Louth cow mooved by firefighters after being stranded in dyke
A highland cow has been rescued by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue after becoming stuck in a dyke in Billingsgate. Moo Moo, 22, was found trapped in the dyke at around 10am on December 21 in South Somercotes. The animal rescue team from Louth Fire and Rescue attended the incident, where they used strops and a…
A highland cow has been rescued by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue after becoming stuck in a dyke in Billingsgate.
Moo Moo, 22, was found trapped in the dyke at around 10am on December 21 in South Somercotes.
The animal rescue team from Louth Fire and Rescue attended the incident, where they used strops and a farmers teleporter to release the cow.
Thankfully the cow was uninjured.
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In North East Lincolnshire, weekly case rates stand at 320 people per 100,000. This increases to 402 per 100,000 in those aged 17-21 and is 225 per 100,000 in the over 60s.
In North Lincolnshire, weekly case rates stand at 196 people per 100,000. This increases to 272 per 100,000 in those aged 17-21 and is 131 per 100,000 in the over 60s.
The restrictions for tier 2 – high – lockdown.
Lincolnshire is tier 1 – medium – lockdown.
Northern Lincolnshire will receive an additional £1 million in financial support. This is on top of the business support package announced by the Chancellor last week for businesses in tier two areas.
People in North and North East Lincolnshire cannot socialise with anybody outside their home or support bubble indoors after moving into tier 2 lockdown.
The latest weekly case rates show that 320 people per 100,000 have tested positive for the virus in North East Lincolnshire, and 196 per 100,000 in North Lincolnshire.
Comparatively, Lincoln has 254 cases per 100,000 people, 58 more than North Lincolnshire, but will stay in tier 1 for now.
The move to the next tier means that additional restrictions will be put in place, different to the current tier 1 settings.
You must not meet up with family or friends in any indoor setting (including homes, venues, pubs and restaurants), unless you’ve formed a support bubble with them
You cannot stay overnight in another person’s home, unless you’ve formed a bubble with them
You can meet friends and family who you don’t live with outdoors, for example, in a private garden, parks and open spaces, but you must keep 2m apart. Where you do meet up, there must be no more than six people together.
You can continue to travel for work purposes and to venues, but you should reduce the number of journeys where possible.
You should work from home if this is possible.
Weddings and Funerals: up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings, up to 30 guests for funerals.
Education settings, shopping, retail, leisure and gyms remain open.
Hospitality services remain open, with the 10pm closing time and table service only.
Residential care homes are closed to external visitors other than in exceptional circumstances.
Organised sport is allowed in outdoor settings. Indoor sport must follow social contact rules.
Places of worship remain open.
Childcare: registered and wraparound childcare, including supervised activities in private homes and children’s groups are permitted.
Most rules do remain the same in between tiers, including hospitality staying open until 10pm, 15 guests being allowed at weddings and overnight stays being permitted.
Leisure centres and gyms, shopping and retail, places of worship, healthcare services, education sectors and entertainment attractions stay open despite the move to tier 2.
North and North East Lincolnshire will avoid tier 3 for now, meaning that pubs and bars that don’t serve meals can stay open and wedding receptions can still go ahead.
However, people in tier 2 will not be able to mix with people from other households or social bubbles in indoor settings, including pubs.
Both tier 1 and 2 advise against travel into tier 3 areas, with some exceptions. See the details here.
Tier 3 puts entertainment and tourist attractions, as well as gyms, under risk of closing too with the latest guidance stating: “Any closures or additional restrictions subject to consultation.”
As it stands, the rest of Greater Lincolnshire will stay in tier 1 lockdown, with Lincolnshire County Council’s director for public health stating there is no reason for the alert level to change in the county yet.
Lincolnshire is tier 1 – medium – lockdown.
The restrictions for tier 2 – high – lockdown.
The restrictions for tier 3 – very high – lockdown.
A 53-year-old man from Cleethorpes has been jailed for 11 years after attempting to kidnap a teenage girl in a ‘vicious attack’.
Kevin Haigh, of Grimsby Road in Cleethorpes, appeared at Grimsby Crown Court on Thursday, October 29 after pleading guilty to attempted kidnap to commit a sexual offence and assault at an earlier hearing.
The attack happened on June 3 this year when Haigh approached a teenage girl on Kings Road, close to the junction with Chichester Road.
The court heard how he spoke to the teen before putting gaffer tape on her face.
