A total of 11 schools in Lincolnshire have now had confirmed cases of coronavirus, it's been revealed.

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Andy Fox, Lincolnshire's consultant in public health, says: "As of this morning, Lincolnshire's Health Protection Team is working with 11 schools that have had confirmed cases of coronavirus.

"All schools are taking the appropriate action, with some pupils and staff self-isolating as a precaution."

The affected schools are:

• The Holt Primary School, Skellingthorpe
• The King's School, Grantham
• Scampton Church of England Primary School
• Spalding High School
• Stamford Endowed Schools
• The Pilgrim School, Lincoln
• Ancaster Primary School
• Bourne Westfield Primary
• St John the Baptist Primary School, Spalding
• Barkston and Syston Primary School
• Lincoln College

Bernadette Walker, 17, was reported missing from Peterborough on 21 July.

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

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There are currently delays for traffic heading to the Humber Bridge in North Lincolnshire.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area for the time being:

A Lincolnshire councillor who stepped back from his role as leader of a local authority has also resigned from his job as an MP's aide, it's emerged.

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Giles McNeill had been running Gainsborough-based West Lindsey District Council, but has stepped back over what the council said were "personal challenges".

Councillor McNeill was also a constituency officer for Gainsborough Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh, but BBC Radio Lincolnshire now understands he handed in his resignation yesterday.

Police and the Army bomb squad have carried out a controlled explosion following the discovery of a World War Two shell in Harmston.

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The find was reported to Lincolnshire Police just before 14:00 yesterday after it was uncovered by a member of the public.

A cordon surrounding the area was put in place and a controlled explosion was carried out this afternoon, it's been confirmed.

Two police officers have suffered minor injuries after their car was rammed in Grantham, it's been confirmed.

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It happened on Springfield Road at about 10:20 after officers were called to reports of a suspicious vehicle being driving erratically on Springfield Road.

As the officers were travelling to the location, a blue Honda HR-V drove in between the marked police car and a black Volvo resulting in what police describe as "a minor collision".

Two officers in the vehicle received minor injuries and were taken to hospital to be assessed. The occupants of the black Volvo were uninjured.

Two men were subsequently arrested with another still being sought by police, according to Lincolnshire Police.

A complete set of Viking gaming pieces found in Lincolnshire are due to be auctioned off today.

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Three detectorists discovered them during 20 years of visits to a site at Torksey, which also revealed hundreds of coins, strap ends, brooches, and mounts.

Comprising 37 pieces, it's claimed this is the first time a set of gaming pieces from the Viking era has been offered at auction and it is estimated to fetch up to £1,000.

Mick Bott, one of the detectorists behind the discovery of the gaming pieces, which all date back to the 9th Century, says it only emerged later how important this site was:

People in Lincolnshire who are wanting to get tested for coronavirus have been explaining the challenges they face.

One Grantham mum has told BBC Radio Lincolnshire she spent 10 hours trying to book a test online for her teenager.

Zoe Williamson says it's a struggle for families like hers who can't easily get to a test centre:

Meanwhile, Emma told BBC Radio Lincolnshire that she was offered a test - but she would have had to travel many miles to get to the test centre:

Home Secretary Priti Patel defended the testing system on Tuesday, telling the BBC capacity was increasing.

She told BBC Breakfast "much more work needs to be undertaken with Public Health England" on testing, and more slots and home kits were being made available as demand had risen.

There are traffic problems in Grantham this lunchtime after a crash on Springfield Road.

It's understood a police car was involved in the incident.

Here's the latest picture from the scene:

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A small service commemorating 80 years since the Battle of Britain is being held at RAF Coningsby.

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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, only a limited number of people are allowed to attend the outdoor gathering.

It will include readings, a service commemorating those who died, and the playing of the Last Post.

While 15 September is commemorated as Battle of Britain Day, it actually took place from 10 July to 31 October 1940.

Germany's objective was to force Britain to agree to a negotiated peace settlement.

But on 15 September 1940, RAF Fighter Command claimed what proved to be a decisive victory over the Nazis.

On that day two massive waves of German attacks were fought off while 60 German and 26 RAF planes were shot down.

After a long pause, visitors can climb the famous Boston Stump tower again.

Allowing people up the 200 steps is a way for the church to boost its income:

A total of 49 vehicles were stopped on Lincolnshire's roads during a three-day operation targeting large goods vehicles, police have confirmed.

Operation Tramline saw police officers use an unmarked HGV lorry to focus on drivers not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones, and on careless and dangerous driving offences.

During the three days of action, 32 HGVs, 11 LGVs and six private vehicles were stopped in the county, according to police.

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Today will be another hot day, with temperatures into the mid 20s Celsius widely.

It will be dry and sunny, with just some patchy high cloud around.

Warm this evening, with late sunshine in places, but also some patchy cloud and a few passing showers.

It will be mild overnight, with patchy cloud and a few showers around:

The seal climbed onto the paddleboard during a beginner's lesson swapping rides part way through.

The leader of West Lindsey District Council has stepped back from the role to "deal with personal challenges", it's been confirmed.

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Conservative councillor Giles McNeill, who represents Nettleham, has been in the top job since May last year.

The council's chief executive, Ian Knowles, says Councillor McNeill has taken a "step back" so he can deal with "personal challenges".

Mr McNeill's deputy will take over until further notice.

Councillor McNeill has been contacted for comment.

Lincolnshire's coach industry is under "serious threat" due to the coronavirus pandemic and other issues, according to a report to Lincolnshire County Council.

The county council is discussing a report at a meeting today, external which says a "perfect storm of additional operating costs, significantly reduced capacity, reduced income and lower numbers of passengers" could threaten the future of the industry.

One coach operator has backed these claims, warning many businesses will "cease to exist" if they're not given more support.

Steve Mackay, who runs Grayscroft Coaches in Mablethorpe, says their summer trips weren't able to go ahead and the firm has just suffered a big cancellation for around Christmas.

Mr Mackay says: "Without any more financial assistance, there will be a lot of companies that will go under. They'll just cease to exist."

He adds there's also a lack of understanding about the operating costs of the business, because maintenance costs can often be worsened by leaving coaches unused for months at a time.

Lincolnshire County Council says it's considering "the nature of the support it continues to offer to the local bus market".

Cannabis worth more than £500,000, 22 horses and a llama have been found in four underground bunkers in Lincolnshire.

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Lincolnshire Police say they worked with Spanish Civil Guard to unearth the discovery at a farm near Skendleby in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Twelve shipping containers were used to house a huge number of cannabis plants, which had a street value of £580,000.

The containers were stored 20ft underground, with entrances hidden in the floor of barns at the site.

Officers also discovered a shotgun, stolen cars and hundreds of tonnes of suspected illegal waste.

Three men, aged 34, 35 and 28 have been arrested on suspicion of production of a Class B drug, burglary with intent to steal, animal welfare offences and possible waste offences.

The 34-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited firearm and theft of a motor vehicle.

All are on bail pending investigations.

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After six years of trying for a baby, a Grimsby man has proposed to his girlfriend with a little help from their newborn baby daughter at a hospital in Hull.

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Jessica Mayall and Steve Branson, from Waltham, have been together for 18 years, but have been struggling to conceive since 2014.

The couple's first child was stillborn in 2018 after a round of IVF treatment at Hull Royal Infirmary.

But Jess has now given birth to Baby Imogen at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital - and Steve asked the hospital for her help popping the big question.

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He dressed his newborn daughter in a onesie carrying a message asking Jess to marry him - and she immediately said yes.

Midwifery assistant Jade Parker said: "It was so nice to be involved in something so meaningful and positive for this lovely couple after everything they have been through.”

Work to demolish a 25-year-old building in Lincoln is under way.

The kiosk in Lincoln's Cornhill was built in the 1990s to house a tourist information centre, but has been mostly empty for years.

An ice cream and burger business was forced to leave the building as part of the move, but was offered an alternative location which its owners declined.

City of Lincoln Council is knocking it down and making a seated area around the tree, as well as creating space for events.

The demolition is expected to take two days and the refurbishment project is due to be finished by the end of November.