceremony on Friday, as well as having a first dance with his new wife Michaela.
Image source, Courtesy of October Willis PhotographyBarbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
You have until early September to have your say on the future of Lincolnshire's last remaining cattle market.
A consultation's getting underway into Louth Livestock Market.
Three options are being considered by East Lindsey District Council including ending a centuries old tradition.
Quote MessageThe Lincolnshire Rebellion started in Louth and we've got fire in our bellies and we will fight every inch of the way to maintain our charter and to maintain what we think is right for this town and the district"
Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders, Independent East Lindsey District Councillor
Dry with largely unbroken sunshine this afternoon. Highs of 25C (79F).
Scott Dalton
Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Grants of up to £15,000 are being offered to improve shop fronts in Gainsborough. , external
Businesses are being encouraged to apply to West Lindsey District Council for the money.
Image source, West Lindsey District CouncilThe scheme is available to businesses in the following town centre locations:
Quote MessageThis grant is a great opportunity for tenanted or empty shops located in the area to apply for a grant to do renewal and repair work. I would encourage as many people as possible who are eligible to apply for the funding to do so.”
Councillor Trevor Young, District councillor for Gainsborough ward
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Police want to speak to this man in connection with an indecent act in Lincoln.
Officers have been made aware of a report that a man was seen carrying out an indecent act outside the Waterside Shopping Centre last week after a video was circulated on social media.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceAn investigation's been launched and police would like to talk to the man pictured in relation to this incident.
Thanks to our BBC Weather Watchers for sending in these lovely pictures this morning.
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The consultation over the future of a heart unit, used by sick children from Lincolnshire, will end today.
Image source, PANHS England wants to shut the centre at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester because it's not meeting standards.
Campaigners have been fighting to try and keep it open.
The consultation was extended because of the election.
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Police stopped a man who was riding this lawnmower along the A1031 towards Marshchapel in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The 23-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and going equipped for burglary.
He was later released under investigation.
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Police belive the mower us stolen and would like to trace the owner so if you've had a similar model go missing, recently call Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 53 of July 16.
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Problems finding staff are being partly blamed for millions of pounds being spent on supply teachers in Lincolnshire.
Local authority-run schools - not including academies - have spent £10m on supply teachers and support staff over the past three years.
Image source, ThinkstockThe NUT says many are being put off by the workload and salaries on offer.
Chris Rolfe, a principal lecturer in education at Nottingham Trent University and who used to be a headteacher here in Lincolnshire, says "there's one academy trust in the county who are advertising 31 vacancies".
