Live updates on Monday 3 August 2020
A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man who was found with a serious head injury.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceGediminas Vaitkus, 43, was discovered injured on Red Lion Street in Boston at about 18:15 BST on 28 July and died on Sunday, police said.
An 18-year-old man appeared before magistrates in the town on Thursday charged with grievous bodily harm.
Gediminas Vaitkus, 43, died five days after he was found with a serious head injury.
Read MoreHenry Froggatt, 25, from Cleethorpes, has been "classed as a dangerous offender", police say.
Read MoreArgos has confirmed that one of its Lincolnshire branches will close.
Image source, GoogleThe store on Guildhall Street in Grantham will close in November as part of the company's plans to shut up to 70 outlets.
The firm says staff will be given the chance to move to other stores across the county.
An Argos spokesperson said: “Last September we announced a review of our estate, which included plans to close 60-70 standalone Argos stores and we have now updated colleagues on our plans to close the Guildhall Street store in November. Customers can continue to shop with us in nearby Sainsbury’s and Argos stores.”
“Colleagues will have the opportunity to redeploy to other available roles in the area. We understand this will be an unsettling time for those affected and we are supporting them in any way we can.”
A "vile" rapist who attacked a woman in a Grimsby street has been jailed for more than 10 years.
Image source, Humberside PoliceHenry Froggatt, 25, attacked his victim in March 2019 in Railway Street, grabbing her from behind before pushing her to the floor and assaulting her in what police described as an "horrific attack"
The 25-year-old, of Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, was jailed after he pleaded guilty to charges of rape and assault causing actual bodily harm.
He was sentenced at Grimsby Crown Court to 10 years and 10 months, with an additional four years on licence.
Det Sgt Jayne Horsfall said: “Froggatt committed an abhorrent and despicable act, putting the victim through a horrific attack and untold torment, causing her to fear for her life for his own perverse sexual gratification.
“His actions are those of a vile rapist, he gave absolutely no thought or consideration to the detrimental effect he would have on his victim, and I am reassured that he is now off our streets and unable to commit further offences.
“I would like to praise the victim for her bravery throughout this investigation. She has shown real strength and courage and I hope that today’s sentencing allows her to feel that some sense of justice has been achieved."
Marian Thomas, 85, had not seen Michelle Teale since March due to Leicester's local lockdown.
Read MoreThe firm which bought Thomas Cook shops has said up to 878 employees out of 4,500 may lose their jobs due to new coronavirus travel restrictions.
Image source, Hays TravelHays Travel, which has branches in Lincoln, Grantham, Spalding, Stamford, Grimsby and Skegness, took on more than 2,000 former Thomas Cook employees when it went bust in October last year.
Owners John and Irene Hays said the change in rules for Spain had led to the cancellation of hundreds of thousands of holidays.
They said employees will lose their jobs "through no fault of their own".
Scunthorpe United sign a quartet of players and give a new deal to defender Jordan Clarke, who is named captain.
Read MoreA seven-year-old boy has raised more than £700 for charity after walking from Waddington to the Humber Bridge.
Image source, Amanda CrombieFreddie Crombie has been trekking along the Viking Way to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, after his grandmother died from the disease, and his Scout group.
His mum, Amanda, says his Nan would be proud.
"She always liked to be busy and had lots of friends. She would be very proud of Freddie and pleased that we've done this in memory of her and raising money for a good cause," she said.
Flights from Humberside Airport to Amsterdam have restarted following the relaxing of coronavirus restrictions.
Image source, Anna Gowthorpe/PA MediaKLM is offering a reduced service of six flights a week to Schiphol airport, with the first one arriving just before midday today.
The airport has remained open during lockdown for medical and offshore connections and says its is looking forward to resuming other flights for business and holiday travellers.
People flying from Humberside Airport are asked to wear face coverings when in the terminal building and social distancing should be observed where possible.
Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted in Grimsby.
Image source, GoogleThe attack happened on Orwell Street in the early hours of Sunday morning
Det Insp Ian Wright said: “The victim is being supported by specially trained officers, and I want to offer my reassurance to the public that we are treating this incident as a priority.
“Neighbourhood officers are patrolling the area and are available should anyone want to speak to them.
“We believe the suspect to be a white man aged between 19 and 23-years-old, of a stocky build with dark hair and wearing a grey tracksuit."
Anyone who witnessed the attack or recognises the man from the description is asked to contact the force.
Accrington Stanley sign former Scunthorpe United defender Cameron Burgess on a three-year contract.
Read MoreRemote farms in Lincolnshire have been targeted by thieves in a spate of incidents.
Lincolnshire Police says offenders have gone out of their way to reach rural buildings and property in several cases, which include vandalism, trespass and burglary.
Since March this year, the force has received several reports of incidents including ducks released from an outbuilding onto a field, graffiti to a village butchers shop, and an unknown male in chicken sheds at a rural farm.
Farmers and landowners are being urged to make sure their property is secure.
Ch Insp Phil Vickers said: “We are investigating all possible lines of enquiry to find out who was involved in these incidents.
“In the meantime, I would like to advise all farmers to check their security measures such as outside lighting, CCTV and to carry out physical checks of their outbuildings, particularly overnight, and to report any suspicious activity.”
A cyclist has been seriously injured after colliding with a car in Skegness.
Image source, GoogleThe collision happened at about 06:20 this morning at the Clock Tower roundabout.
Lincolnshire Police say the cyclist, a man in his 60’s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance after suffering potentially life-changing injuries.
Officers want to hear from any witnesses who may have seen what happened.
Diners across the UK will be able to enjoy half-price meals throughout August from today, as part of a government scheme aimed at boosting restaurants and pubs post-lockdown.
Image source, HM Treasury"Eat out to help out" applies to eat-in food and drink on Monday to Wednesdays at more than 72,000 venues.
The discount is capped at £10 per person and does not apply to alcohol.
Nic Till who runs Riverhead Coffee in Grimsby said he hoped the scheme would encourage people back into cafes and restaurants.
He said: "There's a lot of people who are concerned about money at the moment and maybe going out and not spending.
"There's also lot of people who are a little bit wary, and just that little bit of enticement might encourage them to come out and give one of us independent businesses a try and to try and help us build our business back up"Cafe owne
Police investigating the death of a 21-year-old man whose body was found at a property in Skellingthorpe say they are no longer treating the incident as suspicious.
The man's body was found at an address in Waterloo Lane in the early hours of Friday morning.
Lincolnshire Police said his death was initially being treated as unexplained but now say they are no longer treating it as suspicious.
The force said two men, aged 54 and 48, and a 27-year-old woman who were arrested at the scene have been released with no further action.
As high pressure ridges more into the region, it will be a dry day with sunny spells. However, some cloud looks to develop in the afternoon, with a few showers, which could be sharp and thundery.
There will be some patchy cloud with the odd shower possible, but it will become dry with clear spells as the night progresses. However, cloud will slowly drift in from the west near dawn.
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Scunthorpe United are investigating "disgusting" social media comments about forward Olufela Olomola.
Image source, PA MediaThe 22-year-old shared a screen shot on Twitter of a Facebook post made on one of the club's supporters' pages referencing the colour of his skin.
The post has been removed and condemned by fans, with United saying they "will deal with those responsible".
"We stand with Olufela Olomola and anybody who has to suffer racism in any shape or form," the club said.
The post did not mention Olomola by name but referenced the colour of his skin when discussing if he should be given a chance with the Iron after spending last season on loan with Carlisle.
