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

A seven-year-old boy from Sleaford is awarded for his tireless efforts to keep his local park tidy.

Plans for a salary cap in League One and League Two are "unlawful and unenforceable" says the Professional Footballers Association.

A woman in her 80s has been seriously injured after the car she was a passenger in collided with a van.

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It happened on the A1031 Humberston Road in Tetney, near Grimsby, at 09:50 today.

The driver of the blue Suzuki, which the woman was travelling in, was also injured.

The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, was also taken to hospital.

Witnesses should contact Lincolnshire Police.

Lincoln City sign former Brighton, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest midfielder Liam Bridcutt.

The managing director of East Midlands Airport says there shouldn’t be a need for passengers to self isolate for two weeks after returning from Spanish islands which have a low risk of coronavirus.

In her first interview since taking over the role, Clare James has called on the government to change the rules which were brought in after a spike in infection rates in areas of mainland Spain.

She said: "The Spanish market was 53% of our destinations, so the impact of a blanket quarantine on Spanish destinations is significant.

"The week the quarantine came in, we lost 38 flights that week - TUI and Jet2 are no longer flying to Spain so we are seeing a significant drop as a result of that blanket approach.

"What we'd like to see is something far more nuanced, a regional approach. The infection levels in Tenerife at the moment are half of what they are in the UK."

The leader of a Lincolnshire council has apologised after a photo of him emerged breaking social distancing guidelines.

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In the photo on social media Kelham Cooke, who heads up Grantham-based South Kesteven District Council, is seen posing with his arms round four friends - apparently on a break in Dorset late last month.

In a statement Mr Cooke said: “The government’s guidelines have been designed to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus which I fully support, and I recognise the importance of us all adhering to this guidance.

"I have always sought to follow social distancing measures, however, on this occasion I unintentionally transgressed the guidelines. I sincerely apologise for this mistake.”

Opposition councillors at South Kesteven District Council have called for him to resign.

Imps player Ben Coker has joined National League Stevenage on loan for the 2020-21 season:

A cyclist is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a van in Grimsby.

The woman was cycling along Wellington Street at 09:45 today when incident happened.

Police were called to the scene by the ambulance service.

The cyclist was taken to hospital, where she remains, with injuries that are thought to be life-threatening.

The driver of the van is shaken but unharmed.

Humberside Police wants anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the force.

Sun worshippers head to beaches and parks or cool down in fountains and open air pools.

Lincoln could soon have its first tuk tuk service after city councillors gave it the green light.

Until now, the vehicles haven't been allowed - but at a licensing committee this week it was agreed they would be a welcome attraction.

Christine Kimbrell from Holla Tuk Tuk is behind the application. She says her plans to offer pre-bookable rides going up and down the city centre would improve the tourism offer.

She now needs to apply for a licence.

Councillors had some concerns over passenger weight, with estimates the tuk tuk would be able to carry up to two 13 stone passengers.

But Ms Kimbrell said care would be taken with heavier passengers and there could be the option of a second trip at no extra cost.

She said had hoped to get started this summer despite Covid-19 but if not, she would start the business next April.

Four people have been evicted from flats in Horncastle by police because of anti-social behaviour.

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Three flats on Bull Ring have been issued with closure notices meaning its now a criminal offence for anyone to enter apart from the landlord.

Officers said it was a "very difficult case" because of coronavirus restrictions.

Insp Sarah Constantine said: “A great deal of work has gone into this very difficult case by all involved including our partner agencies and the public who supported us to achieve this outcome.

"All have gone above and beyond and their sheer diligence, perseverance and tenacity have made it happen.

"They should rightly be proud of what they have done as a team, it is a privilege to work with them.”

Scunthorpe United appoint Notts County assistant boss Neil Cox as the League Two club's new manager.

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Health bosses in Lincolnshire say they are not seeing any concerning patterns in the spread of coronavirus cases in the county, despite a recent outbreak in neighbouring Newark.

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Derek Ward, Lincolnshire County Council’s director for public services, said he and his team were “keeping a close eye on” the situation and talking with Newark and Sherwood authorities.

It was confirmed on Wednesday that Newark had seen an outbreak of eight new cases at a factory in the region and MP Robert Jenrick warned people not be complacent about social distancing guidance.

But Mr Ward said figures in Lincolnshire were broadly in line with those from last week.

“We’re certainly paying close attention to it because there’s clearly a number of cases. We’re in touch with Newark and Sherwood Council and talking to them just to get the most up to date data and keeping it keeping a close eye on it."

In the week leading to 4 August, Mr Ward said 5,500 tests had been carried out resulting in 30 positive cases – this he said was a similar “positivity rate” to the previous week which saw 3,500 tests carried out and 17 positive cases.

A potential case of blue-green algae has been identified at Hartsholme Country Park.

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City of Lincoln Council says the Environment Agency has been alerted and signage has been placed around the park.

Some types of blue-green algae are toxic to humans and animals and people are being warned to stay away from the lake while the algae is in bloom.

The algae blooms occur naturally in non-flowing fresh water and dissipate in their own time.

The council says it will continue to monitor the situation until it is certain the water is safe.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a teenager who has been missing for two nights.

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Harley Fox, 17, is missing from his home in Old Leake.

He was last seen on 5 August on his pushbike at 07:45.

Harley regularly travels great distances, usually via rail so may have left the county. Officers believe he could be in the Birmingham area.

In this photograph, Harley is wearing a purple hoodie which he was wearing on the day he was last seen.

Anyone who can help find Harley should contact 101.

Temperatures are forecast to hit 30 degrees celsius in Lincoln today with similar heat predicted across the county.

You may be out and about today and use a face covering as per government guidance.

But how can you stay cool in the heat while wearing a mask?

This article offers some advice to help you stay safe in the sun in the 'new normal'.