January 20, 2017 3.03 pm
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Masked robbers break into Belton home and threaten pensioner
Police have launched an investigation after three masked men broke into a pensioner’s home in Belton before threatening him and stealing a number of items. The incident happened between 2am and 2.23am on Friday, January 20, when it is believed three men got into an unlocked house in Holland Close Villas and threatened the occupant. They…
Police have launched an investigation after three masked men broke into a pensioner’s home in Belton before threatening him and stealing a number of items.
The incident happened between 2am and 2.23am on Friday, January 20, when it is believed three men got into an unlocked house in Holland Close Villas and threatened the occupant.
They demanded money and left after taking two mobile phones, a laptop, car keys – though the vehicle was not stolen – and a quantity of cash.
Their victim, a 67-year-old man, was left shaken but unharmed.
He described the offenders as white with local accents.
Two were said to be around 6ft tall and the third around 5ft 9in tall.
All wore balaclavas, were of slim build and were aged in their early twenties.
Detective Inspector John Cram said: “We believe this was an isolated incident but we are treating it seriously and would appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
“I would also appeal for all residents to help reduce their risk of being targeted by burglars by ensuring they keep their doors and windows locked.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call Humberside Police on 101 quoting incident number 94 of January 20.
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The worn out carriageway on the A631 at Corringham will be replaced, with overnight road closures in place starting at the end of February.
The start date of the project is Monday, February 28, and it is due to last for up to six weeks, depending on weather.
In that time, night-time closures will be in place on the road between the B1433, Gainsborough and Middle Street, and Pilham Lane from 7pm to 6am, on weekday evenings only.
The diversion route for these overnight closures will be via the A631 / A15 / A1500 / A156 / A631 and vice versa.
The diversion for the duration of works. | Photo: Lincolnshire County Council
Lincolnshire County Councillor Clio Perraton-Williams, member for Scotter Rural and executive support for highways, said: “Sections of the A631 are deteriorating, so we’re taking the opportunity to rebuild these section to improve safety and usability of the road.
“As part of this improvement scheme, we’ll also be taking this opportunity to excavate and level the verge, in addition to reconstructing the kerbline and improving drainage at the lay-by.
“We’ll be doing our best to minimise disruption throughout the project, including carrying out works overnight to keep people moving through the day and maintaining access for residents.”
A skinny puppy who was found abandoned in a cage near Doncaster is now enjoying life in her new forever home in Lincoln.
The female Staffordshire Bull terrier-cross, who used to be called Coco and is now named Pogo due to her lively nature, was found outside a house in Almond Street in Balby near Doncaster on November 11, 2021.
The RSPCA responded to the incident and says it believes Pogo was abandoned after becoming an unwanted lockdown pet. She was a severely underweight and frightened pup and was taken for urgent veterinary treatment.
Pogo at her new forever home. | Photo: RSPCA
When rescued Pogo was emaciated. | Photo: RSPCA
The vet believed she would not have survived if she had been left much longer, as she had no muscle mass and was struggling to stand. Pogo was taken into the care of the Sheffield and District branch of the RSPCA, where she was rehabilitated.
She was then given a new start – a loving forever home with public health worker Rachel Belcher. The 34-year-old, who lives on Gainsborough Road in Lincoln, was on the lookout to adopt a Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog after her previous pet passed away.
Pogo at the RSPCA’s Sheffield and District Branch. This photo caught the attention of Rachel, who gave Pogo a new forever home. | Photo: RSPCA
After seeing a picture of Pogo playing with a ball Rachel’s mind was made up.
Rachel said: “I was looking at adopting and the photo of her looking so happy and playful with a ball made me think she was a fun-loving dog who would be perfect for me.
“Staff at the centre had called her Coco but with the help of my five year-old nephew we changed it to Pogo as she is always jumping around like a Pogo stick.
“She is really enjoying her long walks, her cuddles, playing and all the attention she gets.”
