Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updatespublished at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018
Latest news, weather, sport and travel from across Lincolnshire.
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Death of missing teenager investigated
Lincolnshire health trusts miss targets on diverting patients from A&E
Snow warning for Lincolnshire over the weekend
Weather fears over annual Lincoln 10k race
Big rise in number of Yorkshire and Humber secondary schools in deficit
Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updatespublished at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018
Watch: Friday's weather forecastpublished at 09:56 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look NorthIt's going to be cold and some weather warnings are in force overnight for snow and ice.
Here's the full forecast:
Trusts miss targets on diverting patients from A&Epublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018
Calvin Robinson
Local Democracy Reporter, North LincolnshireTwo Lincolnshire health trusts have missed their target for diverting patients away from Lincoln and Boston A&E departments in a bid to relieve pressure.
The Urgent Care Streaming Service assesses patients when they come to A&E and sends them to the best department for treatment.
While their target is 30%, Lincolnshire Community Health Services (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (ULHT) diverted just 11% of patients attending A&E at Lincoln County Hospital and Boston's Pilgrim Hospital.
Last summer, ULHT received £1m to relieve pressure on hospital emergency departments in Lincoln and Boston.
ULHT is also investing £500,000 into the A&E department at Lincoln County Hospital and has put forward plans for a GP streaming extension at Boston Pilgrim Hospital.
ULHT declined to comment.
Quote MessageThe 11% achieved across both sites is the equivalent of more than 6,500 people who have been able to receive appropriate care away from A&E. This is a significant step towards our long-term aspiration of between 30-35% and helps ensure emergency services are available for those who need them."
Craig McLean, Deputy director of operations, Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Extra security for Lincoln City v Grimsby Town matchpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018
There are plans for extra police to be drafted in for Lincoln City's local derby with Grimsby Town at Sincil Bank this weekend.
The added security announced by Lincolnshire Police is in light of violent scenes at the Mariners' match on Saturday.
Fighting broke out between rival fans inside and outside the ground.
It's hoped the added security will deter any trouble in Lincoln this weekend.
Weather fears over annual Lincoln 10k racepublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018
With temperatures predicted to fall, the organisers of this weekend's Lincoln 10k and junior races say they're closely monitoring the weather.
The Met Office is warning of freezing conditions this weekend and has issued a yellow "be aware" weather warning for Lincolnshire.
More than 5,500 people have signed up to take part in the 10k race on Sunday and the junior races on Saturday.
The forecast has raised questions about whether the event can go ahead, but, at this stage, the organisers say the event will take place.
Run for All says it's consulting health and safety teams, external as well as City of Lincoln Council and Lincolnshire County Council.
Run for All says the welfare of participants and spectators is the "number one priority" and is asking people to be well prepared for all weather conditions.
Quote MessageWe will be communicating with our participants as and when we have any information to share. We would like to assure runners we're taking all the steps we can."
Tristan Batley-Kyle, Run for All
Big rise in number of secondary schools in deficitpublished at 08:00
The number of council-run schools operating at a loss in the Yorkshire and Humber region has trebled in four years, according to a new study.
The region had the second highest proportion of council-run schools in deficit between 2016 and 2017, with the number standing at 33%.
The Education Policy Institute has looked at more than 1,100 secondary schools over seven years.
The figure includes council-run schools only.
The area with the highest proportion of schools in deficit between 2016 and 2017 was the south west, with the number standing at 35%.
The top stories in our area todaypublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
The top stories from Lincolnshire today:
- Lincoln bypass has been closed because of a crash.
- The body of a man in his 80s has been found in a ditch
- Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was knocked off his bike .
- The Bishop of Lincoln has made his maiden speech in the House of Lords.
- The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice
Updates on breaking news and travel will continue here through the night.
Lincolnshire's weather: Rain tomorrowpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look NorthIt will be a dry night in Lincolnshire but there will be rain tomorrow.
Here's the latest forecast.
Lincoln bypass updatepublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
Motorists are being warned of long delays on the Lincoln bypass this evening.
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End of twitter postBishop of Lincoln makes maiden speech in House of Lordspublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
The Bishop of Lincoln has made his maiden speech in the House of Lords.
Image source, Parliament TVThe Rt Rev Christopher Lowson spoke about "the economy in the light of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Statement".
He said people in our county feel alienated from "the metropolitan elite".
Quote MessageThere is some things to welcome in what was announced, what has been called the light at the end of the tunnel - which will be good news to the people of Lincolnshire, especially if what is devoted to Lincolnshire addresses the challenges we actually face"
The Rt Rev Christopher Lowson, Bishop of Lincoln
Grimsby Town sign veteran strikerpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
Grimsby Town have signed former Coventry, Birmingham and Scunthorpe forward Gary McSheffrey on a deal until the end of the season.
Image source, EmpicsThe 35-year-old was a free agent after leaving National League side Eastleigh in November.
He could make his debut for the Mariners in Saturday's trip to Lincoln.
Quote MessageI had been training with Doncaster prior to coming here and played a couple of reserve games. Nothing replaces playing matches but I'd like to think I can get up to the speed of things pretty quickly.
Gary McSheffrey, Grimsby Town
Lincoln bypass closedpublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
BBC News TravelMotorists are being warned that Lincoln bypass is closed.
It's shut between the Nettleham Road and Wragby Road roundabouts due to a collision.
Long delays are reported in the area.
Body found near Spaldingpublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
The body of a man in his eighties has been found in a ditch close to Spalding.
Image source, PAPolice say the dead man was found next to his vehicle this morning. Officers are treating the death as unexplained.
The B1390 at Sutton St James remains closed.
Mablethorpe fire updatepublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
A fire which broke out in the boiler room at a Co-Op in Mablethorpe has been put out.
The blaze at the shop on Seacroft Road this morning was caused by an electrical fault.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue say the building was evacuated and there were no injuries.
Grimsby sign veteran forward McSheffreypublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
Grimsby Town sign former Coventry, Birmingham and Scunthorpe forward Gary McSheffrey on a deal until the end of the season.
Read MoreWWII bomber engine gives glimpse back in timepublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
A rare World War Two engine - which has never been used, and is exactly as it was when it was delivered from the factory - is to go on show at an aviation museum in Lincolnshire.
Image source, Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage CentreLincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre has bought the Merlin engine - used on Spitfires and Lancaster bombers - from a private collector in Switzerland for £28,000.
Centre manager Andrew Panton said the Rolls Royce engine offered a glimpse back in time.
The engine is expected to go on display in late spring.
Quote MessageIt’s quite difficult to believe that it’s never been touched – It’s like looking back in time and seeing how it would have been delivered from the factory."
Andrew Panton, Manager Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Gary McSheffreypublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
Veteran winger Gary McSheffrey tells John Tondeur how his move to Grimsby Town came about and how he can help them in their relegation battle.
Warning of snow and ice for Yorkshire and Lincolnshirepublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
The Met Office has just issued a Yellow Warning for snow and ice for tomorrow
Image source, Met OfficeThe warning comes into effect from 15:00 tomorrow.
The Met Office warn of some roads and railways being affected with longer journey time.
We're being told to watch out for icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
Lincolnshire weather: cloudy and wetpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look NorthThere'll be some rain around in Lincolnshire this afternoon. Here's the latest forecast:
Your headlines this lunchtimepublished at 12:57 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2018
Here are the top stories from the Lincolnshire newsroom this lunchtime:
