Summary

  • Man not guilty over 'ironic' race hate post about travellers

  • Pupils 'feel safe' again after school stabbing

  • 'Loss of faith' over ambulance service - MP

  • Jewellery haul discovered in secret drawer

  • Humber Sea Terminal closed due to power cut

  • Live updates from your BBC newsroom

  1. Search for man over McDonald's attackspublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    Police want to speak to this man after two people were attacked outside the McDonald's on the Cornhill in Lincoln.

    ManImage source, Lincolnshire Police

    The two victims had to spend the night in the hospital as a result, one was left with jaw injuries.

    It happened on the 26 November, but this is the first time police have revealed these images.

    ManImage source, Lincolnshire Police
  2. One in eight secondaries 'below standard'published at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    Secondary school tables just published show one in eight in England is below government standards.

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  3. Tribute from family of Gareth Baileypublished at 16:35 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    The family of 29-year-old Gareth Bailey, who was found dead at his home in Ingoldmells in December, have issued a tribute saying he "lived every day to its fullest".

    Gareth BaileyImage source, Lincolshire Police
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    Gareth was a wonderful happy man. His heart was always in the right place, he was loved by everyone who knew him and lived every day to its fullest. He lived for his three children, cherished his brother James, his beautiful sister Rachael and did anything for his mum and dad. We are going to miss you and love you very dearly, rest in peace son forever in our hearts.

    Family of Gareth Bailey

    39-year-old Steven Feeley has been charged with his murder.

    He appeared in court last week and entered a plea of not guilty. A trial date has been set for May.

  4. Council could raise tax by 50% for the unemployedpublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    North Lincolnshire Council is putting forward proposals to increase the amount of council tax unemployed people pay.

    North Lincolnshire Council

    The full council will look at putting it up from 25% to 50%.

    Council leader Rob Waltham is in favour of the increase:

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    People will have to re-evaluate their life choices. People have to live within their means and manage their budget to make sure they're self sufficient.

    Councillor Rob Waltham, Leader, North Lincolnshire Council

  5. Over a hundred apply for police foreign language jobspublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    Lincolnshire Police have been attempting to recruit more officers who are fluent in another language.

    They were looking for people who could speak either Polish, Latvian or Lithuanian (as well as English) to better cater for those in the south of the county, especially South Holland and Boston.

    Since the drive began towards the end of last year 136 people have applied to join their ranks.

    A number Assistant Chief Officer Andrew White is very pleased with:

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    I’m delighted with the number of applications we have had and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to apply... I look forward to personally welcoming successful candidates in the summer.

    Andrew White, Assistant Chief Officer, Lincolnshire Police

  6. Ten Lincolnshire schools underperformingpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    The secondary school league tables have just been published and ten Lincolnshire schools have ranked below the standard deemed acceptable by ministers.

    Lincoln

    • Lincoln Castle Academy
    • Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
    • Lincoln UTC

    Boston

    • Haven High Academy
    • William Lovell Church of England School
    • The Giles Academy
    • Thomas Middlecott Academy

    Gainsborough

    • The Gainsborough Academy

    Grantham

    • The West Grantham Academy St Hugh's

    Skegness

    • Skegness Academy

    You can see how the schools in your area ranked here.

  7. Lincoln student died after losing control of carpublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    The Lincolnite

    An inquest has heard how a young woman died after losing control of her car, external before colliding with a tree.

    Beth VenemoreImage source, The Lincolnite
  8. Plans submitted for multi-million pound energy centrepublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    Plans for a £170M energy from waste centre outside Immingham have been submitted to North East Lincolnshire Council.

    North Beck Energy CentreImage source, North Beck Energy Centre

    Once built, North Beck Energy says the plant would create 40 full time jobs.

    If given the go-ahead, the Centre will be located on vacant land zoned for industrial use, to the south east of Immingham Port,

  9. In pictures: Practice makes perfect for Fire and Rescuepublished at 13:53 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    Grantham Fire and Rescue teams are currently doing a few drills in the grounds at Harlaxton College.

    They've picked a nice day for it!

    Lincolnshire Fire and RescueImage source, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
    Lincolnshire Fire and RescueImage source, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
    Lincolnshire Fire and RescueImage source, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
  10. Lincoln abuse 'unacceptable' - Policepublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    More now on the woman who had sexual comments hurled at her while she was walking in the Brayford Pool area of Lincoln.

    Brayford

    The 63-year-old woman says she won't come back into the city alone since the incident, which she says involved a homeless man.

    Insp Pat Coates says it's something the police are looking into and such incidents won't be tolerated:

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    It saddens me that the lady has suffered that abuse in the city centre. The behaviour she described is unacceptable...What I want to do is reassure people that generally Lincoln is a safe city and a safe area to come into."

    Insp Pat Coates, Lincolnshire Police

  11. Domestic burglary skyrockets in Lincolnshirepublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    The latest crime figures for the county reveal a big increase in domestic burglary.

    For the year ending September 2017 it rose by 60%, the highest rise in the East Midlands.

    However non-domestic burglary fell by 31%.

    Elsewhere sexual offences are up by 16% and reports of harassment and stalking went up by 13%.

    Police
  12. Weather watchers: Peachy skies in Mortonpublished at 11:50 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Lovely shot as the sun went down yesterday in Morton.

    Thanks to mercuryb for sending it in:

    Morton
  13. Council to vote on Pride flagpublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    South Kesteven District Council will today be asked to fly the LGBT Pride flag from their council building in Grantham next month.

    LGBT flagImage source, Getty Images

    Councillor Tracey Forman wants the authority to show it's support as part of LGBT History Month in February.

    All members of the council will be asked to vote on the motion later today.

  14. Scunthorpe steel to be used at world's largest cargo portpublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    Steel from Scunthorpe will be used to help build the world's largest cargo port.

    British Steel workerImage source, Steve Morgan/British Steel

    British Steel has secured a deal to supply steel to Shanghai in China for its £57bn project.

    The firm will make crane rails which will enable the port to handle huge container ships.

    Scunthorpe Labour MP Nic Dakin says it's great news for the workers:

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    It shows that British Steel is moving forward in a positive way. It's beginning to win sustainable business, not just in the UK and Europe but across the world. It demonstrates the quality of our workforce."

    Nic Dakin MP, Scunthorpe

  15. Listen: Woman abused in the street in Lincolnpublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    A 63-year-old woman says she will not come back to Lincoln alone after a man yelled sexually abusive comments at her in the street.

    The victim, who wants to remain anonymous, says she believes the man was homeless.

    He followed her until she ran into a restaurant for help, she says.

    Take a listen to what she told BBC Radio Lincolnshire:

  16. BBC Question Time comes to Lincolnshirepublished at 09:46 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    David Dimbleby and his panel will be in Grantham a week today to discuss the week's biggest political issues, set the news agenda - and try not to yell at each other.

    Dimbleby

    The BBC One programme is being broadcast from the Meres Leisure Centre next Thursday and David Dimbleby wants YOU to sit in the audience.

    You still have time to get your application in if you want to be there in person...

  17. Lincolnshire MP heads to the treasurypublished at 09:22 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    The MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, Dr Caroline Johnson, has confirmed she's going to be working with the treasury:

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  18. Watch: Today's weather forecastpublished at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    Alina Jenkins
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    A cloudy day ahead with a few showers possible in Lincolnshire.

    Here's the full weather forecast for the region.

  19. Traffic and travel: Overturned lorry on A46published at 08:26 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018

    BBC News Travel

    It's going to be slow going if you're travelling on the A46 around Faldingworth this morning.

    A lorry overturned in the early hours and traffic has slowed right down while recovery work is carried out.

    Possibly best to avoid the area for the moment if you can...