A Lincolnshire primary school’s mini bus stolen was reported stolen last night before it was later found burnt out in a field.
Tealby School in Market Rasen posted on Twitter saying their minibus was stolen from the school drive during the evening of Tuesday, October 30 and are urging people to contact police.
The school posted an updated on Wednesday morning saying the bus has been found burnt out in a field and they said: “We are extremely angry that our children have had this happen to them. Thanks you for all the shares.”
A minibus allegedly stolen from a primary school in Lincolnshire was found burnt out in a field. Photo; Tealby School
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “A white Ford Transit minibus with school livery on side was parked and secure at the school and was stolen around the time of reporting (11.14pm on October 30).”
“It was reported at 8.01am on October 31 that the school bus was found on Redbourne Road, Waddingham burnt out. No arrests as yet.”
Unfortunately, last night, our minibus was stolen from the school drive… if anyone sees it please contact the police… please share and help find our bus 😢😡 pic.twitter.com/LfRmGYJEgG
Update… unfortunately our bus has been found burnt out in a field! We are extremely angry that our children have had this happen to them!!! Thank you for all the shares.
Christa Haslam from Tealby School told Lincolnshire Reporter: “Last night our minibus was taken from the school drive. The police were informed.
“This morning a dog walker phoned the school and informed us that it had been burnt out and left in a field.
“Obviously the whole school community is very shocked and upset by the theft of the vehicle. The children are very upset, as it is going to have an impact on the whole school.
“We use the minibus for a variety of activities including; getting to PE lessons, Forest School and School trips.
“The school PTFA have raised the funds for the minibus and therefore the children feel ownership of it and feel like they have personally had something taken from them. They are very sad to be missing out on exciting learning experiences.”
A terrible, thoughtless act. What sort of person commits such a crime against our children? https://t.co/LFTxnIj8ev
Anyone with information should contact police quoting incident number 445 of October 30 or incident 68 of October 31.
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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.
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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.
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