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Charlotte Wright

  1. Reaction to proposed closure of Boston Marks & Spencer

    The MP for Boston says he's deeply disappointed the town's Marks & Spencer store looks like it will close.

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    Matt Warman, who also represents Skegness, said on social media that he'll do all he can to help around 50 people who will lose their jobs.

    Boston Borough Council has said it's working with the Department for Work and Pensions to assist M&S employees from the Boston store.

    It is always a great shame when what many regard as a High Street institution moves away. Naturally it is also a worrying time for staff and customers who have remained loyal to the brand for a long time. This is a decision taken at a national level by M&S, which is undergoing a major restructure. We will work hard to do all we can as a council to assist in filling this gap in the town centre.”

    Cllr Michael Cooper, Leader of Boston Borough Council

  2. Extra level crossing barriers installed

    Network Rail says it has installed extra barriers to prevent people climbing around a closed level crossing in Lincoln.

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    The crossing at Brayford Wharf East is currently shut while a footbridge is built.

    Video recorded last week shows two people endangering themselves by climbing railings above Brayford Pool.

    Wooden barriers have now been added.

  3. Lincolnshire's afternoon weather forecast

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    It will be a dry afternoon in Lincolnshire, but fairly cloudy.

    Here's the latest forecast:

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  4. Lincoln's Eastern Bypass could face further delays

    Lincoln's Eastern Bypass could be delayed further after one of its subcontractors went into administration.

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    As reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Hawk Plant Ltd, an independent plant hire company, made the decision to appoint administrators on Monday.

    The firm had been carrying out earthworks on the bypass.

    The scheme had already been delayed by Carillion's collapse and is expected to be £21m over budget.

    Lincolnshire County Council had already appointed Galliford Try in January 2018 as the replacement contractor for Carillion.

    Despite the announcement about the bypass earthworks subcontractor, Hawk, going into administration, other on-site works will continue on as normal today and for the foreseeable future. We are monitoring this situation closely and will be working closely with Galliford Try to ensure as little disruption as possible is caused to the project."

    Richard Davies, Executive member for highways, Lincolnshire County Council

  5. Don't forget to wash your hands!

    You're being asked to wash your hands regularly to prevent the spread of illness this winter.

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    Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups say winter months see the spread of colds, flu and sickness bugs through touching surfaces, and then touching mouths or food.

    The best way to wash hands is with soap and warm water, health bosses say.

    Drying hands properly is just as important, as damp hands can harbour germs.

  6. Farmer calls for more protection against poachers

    A Lincolnshire farmer says he and others need more protection from poachers.

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    Freddie Grant, from Mawthorpe near Alford, says he regularly finds evidence of people shooting wild animals on his land at night.

    It has been a problem for a long period of time, but we are seeing more of it."

    Supt Phil Vickers, Lincolnshire Police

  7. Future of heritage sites in the spotlight

    Control over heritage sites like Gainsborough Old Hall and Alford Windmill could be handed over by Lincolnshire County Council under new plans.

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    The authority wants them off its books to save money and provide a better long term future for the sites.

    I think it is overdue frankly for a relook at how we provide and show off the heritage we've got."

    Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council

  8. Boston Marks & Spencer closure plan 'not easy decision'

    Marks and Spencer has issued a statement over proposals to close its Boston store:

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    It states the company is consulting with 49 colleagues and says it's "not been an easy decision to make".

    The chain's branch at Newark has also been earmarked for closure, it's emerged.

  9. Marks & Spencer to close Boston store?

    Marks and Spencer is looking at closing its store in Boston, it's been confirmed.

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    It's understood staff were told this morning.

    A spokesman for the company said it's in consultation with employees over the plan.

  10. Lincolnshire flu jab reminder

    People in Lincolnshire are being reminded it's not too late to get a flu vaccination from their GP practice or local pharmacy.

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    The advice comes from health leaders in Lincolnshire who warn that flu is a highly contagious infection anyone can catch.

    People who are over 65, pregnant, have lowered immunity or a long term health condition should be eligible for the free flu jab.

  11. Brexit deal: Lincolnshire MPs get ready to cast their votes

    MPs in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are preparing to vote on whether to back Theresa May's deal for leaving the European Union.

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    The so-called "meaningful vote" will take place later as five days of debate on Brexit come to an end.

    Theresa May is calling on MPs to back her deal or risk "letting the British people down".

    Asked in advance by the BBC how they planned to vote on Mrs May's Brexit deal, latest figures show:

    • 5 MPs in Lincolnshire plan to vote FOR the deal
    • 5 MPs in Lincolnshire plan to vote AGAINST the deal

  12. Watch: Tuesday's weather forecast

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    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Though it'll be quite a cloudy day, there'll be sunny spells and it should remain mostly dry.

    Watch my full forecast here:

  13. Lincoln council tax on the up?

    Council tax in Lincoln could be set to rise later this year.

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    The city council wants to raise it by 2.95% in an effort to balance the books.

    It would see the rate for an average Band D property go up from £267 to nearly £275.

    A final budget proposal will go before the full council in March.

  14. Drunk driver jailed over friend's death

    Shane Chamberlain took a bend on the wrong side, causing a head-on crash on the A16 in Lincolnshire.

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  15. Lincolnshire's weather

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    A dry night for Lincolnshire.

    Here's the latest forecast:

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  16. Police investigate robbery in Gosberton

    Police are appealing for information following a robbery at the Co-Op store in Gosberton near Spalding.

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    It happened at 21:00 on Friday 4th January.

    A man described as in his early 20s and wearing a black hooded jacket went into the store on the High Street and took money from the till.

  17. Boston pub could be demolished

    A former pub in Boston could be demolished to make way for 18 new apartments.

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    The Framework Housing Association is behind the plans which would see the Duke of York on Lincoln Lane replaced with a number of one-bedroom supported living flats.

    The ground floor of the development would include room for training and staff facilities.

  18. Driver jailed after man killed near Spilsby

    A drink driver who caused a head-on collision killing his best friend and seriously injuring three other people has been jailed.

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    Shane Chamberlain crossed on to the wrong side of the road while taking a bend on the A16 at East Keal, near Spilsby.

    24-year-old Nathan Ardron, from Friskney, near Skegness, was killed in the crash on the 17 August 2017.

    Lincoln Crown Court heard the 25-year-old from Birch Grove, Alford, was almost twice the drink drive limit and had traces of cocaine in his blood after the collision.

    He was jailed for five years and banned from driving for five-and-a-half years.

  19. Two in court over Boston stabbing

    Two men accused of murder have appeared before Lincoln Crown Court this afternoon.

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    Mariusz Skiba, 32, of Chapel Street Boston, and Dariusz Kaczkowski, 33, of Woodville Road in Boston, are both charged with the murder of 41-year-old Przemyslaw Cierniak.

    Mr Cierniak died after being stabbed in Wormgate in Boston on Thursday lunch time.

    Neither man entered a plea and their trial was set for June 10th.

    Both have been remanded in custody.

  20. Scam warning in Lincolnshire

    You're being warned to be on your guard against phone scammers:

    This advice has been issued by Lincolnshire Police:

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