Lorry overturns on A46 outside Lincolnpublished at 11:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
Motorists are facing some delays after a lorry overturned on the A46 in Lincoln., external
Image source, Lincolnshire EchoLorry overturns on A46 outside Lincolnpublished at 11:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
Image source, Lincolnshire EchoMan found dead after going missing in Vietnampublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
BreakingA man who went missing in Vietnam amid fears he was kidnapped over a debt has been found dead.
Image source, BUSH FAMILYSteve Bush, from Nottinghamshire, had lived in the country for 10 years but vanished last week from the hotel where he was staying.
His sister Amanda, who lives in Stapleford in Lincolnshire, told the BBC the family believe he was in debt.
Quote MessageWe are supporting the family of a British man following his death in Vietnam, and are in contact with the Vietnamese authorities."
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Lincolnshire Police contact Interpol over missing manpublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
Lincolnshire Police have confirmed they've contacted international criminal police organization Interpol after a man disappeared in Vietnam.
Image source, Family HandoutSteve Bush, originally from Nottinghamshire, has lived in the country for 10 years but vanished last week from the hotel where he lived.
His sister Amanda, who lives in Stapleford in Lincolnshire, says the family is worried he's been murdered over a debt.
Quote MessageI can't cope with it, I can't stand it. I am very, very worried. It is hard being here while he is over there...It seems like it is connected to the debt and we dare not go over in case we become targets."
Amanda Bush
Problems persist after Boston Pilgrim check-uppublished at 10:21 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
Inspectors revisited a Lincolnshire A&E department in December just weeks after it was criticised over patient safety, it's emerged.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issued a damning report following a visit to the emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital in November.
It's emerged that it was followed by another visit in December. Councillors have been told that the main areas of concern haven't yet been resolved.
But, in a statement, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (ULHT) said work was ongoing to fix the problems:
Quote MessageFollowing recent CQC inspections at our Pilgrim emergency department we are implementing an improvement programme to increase safety and performance. We are confident that many of the concerns have been addressed, making the service more resilient."
Jan Sobieraj, Chief Executive, ULHT
Lincolnshire welcome for TV presenter after car smashpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
Yesterday, we told you BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey had revealed he'd been in a crash on one of Lincolnshire's roads.
He escaped with only a few scrapes but he mentioned "a lovely family in East Heckington" who came out and gave him a cup of tea.
Well, thanks to the power of social media, here's one member of that family:
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End of twitter postNice of Jake to agree to a photo, especially after seeing the state of his car:
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End of twitter post 2Watch: Tuesday's weather forecastpublished at 08:46 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look NorthIt'll be cold and blustery today with sunshine and a few wintry showers plus a yellow "be aware" warning for ice.
Watch my full forecast here:
Suicide prevention charity at work in Lincolnshire schoolspublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2019
The mother of a Lincolnshire schoolgirl who took her own life is looking to help stop other families from going through the same thing.
Image source, Family PhotoMaisie Cousin-Stirk (pictured), from Misterton near Gainsborough, was 16 when she died.
Her mum, Helen Cousin, has since set up a charity called Help me, I'm Fine.
The charity has raised thousands of pounds to pay for suicide prevention training sessions in several primary schools.
She says it's about raising greater awareness:
Quote MessagePeople say, 'Maisie was 16. Why aren't you aiming it at secondary school?'. Well, if we can teach children to be more resilient and cope with their feelings from a young age then that has to be a good age."
Helen Cousin, Founder, Help Me, I'm Fine charity
Briton missing in Vietnam 'was in debt'published at 18:15 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
Steve Bush's family have been sent messages saying he has been kidnapped or murdered.
Read MoreHouse fire murder suspect namedpublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
Billy Hicks and Jay Edmunds perished in the fire thought to have been set by Ashley Martin.
Read MoreOut of this world! Giant moon landing in Lincolnpublished at 17:30
A giant moon exhibition, external is set to delight when it comes to Lincoln in the Easter holidays.
Image source, The Lincolnite'Save our Marks & Spencer' group set uppublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
It emerged yesterday that the Boston branch of Marks & Spencer is one of the stores the retailer has earmarked for closure.
