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

Seven people, including a 14-year-old boy, are arrested after two men are found injured in Lincoln.

Two Stephen Gleeson penalties help National League Solihull Moors knock beleaguered Scunthorpe United out of the FA Cup.

Eleven people were arrested on suspicion of public order offences after armed police were called.

National League side Dagenham & Redbridge score twice late on to knock out League Two side Grimsby Town in the FA Cup first round.

Lincoln City are down to the "bare bones" ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup tie with Forest Green Rovers, according to manager Michael Appleton.

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Defenders Lewis Montsma and Joe Walsh, midfielder Liam Bridcutt and striker Callum Morton were already on the injury list - and Appleton says they've been joined by other players.

He says: "I don't want to give too much away at this moment in time, but when people use the words bare bones we are round about that at the minute.

"So it's a big 24 hours, hopefully we can turn one or two of them round and be able to put a side out."

Meanwhile, Imps duo Anthony Scully and Zack Elbouzedi have been named in the Republic of Ireland Under 21 squad for the upcoming Euro Under 21 qualifiers with Iceland and Luxembourg.

Police are trying to trace a motorist who failed to stop after being involved in a collision with a bike in North Lincolnshire which left its rider injured.

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The cyclist was found with serious but not life-threatening injuries on Park Avenue in Barton upon Humber at about 17:00 on Thursday 22 October. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of a black Ford Focus with a 63 number plate didn't stop at the scene, police say. However, officers add that the driver may not have been aware a collision had taken place.

Anyone who believes they may be the driver involved, or who has information about the incident, is being asked to contact Humberside Police.

Humberside Police have launched an investigation after a firework was pushed through the letterbox of a house in Grimsby last night.

The occupant of the house on Hamilton Close was awake when the incident happened at about 23:00 on Thursday and was able to put out the fire, according to Humberside Police.

Supt Tracy Bradley said: "While the vast majority of people were simply trying to enjoy Bonfire Night with their families and adhere to the new lockdown regulations, there were some notable exceptions where we needed to step in and take action.

“I want to make it clear we won’t tolerate this kind of behaviour and we will find and take action against anyone found to be involved.

“We’re working with our colleagues in Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and our local authorities to identify those committing offences last night and that includes those gathering in large groups breaching the lockdown restrictions.

Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact the Humberside force.

A man says his mum and dad are living in a caravan on his brother's drive after having to leave a Lincolnshire caravan park because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

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Scott Simpson says his parents have been evicted from their caravan at Tattershall Lakes Country Park, which is run by Away Resorts, as a result of the new England-wide lockdown..

Latest restrictions mean no-one is allowed to stay in static caravans during the lockdown as they're not classed as a permanent residence.

Mr Simpson says his parents would usually stay at the site for 10 months of the year, and are unable to return to their primary home as renovations are taking place there which won't be finished until just before Christmas.

During the first lockdown, they were able to stay at Tattershall because they are both nearing 60 and are vulnerable. But Mr Simpson says this time, they've had to leave at short notice.

He said: "They are now living in a towable caravan on my brother's drive. Unfortunately, I live with my partner who works for the NHS in a critical care ward.

"We're not comfortable letting them stay because of the risks, and my brother lives in a two-bedroomed house and there is physically no room for them to stay there."

Away Resorts says it's the law for residents to have another home in case of emergencies like pandemics. Notice was given, the firm adds.

Giant poppies are being painted on roundabouts across Lincolnshire in tribute to the armed forces ahead of Remembrance Day.

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Services and parades are unable to go ahead this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Lincolnshire County Council says it still wanted to show its respect.

The black and red flowers will appear over the next few days on many major junctions and will remain in place throughout the month, the authority says.

Councillor Richard Davies says: "Like so many things this year, the Poppy Appeal has had to adapt to the threat of Covid-19 and many people aren't able to mark Remembrance Day in the way they usually would.

"As people find new ways to show their support – with printed poppies showing up in front room windows and virtual fields of Remembrance appearing online – we are showing our support with these giant poppies painted on some of our major junctions across the county."

A man who persistently approached school girls in the street in Lincolnshire asking them to go with him has been jailed.

Darren Chambers, 37, of no fixed address, twice approached girls in the Skegness area telling them he was "looking for a good time", after loitering around a secondary school, Lincoln Crown Court was told.

He later travelled to Lincoln and targeted three young girls on the city’s Tower Estate. They sought help from two women who confronted Chambers before calling police.

Upon arrest, Chambers denied he had done anything wrong. He was released under investigation but in August 2019 again made approaches to girls in Lincoln.

Chambers admitted one charge of sexual communication with a child and three counts of attempted child abduction.

He was jailed in his absence, after refusing to leave his police cell, for a total of 43 months.

He also was placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Lincoln Cathedral will remain open for individual private prayers during the new coronavirus lockdown, people are being reminded.

However, public services are temporarily suspended and events are cancelled under the new restrictions.

Since the summer, a service of Holy Communion has been streamed live from the cathedral every Sunday, staff say.

More recently Choral Evensong has also been broadcast twice a week.

For the duration of the new lockdown, Morning Prayer at 08:00 and Evening Prayer at 17:30 will also be streamed live from Sunday to Friday, according to the cathedral.

Police investigating an illegal rave which took place near Spalding earlier this year say they want people's help to identify several people who took part.

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Officers were called to the area of Shep Whites in Holbeach St Matthew in the early hours of 20 September and found about 200 people attending the event.

Four men were arrested at the time - three of whom have since been released under investigation.

Five officers were injured - though none of them seriously - while trying to close down the gathering, according to the Lincolnshire force.

Police have now issued several pictures of the people they want to identify, external in connection with the event.

BBC Weather

Staying dry with widespread sunshine this afternoon. Feeling cool, although winds will be gentle.

It will stay dry and mainly clear this evening and overnight, with patches of mist or fog developing through the course of the night:

People in Lincolnshire are still being encouraged to get their annual flu jab despite the start of the new England-wide coronavirus lockdown today.

The Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is advising people to contact their GP or pharmacist to see if they're eligible for a free vaccine:

BBC Weather

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

Here's the latest forecast:

A total of 61 schools across Lincolnshire currently have confirmed cases of coronavirus among staff and/or pupils, the county council has confirmed.

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The county's Health Protection Team is working with all those schools which are affected, according to Lincolnshire County Council.

All the schools are taking action to limit the potential spread of the virus, with some pupils and staff self-isolating as a precaution where necessary, the authority adds.

David Eldridge was jailed for six months after admitting causing the death of Geoffrey Saville.

Extra support is being provided to first year students spending the new coronavirus lockdown away from home, according to University of Lincoln bosses.

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Under the new restrictions, universities can stay open and keep teaching.

Professor Libby John, Lincoln University's Pro-Vice Chancellor, says there will be "lots of support" available for students.

People in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire who willingly break the law over the coronavirus lockdown should expect to be fined, according to Humberside Police.

From today, many shops have been forced to close and households cannot mix, except for childcare or those in support bubbles.

Assistant Ch Con Chris Noble, from Humberside Police, has thanked those people East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire who have been following the rules so far.

However, people who plan to willingly break the rules will be dealt with through fines, he says.

"I would appeal to anyone thinking about this [breaking the rules] to think very carefully about their actions and about how they would feel if others were endangering their loved ones, and I would ask you to make the right choice," he says.

"As has been our approach throughout the pandemic, we will continue to engage with people sensibly and fairly, explaining and encouraging people to follow the restrictions in place."

He adds that enforcement will be a "last resort", saying people who "recklessly" ignore the rules and organise gatherings should "expect to receive a fixed penalty notice".