Lincolnshire's hospitals were left with no other option but to re-introduce car parking charges because people were taking advantage, the boss of the trust which runs the sites has said.

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Last week, new lower fees were brought in at Lincoln County, Boston Pilgrim and Grantham hospitals after the charges were scrapped earlier this year.

But people then started using the spaces for personal use rather than hospital business, according to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT).

It will be a mainly cloudy day in Lincolnshire. Here's the latest forecast:

The Lincoln Grand Prix cycling event will be back in 2021, it's been confirmed.

This year's Grand Prix was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

However, its return in 2021 has now been announced as part of the provisional British Cycling National Road Series calendar for next year.

The race is due to take place in Lincoln on 9 May.

Armed police were called to reports of several people carrying weapons in Grantham on Saturday.

BBC Weather

There'll be some rain around in Lincolnshire this evening.

Here's the latest forecast:

A Hinckley railway bridge tops the chart, which also features bridges in Staffordshire and Norfolk.

Planned work is being brought forward on the Humber Bridge.

Motorists are being warned of possible disruption from this evening:

A gas pipeline which has been built under the River Humber between East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

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The pipeline, running between Goxhill in North Lincolnshire and Paull in East Yorkshire, has been officially named the world’s longest hydraulically inserted pipeline at 4.96km in length, external.

In July, after the successful completion of the tunnel beneath the Humber Estuary, it was flooded and the pipe was pushed through.

Once the pipeline had been inserted, it was verified by the Guinness Book of Records.

Emma Ford, head of gas construction for National Grid, says: "Delivering a project which is of such importance for the gas transmission network is a super achievement.

"To achieve a world record is the 'icing on the cake'."

The pipeline is now being connected to the network, ready for gas to begin flowing in December, securing the supply of up to 25% of Britain’s gas during the winter months, according to National Grid.

Zoe Watts appeared at Lincoln Crown Court and is to go on trial in May.

There's been a big jump in patients with coronavirus being treated in Lincolnshire's hospitals, it's been confirmed.

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Latest figures show 95 people are now being cared for in the county's hospitals after having tested positive for Covid-19.

That number compares to 57 last Wednesday.

Six of those patients are being treated in intensive care, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has confirmed.

BBC Weather

A murky day with cloud, low cloud and mist.

The morning should remain largely dry but a few showers are expected in the afternoon.

Mild for November with a gentle south-easterly wind.

Tonight, it will remain rather cloudy, foggy and misty with further showers or more general rain at times through the night.

Staying mild and calm:

Breaking news, sport, travel and weather updates from across Lincolnshire.

Seven people, including a 14-year-old boy, are arrested after two men are found injured in Lincoln.

Two Stephen Gleeson penalties help National League Solihull Moors knock beleaguered Scunthorpe United out of the FA Cup.

Eleven people were arrested on suspicion of public order offences after armed police were called.

National League side Dagenham & Redbridge score twice late on to knock out League Two side Grimsby Town in the FA Cup first round.

Police are trying to trace a motorist who failed to stop after being involved in a collision with a bike in North Lincolnshire which left its rider injured.

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The cyclist was found with serious but not life-threatening injuries on Park Avenue in Barton upon Humber at about 17:00 on Thursday 22 October. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of a black Ford Focus with a 63 number plate didn't stop at the scene, police say. However, officers add that the driver may not have been aware a collision had taken place.

Anyone who believes they may be the driver involved, or who has information about the incident, is being asked to contact Humberside Police.

Humberside Police have launched an investigation after a firework was pushed through the letterbox of a house in Grimsby last night.

The occupant of the house on Hamilton Close was awake when the incident happened at about 23:00 on Thursday and was able to put out the fire, according to Humberside Police.

Supt Tracy Bradley said: "While the vast majority of people were simply trying to enjoy Bonfire Night with their families and adhere to the new lockdown regulations, there were some notable exceptions where we needed to step in and take action.

“I want to make it clear we won’t tolerate this kind of behaviour and we will find and take action against anyone found to be involved.

“We’re working with our colleagues in Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and our local authorities to identify those committing offences last night and that includes those gathering in large groups breaching the lockdown restrictions.

Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact the Humberside force.

Giant poppies are being painted on roundabouts across Lincolnshire in tribute to the armed forces ahead of Remembrance Day.

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Services and parades are unable to go ahead this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Lincolnshire County Council says it still wanted to show its respect.

The black and red flowers will appear over the next few days on many major junctions and will remain in place throughout the month, the authority says.

Councillor Richard Davies says: "Like so many things this year, the Poppy Appeal has had to adapt to the threat of Covid-19 and many people aren't able to mark Remembrance Day in the way they usually would.

"As people find new ways to show their support – with printed poppies showing up in front room windows and virtual fields of Remembrance appearing online – we are showing our support with these giant poppies painted on some of our major junctions across the county."

BBC Weather

Staying dry with widespread sunshine this afternoon. Feeling cool, although winds will be gentle.

It will stay dry and mainly clear this evening and overnight, with patches of mist or fog developing through the course of the night: