Breaking news, sport, travel and weather updates from across Lincolnshire.

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With Hull, East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire going into tier two - "high alert" coronavirus restrictions at the weekend, what does that mean for people living there?

It means that from 00:01 on Saturday, socialising between households in any indoor setting, including homes, pubs and restaurants, will be banned, external.

People are only allowed to mix indoors with their own households or support bubbles.

In other words, you can't go into your friend or relative's house - and you can't arrange to go for a drink or meal indoors with someone you don't live with.

This also applies if you travel outside of the affected areas, external.

Schools and workplaces are not affected.

Plans for a major expansion of Boston College, a new learning campus for Skegness (pictured below), and plans for the Sutton on Sea colonnade have all been lodged today as part of a bid for up to £100m of government funding.

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The projects are part of separate bids to the Town Deal scheme, which the government says will "level-up" funding differences across the country.

The Boston, Skegness and Mablethorpe areas have all been invited to bid for up to £25m each, but will have to clear further hurdles before the money is guaranteed.

City of Lincoln Council has also submitted a bid for £24.75m across 15 projects to support the growth and development of the city.

Bids include the redevelopment of the Drill Hall arts venue, proposals for Lincoln City's stadium and redevelopment of the Barbican Hotel.

More than 500 scouting groups across England, including one in Boston, are at risk of closure after fundraising activities were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, it's feared.

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Groups in some of the poorest areas of the country were hit when social distancing ended jumble sales, quizzes and car washes, the organisation said.

Rob Jones, district commissioner for the Scouts in Boston, said: “Lockdown really restricted us. We’ve done things virtually, as much as we can. We’ve kept a minimal project going.

“Recently, we started holding meetings outside in small, socially distanced groups.

“The impact has been the financial side of things, being a charity. People pay subs each week and every year we have our annual membership which pays the insurance.

“It’s been quite a difficult situation, but we’re trying to stay positive and make the most of a bad situation.

“One of the groups in Boston has now identified themselves as financially struggling, and there will be other groups in Lincolnshire feeling the impact," Mr Jones added.

A newly-qualified driver has been cleared of causing the deaths of three of her passengers after her overloaded car left the road and collided with a tree in Lincolnshire.

Kasey Boulton, 19, who had passed her driving test less than a month before the collision, had five passengers in her Vauxhall Astra, including one in the rear footwell.

Ricky Sharp, 17, Aiden Sawyer, 17, and Joby John Scrimshaw, 14, all died in the crash. Ms Boulton and the other two passengers were also seriously injured.

Ms Boulton, of Heath Close, Welton, near Lincoln, denied three charges of causing death by dangerous driving following the incident on 25 March 2019.

A jury at Lincoln Crown Court returned not guilty verdicts on all three charges.

A lost walker who sparked a five-hour search and rescue operation in the Peak District was finally spotted driving home to Lincolnshire as volunteers searched for her, it's emerged.

Image source, Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team

Mountain rescue teams were alerted to the missing woman at about 14:00 yesterday after she called police saying she had got into difficulties between Crowden and Black Hill.

Five mountain rescue teams were involved in the search, which involved sniffer dogs and five police forces.

After not being able to find the walker in two possible areas, the search area was extended despite daylight fading.

However, after five hours of searching, the police called mountain rescue teams to tell them the missing walker's car had been picked up by number plate cameras driving back to Lincolnshire.

The walker was "safe and well", search teams said.

An issue with "misleading phone triangulation" meant the walker appeared to be in places they wouldn't have been, extending the search times, Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team said.

A cyclist was seriously hurt when the bike he was riding was involved in a collision with a lorry in Lincoln earlier today, police say.

The crash is thought to have happened near the Riseholme Roundabout at about 10:30 this morning.

Officers say they are now trying to trace the cyclist, a man in his 70s, who was taken home by a passer-by, according to Lincolnshire Police.

His injuries are serious, but not thought to be life-threatening, police believe.

Anyone who saw the incident, or has any dashcam footage of what happened, is being asked to contact the Lincolnshire force.

Lincoln City fans have hit back at claims it's not safe for them to watch matches in the club's stadium as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Lincolnshire's public health team have previously said there are concerns about getting spectators in and out safely if they have to use turnstiles.

But John Matthews, a Lincoln City season ticket holder, insists there are ways around the problem.

He says: "For a couple of seasons we've had the equivalent of a credit card where we bleep our access in to the ground or have the QR code papers which you can bleep so you're not touching anything.

"And you can have people coming in to these wide entrances and exits in to the ground."

Mr Matthews says he's written to the Sports Minister to ask for a rethink.

The government says the issue is more about how supporters get to and from a stadium and where fans might gather before and after.

Police say they are becoming concerned for the welfare of Lincolnshire man Russell Hesketh.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Mr Hesketh (pictured), who is in his 40s, was reported missing from an address in Grantham on Thursday.

He is described as 5ft 9ins tall, of stocky build, with a shaved head.

Anyone who has seen him is being asked to contact the Lincolnshire force.

With the news that East Yorkshire, Hull and northern Lincolnshire are to be put into tier two - "high alert" coronavirus restrictions, what does that mean for people living there?

It means that from 00:01 on Saturday, socialising between households in any indoor setting, including homes, pubs and restaurants, will be against the law., external

People are only allowed to mix indoors with their own households or support bubbles.

In other words, you can't go into your friend or relative's house - and you can't arrange to go for a drink or meal indoors with someone you don't live with.

This also applies if you travel outside of the affected areas, external. Schools and workplaces are not affected.

Police want to trace this man in connection with an assault on a 70-year-old man in Louth earlier this week:

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Officers were called to Rosemary Lane in Louth at about 10:30 on Tuesday.

The victim of the assault was not injured during the incident, police say.

Lincolnshire Police officers say they want to speak to the man pictured in the image above as they believe he may have information which will help their inquiries.

Anyone who recognises him is being asked to contact the Lincolnshire force.

Northern Lincolnshire's move into tier two Covid restrictions at the weekend presents a “challenging situation", the Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council has said.

Image source, Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, as well as Hull and East Yorkshire, will move to tier two - "high alert" - from 00:01 on Saturday, meaning a ban on households mixing indoors.

The "rule of six" must also be followed outdoors, and pubs and restaurants will close at 22:00 under the new restrictions.

Councillor Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said it was a difficult time for local residents.

"This is a challenging situation and will understandably cause concern, but I would urge everyone in the borough to stay strong and keep going during the difficult weeks and months ahead," he said.

Councillor Jackson added that the importance of visiting arrangements for care homes in particular had been discussed with the government.

“We stressed the importance of being able to develop innovative ways of maintaining safe visiting arrangements for care homes in particular, and we hope to have some news on that issue soon," he said.

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Tier two coronavirus restrictions which will be imposed on northern Lincolnshire from the weekend will "require sacrifices" from people in the area, the leader of North Lincolnshire Council has said.

Image source, Reuters/Toby Melville

Northern Lincolnshire, as well as Hull and East Yorkshire, will move to tier two - "high alert" - from 00:01 on Saturday, meaning a ban on households mixing indoors.

The "rule of six" must also be followed outdoors, and pubs and restaurants will close at 22:00 under the new restrictions.

Councillor Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “While infection rates in North Lincolnshire remain lower than in many parts of the country, we have still experienced a rising number of positive cases in most recent weeks, particularly among those aged over 59. These are among the groups most at risk.

“It is this - the very real risk to our older residents, our mums, our dads, our grandmothers and grandfathers - which has caused most concern and led us to be moved up a tier in the Local Covid Alert Levels.

“I would urge everyone in North Lincolnshire to follow the guidance in order to protect the most vulnerable people in our communities and not only avoid tougher measures being introduced but to go back to 'Medium'.

“I understand this requires sacrifices, especially families not being allowed to meet socially indoors, but if we all play our part we can reduce the spread of the virus, protect the NHS and return North Lincolnshire to the lowest alert level.”

The new measures will be scrutinised to see if they are still appropriate after two weeks, Councillor Waltham added.

Northern Lincolnshire will receive an additional £1m in financial support when it moves into tier two coronavirus restrictions at the weekend, it's been confirmed.

Image source, Reuters/Molly Darlington

Northern Lincolnshire, along with Hull and East Yorkshire, are all to be put in to tier two - "high alert" - coronavirus restrictions from 00:01 on Saturday.

It means socialising indoors between households indoors is banned and people are only allowed to mix indoors with their own households or support "bubbles".

The leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Rob Waltham, says that as part of the council's agreement with the government over going into tier two, northern Lincolnshire will receive an extra £1m in financial support.

That amount is on top of the business support package announced by the Chancellor last week for businesses in tier two areas, he says.

Councillor Waltham says: “There will be some impact upon people’s lives and upon a number of businesses, but we have secured access to immediate government monies to help those businesses navigate these uncertain times.”

With the news that East Yorkshire, Hull and northern Lincolnshire are to be put into tier two - "high alert" coronavirus restrictions, what does that mean for people living there?

It means that from 00:01 on Saturday, socialising between households in any indoor setting, including homes, pubs and restaurants, will be against the law., external

People are only allowed to mix indoors with their own households or support bubbles.

In other words, you can't go into your friend or relative's house - and you can't arrange to go for a drink or meal indoors with someone you don't live with.

This also applies if you travel outside of the affected areas, external. Schools and workplaces are not affected.

East Yorkshire, Hull, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are to be moved to tier 2 - high alert - coronavirus restrictions from 00:01 on Saturday morning, the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed.

Image source, Reuters/Phil Noble

Tier 2 means socialising between households in an indoor setting, including homes, pubs and restaurants will be against the law.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "We continue to see a worrying rise in cases right across the country, and it is clear decisive action is needed.

"We have agreed with local leaders to move more areas into the high local Covid alert level this week.

"These restrictions are challenging for us all, but it is only by working together and following the rules that we will bring down the rates of infection.

"A failure to act now will only lead to longer disruption and greater economic damage," Mr Hancock added.