Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updatespublished at 07:32 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2019
Breaking news, sport, travel and weather updates from across Lincolnshire.
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Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near Spilsby
Boy, 17, detained for 12 years for 'terrifying sexual attacks'
Boston United to face Rochdale in FA Cup second round replay
Latest updates on Monday 16 December 2019
Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updatespublished at 07:32 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2019
Rochdale beat Boston to earn Newcastle tiepublished at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Aaron Morley's late penalty sees off non-league Boston to earn Rochdale an FA Cup third-round tie with Newcastle United.
Read More'Fed up' inmate walked out of HMP North Sea Camppublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
An inmate walked out of an open prison because he was "fed up" waiting to hear when he would be released, a court heard.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceNicholas Burnett left HMP North Sea Camp, near Boston, Lincolnshire, on 16 November as he "wanted to go home".
The 33-year-old was located in Burgh le Marsh hours later and detained by officers, Lincoln Crown Court heard.
Burnett admitted escaping from lawful custody and was given an additional six-month sentence.
Police issue appeal for witnesses to fatal plane crashpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Lincolnshire Police have appealed for witnesses to a light aircraft crash which claimed the life of the pilot as investigations continue into the cause of the incident.
The single-seater plane crashed at Mavis Enderby, near Spilsby just after 13:00 GMT on Sunday afternoon and a man was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.
Three Air Accidents Investigation Branch inspectors are leading the investigation supported by police.
Ch Insp Simon Skelton said currently the cause of the crash is unknown.
Anyone who saw a small aircraft between 10:30 and 13:00 GMT on Sunday has been asked to contact police.
Men expose themselves during sexual violence marchpublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Three men who exposed their bare bottoms in the window of a shop in Lincoln during a march by women's safety campaigners are being sought by police.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceThe incident happened at a fish and chip shop on Lincoln High Street during a Reclaim the Night demonstration against rape and sexual violence on 23 November.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceAny witnesses, or anyone who recognises the man, are being urged to get in touch with police.
'Fed-up' inmate walked out of open prisonpublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Nicholas Burnett, who was jailed for grievous bodily harm in 2007, "wanted to go home", a court hears.
Read MoreLincoln City sign winger Elbouzedipublished at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Lincoln City sign Waterford winger Zack Elbouzedi for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.
Read MoreEx-courthouse to become care homepublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceA former magistrates’ court in Grantham will be demolished to make way for a £3.5m care home.
Image source, Crown Care DevelopmentsCouncillors on South Kesteven District Council approved the plan by Ladhar Crown Care Developments to flatten the courthouse on Harlaxton Road.
A new two-storey, 55-bedroom care home will be built as part of the proposal, as well as 21 car parking spaces.
The former magistrates’ court closed its doors in 2016, with cases moved to be heard in Lincoln and Boston.
The developer has said it expects the new care home will become a large local employer.
2019 Lincoln Santa Fun Run & Walkpublished at 13:31 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Hoards of runners and doggie companions took part in the festive Lincoln Santa Fun Run & Walk, external on Sunday.
Image source, Sean Strange PhotographyLincoln sex assaults: Boy detained for 12 yearspublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
A 17-year-old boy who sexually assaulted two women on the same day has been detained for 12 years.
Image source, GoogleThe boy, who cannot be identified, previously admitted raping, assaulting and sexual assaulting a woman who was walking on the South Common (pictured above), in Lincoln, on 21 July.
He also admitted assaulting a second woman with intent to commit a sexual offence.
Passing sentence at Lincoln Crown Court, Judge Steven Coupland described the boy as "dangerous".
Christmas rent-a-tree firm reports rise in salespublished at 11:32 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Concern about the environment has led to a bumper year for a Lincolnshire firm which hires Christmas trees.
Rudies Roots, based in Nettleham, say sales have increased by about 40% from last year.
"Everyone comes out and says they like the idea of not chopping a tree down and using them again," Kim Bertins, who helps run the firm, said.
She said trees can be hired about 10 times before being planted.
Boston United braced for second-round replaypublished at 10:42 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
Boston United will be hoping to book their place in the third round of the FA Cup later when they face Rochdale in a second round replay tonight.
Image source, PA MediaThe sides drew 0-0 when they faced each other earlier this month at Spotland.
The winner of tonight's clash will face a home tie against Premier League side Newcastle United.
Pilot dies in light aircraft crashpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019
The pilot of a light aircraft has died in a crash in Lincolnshire.
Image source, PA MediaEmergency crews were called to the crash, near Spilsby, at about 13:20 on Sunday afternoon.
The pilot was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigations by Lincolnshire police and the Air Accident Investigation Branch are being carried out to determine the cause of the crash.
The Lincolnshire force says officers are supporting the pilot's family.
Anyone with information about the crash, or who saw what happened, is being asked to contact police.
