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.

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:

People in Lincolnshire are still being encouraged to get their annual flu jab despite the start of the new England-wide coronavirus lockdown today.

The Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is advising people to contact their GP or pharmacist to see if they're eligible for a free vaccine:

BBC Weather

It will be a dry end to the day in Lincolnshire.

Here's the latest forecast:

A total of 61 schools across Lincolnshire currently have confirmed cases of coronavirus among staff and/or pupils, the county council has confirmed.

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The county's Health Protection Team is working with all those schools which are affected, according to Lincolnshire County Council.

All the schools are taking action to limit the potential spread of the virus, with some pupils and staff self-isolating as a precaution where necessary, the authority adds.

David Eldridge was jailed for six months after admitting causing the death of Geoffrey Saville.

People in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire who willingly break the law over the coronavirus lockdown should expect to be fined, according to Humberside Police.

From today, many shops have been forced to close and households cannot mix, except for childcare or those in support bubbles.

Assistant Ch Con Chris Noble, from Humberside Police, has thanked those people East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire who have been following the rules so far.

However, people who plan to willingly break the rules will be dealt with through fines, he says.

"I would appeal to anyone thinking about this [breaking the rules] to think very carefully about their actions and about how they would feel if others were endangering their loved ones, and I would ask you to make the right choice," he says.

"As has been our approach throughout the pandemic, we will continue to engage with people sensibly and fairly, explaining and encouraging people to follow the restrictions in place."

He adds that enforcement will be a "last resort", saying people who "recklessly" ignore the rules and organise gatherings should "expect to receive a fixed penalty notice".

All 15 core libraries and a number of community hubs across Lincolnshire will remain open during the new England-wide coronavirus lockdown, it's been confirmed.

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But Lincolnshire County Council says they'll have to be run differently for the duration of the new restrictions.

Residents will be able to collect reserved books and use pre-booked public access computers, the council says.

Core libraries are located in Boston, Bourne, Gainsborough, Grantham, Horncastle, Lincoln, Long Sutton, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Sleaford, Spalding, Skegness, Stamford and Woodhall Spa.

Community hubs currently offering services are: Deepings, Welton, Pinchbeck, Navenby, Cherry Willingham, Crowland, Heckington, Sutton on Sea, Caistor, Wainfleet, Sutton Bridge, Swineshead, Bracebridge and Bracebridge Heath.

BBC Weather

Mist and fog patches may linger through this morning.

These will then clear to give spells of hazy sunshine through this afternoon.

A slightly cooler day.

It will stay dry and calm this evening and overnight.

Patches of mist, fog and low cloud developing through the course of the night.

Fog perhaps becoming quite dense in places:

Three more people have died in Lincolnshire's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has confirmed the deaths today.

That means 180 people have died in hospitals run by the trust after testing positive for the virus since the start of the pandemic.

Meanwhile, a total of 143 people have died at sites run by the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust after testing positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.

David Turner, 50, died in hospital three days after he fell and hit his head on a city street.

Two puppies found abandoned on a Lincolnshire beach have been restored back to health by one of the county's animal charities.

Lucky and Dodger were found abandoned on a beach at Chapel St Leonards about a year ago.

The puppies (pictured above soon after being found) had worms and parasites and had lost a lot of their fur from skin conditions.

But The Greyhound Trust took the dogs in and, after an appeal, were nursed back to health.

The dogs have now found two homes and their owners say they're happy and healthy.