January 21, 2013 10.21 am
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Monday disruptions as more snow expected in Lincolnshire
Wintry conditions: More than 50 schools are closed on Monday across Lincolnshire due to wintry conditions, and the Met Office has forecast more snow later in the day, warning of travel disruptions.
Gritters treated the major A and B routes in Lincolnshire, but some patches remain treacherous and police advise driving with care.
More than 50 schools are closed on Monday across Lincolnshire due to wintry conditions, and the Met Office has forecast more snow later in the day, warning of travel disruptions.
In the Lincoln area, Sincil Sports College is closed, as well as the Fortuna Primary School, Cherry Willingham Primary and Skellingthorpe The Holt Primary.
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Temperatures on Monday in Lincoln are expected to stay around -1°C, and drop to -3°C on Tuesday, when more icy conditions are forecast. The snowfall is expected to stop by Tuesday.
A band of snow will affect the northern part of the county during Monday. Inland accumulations of 2-5cm of snow are widely expected.
Lincolnshire County Council’s fleet of 43 gritters has been out treating major A and B roads across the county in the morning and will continue through the day. Snow ploughs are on standby.
Snow disruptions
The City of Lincoln Council refuse and recycling collections are currently taking place, however the Landfill Site on Whisby Road is closed and the next open site is Gainsborough.
This means collections will be delayed and arrangements will be put in place for those not collected due to the adverse weather.
Refuse and recycling must be presented for collection by 7am.
The North Kesteven District Council also suspended its refuse and recycling collections on Monday due to the weather conditions. This includes North Hykeham.
Some bus services affected by the weather are Service 13 to Waddington, currently suspended due to icy hill on Station Road. More bus disruptions.
East Midlands Airport and Robin Hood Airports were closed until the afternoon due to poor conditions on the runway.
There are some delays on East Midlands Trains services due to the snow. The 8.35 Lincoln to Leicester service will arrive around 30 min late and the 10.39 from Peterborough has been cancelled. Live info.
Lincolnshire Police has no serious incidents to report across the county.
In the morning in Lincoln, a bus was stuck at the bottom of Waddington Hill and a car broke down on the A46 between Skellingthorpe and Carholme Road.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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