The road has now been fully reopened. During the war, at least 36 aircraft were written off at, or near Cranwell. Another container of chemicals has washed up on a Lincolnshire beach, the fifth since yesterday morning. G-LNAC @Helimed29 of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance based at RAF Waddington is airborne wearing a 0020 squawk at 580ft AMSL{@EGXWinfoGroup Robot} pic.twitter.com/CJav11NpZJ. The collision took place at Cranwell at 6.35am today, Tuesday, December 31. Cranwell is also home to two of the RAF bands namely the RAF College Band and the RAF Regiment Band. “One patient was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham via air ambulance.”. NG34 8QR Tel: 01529 488490 Email: cranwellaviation@n-kesteven.gov.uk Heritage Museum C r a n w e l A v i a t i o n A1 A1 A1 A1 incoln Newark oston A1 SAFO AF CANW Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum Heath Farm, North Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Another area of the work that has increased massively during lockdown is transporting pets between a breeder and the new owners. Home; FAQ The statue was created by established artist and sculptor Vivien Mallock and was commissioned by the Cranwellian Association. Large pothole, 26th December The Lincolnshire business also takes pets to airports and ports, or pick them up if they have been quarantined, as well as working with police, social services, the courts and the RSPCA. We are investigating the circumstances of this crash and are appealing for anyone who saw the collision or the green Toyota Hilux driving westbound along the A17 towards Holdingham roundabout in the direction of Newark. The letter also told parents that there is no need to order a test based solely on this isolation. RAF College Cranwell was the world’s first Air Academy and continues to select and train the next generation of officers and aircrew. A motorist who has driven along the A17 says police are stopping people going onto the A17 westbound at Holdingham roundabout, with traffic being diverted through Cranwell. Large pothole on Cranwell airfield side of A17 between the 2 turns to Cranwell. One of these incidents saw a Whitley of No.3 Operational Training Unit collide with the College Hall’s roof in fog on 18 March 1942. Lincoln: Man charged with attempted robbery and common assault. Motorists are being told avoid the A17 at North Rauceby near Sleaford after a “serious collision”. “It is a permanent reminder of the first 100 years and encapsulates how important and significant Lord Hugh Trenchard, MRAF was and is to RAF College Cranwell. It stretches for a distance of 62 miles travelling across the flat … Ian’s great great uncle Mark was a licensed carter, who transported poultry and small animals by horse and cart around Devon and Cornwall in the early 1800s. No traffic is allowed on the road between the turn off for RAF Cranwell and Holdingham Roundabout - this is affecting traffic between Sleaford and Newark. Afternoon crash on the A16 - 18th May 2017. Two dead and two seriously injured in A15 Cranwell crash. RTC: Please avoid the A17 at North Rauceby, near Sleaford, as we have closed the road due to a serious collision. Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum Heath Farm, North Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. In June 1944 Cranwell was equipped with 73 Masters and 63 Oxford aircraft, as well as flights of 18 Spitfires and 15 Blenheims. It is also home to the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre (OASC). We'll update when the road has been re-opened. The air ambulance has reportedly landed at the scene of a serious crash which has completely shut the A16. It is very unique. If somebody is housebound and their pet is seriously ill or has died, or if the owner dies and the animal needs to be taken into specialised care, Pet To Vet is on hand to assist. “I wanted to write to you to ensure that you all know that all necessary steps have been taken and school is open for all unaffected classes as normal.”. Lorry driver faces prison for fatal collision near Cranwell By The Newsroom Crime Police swoop on railway stations to remove dangerous weapons Chrissie Redford PREVIOUSLY: A serious collision took place this morning on the A17, between a van and a lorry. | Photo: MOD Crown Copyright. Welcome, Bing [Bot] Profile; Messages 0; Notifications ; Account settings; Home; Be a Pilot; News; Reviews; FLYER Club; Forum . They team were even once called out to help relocate Bertie the escaped white peacock who became a bit of a media star in Sussex. The following traffic incidents and congestion for a17 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: There are no current incidents in this location. Lincolnshire Police says it has closed the road after the crash this morning. The woman was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre at Nottingham with serious injuries. Pupils and staff in the class have been sent home to self-isolate and will return on Thursday, September 24. ... were thrown from their seats in the accident outside RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. Two people have died and two others have been seriously injured in a collision on the A15 near Cranwell shortly after 10am on Monday morning. The main three animal groups the firm deals with are puppies, kittens and birds of prey, as it works with a range of rescue organisations, as well as the charity StreetVet. The A17 was closed in both directions after a serious crash. FLYER Toggle Navigation. Any domestic pet that will fit in the vehicle is eligible for the service – see more information here or call Pet To Vet on 07472816444. ONE lane of the A17 is blocked east of Leadenham following a three car crash at 8am today. Prices vary depending on what the job is, but