A dog owner thanked the power of social media when she was reunited with her dog, who had run from a crash scene.
As previously reported, a French bulldog Staffie cross called Lola ran from the scene of a crash between Whisby and Doddington on Tuesday, July 23 and left her owner Lily Hardin feeling distraught.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, which was shared over 640 times, Lily said losing her beloved pet was “absolutely destroying me”, but Lola is now back in her arms.
In an update on the post Lily thanked people for putting “the pieces of my heart back together”.
She said: “Sophie Slight has been able to reunite me with my dog. The gentleman does not have Facebook, but this woman lived down the road and was able to match the dog’s description and get him our number.
I am truly amazed by the positive response. It has been a terrifying couple of days, but again with the power of social media you have all amazed. I am eternally grateful and I could not thank you enough.
“The gentleman would not accept a reward, but I intend on sending a Moonpig card from Lola with flowers. I have to add this man is usually in bed by 9.30pm, but has been out in his garden at this time due to the heat.
“Again I am amazed, you’ve all put the pieces of my heart back together and I thank you all.”
Lincolnshire Police said: “We are pleased to confirm that Lola has been located safe and well. Lola had been found by a member of the public who contacted us following our appeal.
“She has now been reunited with her owner. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in our appeal.”
Police are also appealing for witnesses to the crash, which involved a red Seat Leon and a silver Vauxhall Insignia at the crossroads of Whisby Road and Black Lane at around 6.30pm on Tuesday.
One man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash should call Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 419 of July 23.
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A local man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and dangerous driving after two pedestrians were injured in a collision with a car and three parked vehicles in Skegness.
Lincolnshire Police officers attended the scene after the collision between a blue Citroen Berlingo, the parked vehicles, and a man and a woman, who are both in their 60s, on Winthorpe Avenue shortly before 7pm on Friday, April 16.
The two pedestrians suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. However, their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
A 63-year-old local man, who was driving the Berlingo, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage and anyone with information should contact them on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting incident number 389 of April 16.
Few people attended the second Kill the Bill protest in Lincoln on Saturday, as Extinction Rebellion activists stood alone on the High Street to campaign against a proposed policing bill that could make many protests illegal.
Activists from Extinction Rebellion Lincolnshire gathered at Speakers’ Corner to oppose plans for the latest Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which could curtail protesting rights if passed through parliament.
Extinction Rebellion were the main representatives at the protest. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Under the proposed bill, police officers will be given greater powers to put a stop to any protests, as well as determining start and finish times for them, and controlling noise levels.
A few stopped to talk with the protestors, but most just went about their day walking down Lincoln High Street in the first weekend that non-essential shops and beer gardens reopened.
The Lincolnite spoke to one of the rebels at the protest, to find out the reasons behind the march.
They said: “This draconian bill cannot go ahead, it needs to be taken apart and re-evaluted completely.
“People have been walking past us shaking their heads, but they don’t realise that it’s their freedom we are fighting for.”
The Lincolnite photographer Steve Smailes captured some pictures from the protest.
Signs were put up by the works at Speakers’ Corner on Lincoln High Street. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
A 19-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A52 on Friday evening.
The single-vehicle crash, involving a white Suzuki Splash, happened in the westbound lane of the A52 between Barrowby and Sedgebrook at around 7.20pm on Friday, April 16.
The driver of the car is now in hospital after suffering serious injuries, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Officers believe the driver had travelled from Grantham on the A52 at Barrowby before the crash.
Anyone who has dashcam footage or saw the vehicle before the incident is being asked to call 101, quoting incident 420 of April 16.
Alternatively, you can email [email protected], using the same reference in the subject box.
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