Just some of the Lincolnshire land projected to be below annual flood level in 2050. Photo: Climate Central
Large parts of Lincolnshire land could be at risk of coastal flooding from climate-driven sea level rise by 2050, according to research.
A digital elevation model produced by Climate Central, called CoastalDEM, shows that many of the world’s coastlines are far lower than has been generally known. Sea level rise could affect hundreds of millions of more people in the coming decades than previously understood.
Areas in and around Lincoln, as well as in towns including Boston, Spalding and Holbeach, are among the places with land predicted to be at risk by 2050.
This is currently the most read story ever in Lincolnshire Reporter’s three-year history.
A mother from Scunthorpe was forced to turn off life support for her daughter and then her husband just years later. DIY SOS heard the tragic story and wanted to change her life, in what was the second most read story ever on Lincolnshire Reporter.
Caroline Blanchard lost her daughter in a tragic accident at home in 2007 before her husband died after a cardiac arrest in 2016.
BBC’s DIY SOS TV show went to help Caroline and her family to rebuild their lives.
A man in his 30s was hit by a train between Grantham and Newark North Gate during the morning of November 6, 2019.
The day before, British Transport Police officers went to Grantham station in the early hours to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics attended but they sadly pronounced a man in his 60s dead at the scene.
Grand Designs’ host Kevin McCloud with Lincolnshire couple Paul and Amy Wilkinson. Photo: Channel 4
A Lincolnshire couple who set out to build a £1.2million giant lakeside house on their 16-acre plot featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
Entrepreneur Paul Wilkinson gave himself just one year to complete the challenge in the village of Old Leake near Boston with his wife Amy.
However, it isn’t just an ordinary home, as it is five circular buildings made up of interlocking timber cylinders linked by raised wooden walkways hanging over a fishing lake. Inside there is also a swimming pool, a spa and a games room.
The High Street in Sturton by Stow was among the roads closed by police as flooding and heavy rain continued to affect Lincolnshire in November.
The persistent flooding issue at a Potterhanworth underpass, which saw several vehicles submerged under rain water, was fixed in November according to the county council.
Stephen Murphy. Left is the police mugshot, right is the selfie he sent us.
A former Mr Boston model, who was wanted by police after failing to attend court, did not like his custody mugshot, so he sent a more flattering selfie to Lincolnshire Reporter instead.
Stephen Murphy, who also goes by Jr V Murphy, was summoned to Boston Magistrates’ Court charged with causing criminal damage. He did not attend, which prompted a wanted appeal.
He doesn’t like people seeing his mugshot.
Our story went viral and was picked up by regional, national, and international news outlets.
Stephen Murphy is still on the run and sent another picture to us.
A police officer was caught on camera appearing to punch a man in the face at a caravan park on the Lincolnshire coast.
Smartphone video footage from Coral Beach Holiday Park in Ingoldmells shows how an officer appears to use excessive force on a man on Monday, August 19.
The man, who was punched, was only read his rights after he was struck by the officer three times, so technically was not resisting arrest, according to the video clip received by Lincolnshire Reporter.
More than 70 objections were sent to East Lindsey District Council over plans for nearly 90 homes set for approval in Hogsthorpe near Chapel St Leonards.
Officers recommended to East Lindsey District Council’s planning committee that developers Pridgeon Farms’ proposals for homes, along with a long walk way, open spaces and car park off land on West End, should be given the go ahead.
The 89 planned houses will circle land to the back of Hogsthorpe Primary School and neighbouring properties.
Nearby residents however, say the plans will create a strain on local infrastructure, increase traffic, noise and harm to wildlife.
The application was later approved in September 2019.
Sophie Waite went into labour in this very caravan but she’s now being told that it will be taken away. Photo: Connor Creaghan for Lincolnshire Reporter
Holidaymakers in Skegness are furious after being told that their caravans will be taken off the site if they are over 20-years-old.
Kingfisher Caravan Park, Ingoldmells, tried to impose new rules on its residents which also means that any caravans over 15-years-old will be subject to a £100 annual inspection.
Residents also claimed to be left in the dark about the inspection criteria but have been told that if they fail then their caravan will be removed from the site.
A man was caught on CCTV squatting over a bench having a poo outside an Ingoldmells bar before taking a photograph of it.
The man in the video wanders over and starts pulling his trousers down before squatting over a bench outside the bar. After appearing to defecate on the bench, he then wipes his backside and discards the paper towels.
After pulling his trousers up he still isn’t finished and decides to take a photograph on his phone before leaving the scene.
Chris Reed, also known as Plastician. Photo: Plastician/Twitter
A DJ in London has hit out at Uber with claims he was unfairly charged over £1,400 after an unexpected 300 mile round trip ended up in Sleaford.
Chris Reed, a DJ also known as Plastician, was trying to get from Fulham to Croydon in south London after a boozy night on October 6. He dozed off in the Uber car and the journey did not go to plan.
In a Twitter rant on October 10 he claims Uber have taken zero responsibility for their passenger’s safety and that there was no indication inside his app of ‘that address’ being entered by him.
Uber said at the time that they would look into the incident.
A man was caught on CCTV punching his dog in the body and head several times.
