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  1. Skegness hit-and-run: Murder inquiry after man dies

    A murder inquiry has been launched after a man injured in a hit-and-run in Lincolnshire died, police say.

    Everingtons Lane, Skegness

    A Ford Transit van was allegedly driven into two men aged 20 and 37 in Everingtons Lane, Skegness, on Wednesday 10 November.

    James Britton, 37, from Skegness, died in hospital on Thursday.

    A 33-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder had since been detained under the Mental Health Act, Lincolnshire Police said.

    The van involved in the incident was driven away from the scene, but was later stopped on the A52 after being pursued by officers.

    The 20-year-old man involved in the crash suffered serious injuries, but they were not thought to be life-threatening, officers said

    Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact police.

  2. Friday's Yorkshire and Lincolnshire weather forecast

    BBC Weather

    This morning, it will continue largely cloudy, mild, breezy and dry.

    Later in the afternoon, some clear breaks in the cloud may develop to allow bright spells in places.

    Tonight will continue cloudy with some clear spells:

    Weather graphic
  3. Envelope update

    Severe accident: A1 Cambridgeshire southbound

    BBC News Travel

    A1 Cambridgeshire southbound severe accident, from A43 Kettering Road Wothorpe to A6118 Old North Road.

    A1 Cambridgeshire - A1 Great North Road closed and queues southbound from Wothorpe to the A6118 Old North Road junction in Thornhaugh, because of an accident.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  4. HS2: What's been announced today?

    Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has outlined the government's Integrated Rail Plan in the House of Commons.

    HS2 artist's impression

    Here's a recap of what's been said:

    • The £96bn plan is an "ambitious and unparalleled programme" to overhaul inter-city links across the north and Midlands, Shapps said
    • The planned eastern line to Leeds has been scrapped, with a new route from Warrington to Manchester ending at the "western border" of Yorkshire
    • The government will "study how best to take HS2 trains into Leeds", he says
    • The new proposals will bring down journey times in the North and Midlands "much sooner than under previous plans", he adds
    • He also said the government would look at a mass transport system for West Yorkshire
    • And he announced investment in contactless ticketing as well as funding to electrify track in the North and Midlands
    • Labour's shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon described the plan as a "betrayal" and a "great train robbery" saying it was a massive blow to the regions

    You can see the full plan here (a word of warning it does come to 161 pages).

  5. Thursday's Yorkshire and Lincolnshire weather forecast

    BBC Weather

    Today, will be largely cloudy, however a few brighter interludes will develop at times.

    It will be a dry and mild day for most with some drizzle in places.

    This evening and overnight will be cloudy and largely dry, with gentle to moderate winds:

    Weather graphic
  6. Today's Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Weather forecast

    BBC Weather

    Today will be mainly dry and bright with plenty of sunny spells.

    In the afternoon, it will turn cloudier and windy with the chance of a few light showers.

    Tonight it will turn cloudy with further occasional showers in places:

    Weather graphic
  7. Appeal after man, 74, found with head injuries

    An appeal has been launched after a 74-year-old man was found with serious head injuries and his wallet missing in Skegness.

    Drummond Road

    It's not yet known how the man came to be injured, police say.

    A spokesperson for the Lincolnshire force, said: "The incident on Drummond Road, Skegness, is believed to have happened at some point between 23:30 on 7 November and 00:30 on 8 November.

    "The victim was taken to hospital as a result and his wallet containing a sum of cash was reportedly stolen during the incident."

    Det Con Simon Chafer, said: “At this stage, it is unclear how the victim came upon his injuries and the circumstances leading up to it, but we are keeping an open mind and want to hear from anyone who saw what happened.

    “We're also appealing for anyone with dashcam footage of Drummond Road at the time of the incident to contact us."

  8. CCTV released after sexual assault on Scunthorpe train

    CCTV images have been released following a suspected sexual assault on a train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe.

    CCTV image

    A man boarded the train and sat on the aisle seat across from a woman at about 17:40 on Saturday 2 October.

    A spokesperson for British Transport Police (BTP), said: "He engaged in conversation with her before leaning across the aisle and sexually assaulting her. He then got off the train at Scunthorpe."

    CCTV image

    Officers believe the man in the CCTV images may have information which could help their investigation.

    Anyone who recognises the man in the images is asked to contact BTP.