The girl tried to use her phone to call for help, but Haigh took it from her.
She managed to get away safely, but was left incredibly shaken by the incident.
Inspector Rhod Troake, from Humberside Police’s Major Crime Team, said: “Haigh carried out a vicious attack on an unsuspecting teenage girl, causing her to fear for her life purely for his own sexual gratification.
“I am reassured that he is now off our streets and unable to commit further offences of this nature.
“I can only begin to imagine the horror that the victim felt that day, and I hope that the sentencing brings her some sense of justice.
“Thankfully these types of incidents are incredibly rare, however I hope the sentencing serves as a warning to anyone considering committing an offence of this nature – if you do, we will do everything we can to put you behind bars.”
Leaders the councils in North and North East Lincolnshire have reacted to the news that their regions will move into tier 2 (high) lockdown from 12.01am on Saturday, October 31.
The two regions, along with Kingston Upon-Hull and East Riding, move up a level, with Grimsby having the highest infection rates in Greater Lincolnshire. The measures will be reviewed after 14 days.
Northern Lincolnshire will receive an additional £1 million in financial support. This is on top of the business support package announced by the Chancellor last week for businesses in tier two areas.
Lincolnshire will remain on tier 1 restrictions for now, but Nottinghamshire, including Lincoln’s neighbours Newark, will move into tier 3 (very high) restrictions at 12.01am on Friday, October 30.
Councillor Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “I’d like to thank the government for working with us offer support to our local communities and businesses.
“We know that this is a difficult time, especially for the most vulnerable. In our dialogue with government, we stressed the importance of being able to develop innovative ways of maintaining safe visiting arrangements for care homes in particular, and we hope to have some news on that issue soon.
“Like other areas of England, we also pressed home the importance for the government to be clear on effective de-escalation processes for authorities lifted into higher tiers, with built in and regular review arrangements.
“We are grateful for the financial support provided by the Government. Coupled with the latest business support package announced by the Chancellor, government has acknowledged our request for prompt access to these funds so we can provide that all important support to our local businesses.
“This is a challenging situation, and will understandably cause concern, but I would urge everyone in the borough to stay strong and keep going during the difficult weeks and months ahead.
“Our new tier 2 classification is a reflection of the change in infection rate across our authority area. COVID-19 isn’t going away just yet, but there’s lots you can do to help reduce the spread.”
In North East Lincolnshire, weekly case rates stand at 320 people per 100,000. This increases to 402 per 100,000 in those aged 17-21 and is 225 per 100,000 in the over 60s.
Councillor Rob Waltham, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Whilst infection rates in North Lincolnshire remains lower than in many parts of the country, we have still experienced a rising number of positive cases in most recent weeks particularly among those aged over 59. These are among the groups most at risk.
“It is this, the very real risk to our older residents, our mums, our dads, our grandmothers and grandfathers, which has caused most concern and led us to be move up a tier in the Local Covid Alert Levels.
“I would urge everyone in North Lincolnshire to follow the guidance in order to protection the most vulnerable people in our communities and not only avoid tougher measures being introduced but go back to Medium.
“I understand this requires sacrifices, especially families not being allowed to meet socially indoors, but if we all play our part we can reduce the spread of the virus, protect the NHS and return North Lincolnshire to the lowest alert level.
“Now would be a good time to download and complete the council’s Personal Covid-Secure Plan designed to help people put in place measures to stop the spread of the virus.
“There will be some impact upon people’s lives and upon a number of businesses but we have secured access to immediate Government monies to help those businesses navigate these uncertain times.”
In North Lincolnshire, weekly case rates stand at 196 people per 100,000. This increases to 272 per 100,000 in those aged 17-21 and is 131 per 100,000 in the over 60s.
The restrictions for tier 2 – high – lockdown.
For the tier 2 areas, the following lockdown measures will be in place:
people must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
people must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other space
people should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible.
if people need to travel, they should walk or cycle where possible, or plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport
Dr Peter Melton, North East Lincolnshire CCG’s senior clinician, said: “While the new restrictions may seem tough, we are fighting a virus that thrives on togetherness. Getting together with people outside your household could well make one, some, or all of you extremely ill.
“Whilst we know more about the virus now, we’re still learning, and we need people to adhere to the new rules around not meeting up inside each other’s houses. By doing this, we will help slow the spread of COVID-19.”
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