August 27, 2016 5.24 pm
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Shoppers evacuated from flooded Tesco store near Boston
Shoppers have been evacuated from a flooded Tesco supermarket near Boston. Initial eyewitness reports said that the superstore in Wyberton Fen had been reportedly been struck by lightning, causing some of the roof to collapse. Emergency services arrived at the supermarket on New Hammond Beck Road, with shoppers being evacuated. A spokesperson for Tesco said:…
Shoppers have been evacuated from a flooded Tesco supermarket near Boston.
Initial eyewitness reports said that the superstore in Wyberton Fen had been reportedly been struck by lightning, causing some of the roof to collapse.
Emergency services arrived at the supermarket on New Hammond Beck Road, with shoppers being evacuated.
A spokesperson for Tesco said: “There has been rainwater along the roof of the store and due to its volume, the pipe has overflown.
“The rainwater has come through the roof and onto the shop floor, so the store has been closed whilst that is the case.
“We are working to get the rainwater cleaned up and the store reopened as soon as possible.
“However, the roof has not collapsed and it does not appear that the store has been hit by lightning.”
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have hit the county this afternoon, with the Met Office issuing a weather warning for the rest of today and overnight.
The videos below have been taken by Stuart Wild at the scene.
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Fire crews remain at the scene of a severe building fire which began in Louth overnight.
The blaze was called in at around 1.30am on Wednesday, May 18, concerning a building on Gresley Road.
Crews from Louth, Binbrook, Mablethorpe, Grantham and Alford were called to battle the fire, and nearby residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed.
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue said the incident was still ongoing at around 6am and that crews from Caistor and Horncastle were assisting with damping down efforts.
People living in the area reported that flames had engulfed at least three homes. The extent of the damage has not yet been officially confirmed.
It is not yet clear if anyone has been injured.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
The ‘It’s Not a Job’ campaign, launched in March 2022, continues to build momentum in Lincolnshire as it shines a light on the fantastic care professionals already working in the adult social care sector.
To attract more people to the profession, Lincolnshire County Council celebrates carers with short film depicting a day in the life of two carers, Kai Wade (21) from Lincoln and Gina Bennett (45) from Boston.
The film shows a typical working day; the carers enjoy the company of their service users, and the sense of purpose gained by supporting someone to continue living independently is a clear message throughout.
The film goes beyond showing how rewarding and valuable the home care profession can be, it also highlights the benefits to the carer for their work-life balance. Gina finishes her shift in time for an afternoon dog walk, and Kai spends quality time at the dinner table with his siblings.
Gina Bennett
Gina has worked her way up from carer, through to senior carer and now works as a CQL for Cera Care in Boston. She said, “It is where my heart lies, I really enjoy this line of work; it’s rewarding and enjoyable. I’d say, do this job if you genuinely care – happy people make a happy workplace.”
Kai works for Fosse Healthcare in Lincoln as a management support officer; his role involves both administrative duties and providing care in the home.
He said, “I took an interest in home care because I have family working in the sector. Since I started, I’ve found I’m more in touch with my compassionate side and I’ve developed my people skills through getting to know the people I care for and colleagues in the office.”
Kai Wade
A career in adult social care allows people to make a difference to the lives of others whilst still having time for other commitments. Prior experience and qualifications are not essential. What is most important is kindness, patience, and compassion. Care providers are looking for people with transferrable skills and a good work ethic.
A network of nine home care providers work with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver the home care service across the county. Lincolnshire County Council has created a handy, short online form to help people in Lincolnshire connect with their local care providers to find flexible home care roles.
A single enquiry form on the webpage streamlines the process by connecting jobseekers with the care providers most suited to their location and preferences. Upon completing the short form, one of the county’s homecare providers will be in touch to answer questions and help to find a suitable role.
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