It's one of 17 across the country that will shut as part of the firm's restructuring plan.
But it seems residents in Boston aren't giving up their M & S without a fight.
The group "Save Our Boston Marks & Spencer, external" has been set up on Facebook and, at the time of writing, has already got close to a thousand people as members.
Image source, Facebook'Arson attack' on prison staff carspublished at 17:11 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
Both fires took place in a staff car park at the rear of the jail which houses about 700 inmates.
Read MoreKirton fire: Police statementpublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
Lincolnshire Police said a file on a house fire in which three people died will now be passed to the coroner.
The force earlier released the identities of those who died, which included the man police believe started the blaze.
A date for inquests to be opened into the deaths of the two men and woman who died have not been announced.
The police have said they will not be commenting further until the conclusion of those inquests.
Quote MessageGiven the damage caused to the house by the fire, this has been a complex incident to deal with. A file will be passed to the coroner. However, it is important to note that a coroner’s role is not to apportion guilt or to attribute blame."
Det Ch Insp Karl Whiffen, Lincolnshire Police
Kirton fire victims' families release tributespublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
The families of two of the people who died in a house fire in Kirton on New Year's Day have paid tribute to them.
Jay Edmunds' family say the 27-year-old was a "vibrant, funny, beautiful, loving daughter & sister" and her death came as a "devastating shock".
Quote MessageWe are shocked and horrified by the events that have taken Jay from us. Our hearts are broken. Thank you to all our family, friends and local community for their well wishes and support at this devastating time."
Family of Jay Edmunds
The family of Billy Hicks say he was the "life and soul of the party".
Quote MessageHe was a very caring and loving person with a fantastic sense of humour. Our hearts are broken our family is devastated for him to be taken away from us in such a tragic way."
Family of Billy Hicks
As we told you earlier, the other person who died in the fire was Ashley Martin, a 32-year-old from Luton.
Police say they believe he started the blaze on Peartree Road.
Luton man named as Kirton fire suspectpublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
BreakingLIncolnshire Police have released the name of the man they suspect started a fire that killed himself and two others on New Years Day.
Ashley Martin, who's 32 and from Luton, is believed to have been behind the blaze at a property on Peartree Road in Kirton.
Image source, Lincolnshire policeImage caption, Billy Hicks (left) and Jay Edmunds
They've also confirmed the identities of the two other people who died.
Billy Hicks, 24, from Wyberton, and Jay Edmunds, 27, from Kirton, both perished in the fire.
Police say the identification process was delayed because of the ferocity of the blaze.
Robbers armed with gun raid chemistpublished at 15:51 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
Lincolnshire ReporterArmed robbers demanded drugs and cash, external in a raid at a chemist in Grimsby last night.
Image source, GoogleSecond life planned for Shodfriar's Hallpublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
Work is going on to transform one of Lincolnshire's oldest buildings into a community hub and theatre.
Directors from Boston's Blackfriar's Theatre are looking into the viability of restoring Shodfriar's Hall.
The hope is to breathe new life into the building and encourage the local community to make use of it.
The trustees of the building are also keen for the community to have their say on the building's future development.
Quote MessageWe very much want the local community to be involved in what they want to see the space used for. Coming in and taking part in the tours, coming into the cafe for a coffee it all goes to support the project."
Rob Barclay, Trustee
Vehicles torched in Lincoln prison car parkpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
Police are investigating after two vehicles were damaged by fire in a staff car park at Lincoln Prison.
Image source, Media LincsBoth blazes took place at the rear of the jail on Greetwell Road.
Prison authorities are now taking precautions for staff working overnight.
The first car blaze was reported to the authorities in the week before Christmas, the the second was reported shortly after 23:30 on 11 January.
BT Sport presenter in Lincolnshire crashpublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
The BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey has thanked Lincolnshire Police after being involved in a crash in the county.
Jake said he suffered only bumps and bruises in the crash:
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End of twitter postIce warning for Lincolnshirepublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2019
With temperatures set to drop to around freezing point overnight, an ice warning has been issued for Lincolnshire.
It's only an amber warning at this stage, which means there could be icy patches in places, especially on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
So, a little bit of extra care is required when you're setting off for work or school tomorrow morning:
