Summary

  • Counter terror police arrest man in Lincolnshire

  • 'No threat' to community following Lincoln terror arrest

  • Ejector seat firm to be sentenced over pilot's death

  • Extra money to fix potholes in Lincolnshire

  • Citizens Advice centres dealing with mental health clients

Live Reporting

Paul Russell

  1. Crackdown on To Let signs in Lincoln

    A row over signage on houses in Lincoln is being taken to the Secretary of State in charge of communities and housing.

    street signsGetty Images

    Residents have in the past complained that To Let signs on the sides of houses are "an eyesore" and make it easier for burglars to target student homes.

    City of Lincoln Council is now planning to completely ban the use of signs on the sides of properties.

    Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for housing, communities and local government, will have the last word on whether the ban can go ahead.

    It's shocking to think some parts of the city have about 25% of the properties covered in To Let boards."

    Kieron Manning, Planning Manager, City of Lincoln Council

  2. Man wanted for failing to appear in court in Boston

    A man is wanted by Lincolnshire Police after failing to turn up to a court appearance in Boston.

    Maciej DrewniakLincolnshire Police

    Maciej Drewniak, 23, from Boston, failed to appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 7 February charged with a criminal damage offence and a theft-from-vehicle offence.

    He has no fixed address, but may still be in the area, according to police.

    Officers are asking for anyone who knows his whereabouts to get in touch.

  4. Smile, you're on camera... Well, not quite yet

    CCTV cameras in East Lindsey are to be finally switched on at the end of February after almost six months of delays.

    cctv cameraGetty Images

    The district council accused BT of delaying the use of their new system in August last year.

    They spent £400,000 on the new cameras but BT hadn't installed the network to support them.

    At the time BT apologised for the delay, saying that the work was more complicated than expected.

    The new cameras will be six times clearer than the current ones, just like those recently installed in Lincoln.

  5. To Let boards ban planned for city

    The council applies to central government to ban the signs in part of Lincoln.

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  6. Back to the beat Bannister

    A Deputy Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police is returning to his roots next week as he takes on a patrol shift in Skegness.

    DCC Roger BannisterLincolnshire Police

    DCC Roger Bannister began his policing career in Skegness but went on to become a senior officer in Leicestershire.

    He's retiring from that high pressure role and hoping for something more sedate in Skegness.

    He says he's looking forward to it... but hoping not to repeat the time he got his patrol car stuck in the dunes on Skegness beach.

    Well I was patrolling around the back of Natureland, but my more experienced duty constable and colleague had shown me the path to take, and I must have deviated slightly because it didn't seem to get completely bogged down in the sand for them but it did for me. I remember a local recovery firm towing me out... while a small crowd was forming"

    DCC Roger Bannister

  7. Teenage girl assaulted in Cleethorpes

    Police are searching for a man who inappropriately touched a teenage girl in Cleethorpes.

    Aerial image of Cleethorpes Country Park.Google

    The incident happened on Saturday afternoon when the girl was walking through Cleethorpes Country Park towards Park Lane with her friend.

    A man aged between 40 and 60 approached her and touched her inappropriately and then ran off.

    The girl is shaken and upset but not injured.

  8. Many children with special needs 'excluded from schools'

    The MP for Great Grimsby has been meeting the Education Secretary to ask him to help keep children with special needs in school.

    Melanie Onn meeting the Education Secretary Damian Hinds.Melanie Onn

    Melanie Onn says that last year alone 3,500 school days were lost in North East Lincolnshire, affecting 825 children in the region, many with special educational needs (SEN).

    Statistics from 2016 showed that children with SEN are seven times more likely to be excluded than those without.

    It is vital that children with special educational needs do not miss out on school due to a lack of appropriate support, so I urged the education secretary Damian Hinds to do more to ensure that children are diagnosed and supported"

    Melanie Onn, Great Grimsby MP

  9. Hunt for new manager for Grimsby Town continues

    Grimsby Town is stepping up the search for a new manager this week.

    Macclesfield Town's John Askey

    Last night two bookmakers suspended betting on Macclesfield Town's John Askey (pictured) - the odds-on favourite with both.

    But at this stage, there's no indication that the club has offered anyone the job.

  10. Lincoln City manager given Red Card

    Lincoln City's manager has spoken out after being sent to the stands during the match against Crawley on Saturday.

    Danny CowleyLincoln City FC

    The manager intervened after team captain, Luke Waterfall, was booked for pushing.

    But instead of calming things down, Cowley got himself sent off.

    If I say what I want to say I'll just get myself into more trouble, won't I?"

    Danny Cowley, Lincoln City Manager

    The match was the first loss for Lincoln City since New Year's Day.

  11. New Pilgrim maternity ward opens

    Pilgrim Hopsital's £2.5m maternity ward has opened for its first expectant mothers after a long period of regeneration.

    new wardULHT

    There had been concerns about the future of maternity services in Boston, as part of the Hospital trust's "Sustainable Transformation plan".

    United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has invested £2.5m in the ten rooms, which have enough beds for 18 mothers.

    The new facilities are wonderful for families, with ample space at each bedside creating a relaxing environment. Many families have described their stay on the ward as feeling like a new hotel with a bright, airy and modern feel."

    Lucy Wonnacott, Matron for maternity at Pilgrim Hospital

  12. Park improvements planned

    Your opinions are wanted ahead of planned updates to some of Boston's parks.

    the pitGoogle

    Parks on Freiston Road (The Pit, pictured above) and Skirbeck Road are to get improvements but the council wants your help deciding what they need.

    If you want to get involved, click the link here.

  13. Claims number of rough sleepers is growing

    The Shadow Housing Minister and Great Grimsby MP Melanie Onn will be discussing the issue of homelessness on the Lincolnshire coast tonight.

    Two homeless people carrying bags.

    It's after a row broke out at a public meeting where campaigners called for talks over what they claim is a growing number of rough sleepers in Skegness.

    Councils in the area say there is no homeless problem in the town.

  14. Curling takes county by storm

    While it may not be the easiest sport to get involved in, curling seems to be inspiring people around the county.

    Spalding Fire Station have set up their own curling rink.

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  15. Watch: Lisa Gallagher has the weather forecast

    Find out if you will need your brolly today.

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  16. Driver arrested after cyclist dies in accident

    The driver of a car has been arrested after a cyclist in his 40s died after an accident at the weekend.

    kellet gateGoogle

    The cyclist was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham but died from his injuries.

    The driver of the car was arrested for dangerous driving.

    The crash happened in Kellet Gate in Spalding (pictured) at around 19:40 on Saturday evening.

    Police are appealing for witnesses.

  17. £400k investment in Lincoln CCTV

    An investment in Lincoln's CCTV service is being described as a "revolution" for the city's security.

    cctv

    The City of Lincoln Council has spent £400,000 on the new service.

    Staff in the control room say it provides pictures which are six times clearer.

    This absolutely revolutionises how we provide a service"

    Martin Burn, Manager - Lincoln CCTV Control Room

  18. Busy Hull road closes for three months

    Part of Bankside in Hull will be closed to traffic from today until May as work starts to improve flood defences.

    Map of road closures.Hull City Council

    The £36.5m improvements along the River Hull mean a 200m stretch will be closed and diversions will be in place.

    There'll be no access from Clough Road to Air Street but businesses along the road will be open as normal.

    You're being advised to leave yourself extra time for journeys in the area.