Summary

  • Live updates on Friday 30 August 2019

  1. Why an England defeat made Pattinson crypublished at 06:59 BST 2 September 2019

    I might have a soft spot for England, but I'll be doing everything I can to win the Ashes for Australia - James Pattinson tells BBC Sport that when it comes to cricket he has no split loyalties.

    Read More
  2. Chapter 7 - Nice New Rebuildpublished at 15:16 BST 1 September 2019

    Having captured Galaxon, James and the gang decide to bring him to Earth to show him the wonders of our planet. But will the pan-dimensional being really be impressed?

  3. Chapter 6 - Going Undergroundpublished at 13:40 BST 1 September 2019

    Calling on Jayden for help, the gang must solve a riddle to access the underground realm Galaxon has fled to with James's mum. Will they be able to find him in time?

  4. Chapter 5 - The Riddle Treepublished at 13:40 BST 1 September 2019

    Having saved Frank the badger from the evil Galaxon, the gang follow ARAGH's best tracker to a brand new dimension in search of the final missing ring.

  5. Mustard gas removal 'cost £289,000'published at 00:43 BST 1 September 2019

    About 150 canisters of the gas used as a World War One weapon were unearthed in Lincolnshire in 2017.

    Read More
  6. Scunthorpe United 0-1 Carlisle Unitedpublished at 17:56 BST 31 August 2019

    Substitute Ryan Loft's emphatic finish earns Carlisle their first victory since the opening day of the season at bottom club Scunthorpe.

    Read More
  7. Walsall 1-3 Grimsby Townpublished at 17:23 BST 31 August 2019

    Grimsby come from behind to go fourth in League Two with a 3-1 win at struggling Walsall.

    Read More
  8. Lincoln City 2-0 Fleetwood Townpublished at 11:46 BST 31 August 2019

    Tyler Walker bags a brace as Lincoln City climb to second in League One by beating Fleetwood Town.

    Read More
  9. Cyclist injured in hit and runpublished at 17:53 BST 30 August 2019

    A cyclist has suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run collision in Withern.

    A157 Main RoadImage source, Google

    The man was knocked from his bicycle at about 14:00 on Monday (26 August) on the A157, Main Road, Withern.

    The vehicle involved failed to stop.

    Lincolnshire Police is appealing for anyone with dash cam footage or any witnesses to get in touch.

  10. Man arrested in connection with Cleethorpes rapepublished at 16:56 BST 30 August 2019

    A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a reported rape on Cleethorpes Beach.

    The potential witnessesImage source, Humberside Police

    Humberside Police were called just after midnight to reports that a woman had been found on the beach near to Central Promenade in a distressed state. Officers were quickly on the scene and an investigation was launched.

    Det Chf Insp Chris Calvert said: “Investigations into the reported rape have led to the arrest of a man who is currently in custody assisting with our inquiries.

    “As part of our enquiries we have looked at the local CCTV footage from the area between these times and we have identified a number of people from this that we believe may be witnesses.

    “These photos show a number of cars in the area at the time and we are asking for the people that were in these vehicles to come forward as we believe that they may be witnesses."

    He stressed the people in the photographs were not suspects.

  11. Text alerts to warn residents about bad weatherpublished at 16:33 BST 30 August 2019

    More homes in Wainfleet will be able to sign up to receive flood alerts following a review by the Environment Agency.

    Flood-hit WainfleetImage source, Chris Dower

    Those living in Wainfleet All Saints and Thorpe St Peter can now request to get a text, call or email with the latest information in the event of more bad weather.

    Deborah Campbell is Lincolnshire's flood risk manager, and says they've learnt lessons after the River Steeping breached its bank in June.

    "It now includes people who are not just at risk of flooding, it is the wider community. So people will be made aware if there is a chance the roads might be cut off and they might struggle to get around and do their normal daily activities."

    A dedicated service for the wider Croft area has also now gone live.

  12. Council targeting antisocial behaviour problems in Bostonpublished at 16:04 BST 30 August 2019

    Steps have been taken to address the problems of antisocial behaviour in Boston, according to the town's council leader.

    BostonImage source, David Hallam-Jones

    A meeting was held on Wednesday by residents and business owners, and council leader Aaron Spencer was there to hear people's concerns.

    He says the council will now be targeting areas where they can have the most impact.