The man came out of the Coral betting shop on the High Street in Barton-Upon-Humber on Tuesday, August 13 at around 5pm before attacking the dog.
Cameras caught the man leaving the betting shop before attacking the dog and going back inside. The RSPCA did not release the video at the time but wants to speak to the man after he left with the white Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Lynda Rogers (pictured) and her daughter Nicky are still stuck in Barbados hospital desperately trying to get home. Photo: GoFundMe page
A Skegness grandma was stuck in a Barbados hospital with a mounting medical bill of over £10,000 after falling ill on a dream Caribbean cruise.
Retired pensioner Lynda Rogers booked herself on the Caribbean cruise with a friend after turning 70 last year and they left on their trip of a lifetime on October 29, 2019.
However, the dream turned to disaster for Lynda after she suffered a gallbladder infection five days into the trip and her travel insurance will not cover the treatment or travel costs.
The River Witham has breached and flooded farmland. Photo: Beeswax Dyson
Over 200 acres of farmland in Lincolnshire owned by billionaire inventor James Dyson flooded after the River Delph breached its banks.
Beeswax Dyson, which owns the land near Coningsby, first noticed a 35-feet breach on Friday, November 29 but the situation escalated quickly.
The company called on the Environment Agency to come up with a plan and send staff on-site to deal with the breach as soon as possible. It was the second time in as many months that farmland owned by Beeswax Dyson has been flooded.
Tulip Ltd has been sold to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation.
A meat processing company which employs 450 people in Lincolnshire was sold to a Brazilian firm.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation announced on August 28 that it had signed a contract to acquire Tulip Ltd for £290 million.
Tulip has a long heritage in agriculture and is the largest producer of pigs with nearly £1 billion in annual sales and over 6,000 employees across the UK.
The company has a factory in Ruskington which employs 450 people, who produce Scotch eggs, cocktail sausages, and other snack foods.
A Skegness woman who involved her son in a cocaine and heroin drugs operation was jailed for four years and seven months.
Mary Jane Wilson, 39, was caught supplying heroin and cocaine onto the streets of Skegness by undercover police. The judge said that Mary Jane Wilson was at the heart of the drug dealing offering to supply customers on a 24/7 basis. She was jailed after admitting conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine.
Wilson’s partner Jack Mahl, 24, was jailed for three years. Her son, Mason Wilson, 19, of Sundial Way, Skegness, was given 16 months at a young offenders’ institution.
Matthew Parsley, 28, of Low Edges Crescent, Sheffield; and Steven Barnes, 43, of no fixed address, were each jailed for four years. Katy Murray, 25, of Firbeck Avenue, Skegness was given a 15 month jail sentence suspended for two years.
Tamara Lloyd speaks before a raid on her property. Photo: Channel 5
Lincolnshire Police and the RSPCA raided an animal sanctuary over concern for welfare.
People in the area said there is a large police presence at the Alternative Animal Sanctuary near Boston on Thursday, May 16. The sanctuary is home to over 400 animals, including dogs, cats and dogs all up for adoption.
Footage now made public showed the chaotic home and outdoor pens overrun by animals, as well as a picture of dwindling finances and fears for the future.
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We are saddened to report that a 27-year-old man has lost his life in a road traffic collision today (2nd December).
We were called shortly after 7pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle at Station Road, Tydd Gote. Despite the efforts of medical staff, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The A1101 was closed at around 7:40pm.
We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact us immediately. If you were driving in the area at the time and captured dashcam footage, we would like to hear from you. There are a number of ways to get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 346 of today’s date.
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A1.
Officers received reports of a two-vehicle collision at 5:41pm involving a black BMW X5 and a silver Citroen C5.
The driver of the BMW sustained minor injuries and the driver of the Citroen sustained serious injuries. Both were taken to hospital.
The A1 remains closed in both directions while emergency services are dealing with the incident.
We would like to hear from you if you witnessed the collision or were driving in the area at the time and captured dashcam footage. If you can help, there are a number of ways you can get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 304 of today’s date.
Children at a Lincoln school were treated to a PE session led by Team GB medallist Sam Oldham.
The pupils at Lincoln Carlton Academy were specially selected by Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire to enjoy the unique training session as part of the housebuilder’s partnership with Team GB.
Gymnast Sam Oldham, who won a team bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, was guest of honour at the school where the pupils completed a warmup session, an obstacle as well as admire his medal and Olympic torch.
Year 1 teacher, Leah Catten said: “It has been wonderful to welcome Sam to our school. We aim to give each child the best start in life so they can succeed with confidence and Sam’s inspiring session helped the children to understand that anything is possible, if you work hard.
“He talked about uncovering his own potential and that’s what we want for our pupils. He has been absolutely wonderful, and the children were amazed by his back flip.”
Sam said: “It was wonderful to be working with the children.
“It feels great to give back at the end of my career. I am approaching my final chapter, but these guys are just starting out.
“I never had an athlete come to my school to talk about the amazing things sport can do for you, so hopefully the kids will feel really inspired today to get into sport because it is so important for their mental and physical health – maybe some of them could even be Lincolnshire Olympians of the future.”
Alastair Hart, sales director of Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire, added: “The school is not far from our Greetwell Fields development, and we are always keen to support the communities where we are building.”
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