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Lincoln cement their position at the top of League One with a battling victory at struggling Wigan.

Ellery Balcombe saves two penalties as Doncaster secure a narrow win at promotion rivals Lincoln.

Exeter City's League Two game against Grimsby is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at St James Park.

Ryan Loft scores one and assists another as Scunthorpe make it four successive wins with victory against Harrogate.

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A 4.98% council tax increase for 2021-22 has been approved by North East Lincolnshire Council – with 3% going towards adult social care.

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Council leaders approved their budget for the upcoming financial year in the authority’s full council meeting.

It will see a £1.52 per week increase for a Band D property – £79.04 annually.

The budget will see council tax income rise by £1.4m from £64m, with the adult social care precept rising from £6.5m to £8.8m.

Last month, North East Lincolnshire Council leaders predicted “black holes” in the authority's budget due to the impact of Covid-19 on finances.

An increase in the council tax hardship fund was also announced to provide additional support for households in some of the most vulnerable parts of the area.

Phillip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “We’re acutely aware of the impact the pandemic is having on our residents and businesses and we’re determined to ensure the area is in the best place it can be to flourish as we hopefully come out of the challenges it has presented us all.”

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This evening and overnight it will remain cloudy and breezy.

It will, again, remain mostly dry but the odd spell of light rain cannot be ruled out.

Milder than last night:

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Lincolnshire is on a “downward trend” despite a Covid-19 infection rate spike in Boston, according to the county's health boss.

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Boston currently has the highest infection rate in the county with 191 cases per 100,000 people as of Thursday evening - above the England average of 137.8 and ranked 56th nationally.

Up to 16 February, nearly 5,000 rapid Covid tests have been carried out in Boston, with 129 positive results in their district.

Professor Derek Ward, director of public health for Lincolnshire County Council, said people should be looking at a seven-day rolling average of infection rates for increased accuracy and, therefore, Boston isn’t currently a concern.

He said: “We’ve got to keep an eye on the general direction...If you look on a daily level, you’re always going to be seeing the numbers bounce around."

In Lincolnshire, as of 18 February, there have been around 17,700 lateral flow tests in total, and over 250 positives - a positivity rate of 1.5%.

Professor Ward added: “We are on a downward trend, but I think overall as a county, our key message is that the infection does seem to be in our working age adults."

The Tower Cinema in Skegness has been given more than £36,000 to help it recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The cinema, in Lumley Road, is one of 33 British cinemas to secure funding in the latest round of grants from the government's £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.

Ben Roberts, chief executive of the British Film Institute, said: “Across the country, local independent cinemas are lifelines for communities and often the only form of culture and entertainment.

"As well as bringing people together to enjoy the magic of the big screen, local cinemas are hubs for educational and film activities and provide thousands of jobs.

"The pandemic has made clear just how important local communities are and the support of the Culture Recovery Fund means many cinemas will be able to reopen and play a vital role in local economies and regeneration.”

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Nearly 203,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in Lincolnshire, latest NHS figures show.

The weekly data released on Thursday shows 202,799 jabs have taken place between 8 December 8 and 14 February - up by 36,828 on the previous week.

It breaks down as 199,652 first doses and 3,147 second.

However that figure is 1,537 fewer than the previous week’s 38,365, and continues the drop from 40,206 recorded doses the previous week.

The data includes the new vaccination centre at the Lincolnshire Showground which aims to do over 1,000 doses a day.

The Showground centre is the second largest in the county, with the one at Princess Arena Sports Centre in Boston able to handle over 1,500 vaccines per day.

The figures show show 154,294 people under the age of 80 have received their first vaccination and another 1,551 have been given their second.

Some 45,358 people aged over 80 have received their first dose, with a further 1,596 receiving a second jab.

This means 97.5% of all over-80s in the county have received the first dose of a Covid vaccine.

Around of 31.7% of the Lincolnshire population in total has received a first dose of the vaccine.

Boston United's season has come to an end after the National League's North and South Divisions were declared null and void.

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Clubs in the division voted 15 to seven in favour of the decision to scrap the campaign with immediate effect due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Boston United chairman David Newton, who wanted to keep the league going, said it was a "bitter blow" for the side after a "difficult season".

In a statement, external, he said: "In voting to continue, we had hoped fans would be allowed in for the concluding games of the season, with Covid restrictions in place, as we would have had to continue to play into June to complete all fixtures.

"We will now take time to consider the best way to move forward from here."

A 15-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a suspected collision on the A15 at Langtoft.

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Lincolnshire Police said the boy was cycling along the road towards Market Deeping when the incident occurred at about 19:45.

The force said the boy was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers investigating the incident have issued an urgent appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage to come forward.

BBC Weather

This morning it will become increasingly cloudy and breezy. Winds will be quite strong through the day. It will stay mostly dry, but the odd spell of rain cannot be ruled out.

This evening and overnight it will remain cloudy and breezy. It will, again, remain mostly dry but the odd spell of light rain cannot be ruled out. Milder than last night.

Lincoln Cathedral has been awarded nearly £1m of government funding toward the cost of building a new visitor centre and ongoing conservation work.

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The £973,600 comes from the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund set up to help cultural organisations bounce back from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Will Harrison, Chapter Clerk and Administrator at Lincoln Cathedral said: “The creation of the Old Deanery Visitor Centre, and the vital conservation work on the West Front of the Cathedral is a once-in-a-lifetime project, and has been a major focus of our attentions for the last five years.

“We’re incredibly grateful for this grant, which will ensure that we can conserve the fabric of the Cathedral and, importantly, create a fantastic new accessible and engaging space which can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

The cathedral is among 22 heritage sites across England receiving a share of £13.5m in the latest round of grants.

Through this evening, any isolated showers will die away, leaving a dry night with clearing skies and easing winds.

It will be quite chilly with a touch of frost possible in places.

Boston's May Fair has postponed until later this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The event, which was cancelled last year, had been due to take place at the start of May but will now run from 28 August to 4 September.

Councillor Yvonne Stevens said: "We are pleased to be able to work with the Showman’s Guild to schedule a new date for the Fair as it is such a popular event with people near and far.

"It was definitely missed in the town last year and we look forward to welcoming the Fair back to Boston.”

Marion Thomas says she hopes lockdown will end in time to see her daughter Michelle Teale again.