Pogo loves playing football with Rachel’s five-year-old nephew Jacob in the garden of her home. Pogo also enjoys time with Rachel’s parents Andrew and Angela Belcher who look after her while her new owner is at work.
Pogo playing at her new home. | Photo: RSPCA
Hayley Crooks, animal lead at the Sheffield branch of the RSPCA, said: “We are delighted to hear Pogo has fallen on her paws and is loving life in a new home.
“We had to help her build up her weight and put her on a special strict diet of four meals a day to help build her up. We also gave her an exercise plan of multiple small walks a day so as to not overdo what her little body was capable of, and to build some muscle in order to support her puppy bones.
“Just 14 days later she’d gained almost 3kg of healthy weight. She was fantastic in our care – a true Staffy and has big sloppy kisses and a wiggly bum for everyone she meets!”
Pogo getting ready for adoption before later moving into her forever home. | Photo: RSPCA
The RSPCA is still appealing for information to help find the person who dumped the puppy alone in a cage. Anyone who can help with the investigation should call the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at Blundell Park on Saturday during Grimsby Town’s match against Wealdstone in an ambitious attempt to make the jabs more accessible to the community.
The Mariners face Wealdstone at home on Saturday, January 29, and while the game is taking place there will be availability for fans to get their coronavirus vaccine.
The volunteers will be offering first, second, and booster doses for people aged 16 and over without the need for appointment. The jab site can be found next to the executive entrance, which is across the main club car park directly behind McDonald’s.
Pfizer vaccinations will be offered at Blundell Park from 1pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, as Grimsby kick off against Wealdstone at 3pm, and you don’t need a match ticket to get jabbed.
North East Lincolnshire acting director of public health, Geoff Barnes, said: “With schools now well into the new term, North East Lincolnshire is starting to see a rise again in cases amongst children, which is inevitably spreading to their parents and older relatives.
“All the figures suggest that whilst the Omicron variant is less severe in its symptoms it does still pose a significant risk to older and more vulnerable people. That alone is a vital reason for everyone to be fully vaccinated. Whether it’s your first, second or booster dose, we urge you to go along either on Saturday or to one of the many clinics.”
As well as the vaccinations at the football ground, there will also be a host of walk-in clinics across Grimsby for anyone wanting either a first, second or booster jab.
Pfizer doses will be available for people aged 16 and over wanting a first or second dose, as well as boosters for over 16s who had their second dose at least three months ago.
There will also be a select few of the sites that offer first and second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds, so long as the gap between jabs is at least 12 weeks and they are 12 weeks clear after testing positive for COVID-19.
The local walk-in dates are:
Sunday, January 30 – 10am to 2pm: Drugs4Delivery, Acorn Business Park, Moss Road*
Sunday, January 30 – 10am to 2pm: Freshney Place Shopping Centre (opposite the HMV store)*
Monday, January 31 – 9am to 1.30pm: Periville Pharmacy, Cromwell Primary Care Centre, Cromwell Road
Monday, January 31 – 9am to 5pm: Drugs4Delivery, Acorn Business Park, Moss Road*
Monday, January 31 – 10am to 2pm: Freshney Place Shopping Centre (opposite the HMV store)*
Tuesday, February 1 – 9am to 1.30pm: Periville Pharmacy, Cromwell Primary Care Centre, Cromwell Road
Tuesday, February 1 – 10am to 6pm: Centre4, 17a Wootton Road
Wednesday, February 2 – 9am to 1.30pm: Periville Pharmacy, Cromwell Primary Care Centre, Cromwell Road
Thursday, February 3 – 9am to 1.30pm: Periville Pharmacy, Cromwell Primary Care Centre, Cromwell Road
Thursday, February 3 – 4pm to 7pm: Open Door, Albion Street*
Friday, February 4 – 9am to 1.30pm: Periville Pharmacy, Cromwell Primary Care Centre, Cromwell Road
Friday, February 4 – 4pm to 7pm: Open Door, Albion Street*
Saturday, February 5 – 8.30am to 4pm: Open Door, Albion Street*
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