Lincoln and the surrounding villages have been hit by more relentless rain, and people have been warned of swelling waterways and flooded roads. A Met Office yellow weather warning is in place for the whole of Lincolnshire on Thursday, November 7 until 6am on Friday, November 8. A flood alert is currently in place for…
The government’s flood information service has issued an alert for minor watercourses in North Kesteven. The alert reads:
“Recent heavy rain caused the watercourses in the North Kesteven catchment to rise. These watercourses are fed by groundwater sources, which means they will remain high for many days or even weeks after the rain has stopped.
“There will be some continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. The forecast for the next few days remains unsettled including potential persistent rain during today, and possibly tomorrow.
“This will keep river levels high with potential for flood warnings to be issued, possibly in Sleaford. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
Travel
Trains are unable to run between Sheffield and Lincoln Central/Gainsborough Central due to heavy rain and flooding at Kiveton Park.
Buses are in operation between Lincoln/ Gainsborough Central.
Northern Rail expects delays until around 3pm.
The Met Office issued the following:
Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, with a risk that some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible – keep an eye on the relevant operator for any updates on your journey
Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
The Lincoln forecast for Thursday, November 7
The Lincoln forecast for Friday, November 8
This story will be updated with any road closures or additional warnings.
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A 48-year-old man who police believe is now living in Leicestershire is wanted over an indecent images offence that happened in Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information to help locate Darryl Faulkner, who has a tattoo on his neck.
He is wanted in relation to a disclosure of private sexual images offence.
Anyone who has seen him or has any information regarding his whereabouts should contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting reference 21000020888.
Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.
The Prime Minister said “itwillnotbepossibletoreopenschools after the Februaryhalfterm,” with the hope to bring pupils back from March 8.
Boris Johnson also told MPs that UK nationals and residents returning from “red list” countries will be placed in a 10-day quarantine in government-secured accommodation, such as hotels.
He explained in the House of Commons on Wednesday: “Ouraimwillbetostartagradualphasedapproachtowardseasingtherestrictionsinasustainablewayguidedbytheprincipleswe’veobservedthroughoutthepandemic,beginningwiththemostimportantprincipleofallthatreopeningschoolsmustbeanationalpriority.”
He added: “Itwillnotbepossibletoreopenschools after the Februaryhalfterm.”
This comes after COVID-19 deaths surpassed 100,000 on Tuesday.
Mr Johnson also outlined new measures for travellers to the UK.
He said: “Icanannouncethatwewillrequireallsucharrivalswhocannotberefusedentrytoisolateingovernmentprovidedaccommodation,suchashotelsfor10dayswithoutexception,theywillbemetattheairportandtransporteddirectlyintoquarantine.TheDepartmentofHealthCareisworkingtoestablishfacilitiesasquicklyaspossible.”
Study Group’s International Study Centre at the University of Lincoln will close this summer, with formal redundancy proceedings understood to have begun.
Study Group is an external provider who specialises in pre-degree and pre-masters programmes to support students coming to the UK to study.
Brighton-based Study Group, has been in partnership with the university since 2010, but the contract is ending and is not being renewed so the centre will close on August 31, 2021.
The option was given by the university, who are working on offering alternative provision, to go through a tendering process and this was not taken up by Study Group.
It is understood that formal redundancy proceedings will affect around 15 to 20 Study Group employees.
However, Study Group did not provide an answer when questioned about the number of employees or the redundancy process. Instead, it said it is working with staff directly to discuss their roles and next steps.
The centre currently teaches the international year one programmes in business and management, engineering, computer science and media. There is also teaching for international foundation years.
The closure will mean the Lincoln ISC’s last student intake was in January 2021 and any due to start in September will be offered alternative provision.
The Lincoln centre will close only once current students have completed their pathway programme by August 31.
A spokesperson for Study Group said: “We appreciate that this news may be unsettling to our current cohort of international students studying at the Lincoln ISC.
“However, we would like to take this opportunity to emphasise that this news will have no impact on current students studying at the Lincoln ISC.
“We will continue to deliver our pathway programmes at the Lincoln ISC in the same way, supporting current students to achieve their education goals and progress to the university programme of their choice at the University of Lincoln.
“Study Group is working with staff directly to discuss their roles and next steps considering the Lincoln ISC closure. We would like to thank our staff for their exceptional commitment and unwavering professionalism and support at this time.”
A University of Lincoln spokesperson said: “The university is planning to develop its own internal suite of preparatory programmes to enable it to be more flexible to the needs of international students and to manage the quality of teaching and learning.”
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