Over 20 schools in Lincolnshire have closed on Wednesday after snowy and icy weather conditions across the county this week.
The Met Office previously issued a yellow warning for snow that is due to run until 11.59pm on February 10.
Snow showers and icy conditions continue to cause some travel disruption in places, with reports of vehicles sliding off roads.
There are some icy roads out there again this morning, as we are now starting to get reports of vehicles sliding off roads. Please take care and drive to the conditions on all roads, as even those that have been gritted may still have icy patches. pic.twitter.com/x0NtgPJlVo
Lincolnshire County Council said it has been notified of the following school closures:
Charles Read Academy
Horbling Browns Primary School
Osbournby Primary School
Chestnut Street Ruskington
St Bernards School
St Lawrence School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Billingborough Primary School
Great Ponton C of E Primary
Carre’s Grammar School
Butterwick Primary School
St Gilbert of Sempringham School
Alford Primary School
St George’s Academy
Sandon School
Ambergate Sports College
The Garth School
Ingoldsby Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe
St Bartholomew’s at West Pinchbeck
The county’s coronavirus vaccination and testing centres remain open as normal, but it is advised to allow extra time for your journey.
Meanwhile, the government’s Flood Information Service said there are currently six flood alerts affecting Lincolnshire.
This means flooding is possible and to be prepared in the following areas:
Lower River Ancholme
Lower River Witham
Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston
River Idle in Nottinghamshire
River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough
Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford
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A new 30mph speed limit has been implemented outside the emergency services hub on South Park Avenue in Lincoln.
The road was previously 40mph at South Park Avenue before dropping to 30mph on South Park itself, once you were past the fire station.
It is believed that this has been done to improve safety in the area, particularly at the new emergency services hub that opened in 2019.
New speed limits outside the emergency services hub in Lincoln. | Photo: The Lincolnite
Lincolnshire County Council approved an extension of the 30mph limit on the road in June 2020, expanding the limit to Canwick Road.
This was in order to cover the entrance to the site and improve safety.
Karen Cassar, assistant director for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Last year, the planning and regulation committee supported extending the 30mph speed limit outside the emergency services hub on South Park Avenue in Lincoln.
“At the time, members also noted that it would help to improve air quality, and that there were two schools located in the area.
“The legal order is in place, and work is taking place this week to remove the 40mph signs from this section of the road to enact the new limit.”
Multiple fire crews have rushed out to tackle a blaze at what is believed to be a nut factory in Heckington on Thursday morning.
Ten crews attended the commercial building on Station Road when it caught fire at around 11.30am on Thursday.
Everyone who was in the building has been accounted for by firefighters, and those living in surrounding areas are being asked to keep their doors and windows closed for the time being.
The flames have gone through the roof of the building. | Photo: Shane Smith
The flames have gone through the roof of the steel-framed building, and crews from Sleaford, Donington, Kirton, Brant Broughton, Spalding, Lincoln South, Bourne, and Woodhall Spa were in attendance.
Firefighters are working to put out the blaze. | Photo: Shane Smith
As well as this, a water carrier from Holbeach was deployed, an aerial ladder platform from Boston and a command support unit from Market Rasen were also at the site.
Fire crews are still at the scene and this is an ongoing story that we will update when new information becomes available.
A man with ambitions of getting into the armed forces will march for 48 hours straight, between Scunthorpe and Lincoln, in memory of two people important to him who sadly died of brain cancer.
David Cadeireiro moved from Portugal to England in 2014 and lived in Scunthorpe for six years with his girlfriend Bethany Kipling. The couple then moved to Selby in January this year.
The 24-year-old is in training for his fundraiser challenge, where he hopes to raise over £500 for the Brain Tumour Research charity – make a donation here.
David Cadeireiro has been training for his charity challenge with support from his girlfriend Bethany Kipling.
He will march between Scunthorpe and Lincoln as many times as he can in 48 hours, starting at 8am on April 3 and finishing at the same time on April 5.
He will start his route at North Lindsey College, where he studied Uniform Services and completed his course two years ago. The route will end at Lincoln Cathedral and he will be carrying a charity bucket for anyone who wishes to donate.
Depending on the coronavirus restrictions at the time, family and friends will meet David at the finish line. During his route, his girlfriend Bethany will travel in the car and be on hand to give him food and water when needed.
David, who works delivering for Furniture Village, told The Lincolnite that he will be marching a distance of around 30 miles each way and has created a Facebook event page where people can follow his progress.
The cause he is marching for is very personal to David after sadly losing two people to cancer.
David’s former tutor Steve Jackson (left) and his cousin João Pedro Renders (right) both sadly died of cancer.
His former tutor at North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe, Steve Jackson, died of pancreatic cancer on March 19, 2018.
Last year on October 12, he lost his cousin João Pedro Rendas to brain cancer.
In tribute to the two men, he said: “He (Steve Jackson) was a dedicated tutor that was always happy to help any student with any problem.
“João was a person brimming with happiness, positivity and friendliness. He was the happiest when surrounded by family.
“He loved bikes and the beach and never refused to cook for his friends. A cousin that will leave a gap in everyone’s lives.”
David Cadeireiro, pictured with his girlfriend Bethany Kipling, will march for 48 hours straight, between Scunthorpe and Lincoln.
The reason for choosing marching as the challenge is to incorporate some military fitness as David has been trying to get in the armed forces for the last four years. He is also currently in the process of applying for citizenship.
David added: “I like to go on a jog sometimes, but before lockdown I used to enjoy hikes in the Peak District too. I’ve been doing longer walks recently of around eight miles in preparation for the challenge.
“I am a bit nervous, because 48 hours is a long time, but as long as I keep myself focused I know I can do it.
“The charity and the thought of raising money for them will keep me going. What I will be going through is nothing compared to what the people suffering from brain cancer are.”
David has also been contacted by the Brain Tumour Research charity who will help share his story and are providing t-shirts for him and Bethany to wear during the challenge.
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