Green light given to Lincoln Eastern Bypass project

This is what a sprawling new service station off the M180 will look like if plans are approved.

Two drive-thru restaurants, a fuel station, a 200-space lorry park and a café are proposed for the Barnetby Top interchange.

It would be located next to the busy intersection between the M180, A180, A15 and A18 to cater to the needs of travellers and lorry drivers.

It promises a big jobs boost with up 75 full-time roles expected to be created, but people in Barnetby-le-Wold have shared worries about the major development on their doorstep.

The plans for outline permission have been drawn up by the Lindum Group and the Brocklesby Estate.

The site, just south of the interchange, would also include electric vehicle charging points and short-stay caravan parking bays.

In total, it would be able to park 162 cars and 200 lorries.

Access would be created onto the A18, with vehicles only turning left as they leave.

Plans for service station and lorry park at Barnetby interchange, M180
Credits: Globe Consultants Ltd

The application claims the park will provide much-needed services for lorries travelling to and from the Humber’s ports and businesses.

“There are at least three private lorry parks [on the M180] which are regularly full during the peak period. Accordingly, HGV drivers often have no choice but to park up in laybys or other inappropriate off-line locations, such as industrial estates, and stop overnight,” it says.

Both of the drive-thru restaurants – which haven’t been named yet – are expected to employ up to 25 people.

Another 13 would work in the petrol garage shop, with a further 23 in the café.

The development has been in the pipeline for several years, with progress stalled due to the COVID pandemic.

A similar, smaller service station is currently located nearby on the same interchange.

However, residents in Barnetby-le-Wold have expressed concerned about the major development just outside the village, and the traffic it would attract.

One comment left on North Lincolnshire Council’s planning page said: “It will be on the edge of a thriving village. What will be done to combat high levels of… vehicle, noise and light pollution?”

Another said: “It is often difficult to exit the village because of the volume of traffic using the roundabout, and this development would substantially increase that.”

They added: “This proposed exit for cars is dangerous as it is on a bend on the road.”

The plans are currently open for public consultation, and are available to view on the council’s planning website.

A former pupil sexually abused by her deputy headteacher from the age of 10 is encouraging others to speak up about abuse as a civil lawsuit mounts against Lincolnshire County Council.

Deputy headteacher David Taylor from Lincoln and head of care Raymond Longley of Caythorpe were sentenced last year after being convicted of several sexual offences at the former Stubton Hall School, which is located between Grantham and Newark.

Patricia (not her real name) was sexually assaulted by Taylor throughout her time at the school for vulnerable children between 1993 and 1995. She is one of 26 former pupils who have contacted Andrew Grove and Co Solicitors in Cambridge, which is mounting a civil lawsuit against Lincolnshire County Council who owned and ran the school.

The 39-year-old is now speaking out about the abuse, which started when she was just 10 years old, and is encouraging other survivors to join her in seeking damages for the sickening crimes they endured.

Taylor and Longley’s offences spanned over a 20-year period between 1983 and 1995, with Taylor jailed for 19 years and six months, while Longley was put behind bars for four years.

Taylor worked at Stubton Hall between 1975 and 1995, the final thirteen of those years he served as deputy headmaster. He was found guilty of three counts of rape, four counts of indecent assault on a girl and two counts of assault, ill treat, neglect of a child or young person. The charges related to five separate victims.

David Taylor (left) and Raymond Longley (right) were two management level staff members at Stubton Hall School near Grantham. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police

Patricia said: “The sexual abuse consisted of Mr Taylor fondling my genitals and breasts. He also used to kiss me. Other times he was violent towards me.

“If I was naughty in his class he would beat me and restrain me and then throw me in a tiny cupboard where I had to stay for as long as he decided. When I look back, I don’t know how I put up with the abuse for so long but I had nowhere else to go.”

Solicitor Katherine Yates, from Andrew Grove and Co, said her clients are seeking significant compensation, urging anyone else who may have been affected, or who has information which might help the investigation, to come forward.

She said: “We are taking statements from witnesses and claimants to get a clearer idea of what was going on at Stubton Hall School.

“What we are being told is quite horrific and it is hard to believe that this level of sexual and physical abuse was going on in the relatively recent past.

“I believe that it is important that if anyone was physically or sexually abused at Stubton Hall School they make themselves known to my firm. We are listening.

“It does not matter if you have not previously come forward to the police. There are many reasons why people feel anxious about coming forward, but we would encourage anyone who was at the school to make contact. We can help.

“All claims are being funded by way of a no win, no fee agreement so financial concerns should not prevent anyone from making contact and bringing a claim.”

Heather Sandy, Lincolnshire County Council executive director for children’s services, said: “LCC expresses deep regret over the abuse suffered by the victims in this case.

“We wish to apologise to the victims and are pleased that justice has been done through the convictions in the criminal case.

“We hope that this brings some comfort and closure to the victims. We are unable to comment further regarding potential legal claims.”

Anyone wishing to contact Katherine Yates should email [email protected] or call 01223 367133 or 07810 224545.

Independent and family-owned Lincoln Dental & Implant Studio offers accessible regular dental services, as well as specialist treatment and same day emergency appointments.

The practice opposite Alive Church on Newland in Lincoln was opened by husband and wife team Manu Cherian and Smitha Mathew in November 2021. The couple have been practising dentists in Lincolnshire for the past 13 years and are fully aware of the needs of the local population.

The couple also own the Kordel House Dental Practice in Horncastle. After purchasing the Horncastle practice four years ago and transforming it from a place that was going to be shut down into a thriving centre, they were determined to bring a surgery with the same ethos to Lincoln.

Experienced dentist Dr Manu Cherian performing treatment on a patient. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Manu and Smitha told The Lincolnite they know dental access is a big issue and they wanted to open somewhere that was accessible for regular dental services, but with the addition of advanced cosmetic and surgical procedures.

As well as owning the business, the husband and wife duo also work in the practice and carry out a lot of the treatments themselves.

Smith Mathew (pictured) and her husband Manu Cherian want to give their patients a continuity of excellent care. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lincoln Dental & Implant Studio offers regular dental services, specialist treatment, and same day emergency appointments. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A check-up on the NHS costs £23.80 and at Lincoln Dental & Implant Studio the cost is less than £2 higher at a price of £25.

In addition to check-ups and regular treatments, such as extractions and fillings, the practice also offers specialist services such as a orthodontics, implants, hygienist, treatments under sedation, and composite bondings for a same day smile makeover.

Service with a smile from Dr Manu Cherian. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Invisalign teeth straightening treatment is available at Lincoln Dental & Implant Studio. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Manu and Smitha would also like to add more specialist services in the future to do even more in house and reduce the need for referrals.

They said: “When they come to us and see the same faces, patients will get used to the continuity of care which we have in both our Horncastle and Lincoln practices. We have been really busy and it is going well, and we are still taking on new patients.”

Dr Manu Cherian and Dr Smith Mathew provide a continuity of care for their patients at Lincoln Dental & Implant Studio. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Inside one of the surgeries at Lincoln Dental & Implant Studio. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lincoln Dental & Implant Studio is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm (closed 1pm to 2pm). It is also open for implant appointments on Saturdays by request.

Anyone wishing to register with the practice should call 01522 304314 or email [email protected]. Appointments can also be booked online here.