Dean Wilkins' victim ran into the street wearing only a bra and with a bloody nose.

Inspectors say the Accident and Emergency department at Boston Pilgrim Hospital needs to improve as a matter of urgency.

The inspection, by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), was carried out on Friday 30 November.

The CQC says it found serious concerns surrounding the triage, assessment and monitoring of patients. Inspectors were especially concerned that critically ill patients were not treated as a priority.

At times its staff were so alarmed during the visit that they had to intervene in the care of patients.

They said patients arriving by ambulance were waiting between 20 and 65 minutes to enter the department.

Other findings include insufficient staffing levels, patients not getting their medicines when they needed them, patients receiving care in corridors, and poor leadership.

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised and says all the cases raised are being investigated.

This afternoon will be a little brighter than it was earlier in Lincolnshire, with some sunny spells.

However, further heavy showers are still likely.

Fresh west to southwest winds:

The top stories from across Lincolnshire so far today include:

• "Good" grading for fire service, but more to be done - Fire chief
• Skegness foreshore improvement plans get go-ahead
• "Jurassic" steam loco in Skegness nominated for top award

A council leader has paid tribute to a mother and two children who died in a house fire in Collingham, between Lincoln and Newark.

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The blaze, in Woodhill Road on Saturday, killed Justine Collison, her five-year-old son Harvey and eight-year-old daughter Isabella.

Their father was also seriously injured in the blaze and an investigation into the cause is continuing.

Kay Cutts, the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, paid tribute to the family in a statement read before the start of a council meeting yesterday.

She said: "Our thoughts are with their family, friends, school and local community at this difficult time, particularly so close to Christmas.

"Izzy and Harvey were both pupils at John Blow Primary School. The county council has been providing support through our emergency duty team, educational psychology service and communications team."

There'll be free parking for patients and visitors at Lincolnshire's hospitals until 7 January, health bosses have announced.

It follows a catalogue of problems with United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust's (ULHT) new number plate recognition system and payment machines.

Following feedback from patients and visitors, ULHT has decided to make parking free at Lincoln, Boston and Grantham hospitals for the next few weeks.

A man has died after being found in Broad Street in Spalding.

Officers were called to the road at 06:32 and the man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The death is being treated as unexplained and the force are working to establish if there are any possible suspicious circumstances.

The road remains closed.

A Lincolnshire secondary school has been given a food hygiene rating of one out of a possible five.

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The kitchens at William Farr, at Welton near Lincoln, were inspected on Wednesday 31 October.

West Lindsey District Council says the main concern was the discovery of out-of-date food, although officials are confident students' health hasn't been compromised.

Inspectors add that in most areas food safety at the school is of a high standard.

In a statement, headteacher Andy Stones says the issue has been addressed and the school is confident the rating will return to a high grading in the new year.

A masterplan drawn up to improve the foreshore at Skegness has been approved by councillors.

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It will see an initial investment of £300,000 to buy new street furniture, including seats, streetlights and railings.

As part of the masterplan, East Lindsey District Council also wants to bring new life to underused areas of the foreshore including the bowling greens on South Parade and the disused beach huts near the pier.

Lincolnshire's fire chief says improvements need to be made after an inspection of the service by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

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Overall, the fire service was rated as "good", according to the inspectos, but areas for improvement include training, support of managers, people's well-being, and prevention work.

A restored steam locomotive on the Lincolnshire coast has been nominated for an award.

Image source, Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway Historic Vehicles Trust

Jurassic, which is based at Skegness Water Leisure Park, has been shortlisted for the 2019 Heritage Railway Association, external (HRA) Awards.

The restoration work on the locomotive, which was built in 1903, is shortlisted with three other projects for The Coiley Locomotive Engineering Award.

The winner will be announced at the HRA's Annual Awards Dinner in Birmingham on 9 February 2019.

Members of the team who look after the railway have said they're proud of the nomination:

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A cool start with some showers, before a mix of bright and sunny spells with further rain.

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Lincolnshire's fire service has been graded "good" in its first inspection by Her Majesty's Inspectorate, external.

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The county was one of 14 forces looked at as part of the first tranche under a new monitoring system.

The service was judged on its effectiveness, efficiency and people - and was praised overall.

Areas for improvement include training, support of managers, people's well-being, and its prevention work.

A shop in Boston has had its alcohol license revoked after more than 1,300 illegal cigarettes were discovered by the police.

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Officers in the town raided the European Food and Wine store on Red Lion Street and discovered illegal cigarettes and a host of other problems including staff who weren't trained and alcohol being sold below the minimum price.

A hearing a Boston Magistrates Court yesterday took the alcohol from the shop, the shop owners have 21 days to appeal.

Well you haven't even opened your Christmas presents yet but you're already being reminded to recycle correctly this festive season.

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The Lincolnshire Waste Partnership wants to makes sure people know that wrapping paper and anything with glitter need to go in the waste bin, external.

Cllr Poll added: "We're keen to recycle as much of our waste as possible, and keeping wrapping paper and glittery card out of the recycling bin helps us achieve that."

Deliberations continue in the case of two other men accused of child cruelty in the 70s and 80s.

The prosecution 'reinforces our zero tolerance approach to illegal fishing', said the environment minister.

A midwife from Sleaford says she's been suffering physically and mentally since being told she can't work because of the colour of her hair.

Donna Crichton has been working in the NHS for 30 years:

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust says it has a dress code that it expects staff to follow.

Often clear at first this evening, but as the night progresses, cloud will build from the west again at times, with overnight showers.

£400,000 has been put towards a new scheme to help people who have suffered falls.

The county council with the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) and the charity LIVES have launched the service today to respond to patients quicker.

In 2017-2018 EMAS responded more than 8,000 times to people who had fallen in Lincolnshire.

But now LIVES responders will use a dedicated EMAS ambulance vehicle, which includes specialist lifting equipment.

It's hoped it will help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and allow ambulances to go where they are most needed.

The pilot service will launch in the east of the county initially and will be rolled out across the whole of Lincolnshire in the new year.