Latest news with #A46
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
One injured as combine harvester crash closes A46 near Caistor
A major route in Lincolnshire has been closed following a crash involving a combine harvester and a Police said one person had been seriously injured in the collision, which happened late on Sunday evening on the A46 near road remained closed between the junction of the B1434 at Owersby Moor and the junction of the B1205 at Nettleton, a spokesperson were in place and motorists were advised to avoid the area. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hope Newark A46 upgrades will fix 'bottleneck bypass'
Major upgrades to the A46 in Newark have been discussed for years – and this week they got one step closer to Mandy Brunning, the project to dual the A46 between Farndon and Winthorpe will make a "huge difference".She works at Polly's Kitchen in the town and said she has stopped driving to work in favour of the bus because of gridlock traffic in and out of the Nottinghamshire town."There are traffic jams every day, it's horrendous. Most days it is a nightmare to get in and out of Newark," she said. The government confirmed this week it would fund upgrades to the road as part of a £92bn project to fund transport schemes across the for the A46 project have soared in recent years – the £500m originally earmarked for the project rose to £686.4m last Highways said about 16,000 vehicles pass along the section of the A46 each project also includes a new flyover at the Cattle Market junction, a new bridge over the A1 and the widening of roundabouts at Farndon and Winthorpe. Labour's Nottingham South MP and transport minister Lilian Greenwood said the government would fund the entire project."We're committed to funding the project and we recognise that the cost of lots of projects announced a long time ago have gone up," she said."Clearly it's an expensive project but it is something that we know is much needed."People can have confidence that they are going to see this road improved." Mandy questioned whether the plans might be too little, too late for said: "There are an awful lot of businesses closing and a lot of people are shopping out of town because it's easier to go to a retail park."A lot of the businesses have already gone, so my concern is that it's too late to preserve Newark."The scheme doesn't yet have planning permission, which Newark East county councillor Sam Smith, leader of the Conservative group on Nottinghamshire County Council, said was a added: "It's absolutely fantastic news and something we've been fighting for. "We should have had shovels in the ground last year but it will be great for Newark."I'm slightly concerned about the planning aspect of it. "Councillors need to come together and do it for the residents to make life here better." 'Peace of mind' Paul Smith, chair of Winthorpe with Langford Parish Council, said the news was positive for the area but raised concerns about the construction was formerly part of the 'Think Again' campaign in the village."We are a cul-de-sac village so anything that impacts our access is going to impact us and we are concerned about that," he said."Our biggest concern is around what the impacts of construction will be around businesses, schools and people getting in and out of Winthorpe."We are in support of it but we want the minimum amount of impact on our community."If it does go ahead then we're in for three and a half years of hardship."
The Independent
11-07-2025
- The Independent
Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security prison
Four teenagers have been arrested after reports of a drone circling over a maximum-security jail led to the seizure of contraband including drug paraphernalia. A drone, mobile phones and suspected drugs were also found after a car containing the suspects, aged 15, 16, 18 and 19, was stopped on the A46 in Alcester, Warwickshire. West Mercia Police said a seized 'contraband package' was believed to be intended to be flown into HMP Long Lartin in south Worcestershire in the early hours of Friday. The force said in a statement: 'A report was received shortly before 2am today that a drone was circling the airspace above the prison in South Littleton. ' Inquiries were made and patrol officers were on the tail of a suspect vehicle by 2.25am. 'The car was stopped on the A46 in Alcester with four people inside. 'A quick response and good co-ordinated work meant the contraband package had not made it into the prison and it was seized.' Those arrested were held on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison and remain in police custody. Detective Chief Inspector James Bamber said: 'An immediate response from us and good policing work by everyone involved meant we were able to intercept a suspect vehicle before it reached its suspected final destination.' Anyone who spots a drone near the prison or who has information about other suspicious activity near HMP Long Lartin is urged to report the matter via 999 immediately.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Moment driver is punched in face by COP and wrestled to floor in ‘road rage' row as he wins £100k payout
THIS is the shocking moment a driver was punched in the face and wrestled to the floor by a cop in a "road rage" row. Tree surgeon Shane Price has also now won a whopping £100,000 payout in compensation after saying he was left "mentally traumatised" following his clash with Inspector Jonathan Mellor. 6 6 The cop, who had more than 30 years of service, punched the driver in the face and pushed him to the floor before stamping on his foot in the horrifying scenes on the A46 in Lincolnshire on May 26, 2021. Dramatic footage shows Insp Mellor and Shane arguing after pulling up on the side of the road before their confrontation turned violent. The cop can be seen grabbing Shane by his arm and then by his neck as he throws him towards the side of the road. As the officer holds Shane by the side of the road, his horrified wife watched on from inside their vehicle, filming the cop. Tensions begin to rise as the pair discuss why Shane was pulled over, with the driver ordering Insp Mellor to "remove his hand" from close to Shane's throat. After Shane pushes the copper away, Insp Mellor launches a sudden attack at the tree surgeon, punching him in the face. Shane's wife can be heard shouting at the officer as the pair tussle, with the driver repeatedly exclaiming: "What are you doing?" towards Insp Mellor. The cop can be seen hitting Shane in the face, before then stamping on his foot - which Shane had told him was injured - and using foul language. At one point, the officer even tells Shane: "I'm going to take you to the f***ing ground" and "You've been f***ing pulled, haven't you?" Insp Mellor was charged with common assault for the attack but was found not guilty in 2022. Shocking moment biker yob drags hero cop down road after fleeing during arrest for doing wheelies in town-centre However, a police disciplinary hearing in January found his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct - adding he would have been sacked if he had not already retired. Shane told the panel he had been left in pain and was "mentally traumatised" by the horrific fight. Insp Mellor argued he had punched Shane as a "distraction technique" before pinning him to the floor, reports the Mirror. The pair had pulled over at the side of the road, following Shane's request, and after the tree surgeon accused the cop of taking a picture of him while behind the wheel. Insp Mellor, who was in his own car and on shift as a duty inspector, was wearing a black civilian jacket, covering his police uniform. Liz Briggs, representing Lincolnshire Police, said the men appeared to "grapple with one another" with Shane heard to be stating repeatedly, "What are you doing?". 6 6 6 Hunter Gray, representing Insp Mellor, said a punch to Shane's face and a stamp to his foot were a "recognised distraction technique" to "take control of Shane" due to his "increased agitation". He described it as a 'road rage' incident and questioned whether the couple were 'looking for trouble' when they asked the officer to pull over. Insp Mellor told the hearing he didn't take any photos, adding his actions were to "create a space where I'm in control of him and out the way of traffic". He also claimed that if he had punched Shane with "full force", it would have "knocked him out". The disciplinary panel rejected claims of self-defence, saying the public would be "appalled" to learn of his behaviour. It also dismissed Insp Mellor's claims that Shane was aggressive towards him or that he was trying to protect him from stepping into the dual carriageway. In addition to Shane receiving a six-figure compensation package, he also had his legal costs paid for, according to the BBC. Insp Mellor, on the other hand, was found to have breached professional standards of force, discreditable conduct, respect and courtesy. It also found that the threatening and abusive language used by Insp Mellor was "entirely unjustified". Jennifer Ferrario, the legally qualified chairwoman of the panel, said the panel found the copper's actions in punching and stamping on Shane, as well as restraining him on the ground, to be "entirely unnecessary, unreasonable and disproportionate".
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Inquiry begins into North Hykeham relief road plan for Lincoln
A public inquiry has begun over plans to build a road near £200m North Hykeham relief road would link the A46 with the Eastern Bypass, completing the ring road network around the have been received from landowners and businesses, who face having their land used or purchased. An independent inspector, appointed by the transport secretary, will also hear evidence from Lincolnshire County Council and other supporters of the scheme over the next two Edwards, head of highways infrastructure at the council, told the BBC that "constructive dialogue" with objectors would continue in the background. In his opening statement to the inquiry, Simon Randle, the council's advocate, said time was of the essence for the project. He argued that the proposed compulsory purchase orders were justified in order to cater for present and future traffic around Lincoln to "allow for growth essential to the city's future" and to provide a direct link across from the A46 to the one business objecting to the scheme – Travelodge Hotels – was represented at the opening session. Other objectors are expected to attend next week, when they will be able to cross-examine witnesses for the council. Mr Edwards told the BBC that the project was widely supported and a number of objections to compulsory purchase orders had been overcome."We received 12 objections to the orders. This is an incredibly low number considering the size of the scheme," he said. Many of the remaining objectors did not "object to the principle of the scheme", but to "smaller elements" of it, he added. A total of £110m in government funding, more than half of the project's total cost, was pledged in 2019 under the previous Conservative last year the present Labour administration commissioned a review of the Department for Transport's capital spend portfolio, meaning confirmation of the funding has yet to be new Reform UK administration has confirmed that it will keep the county council's commitment to providing the remaining £90m for the construction starts on time, the road is expected to be opened late in proposed timetable for the inquiry can be found on the Lincolnshire County council website.