can range from a £30 trip to the vet and back in Lincoln, to up to £600 in Scotland. A statue of Lord Hugh Trenchard has been unveiled at RAF College Cranwell to mark the 100th anniversary of the college. The A17 has now reopened following this morning’s crash. Traffic monitoring system Inrix is reporting very slow traffic and heavier than normal traffic on the A17 in both directions between Main Street at North Rauceby and the B6403 Byard’s Leap junction. “If no symptoms present during this period of self-isolation, then there has not been a transmission of the virus to your child and they can come back to school as usual on Thursday, September 24.”, Meet the Lincolnshire pet taxi helping animals for over a decade, Statue of RAF College founder unveiled at Cranwell, Cranwell primary school confirms COVID-19 case. Crash Sites. Watch out for the speed camera (though at the time of writing it is out of use), and you soon get a chance to turn left towards Cranwell village. Deputy Commandant and Station Commander RAF College Cranwell, Group Captain Gordon Bettington, said: “We are absolutely delighted and grateful to see 18 months of work by the Cranwellian Association come to fruition with the installation of this incredible work of art. Traffic monitoring system Inrix is reporting the A17 is still closed in both directions. Police emergency scene Source: 1 NEWS Police say they were called to the scene of the single car crash at 3.09pm. A white Vauxhall Insignia and a blue Scania truck were involved in a crash at the junction of Main Street in North Rauceby. The vehicles were all travelling in the same direction. Emergency services were called to the scene, at Hoffleet Stow, near Bicker, at 5.17am. This passion has passed on through generations of the family, who have all been involved in transport directly or indirectly ever since. Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A17, Cranwell Report on FixMyStreet. The family-owned business has a proud history of animal transportation that goes back over 100 years. Incidentally, if you turn right here you'll shortly come to a right turn into the Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre (G). Ian Mackenzie, who owns Pet To Vet, with Margo. A man has died and another arrested after a serious collision that closed part of the A18 for around 11 hours. This visitor centre lies close to the site of the airfield and the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell at Heath Farm, off the A17 on the minor road to North and South Rauceby. Ian, who has lived in Lincolnshire for the last 15 years, was stuck in Denmark with a customer doing a factory audit when one of his own pets back home became ill. Traffic incidents. Forty pensioners hurt in coach crash. This is affecting traffic between Sleaford and Newark, with a diversion route taking motorists through Cranwell. UPDATE: A 28-year-old man from Norwich has died as a result of a collision earlier today on the A17 at Hoffleet Stow. “The caller reported that there had been a road traffic collision. Although they often deal with puppies, kittens and birds, the service is available for a wide range of other animals, with gerbils, snakes, chinchillas and even a peacock using the pet taxis. A police car blocking the A17 at the Norrth Rauceby turn off near Sleaford. | Photo: MOD Crown Copyright. A white Mercedes Benz van and a silver Citroen Xsara collided near Ivy's Farm Shop, in Villa Lane, Swineshead, at about 12.15pm on Wednesday. Google Maps is showing no traffic going west from Holdingham Roundabout. BBC News Updated every minute of every day BBC NEWS CHANNEL | Photo: MOD Crown Copyright. The Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance appears to have landed near to the scene of the crash. The road was closed between the turn off for the B6403 Byard's Leap and the turn off for North Rauceby near Sleaford. The incident, which took place before 9am on Tuesday, August 4, led to heavy traffic and delays on the road. Traffic monitoring system Inrix reports the road is still closed following the crash. New concerns this morning for Boeing and the company's response to cracks in a key component in a small number of its 737 next generation airlines. A spokesperson said: “ We received a call at 8.21am on August 4 to Newark Road in North Rauceby. Police have now revealed the man who was driving the car has sustained serious injuries in the collision. Photographs of the scene have also emerged which can been seen by clicking here. Froome regained consciousness on Thursday morning after six hours of … Pet To Vet shares work with Hertfordshire-based Pawsome Transport UK. We sent two paramedics in fast response cars, a crewed ambulance and an air ambulance. The crash happened at South Heath Lane, Fulbeck, near RAF Cranwell. Assuming you're coming from Cranwell, you come off the A17 onto the B6403 and follow it South through Ancaster. The company’s work has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as normally Pet To Vet does a lot of vet referrals and transits, including if an animal from an owner or kennels/cattery needs transported for critical care or specialist surgery. He had difficulty sorting a vet for his cat and on his flight home was thinking about how others must have the same problem, prompting him to launch his own business. 04 Mar 21 4:03 PM The 23-year-old is set to appear at Lincoln Crown Court on March 29, 2021. “On the basis of symptoms presenting themselves, then a test should be sought and you should inform us of the outcome. Google Maps is showing heavy traffic on the A17 near Sleaford, where the crash has taken place. “Affecting traffic between Newark and Sleaford.”