1. Lincolnshire's evening weather forecastpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    BBC Weather

    It will be a cloudy and cool end to the day in Lincolnshire.

    Here's the latest forecast:

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  2. Grantham Pizza Express among 73 restaurants to closepublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Grantham's Pizza Express restaurant is expected to close as part of plans to shut 73 of the chain's restaurants across the country.

    Pizza Express, GranthamImage source, Google

    In total, the closures are expected to result in the loss of about 1,100 jobs after restructuring plans were approved by creditors.

    The company is the latest restaurant chain to shut sites after takings dived following the enforced closure of its restaurants in March due to the coronabvirus lockdown.

  3. Missing man Gareth Holder is foundpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Lincolnshire Police say they're pleased to report that Gareth Holder has been found.

    Mr Holder, 41, was reported missing from Waddington earlier today.

    Officers are thanking everyone who helped share their appeal.

  4. Coronavirus: More pupils sent home to self-isolatepublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Two schools in Lincolnshire have now sent children home to self-isolate after outbreaks of Covid-19 at the sites.

    Holt Primary SchoolImage source, Google

    It's been confirmed this afternoon that 30 children and three staff from Holt Primary in Skellingthorpe, near Lincoln, have gone into self-isolation.

    It comes after the entire Year 7 group at the Kings School in Grantham, along with four teachers, went into quarantine earlier today.

  5. School year group sent home after positive Covid testpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Pupils in Year 7 at King's School in Grantham have been sent home after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus, it's been confirmed.

    King's SchoolImage source, Google

    Pupils in the year group as well as four teaching staff will now have to self-isolate.

    They won’t be allowed back until 18 September, the school says.

  6. Missing man's car and phone foundpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Police have confirmed they've found a mobile phone and vehicle belonging to missing man Gareth Holder.

    MissingImage source, Lincolnshire Police

    Mr Holder, 41, from Waddington, was reported missing early this morning.

    The items were found on Clayton Road in Bracebridge, according to Lincolnshire Police.

    Officers continue to appeal for help finding Mr Holder, who's described as being 6ft tall, of stocky build with shoulder length blonde hair.

    He also has a full-sleeve tattoo on his left arm and a half-sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

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    We have concerns for his emotional and mental state at this moment in time."

    Insp Paul Wilson, Lincolnshire Police

  7. 'Massive' roadworks start on busy Skegness roadpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Work is due to begin today on a major scheme to repair one of the busiest roads in Skegness.

    Roman Bank, SkegnessImage source, Google

    Engineers will be fixing parts of Roman Bank in a £4.8m scheme which should be completed by Easter next year.

    Councillor Richard Davies, from Lincolnshire County Council, says the scheme is "massive" and will see part of the road "completely demolished and rebuilt":

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    This will involve digging up 550m of old carriageway and footway, about 400 wagonloads full, and rebuilding it with over 7,000 tonnes of tarmac and other materials."

    Richard Davies, Executive member for highways, Lincolnshire County Council

  8. Trains boost for Lincolnshire's commuterspublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    East Midlands Railway is reintroducing nearly all of its services from today after many were cut during the height of the coronavirus lockdown.

    It means 97% of the pre-Covid timetable will be back up and running, the firm says.

    However, passengers are being reminded they must continue to wear face coverings unless exempt:

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  9. Have you seen Gareth Holder?published at 11:46 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Police are appealing for help to find Gareth Holder, who is missing from Waddington.

    Gareth HolderImage source, Lincolnshire Police

    The 41-year-old, who was reported missing early this morning, was last seen around the Bracebridge/Newark Road area.

    He is described as being 6ft tall, of stocky build with shoulder length blonde hair.

    He also has a full sleeve tattoo on his left arm and a half-sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

    Anyone who has seen him, or has information about his whereabouts, is being asked to contact Lincolnshire Police.

  10. Lincoln firm joins High Street warning over return to workpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Bosses at one of Lincolnshire's most established chains of shops is backing the government's call for workers to return to the office as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

    CurtisImage source, Google

    Curtis of Lincoln, which was established 200 years ago, is a chain of butchery and bakery shops.

    Neil Curtis, the firm's director, says its outlets gain a lot of income from those shopping in their lunchtimes - trade which has been affected by the coronavirus lockdown.

    His comments come as the government has warned that home working is damaging the economy as fears grow for city centre businesses.

    Mr Curtis says people getting back to their offices and other places of business in Lincoln "would certainly help".

    "It has an effect in the city centre itself. More people brings in more income," he adds.

  11. Lincolnshire's Monday weather forecastpublished at 10:00

    BBC Weather

    Any early brightness will be relatively short-lived with cloud building in through the morning, perhaps accompanied by the occasional shower.

    A moderate westerly wind.

    Remaining largely cloudy overnight with occasional clear spells and a moderate westerly wind, but it will remain largely dry.

    Feeling quite mild:

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