The Bracebridge Heath district council by-election saw the Conservatives hold the seat with a win by party candidate David Nash Cllr Nash polled one-third of the 925 votes cast on a 20.54% turnout yesterday His 308 votes gave a margin of  22 votes over second-placed Reform UK candidate Mark Nind who polled 286 With Cllr Nash taking the council seat formerly occupied by Peter Burley the Council’s controlling Conservative Group continues with 24 members two Labour Councillors and seven who are unaligned.  He joins party colleague Lindsey Cawrey in representing the Ward on North Kesteven District Council there will be further elections right across the District and County on May 1 to elect a new Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire and to choose all of the Lincolnshire County Councillors.  For the latest news on North Kesteven District Council visit our council news pages or contact us directly by online form or email A by-election will be held in Bracebridge Heath on Thursday March 20 to fill a vacancy on North Kesteven District Council Six candidates have put their name forward for voters in the District Council’s Bracebridge Heath Ward to choose from The by-election seeks to fill a vacancy that arose following the death of one of the ward’s district councillors the area continues to be represented by Councillor Lindsey Cawrey Registered voters across the ward will be able to vote at a polling station between 7am and 10pm on March 20 or by postal or proxy vote if they have made arrangements to have one Details are on the poll cards that have already been sent to registered electors on 13 March All voters at a polling station will need to show one of the required types of photo ID in order to be able to vote This is a legal requirement which took effect at the May 2023 elections Electors must first be registered to vote. Anyone needing to register to vote – for example if you’ve moved house recently, turned 18 or know you’re not registered – the deadline is midnight on Tuesday, March 4. You can check if you are registered to vote by calling 01529 414155. If you are not on the electoral register, you will need to complete a form on the GOV.UK website This is a free photographic identification document specific for the purposes of voting It will remain eligible for future elections as long as the photograph continues to bear a likeness to you The deadline to apply for a new proxy vote authorising someone to vote on your behalf is 5pm on Wednesday, March 12. Electors can now apply online for some types of proxy vote, including to set one, on the GOV.UK website For further information about the election, visit our dedicated webpage Great news for bus users starting in September The start of a new month means some terrific uplifts to four bus services in the county:  For more information about all things bus related go to: lincsbus.info All content © 2025 Lincolnshire County Council The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters UK drill star Digga D has been sentenced to three years and 11 months’ imprisonment for supplying 45kg of cannabis after he was arrested on an Instagram livestream. The 24-year-old musician, whose real name is Rhys Herbert, was arrested at a property in Bracebridge Heath, near Lincoln He previously pleaded guilty to two charges relating to the importation and supply of the Class B drug was arrested while livestreaming on Instagram prosecutors said Herbert played a role in supplying up to 60kg of cannabis He appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday via video-link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs where Judge Simon Hirst told him he was “satisfied” the rapper had been in possession of 50.65kg of cannabis and had sold at least 45kg for profit The judge was sure Herbert supplied drugs over a period of seven months between January 2023 and July 2023 of which he will spend up to half in custody who previously told the court he had used the drug since he was 12 years old has been in custody since he was arrested in February last year The judge told Herbert: “I am satisfied you were involved in supplying at least 45kg It is agreed you had a significant role on the basis you expected significant financial advantage "On occasions others were involved in the operation of returning and collecting cannabis The level of the offending is so serious that there must be a sentence of imprisonment.” Prosecutor Aaron Dinnes told the sentencing hearing that Herbert had six convictions for 13 previous offences which included possession of a blade and violent disorder said: “This is absolutely a first offence in terms of drug supply this is not really a case of somebody who had a large number of people It was a single occasion he directed one person to pick up some drugs “The defendant has been away now since February of last year to this young man’s life in respect of his work which is that of a performer and a writer to some degree of international notoriety and following very sad and disappointing that he has had at the very least a year of his productive working life behind bars he’s actually a contributor to the public.” The court heard a letter from Herbert’s mother suggested that since being in custody her son had been reading the Bible daily and was “remorseful for what he had done” said: “Rhys Herbert has already admitted to his role in the importation and supply of large quantities of cannabis; now a judge has reviewed all of the evidence and determined he played a significant role in this operation “As soon as we became aware of the various messages and information held on Herbert’s phone detectives began to compile a wealth of evidence that proved his involvement was irrefutable Drugs and the associated criminality they bring devastates communities and we will continue to identify and arrest those responsible who engage in this activity.” Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Longstanding District Councillor Peter Burley has been remembered as a popular member of both the Council and his community Cllr Burley had represented Bracebridge Heath for 17 and a half years after first being elected as a district councillor in May 2007 He had also been a parish councillor locally in Bracebridge Heath since 1999 During his period on North Kesteven District Council he was an Executive Board Member with special interest for Environment & Public Protection – overseeing waste services building control and licencing – from 2017 to 2019 and a held a number of committee positions including current vice-chairman of the planning committee Council leader Cllr Richard Wright said: “Peter Burley was a much respected and popular councillor in his community “It was very rare for him to fall out with anyone. Never one to shout or get agitated he always found a way to make his point gently and persuasively and was committed to improving lives across the District as well as in his Ward “Peter also had enormous respect for the work of colleagues across the Council’s organisation and in fact stood for re-election at the 2023 election because as Pat his wife said ' the Council and what it does Peter will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to Pat and the family.” The Council’s Interim Chief Executive Russell Stone said: “Cllr Burley will be remembered as a dedicated councillor determined to make a difference for the people he represented We all send our thoughts and condolences to his family and friends and the local community that he represented on North Kesteven DC so well."  The Bracebridge Heath Ward continues to be represented by fellow Conservative Arrangements for a by-election to fill the vacancy will follow after the funeral Having chaired two overview and scrutiny panels from 2011 and vice-chaired the Members’ IT Reference Group he was latterly vice-chairman of the planning committee and an active member on the Audit Committee and Flourishing Communities Scrutiny Committee This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page has recieved planning permission for a mixed-use community creating affordable homes The development plans come via the Church Commissioners for England Church and Community Commission’s vision for more affordable homes and community spaces the 44-hectare plan includes infrastructure for new and existing residents and a mix of bungalows and two and three storey homes which supports Central Lincolnshire’s wider aims of increasing housing in the wider area by over 30,000 New footpath and cycle links will improve accessibility to Lincoln city centre and local countryside including a direct connection to the new Lincoln Eastern Bypass New transport services such as electric vehicle charging points Park and Bike services and delivery lockers will function in the site’s ‘mobility hub’ as well as connecting with local bus services A new sustainable urban drainage scheme will reduce surface water in the development and landscaping zones have been strategically placed around the site to reduce visual and acoustic disturbance New amenities will be accompanied by new open spaces including sports facilities and play areas for children “Our plans for Bracebridge Heath will create a vibrant new community in the Lincoln area in line with the vision set out in the local plan for new high-quality places to live,” said Matthew Naylor strategic land principal manager at the Church Commissioners for England “Retirement housing will provide much-needed places for seniors to live while a new mobility hub will give residents sustainable transport options that encourage connectivity both within Bracebridge Heath and across Lincoln.” You can read the Commission of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on Housing Church and Community’s Coming Home report here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Building & Construction Today website is the place to come for compelling and informative features news and products for a diverse audience serving a wide construction sector Mere Road is getting a large scheme resurface for the area Assistant Director for Highways said: “These works are a major scheme for the area which will cost nearly half a million pounds to complete When the new surface is in place it will mean a better ride quality for road users plus it will give the road itself many more years of useful uninterrupted life.” September 11 and has a planned end date of Friday There will be no weekend working and the work on site will be live from 07.30 to 17.00 There will be a 24-hour road closure and diversion in place for the duration of the works The diversion route is: A15 to Lincoln Eastern Bypass to B1188 and then B1178 Karen Cassar added: "We will do everything possible to keep disruption to a minimum “I would like to take this opportunity to thanks everyone effected by these works for their patience whilst we carry out these works.” For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks A final series of public information events will be held during w/c 12th June offering a chance to speak to the project team and find out more about the proposed relief road design The next set of events will take place from 2pm to 7pm on/at: said: "This will be the final set of engagement events before our members make a final decision about whether to submit this alignment and route design for planning in the autumn so we encourage anyone interested in the project to attend our project team will be on-hand to answer any questions about the new road’s final design including environmental mitigation measures; construction plans; and walking the team will be finalising all of the documents needed for the planning application Our Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee will then discuss these plans and the project generally in September ahead of Executive officially voting in October on whether to submit the application “This project would undoubtedly be a massive undertaking Not only would it involve building a new dual carriageway linking the A46 Pennells Roundabout to the Lincoln Eastern Bypass but also constructing three new roundabouts and a number of new bridges including one at Station Road and one over the River Witham the North Hykeham Relief Road would create a full ring road around the city that would help reduce congestion on local roads and boost the local economy.  we’re planning to start construction of the road towards the end of 2025.” For more information about the North Hykeham Relief Road project, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/nhrr Welcome to housingtoday.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy Trusted media brand of the Chartered Institute of Housing A fifth of the Bracebridge Heath development will be affordable housing The Church of England has secured planning permission for a 1,087-home development on a 44-hectare site in Bracebridge Heath The development will be funded by the Church Commissioners for England the body which manages the Church of England’s £10.3bn investment fund the Bracebridge Heath development includes a residential care home new transport links and public green spaces.   “Bracebridge Heath will create a vibrant new community in the Lincoln area in line with the vision set out in the local plan for new high-quality places to live,” Matthew Naylor “Retirement housing will provide much-needed places for seniors to live while a new mobility hub will give residents sustainable transport options.”  A fifth of the housing under development will be affordable with a mix of bungalows and two- to three-storey homes.  Development plans on a 44-hectare site in Bracebridge Heath footpath and cycle links will also improve accessibility to Lincoln city centre and the countryside The site is adjacent to the recently completed Lincoln Eastern Bypass which will receive a new cycle route connecting it to the development.  >> See also: The Church embarks on its affordable housing mission >>See also: Prince William aims to build social housing on 130,000-acre Duchy estate New open sports facilities and play areas for children are included in the plans It will also feature a sustainable urban drainage system to deal with surface water.  Bracebridge Heath will form part of the Church Commissioner’s plan to develop 30,000 new build homes on church land The plan is in response to the publication of last year’s Coming Home report which called on the church to do more to address the housing crisis as part of its mission to help the poor.  The Church Commissioner recently submitted two other planning applications in Sussex: one at Barnham Last year, the Church of England announced plans to set up a housing association to become a “major provider of social housing” nationally. Body calls for support for first time buyers New social homes and targeted supports help Greenwich make progress  Deal goes through two years after Berkley named preferred bidder on £2bn scheme  Site powered by Webvision Cloud Anyone interested in meeting the project team and finding out more about the North Hykeham Relief Road is encouraged to attend one of the information events taking place during w/c 12th September People will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be invited to share their views about particular aspects of the North Hykeham Relief Road project during series of upcoming drop-in sessions Please note that all events are from 3-8pm said: "Work to progress the North Hykeham Relief Road is continuing on with our team and Balfour Beatty carrying out site surveys and working to optimise the preferred relief road route ahead of submitting a planning application “The team has already come up with some ways of optimising the preferred route to avoid there are some aspects of the design we’d like the public to share their views on ahead of completing the new road’s design These include the design of the project where the new relief road crosses Station Road; re-routing the existing Public Right of Way at Somerton Gate Lane; and environmental considerations and any other ways the route could be optimised.” Please note that some aspects of the route cannot be changed at this stage including its start and end points and where the road will intersect with Station Road Cllr Davies continued: “This project will be a massive undertaking that will see a new dual carriageway built linking the A46 Pennells Roundabout to the Lincoln Eastern Bypass creating a complete ring road around the city.  “Not only will new roundabouts be built at South Hykeham Road but a number of new bridges will also be built including at Station Road and over the River Witham All content © 2025 Lincolnshire County Council. 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Credit: GoogleTwo women have died after a crash involving two cars in a village near Lincoln Emergency services were called to Bracebridge Heath after two silver Honda Jazz cars collided on the A607 Grantham Road A 49-year-old woman who was driving towards Lincoln died at the scene A 71-year-old woman who was a passenger in the other car Lincolnshire Police said the families of the victims were being supported by specially-trained officers The road was closed until the early hours of Monday morning while initial investigations were carried out Witnesses and anyone with information should call Lincolnshire Police on 101 the Alfreton-based firm led by Andrew Crawford and backed by investment manager Downing has revealed several freehold acquisitions The company has increased the size of its pubs’ freehold estate by around 50% to 30 pubs including an acquisition of a portfolio of five pubs in June 2023 from one of the UK’s largest tied pub landlords that the group had operated on a tied-leasehold basis for over ten years The new pubs in the portfolio are The Talbot in Heath Hayes the Hand & Heart in Nottingham city centre The firm has also bought five pubs from Stonegate the Millers Arms in Lincoln and the Ranmoor Inn in Sheffield Downing also provided the funds to refinance the Group’s bank debt from NatWest in May 2023 Downing says it has set aside a “significant amount” of capital for further acquisitions and investment with no near to medium-term requirement to raise funding from third-party lenders Despite a substantial number of pubs being available in the market the Pub People Group says it is focussed on acquisitions where it believes it can deploy capital investment to rejuvenate underinvested or undermanaged pubs to achieve minimum net weekly sales of £10,000 The firm says it has continued to trade strongly with year-to-date revenues and EBITDA ahead of the business plan and the recently acquired pubs trading ahead of their initial expectations Crawford said: “The recent acquisitions and investment underlines our commitment to expanding our high-quality estate of pubs I am very excited to progress our discussions for further acquisitions in the coming months which will support the Group’s bid to become a market leader in its chosen regions which will allow me and my team to take the Group into the next phase of its evolution.” Pub People chairman Mark Crowther added: “Since joining the Group last year I have been very impressed with Andy and Sarah’s experience and market knowledge The Pub People team has performed strongly and helped increase the size of the Group’s freehold estate by c.50% in under a year I am confident that the Group will continue to expand as opportunities become available thus creating a high-quality leading regional pub business.” added: “Pub People has performed strongly despite the current economic uncertainty and conditions and its success is a testament to the focus of its management team The Group’s management team and Downing will continue to evaluate new acquisitions and investment opportunities and we are committed to substantially increasing the size of the Group’s freehold estate and geographical footprint We believe we can continue to execute deals that are attractive for sellers and us and especially for the local communities these pubs serve.” Grimsby Town Cricket Club beat Bracebridge Heath by two wickets at Cross O’Cliff Court after a match-winning ninth-wicket partnership between Rory Ronaldson and Liam Redmond breaking the existing one that had stood since 2003 Grimsby won the toss and invited Bracebridge to bat first on a warm and humid day Town started poorly as the home side raced to 63 without loss in the 11th over Left-handed opening batsman Max Moor made 56 from 87 balls Opening bowler Dan Cliffe was disappointed to see him dropped in the slips after Hayden Tice had seen him put down off his bowling at mid-on Ronaldson had better fortune when the other opener Alex Moor (21) pulled a short ball from him to mid-wicket and Toby Blake took a well-judged Medium pacer Ronaldson brought some control to the run rate Captain Steve Crossley introduced his spinners and Redmond had Max Moor bowled as he attempted a slog sweep This left the home side 124 for two in the 28th over Off-spinner Andrew White was Grimsby’s most successful bowler White had Bracebridge’s overseas player Dan Stanley caught behind by Crossley for 14 He then took the important wicket of Alex Willerton who was beginning to look dangerous as he made 54 from 62 balls made his highest league score of the season but when he drove the ball powerfully back towards White Willerton was frustrated as he knew his side was short of batting strength Grimsby’s fielding improved as the innings progressed with Rob Brice executing a direct hit to run out Alex Clegg and taking a well-judged catch at mid-off to dismiss Will Davies off the bowling of Kasun Ekanayake Ekanayake bowled well in tandem with White with the Sri Lankan taking two for 22 from his seven overs Town’s reply began badly as their top-order batsmen struggled against the experienced with only one scoring shot coming from the bat Crossley and Dave Unsworth (16) put on 47 runs for the fourth wicket in nine overs as Grimsby fought back Unsworth was caught behind by Sam Greenwood off-spinner Alex Moor but Crossley was looking in good form as he attacked the change bowlers Crossley scored freely as he made 42 from only 44 balls including three sixes over the leg side when the bowlers dropped short meeting a ball from left-arm spinner Joe Mansford on the full but smashing it straight to Alfie Bray Crossley’s dismissal left Grimsby 97 for five at the half way stage and 12 overs later they were 132 for eight and looked in trouble Redmond and Ronaldson played in a disciplined fashion Ronaldson hit 42 from 55 balls and Redmond pulling the ball well and driving when the opportunity arose Bracebridge brought back Carter for his last three overs but he was unable to break the partnership and lacked support at the other end Ronaldson stroked Carter through the covers for four as Grimsby eased to victory with seven balls to spare and claimed their first away win of the season Gi Media is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry) We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, please contact admin@gi-media.co.uk.If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors’ Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit https://www.ipso.co.uk/ We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with 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out in the local plan for new high-quality places to live” the strategic-land principal manager at the Commissioners “Retirement housing will provide much needed places for seniors to live Planning permission was granted on 5 April The 44-hectare site is located three miles south of Lincoln and will include a purpose-built residential care home A “mobility hub” will include electric vehicle charging points while new footpath and cycle links are planned to improve accessibility to Lincoln city centre and the countryside reported that the Commissioners’ original plans had received nearly 40 objections “including a lack of sustainable transport insufficient infrastructure and road networks over-development of the area and a lack of green space” The number of homes has been reduced from 1123 The Central Lincolnshire Local Plan seeks to increased housing in the wider area by more than 30,000 A survey and consultations carried out for the Bracebridge Heath Neighbourhood Plan highlighted concern to maintain the “village feel” of the area but also drew attention to a lack of affordable housing for young people in the village and a “growing need for specialist accommodation” for the growing older population Bracebridge Heath currently has a population of 5788 and is served by a parish church In 2021, the report of the Archbishops’ Commission on Housing, Church and Community called on the Church to use its land assets — it held 6000 acres with “development potential” — to “promote more truly affordable homes” (News, 26 February 2021) While the Commissioners were legally bound not to deliver more affordable housing than a local-authority policy required the Commission suggested that the Church should “think laterally” and enable the Commissioners to make “sacrificial and prophetic acts of generosity” It said that many new homes were “out of reach for much of the local population due to the current definition of ‘affordability’” concluding that “neither the 30 per cent volume policy A spokesperson for the Commissioners said on Tuesday that the definition of affordability for the Bracebridge Heath homes was “in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework [NPPF] and Local Plan Policy” The NPPF defines affordability as “sold at a discount of at least 20 per cent below local market value” An illustrative masterplan shows where the homes will be built Nicholas Reed Langen examines the Supreme Court ruling on gender We are a partnership of six diverse and welcoming congregations in the northern districts of Milton Keynes offering a rich tapestry of worshipping traditions – Anglican USPG is looking to appoint 3 Trustees (lay or ordained) committed to global mission within the Anglican Communion The Diocese of Gloucester is looking for a practical team member to join the Department of Mission and Ministry who brings a creative and flexible approach as we seek to develop and implement innovative approaches to collaborative ministry across the Diocese The Bishop of Lincoln seeks an ordained colleague to lead in vocational discernment within the Diocese The Diocese of London is delighted to welcome applications for the position of Area Director of Ministry (Willesden) and Diocesan Clergy Wellbeing Adviser run jointly by Sarum College and The Church Times tickets available This online seminar, run jointly by Modern Church and The Church Times discusses the theology underpinning the drive for growth tickets available Non-subscribers can read four articles for free each month The rapper had been broadcasting on Instagram Live when his Lincoln home was raided by police Digga D has been remanded and charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis after a police raid on his house was streamed live online On Wednesday (February 21), the rapper’s home was entered by police while he was in the middle of a broadcast on Instagram Live the 23-year-old London artist – real name Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert – could be heard shouting at his property in Bracebridge Heath police dogs and drones were utilised in the raid which is said to have lasted for two hours Herbert subsequently appeared at Lincoln Magistrates Court yesterday (February 22), later being charged with “being concerned in the supply of cannabis and fraudulent evasion of the prohibition of the importation”, as reported by The Lincolnite Herbert spoke in court only to confirm his identity The judge made the decision to remand Herbert into custody with a plea and trial preparation hearing set for March 25 at Lincoln Crown Court In a four star review of his 2022 record ‘Noughty By Nature’ Digga D’s career was riddled with ifs and buts but in wearing his heart a little more on his sleeve he’s also evolving right in front of us.” The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 Sign up to our free email alerts for the top daily stories sent straight to your e-mail A shoplifter who targeted stores across Bracebridge Heath and North Hykeham has been banned from entering any stores in the locations for three years and sentenced to four months in prison regularly stole food and alcohol from Tesco and Co-Op stores over a period of two months He was arrested and charged with 16 counts of shop theft He was remanded to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Saturday Bedford was ordered to pay costs of £1,500 and given a three year Criminal Behaviour Order which will remain in place once he completes his prison sentence It has with specific conditions not to enter any retail premises in North Hykeham and Bracebridge Heath A CBO is an order designed to tackle the most serious and persistent anti-social individuals where their behaviour has brought them before a criminal court It is a criminal offence to breach a CBO and an individual who does so can be jailed Read More: 'Prolific shoplifter' stole from Lincoln HMV and Boots to afford food over Christmas A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: "The successful conviction is thanks to proactive work by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team for Hykeham which followed multiple lines of enquiry and worked closely with the shops affected "We keep a continued watch of people who are given CBOs and we are proactively releasing Bedford’s image so that members of the community have the opportunity to stay clear of any potential offending and are more able to report an incident if one occurs If you have an incident you feel needs police attention 3 SEP 2021Bookmark (Image: David Dawson Photography)Emergency services responded this morning to a serious road traffic collision on the A15 Lincoln Eastern Bypass which had been closed off in both directions between the Branston and Bracebridge Heath roundabouts The collision was reported at around 5am on Friday (September 3) and Lincolnshire Police sealed off the road whilst emergency services attend the scene of the accident Two vehicles are reported to have been involved in the serious road collision on the Eastern bypass The incident took place between the Branston roundabout and Bracebridge Heath roundabout The accident was reported to Lincolnshire Police at 4:30am The road was closed in both directions and police advised people to avoid the area Here are recaps of how the incident unfolded To get breaking news like this straight to your inbox, click here For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. The Lincoln Eastern Bypass road is now back open The road was closed in both directions between the Branston and Bracebridge Heath roundabouts Lincolnshire Police continue to investigate the exact cause of why the fatal collision took place A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: "Thank you to road users for your patience and cooperation "We continue to investigate this tragic incident." A 28-year-old woman has died following the road collision on the A15 Lincoln Eastern Bypass this morning Her vehicle collided with a van when she was travelling between the Branston and Bracebridge Heath roundabouts The road is expected to remain closed until lunchtime whilst police investigate the exact cause of the incident A Lincolnshire Police spokeswoman has confirmed that the collision took place between the Branston and Bracebridge Heath roundabouts The A15 Lincoln Eastern Bypass has been closed off in both directions between both Branston and Bracebridge Heath roundabouts She has apologised for any confusion caused Two vehicles are reported to have been involved in the serious road collison on the Eastern bypass The accident was reported to Lincolnshire Police at 4:30am this morning It is expected to be closed today until around 12 noon All Emergency services are on scene at a serious RTC on the new Eastern Bypass. There is a road closure in place between Branston roundabout and Bracebridge Heath roundabout. This closure is likely to be in place for some time so please avoid the area where possible. ^MB pic.twitter.com/wcAj2h15wO