Morton Hall will revert to being a prison next year, the Home Office says.

Drivers in Lincolnshire are being asked to take extra care after a rise in collisions in which people have been killed or seriously injured in the past two months.

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In June there were seven fatalities as a result of collisions and, so far in July, a further seven people have died on Lincolnshire's roads, according to police.

It comes after a fall in the number of collisions during the time when the coronavirus lockdown was at its height, before measures began to be eased again more recently.

Ch Insp Pat Coates (pictured) said: "It is not yet possible to say what caused or had an effect in causing some of these collisions because our investigations are still ongoing, but what we do know for sure is the devastating effect losing a loved one in a collision can have.

"We need people to take care on the roads. Lockdown measures have eased and we’ve seen traffic increasing, so it's even more imperative people drive in a safe and considerate manner."

It will be a mainly dry evening in Lincolnshire. Here's the latest forecast:

People planning on a trip to the coast or countryside in East Yorkshire or northern Lincolnshire this weekend are being asked by Humberside Fire Serivce to leave their barbecues at home.

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It comes after fire crews were called to a blaze on the top of the cliffs at North Landing, Flamborough, on Saturday.

With help from the coastguard, firefighters worked to put out the blaze which was smouldering and which caused "extensive damage" to the cliff, the coastguard said.

The fire service has said people should "leave the BBQ at home" if they plan on going out to enjoy the countryside this weekend.

A teenage girl who was reported missing earlier today has been found 'safe and well', say police.

Aimee-Louise Carroll, 17, had been reported missing from her home in Northamptonshire and was said to have links to Spalding.

Fines have been issued to 27 people during an 11-day campaign aimed at enforcing seatbelt rules across Lincolnshire.

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Officers issued fines to 20 drivers, five passengers and two drivers who were found with children not wearing belts.

The majority of fines were issued to men, with just three of the 27 being given to women.

The force said aim of the campaign was to show why it’s so important that people wear a seatbelt when in a vehicle.

Police are "urgently" appealing for help finding a missing teenage girl from Northamptonshire who officers believe has links to Lincolnshire.

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Aimee-Louise Carroll, who's 17 and who also goes by the name Frankie, was last heard from at 18:15 on Tuesday.

It's thought she has links to Spalding as well as Corby in Northamptonshire.

She's described as white, about 5ft 5ins tall, of slim build, with brown hair, and she was last seen wearing grey jeans, white trainers and carrying a small handbag.

Det Insp Tim Britton, from Northamptonshire Police, said: “We are urgently appealing for any information the public may have which could help us find Aimee and anyone who knows anything that might assist our inquiries is urged to contact us as soon as possible.

"Aimee, if you’re reading this, please contact us or your family to let us know you’re safe and well. You don’t have to tell us where you are, we just need to know you’re okay."

Anyone who sees Aimee or has any information as to where she might be is being asked to call 999.

Humberside Police say officers "will issue fines where we need to" if people breach new rules around the use of face coverings in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

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The use of face coverings will be compulsory in shops across England from Friday and those who fail to comply with the new rules will face a fine of up to £100, the government has announced.

Assistant Ch Con Chris Noble said: "Guidance we have offered to our local businesses is in a similar vein to our policing approach, which has always been to engage with people and explain, providing encouragement to adhere to the rules and as a last resort, apply enforcement.

“If an individual refuses to comply, shop employees should ask them to leave the store in the first instance. Should there be any further refusal or non-compliance, we are able to attend and whilst we will also attempt to engage with the individual, we can and will issue fines where we need to."

However, he urged people not to immediately contact police if someone is not wearing a face covering, but instead to report it to the shop or premises in question.

Two people were left needing hospital treatment after being attacked at an address in Lincoln, police say.

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Four men entered the property in Russell Street at about 23:50 yesterday night and assaulted the occupants, a man in his 30s and a woman in her 50s.

The man received a head injury while the woman received an injury to her hand.

The four suspects, who were wearing black hooded tops and had their faces covered, were last seen heading towards Newark Road.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the men, or who has CCTV or dash camera footage from the area at around the time of the incident, to get in touch.

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Plans for a new art gallery in the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle have been given the go-ahead.

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The proposals from the Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust were given high praise by members of South Kesteven District Council's planning committee, who unanimously approved the plan.

The Grade I-listed listed castle is home to Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, whose family has lived there since the 16th Century.

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The proposed gallery will house Lady Willoughby de Eresby’s personal collection of artworks.

It will be built near the Old Coach House and will include alterations to the Grade II-listed building as well as improvements to existing visitor facilities.

The Old Stables will become a new cafe, while a new 270-space visitor car park will also be created, according to the plans.

An Immigration Removal Centre in Lincolnshire will be closing its doors, it's been confirmed.

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HM Prison Service has decided that Morton Hall, in Swinderby, near Lincoln, will return to its original use as a prison, according to the Ministry of Justice.

Those in detention there will be transferred to other centres before the change, which is due to be made next year.

Earlier this year, inspectors raised concerns about how long people were being held on the site and the severe impact it was having on their mental health.

They also noted that self-harm among detainees was at an unacceptable level, although they did praise staff for doing their best to look after the men being held.

Lincoln City footballers are raising money to buy meals for families struggling over the summer.

The Imps have been inspired by Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford who succeeded in getting the government to continue the free school meal vouchers over the holidays.

The team has launched a fundraiser called Move for Meals where they want people to get active and donate money.

It'll pay for meals for around 400 families who don't qualify for the government's free vouchers, but who are struggling to make ends meet.

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A few sunny breaks this morning but it will turn soon rather cloudy.

In the afternoon, there will be a chance of some spots of rain drifting eastwards.

A warm day with moderate south-westerly winds.

Occasional bright spells through the evening.

Into the night, it will remain dry with clear spells but also a fair amount of cloud.

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Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a national review into the role of PCCs.

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Home Secretary Priti Patel announced earlier that a review would be held into the roles first created in 2012.

She said: "The British people want to know the police will uphold the law and then be held to account on that basis.

"This review will help to improve accountability, scrutiny and transparency, ensuring Police and Crime Commissioners always put the law-abiding silent majority who voted for them at the centre of their decision-making."

Lincolnshire PCC Marc Jones says the role has changed since their introduction eight years ago.