RSPCA rescuers have dealt with more than 380 incidents in Lincolnshire since the start of lockdown, including saving three rabbits that were abandoned by the side of the road in Bardney.
Since the government announced lockdown last month, RSPCA rescuers have dealt with 21,137 incidents of animal cruelty and suffering animals which need help.
Of these, 382 were in Lincolnshire, including the three rabbits who were found in a box with no food or water.
They were collected on Wragby Road by Animal Collection Officer Sharon Knight on Monday, April 13.
The tan lop female, a black and white lop female, and black and white dutch male rabbit are now getting some much-needed care and attention.
Sharon said: “These rabbits had been left inside a box by the side of the road with no food or water.
“We understand that everyone is going through a difficult time at the moment but we would urge any owners who are struggling to care for their pets to please contact family and friends for help, rather than abandoning them like this. Thankfully, these are three healthy rabbits and they are now being cared for until they can be rehomed.”
The RSPCA’s animal rescuers have been designated as key workers by the government, but funding is still needed to help its frontline staff continue its crucial work across England and Wales.
During the coronavirus crisis, the RSPCA have been operating an emergency service and rescuing animals in need. They have also been collecting animals from homes of people who have been admitted to hospital with COVID-19 and may not have anyone else to care for them while they are being treated.
The charity is looking after 4,200 animals nationally during lockdown (as of April 26). There are thousands more at RSPCA branches which are charities in their own right.
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Drivers in Lincoln will face nearly a fortnight of disruption when electrical works cause a road closure on Skellingthorpe Road from next week (July 11).
Western Power Distribution will install a new electricity connection for a new primary school on Skellingthorpe Road.
The county council has been constructing a new 130-place school on the site of the former Priory Witham Academy Junior School, which will be for St Christopher’s primary-aged pupils.
As a result, Skellingthorpe Road will be closed between Tritton Road and Boultham Park Road between July 11 and July 22.
This is to ensure the safety of engineers and local people while work is taking place.
A diversion will be put in place via Tritton Road, Doddington Road and Newark Road.
Western Power Distribution said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused while we complete this essential new connection.”
We are investigating a road traffic collision which happened just after 5pm today.
The crash happened on the A15 just south of Waddington and involved a black Peugeot 208 that collided with a tree. The driver of the car, a 56-year-old male, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The A15 was closed just before 6pm and is likely to remain closed for some time.
We are particularly keen to hear from those who were driving along the A15 this afternoon between 4pm and 5:10pm and may have captured dashcam footage of the road during the collision.
If you have dashcam footage or any other information that will assist in our enquiries, there are a number of ways you can get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 285 of 4 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 285 of 4 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.
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