    Measures include a new enforcement contract to issue penalties for littering - several have already been issued - and the town centre toilets will now be open 24 hours a day for a three month trial period.

    Councillor Spencer says the council will also continue to lobby local MP Matt Warman, who was also at the meeting, for additional funding and powers.

  13. Police say death at Lincoln house is 'not suspicious'published at 15:24 BST 30 August 2019

    The death of a man at a house in Lincoln is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.

    Police

    Officers were called to Escombe View in Lincoln, at around 20:00 on Monday, where one of the occupants, a 26-year-old man, was confirmed dead.

    A police spokesman said a post-mortem examination has taken place and the death is not being treated as suspicious.

    He said a file has been passed to the coroner.

    A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation.

  14. Council awarded £100,000 for Mayflower 400 eventspublished at 14:34 BST 30 August 2019

    A Lincolnshire council has been awarded £100,000 to fund a series of events in Gainsborough commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's historic voyage.

    Mayflower stone

    West Lindsey District Council has received the money from Arts Council England.

    The National Lottery funding will provide of arts and creative opportunities as part of the ‘Mayflower 400’ project of events.

    Next year marks the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth to what is now Plymouth in Massachusetts, USA.

    Gainsborough has a special connection to the Mayflower anniversary as separatist movements originated in this region that led them on their journey to America.

    Quote Message

    I’m overjoyed to be receiving this money from the Arts Council. This money will help us provide high quality, engaging events for people in Gainsborough, to truly bring alive the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims and help locals and visitors alike understand what that story means for them.”

    Anna Scott, Mayflower 400 Officer at West Lindsey District Council

  15. Man released from Cleethorpes rape investigationpublished at 13:39 BST 30 August 2019

    A man who was arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Cleethorpes has been eliminated as a suspect, police say.

    Cleethorpes beach

    The 41-year-old, from Grimsby was arrested yesterday, but Humberside Police say he has now been released from the investigation.

    Officers were called just after midnight on 22 August to reports that a woman had been found on the beach near to Central Promenade in a distressed state.

    They continue to appeal for any witnesses.

  16. Manx GP: James Hind takes record-breaking winpublished at 12:28 BST 30 August 2019

    BBC Sport

    Teenager James Hind stormed to his maiden victory in the Manx Grand Prix, breaking the Lightweight race lap record twice in the process.

    James HindImage source, Steve Babb

    Hind took the chequered flag with an almost 29-second advantage over Italian rider Francesco Curinga.

    The 19-year-old, from Market Rasen, set the fastest time on the opening lap of the race before breaking the record again on lap two with an average speed of 116.45mph.

  17. Rotherham loan Proctor to Scunthorpepublished at 12:23 BST 30 August 2019

    Rotherham United loan striker Jamie Proctor to Scunthorpe United on a season-long deal.

    Read More
  18. More direct services between Lincoln and London welcomedpublished at 11:58 BST 30 August 2019

    Train operator London North Eastern Railway Extra has announced plans to introduce four more direct daily services between Lincoln and London Kings Cross.

    Lincoln Railway Station

    Currently on weekdays, there's only one direct service in the morning and one in the evening between the two cities.

    But from 21 October LNER says it will add four extra direct journeys in each direction.

    Managing Director David Horne says: "These trains are going to bring a lot of benefits to our customers and indeed to Lincoln and surrounding areas. We've only run one train a day each way direct until now, so to have direct services running throughout the days is really going to be a welcome improvement."

  19. Legal challenge against police degree plans is 'worth it'published at 11:07 BST 30 August 2019

    Local Democracy Reporting Service

    Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner insists a legal challenge against plans requiring all police officers to obtain a degree is “worth it”.

    Marc Jones

    From 2020,the College of Policing said prospective officers would either have to complete a degree or be prepared to study for one in work time.

    According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Marc Jones said the scheme is “not in the public interest” as it would take 40 front-line officers off the streets while they train.

    He said £20,000 has been set aside to fund the initial stages of a judicial review into the matter.

    Lincolnshire Police has asked for the proposal to be delayed until 2023 for a full evaluation.

    Quote Message

    Ultimately, what we hope is that the college will come to the table and speak to us about a compromise. These things can run into a couple of hundreds of thousands of pounds and they can be expensive. But, to put that into perspective, losing 40 front-line officers from the streets of our county is what we are fighting for and I have to say that is worth the money."

    Marc Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire