Fire ripped through the roofs of three homes

The cause of a fire which ripped through the roofs of three homes in Louth is ‘undetermined’ after the completion of an investigation by Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue.

The fire on Gresley Road was called in to Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue in the early hours of on Wednesday, May 18. Crews from Louth, Binbrook, Mabelthorpe, Grantham and Alford initially attended the scene to battle the fire, and nearby residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed.

The incident was reported to police just after 12.30am and officers attended to provide support on scene, where fortunately no casualties were reported.

The roofs were badly damaged. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photos from the scene show the damage to the roofs of the properties, with sections of them totally blackened and destroyed.

A police cordon was put in place and occupants of the homes were provided support from the British Red Cross Lincolnshire Emergency Response team. Couple Simmone Proud and Daniel “Pez” Perry – who previously appeared on Channel 4’s Skint programme – are said to live in one of the homes, according to the Grimsby Telegraph.

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “Following examinations by fire investigators the cause of the fire is undetermined. We are continuing to keep an open mind while we investigate the circumstances, and would renew our appeal for anyone with information to come forward.”

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue said: “The fire investigation has been completed and at present has been deemed as undetermined.”

A fire investigation was launched. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witness and anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact them on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting incident 9 of May 18.

Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.

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A man has been arrested

We are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after an alleged assault in Gainsborough.

Officers were called to Silver Street at around 2am on Sunday, 24 July after a man was left injured following an altercation with two men.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, but our investigation continues.

CCTV shows a number of people in the area, and we are now asking for those who witnessed the incident to come forward.

If you saw anything that you think might help us in our enquiries, please get in touch.

A journey through time for one of Lincoln’s most historic areas

The book by Robert Charles Alexander was published at the start of 2022, detailing the history of Newport Arch. | Photo: Robert Charles Alexander / Dora Media Productions

A new book published by a local author takes a pictorial journey through the history of Newport Arch – one of Lincoln’s oldest and most iconic landmarks.

Newport Arch, Lincoln is a photo history book by Sleaford-based author Robert Charles Alexander, published by Dora Media Productions in 2022.

The book takes a journey through time, exploring how the iconic Newport Arch at the top of Lincoln’s Bailgate has progressed through the years, as well as how it stood the test of time to still be a city landmark to this day.

A journey through time, from wooden structures to the Newport Arch we know today. | Photo: Robert Charles Alexander / Dora Media Productions

Amazing illustrations and pictures from the earliest memories of Newport Arch. | Photo: Robert Charles Alexander / Dora Media Productions

Newport Arch is the oldest arch in the UK still to be actively used by traffic, dating back to the 3rd century in its current form as the inner face of the north gate for the Upper Roman City of Lindum Colonia.

Split into five parts, the book dedicates chapters to specific timeframes, starting way back in 48A.D. which is when many historians agree the Romans conquered the land we now know as Lincolnshire.

The author has left no stone unturned in his timeline of Newport Arch. | Photo: Robert Charles Alexander / Dora Media Productions

It makes reference to the earliest remnants of Roman infrastructure in Lincoln, including the construction of small wooden fortresses in places such as Fosse Way, as well as a fort that replaced the original structure to overlook the natural lake at the River Witham. This is now known as Brayford Pool.

There are also references to wartime Britain, and how the arch survived bombings during the Second World War, as well as the various restoration works that have taken place to preserve it over the years.

The arch has seen plenty of repair work over the years, but it still stands tall to this day. | Photo: Robert Charles Alexander / Dora Media Productions

QR codes take you to video footage relevant to the image. | Photo: Robert Charles Alexander / Dora Media Productions

It contains embedded video files which you can access by scanning the QR codes in the book with your smartphone.

Newport Arch, Lincoln: a pictorial history by Robert Charles Alexander can be ordered from Waterstones’ website for £39.99.