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A “potential third wave” of Covid-19 is expected in Lincolnshire, but "not of the same magnitude" as previous waves due to enhanced testing, vaccination and immunity, health bosses say.

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They have also said they "aren’t seeing a major impact" on the county’s coronavirus levels since the next set of restrictions eased on April 12.

The government’s roadmap out of lockdown allowed pubs and restaurants to operate outside, non-essential retail, hairdressers, salons, gyms, zoos and theme parks to open as well as enabling people to meet outside in groups of six.

Clair Raybould, director of operations at Lincolnshire’s Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "We still need to maintain strong infection prevention control as individuals, but also across all of our services and we have also been asked to plan for a potential third wave.

"Although not of the magnitude of previous waves, that is still part of our planning and that sits alongside our recovery plans as well."

BBC Weather

This morning it will be mostly overcast with the occasional light shower. Into the afternoon, it will be dry with sunny spells developing and fresh north-easterly winds.

Tonight, it will be mostly dry and clear for all areas. In the early hours, there will be a few patches of cloud drifting in from the north, but it will remain dry:

The University of Lincoln says a ceremony planned for September will now be held in April 2022.

Grimsby Town are relegated back to the National League after five seasons in the English Football League.

Newport County take a big step in securing a play-off spot with a convincing win to leavs Scunthorpe hovering above the drop zone.

Two men are accused of killing Stephen Bellamy, 33, who was stabbed in the head with the tool.

A 15-year-old boy is among two arrested after 7,000 plants were found in Frampton, Lincolnshire.

A man's died after being stabbed in the head with a garden fork in Grimsby, police say.

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Officers were called to Rutland Street in Grimsby at about 18:40 on Saturday where the 36-year-old man was found with wounds to his head.

The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died yesterday, according to Humberside Police.

Two men have since been charged with murder following the incident and are due to appear at Grimsby Magistrates' Court later today, police said.

Det Ch Insp Christine Calvert said: “Although this was an isolated incident between individuals known to each other, we appreciate such a tragic incident of this nature has caused shock to the local community.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."

Geoffrey Broome, who had a previous caution for spanking a boy, is jailed for four years.

BBC Weather

Today will be a mostly cloudy day with rain showers throughout. In the afternoon, some showers may be heavy and thundery.

This evening it will be cloudy with further showers. Overnight, some of the showers will merge to form longer spells of rain:

A 42-year-old man is charged after a woman was left with severe burns following a fire in Skegness.

A 27-year-old woman's been charged with murder following the death of her husband who was stabbed outside a pub in Grimsby, say police.

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A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of murder after Adam Krozolinowski was found with stab wounds outside a property on Freeman Street, shortly before 20:15 on Saturday, according to Humberside Police.

His wife, Anna Krozolinowski of Duncombe Street, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Grimsby Magistrates Court today, police said.

One man has been released with no further police action, officers confirmed.

A force spokesman said the stabbing was believed to be an "isolated incident".

Two men have been arrested after a man was attacked and stabbed in the head, say police.

Police were called to Rutland Street in Grimsby at about 18:40 BST on Saturday where the 36-year-old man was found with wounds to his head.

Humberside Police said he was in a critical condition in hospital.

Two men, both 39, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one also being held on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.

A police spokesman said it was an isolated attack "between individuals who were known to each other".

Adam Krozolinowski, 32, was found with stab wounds outside a pub on Freeman Street in Grimsby.

A man and a woman are continuing to be questioned on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was stabbed outside a pub in Grimsby.

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The pair were arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was stabbed outside the Freemans Arms on Freeman Street on Saturday night, according to Humberside Police.

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 21:00, the force said.

Humberside Police said the family of the 36-year-old, who died a short time after arriving at hospital, had been informed and were being supported.

A force spokesman said the stabbing was believed to be an "isolated incident".

BBC Weather

Starting dry and fine this morning, but cloud will build this afternoon, causing some outbreaks of rain.

Tonight, rain will move in and persist overnight in Yorkshire, turning heavy in places.

Meanwhile in Lincolnshire there's expected to be plenty of late sunshine and a mostly dry night:

Breaking news, sport, weather and travel updates from across North, West, East and South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

A 36-year-old man is critically ill with stab wounds to his head after being attacked in Grimsby.

A man and woman are being held on suspicion of murder over the 36-year-old's death.

Walsall make their place in League Two next season mathematically safe with a comfortable win at struggling Scunthorpe.