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

Adela Baldwin-White, from Grimsby, died two days after the Pfizer vaccine was approved in the UK.

Colchester move to within a point of the League Two play-off places as they celebrated their fans' return with a 2-1 win over Grimsby.

Ryan Loft and Alfie Beestin score as Scunthorpe continue their climb away from the relegation places by beating Leyton Orient.

About 100 recent coronavirus cases in Boston came from just two care homes, health bosses say.

A man has been left injured after being attacked with a paintball gun in Lincolnshire.

The 31-year-old man was driving a white Ford Ranger which was towing a caravan on the A16 past Crowland yesterday.

The motorist believed he was being followed by a silver VW golf and pulled into a lay-by, police say.

A man then fired a paintball gun at the victim, which struck him through his open window, causing an injury to his face.

The victim continued on his journey when he realised he was again being followed by the same car.

Officers say projectiles were then thrown at his car's windscreen, front grille and bonnet and the driver-side and passenger-side windows were smashed as a result.

An appeal is being made for any witnesses or dashcam footage to get in touch with Lincolnshire Police.

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There'll be some snow and rain around in Lincolnshire this evening.

Here's the latest forecast:

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East Midlands Deputy Chief Constable Chris Haward has been chosen as Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Marc Jones’ preferred candidate for the county’s new chief constable.

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If the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel approve the choice next Thursday, Mr Haward will be offered a £161,115 yearly salary - 12.7% higher than the advertised £142,896.

The decision is a change from Mr Jones’ previous preferred candidate, Assistant Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police Paul Gibson.

The process of searching for a new chief constable was restarted in October following “procedural complications”.

The previously chosen replacement for Bill Skelly, who retires this month, was blocked due to “issues relating to the probable disclosure of candidates’ information” to the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel, which was meant to approve the new chief.

After taking legal advice it became clear it would be complicated, costly and potentially lengthy to address, the PCC said.

In a report before councillors set to meet next week, Mr Jones outlines how he and his chief executive worked with independent members to choose Mr Haward.

A spokesman for Marc Jones said he would not comment until after the panel make their decision.

Two schools in Boston will be closed for most pupils for two weeks because of pressures caused by coronavirus.

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Staff at the Grammar School and the High School (pictured) say they have implemented a "contingency closure".

GCSE and A-level students, vulnerable children and those whose parents are key workers can still attend lessons in person.

Gritting teams will be heading out across Lincolnshire this afternoon, it's been confirmed.

The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for snow for the county until 21:00.

Meanwhile, 381 properties in one of the worst affected parts, Grantham, currently have no power:

The man, 50 from Scunthorpe, appears in court charged with blocking the police van for two hours.

Ben John, from Lincoln, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with offences under the Terrorism Act.

Police are warning motorists to be careful on Lincolnshire's roads because of snow.

The force says it has received numerous calls because of problems.

The council's highways department is working to get roads clear:

Snow is currently causing long delays for motorists in the Grantham area.

Meanwhile, poor conditions on the roads mean South Kesteven District Council says it's unable to collect some bins in the area:

Snow is causing travel problems in Lincolnshire.

This was the scene in part of Grantham a little earlier:

Police have closed part of the A52 near Grantham because of the conditions:

Meanwhile, there are reports of delays on other routes around the county:

A Lincolnshire football club is preparing to make history when they play in their new multi-million pound stadium for the first time.

Boston United will entertain Chorley on Saturday as the curtain is finally raised on their new home, seven years after plans were first announced.

However, the stands will be silent as fans still aren't allowed in because of coronavirus restrictions in tier three.

Club secretary Craig Singleton said it was emotional seeing the flood lights on:

With some snow falling in parts of Lincolnshire this morning, here's the latest forecast:

The trust which runs NHS hospitals in Lincolnshire says it's expecting to start offering the new coronavirus vaccine from next week.

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The first doses of the Covid vaccine are on their way to the UK after the medicines regulator approved the Pfizer/BioNTech jab on Wednesday.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) says it's currently treating 249 patients with Covid-19 at its sites.

Trust chief executive Andrew Morgan says the pressure has been on this week.

Officials had planned to extend the season to allow sites extra time to recoup lockdown losses.

Lincoln City Football Club is set to receive a minimum of £375,000 as part of a rescue package to help clubs due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have agreed a £250m rescue package to help ease the financial challenge faced by EFL clubs due to the impact of Covid-19.

The agreement for League 1 and 2 clubs includes a further £15m which will be distributed based on a lost gate revenue share calculation.

EFL chairman Rick Parry said the rescue package for clubs was a "welcome, tangible commitment to the professional game at a time when it has needed it most".