Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updatespublished at 07:35 British Summer Time 18 September 2019
Breaking news, sport, travel and weather updates from across Lincolnshire.
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Man 'murdered with machete over £2,000 drug debt'
RAF airman dies after rugby league match head injury
Spalding man to be charged with murder of Essex teenager
Plans for £3.4m 'port skills' training centre in Boston approved
Live updates on Tuesday 17 September 2019
Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updatespublished at 07:35 British Summer Time 18 September 2019
Rochdale 1-1 Lincoln Citypublished at 22:15 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Harry Toffolo's late goal secures Lincoln City a share of the spoils in a draw at Rochdale.
Read MoreScunthorpe United 2-2 Oldham Athleticpublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Oldham let a two-goal lead slip for a second game in a row as they are held to a 2-2 draw at Scunthorpe.
Read MoreSalford City 1-0 Grimsby Townpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Mark Shelton's first-half strike is enough for Salford City as they hang on to beat Grimsby Town in League Two.
Read MoreWheels of justice turn slowly in countypublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Court cases are taking far longer to complete in Lincolnshire than the national average.
Image source, GoogleA report for Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Panel reveals cases in the county's magistrates' courts are taking more than 50% longer to complete now than they did in 2010.
This works out at around 207 days in Lincolnshire compared to the national average of 169.
The report says the closure of the courts in Grantham and Skegness created a significant reduction in the number of defendants being seen.
Only Lincoln and Boston magistrates' courts remain in the county.
A number of other factors have also contributed to the slow down, including a change in bail procedures and fewer available crown court dates.
Lincolnshire's weatherpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
It should be a dry sunny end to the day in Lincolnshire. Here's the latest forecast......
Sex crime reports up due to recording changespublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Police say a rise in reports of sexual assaults and rapes in Lincolnshire is down to the way they are recorded, not because there have been more attacks.
Image source, PA MediaNew figures show there has been a 33% increase in 12 months, with reports going up from 1,500 in 2017 to just over 2,000 in 2018.
The force has launched a campaign to make sure people understand they must have consent before engaging in sexual activity.
They also want victims to feel confident in coming forward.
International training exercise takes place in Lincolnshirepublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
An international training exercise with jets from the Israeli, Italian and German air forces is taking place at RAF Waddington.
Exercise Cobra Warrior aims to develop the tactical skills of air crew, and has attracted aircraft enthusiasts from across Europe.
It’s the first time the Israeli Air Force has taken part.
Man 'murdered with machete over £2,000 drug debt'published at 15:57 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
A man died after having his leg almost hacked off by masked attacker wielding a machete, a court has heard.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceJordan O'Brien was attacked on his mother's doorstep in Gainsborough and died in hospital in March.
Lincoln Crown Court heard Kieron Walker, 22, of Auckley, Doncaster, had a grudge with Mr O'Brien who he accused of losing £2,000 worth of drugs.
Jurors were told Mr O'Brien repeatedly named Mr Walker, who denies his murder, as he lay injured
The trial continues
Boston Body Hub to closepublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Members of a community health centre in Boston say they are "heart-broken" by its imminent closure.
Image source, GoogleBoston Body Hub will shut at the end of next week.
The owners have blamed a loss of funding, increased outgoings and the economical uncertainty caused by Brexit.
Indecent exposure in Lincolnpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Police are appealing for witnesses to an indecent exposure in Lincoln.
Image source, GoogleOfficers say at around 16:27 on Wednesday 11 September they received a report that a man was exposing himself while sat in a doorway of an empty shop in Gordon Road in the city.
Anyone with information is asked to contact them.
Increase in rapes and sexual assaults in Lincolnshirepublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
The number of rapes and sexual assaults reported in Lincolnshire has gone up by 33%, according to Lincolnshire Police.
Image source, GoogleThe force said more than 2,000 incidents were reported last year, compared with just over 1,500 in 2017.
It has launched a campaign promoting the importance of getting consent, external to coincide with Freshers' Week in Lincoln.
Quote MessageWe take every opportunity to encourage victims to come forward. It’s important that new students coming into the City see our Force as one to be trusted, one that is proactive in the highlighting of the importance of consent and one that will investigate a case meticulously and with compassion.
Detective Supt Jon McAdam, Head of Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit
Lincolnshire's weatherpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
There'll be some sunshine around in Lincolnshire this afternoon. Here's the latest forecast:
Lincoln City favourite rules himself outpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
A favourite to be the next manager of Lincoln City Football Club has ruled himself.
The search continues for a replacement after the Cowley brothers left last week.
But Mike Flynn is said to be staying at Newport County.
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End of X postSpalding man to be charged with murder of Essex teenagerpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
A man is to be charged with murdering a teenage boy who died from injuries he suffered 15 years earlier as a baby.
Jack Mitchell, 15, from Harwich in Essex, died on 13 March 2016.
A post-mortem examination found his cause of death to be a pulmonary infection and pneumonia as a result of injuries he suffered as a baby.
John Doak, 36, of Delgate Avenue in Spalding, Lincolnshire, has been summonsed to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Former RAF canteen and homes put up for salepublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Do you fancy owning part of a Lincolnshire village?
Image source, GoogleA former RAF canteen and 54 houses have been put up for sale in Brookenby, near Market Rasen.
Property firm Avison Young say the houses, most of which are already let, have an annual rental income of £239,000 while the old canteen would make an ideal pub or shop.
Buccaneers pay tribute to RAF airman who died after matchpublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Boston Bucanneers have paid tribute to RAF airman Scott Stevenson who died after suffering a head injury in an inter-services rugby league match.
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End of X postThe 25-year-old Senior aircraftman technician was injured playing for the RAF first team in a match against the Army on Friday, and died on Monday.
Expansion plans for Boston college approvedpublished at 09:33 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Local Democracy Reporting ServicePlans for a new £3.4m training centre at Boston College have been approved.
Image source, GoogleThe proposed Digital Transport and Logistics Academy will focus on developing port skills such as crane operations, fork lift truck driving and management, and will offer a range of apprenticeships.
Funding for the project has come from the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership and the college.
It will be built on the Rochford Campus next to the new Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (EMAT) Centre.
Quote MessageThe proposed development would result in a building of innovative and outstanding design that compliment the recent development of the EMAT centre and which would both enhance the built environment whilst also providing significant social and economic benefits for Boston and the surrounding areas."
Council officers, Boston Borough Council
Watch: Tuesday's forecast for Yorkshire and Lincolnshirepublished at 08:50 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look NorthAfter a chilly start the rest of the day will be fine and dry with temperatures up to 16C in places.
Overnight it will stay dry and settled.
RAF airman dies after rugby league match head injurypublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 17 September 2019
An RAF airman has died after suffering a head injury in an inter-services rugby league match.
Image source, RAF MarhamSenior aircraftman technician Scott Stevenson, 25, was injured playing for the RAF first team in a match against the Army on Friday, and died on Monday.
Hundreds of tributes have been posted online to the airman, who also played for Boston Buccaneers, in Lincolnshire.
RAF Marham in Norfolk, where he was based, described him as a "popular member" of the team and community.
The UK Armed Forces Rugby League (UKAFRL) said it was "deeply saddened by the devastating news".