. It then appears to have taken off again, heading to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, arriving there at 9.36am. Sir Michael Graydon, President of the Cranwellian Association, said: “The story is relatively simple, we canvassed ideas after early discussion with the college about what we might do to commemorate the 100th anniversary; initially, proposals were for something inside the college, for example a Michaelangelo-type painting on the dome in the rotunda. An exhibition depicts the history of the college which became the first military air academy in the world when it opened on 5th February 1920. Emergency services are at the scene and are still assessing injuries. The pilot was carrying out a solo cross country navigation flight from the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell, he had flown above cloud cover and while descending back down Although many vets are shut for routine treatments and a lot of the firm’s rescue work has had to temporarily stop, there has been no rest for Ian and his busy team of six other staff, who are all trained in animal first aid. ... were called to the scene of the crash on the A17. UPDATE FRIDAY 9.15AM Renewed witness appeal for A17 crash in Swineshead . The Trenchard Statue. He suffered fractured ribs, a fractured femur and a broken elbow in the accident. In a lot of cases they can’t get their own pets to the vet so we make a difference and it is hugely rewarding. Open in the summer months, this small museum has a Jet Provost on display inside. However, Ian has urged people to think carefully before taking on new pets during lockdown as situations will change when people go back to work. Where all applicants to the RAF as Officers or non-commissioned aircrew, are put through a 4 day rigorous selection process advanced pilot training and all RAF rear crew training. Pet To Vet was established back in 2010 after business owner Ian Mackenzie, 54, had spent 30 years in the food industry. In 2018, Pet To Vet formed a consortium under the Pawsome Transport UK brand to help give clients the best deal possible across England, Scotland and Wales. One person has died at the scene of a car crash on State Highway 8, near Cromwell. A man has died in a crash between a car and a lorry on a busy main road. Fifth chemical container washes up on Lincolnshire coast. “We put a lot of passion and care into it and treat every pet like our own, whether it is a quick half an hour trip to the vet or six hours up to Scotland.”. Just some of the adorable animals Pet To Vet have helped. Emergency services were called to the scene near to … Problems on the lines cause 30 minutes delays to trains between Peterborough and Grantham Lincs999Air, which tracks the air ambulance on Twitter, has posted that the air ambulance from RAF Waddington landed in a field near to the crash site just after 9.15am. The incident, which took place before 9am on Tuesday, August 4, led to heavy traffic and delays on the road. It says: “A17 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident between Main Street (North Rauceby) and B6403 (Byard’s Leap Junction, Byard’s Leap). Images have emerged showing emergency vehicles at the scene of the crash. The incident took place on the road near RAF Cranwell at around 8.20am on Tuesday, August 4. The statue was erected on the west side of the officer’s mess after 18 months of fundraising by Sir Christopher Coville, Chairman of the Cranwellian Association Executive Committee. Police are urging people to find alternate routes on their travels after closing the A17 in both directions this morning. A right-hand turn leads down to the area of the airfield used as a dump (A), where the rather sad remains of a Canberra moulder away.You can see aircraft on runway 24 from here but it's too far away for good photos, and is of little use for serials of stuff on the main apron. Researching historic aviation accidents and locating crash sites in the Peak District & throughout the British Isles. This incident was covered as a live event and you can catch up with the latest updates in our live blog below. “There were many other, including flying scholarships for air cadets, but in the end the majority favoured a statue of our founder – and after confirming a consensus of the membership at our AGM, we all went for it”. Please find an alternate route and avoid the area. Google Maps is showing no traffic going past the crash site on the A17, wiht the road closed between the turn off for RAF Cranwell and Holdingham roundabout. The A17 is still closed in both directions while police carry out accident investigation work at the scene of the crash. It can see as many as over 30 animals a week. The A17 was closed in both directions after a serious crash. Builders from Lindum installed the seven foot tall bronze statue of the Marshal of the Royal Air Force – the RAF College’s principal founder – who established it in 1920 as part of his plans to expand the Air Force after the First World War. The school will remain open for all classes that weren’t in the learning bubble of the confirmed case. Pet To Vet’s vehicles are purpose built and designed with the animal’s safety and comfort in mind. Marking the 100th anniversary of the RAF College, Sir Christopher Coville (Left) and Sir Michael Graydon standing next to the Trenchard Statue. pic.twitter.com/ZX4MzsXyQ5. There are a number of ways to contact police: Police are repeating their call for any witnesses who saw a two-vehicle crash on the A17 in Swineshead to contact them. A17 Lincolnshire - A17 in East Heckington closed in both directions between the B1395 Side Bar Lane junction and the Shell Petrol Station junction, because of an accident. The identity of the pupil was withheld by the school, with no indication of what year group the case came from. The deceased are the male driver of one car and a female passenger from the other vehicle. Caused damage to 2 wheels on my husbands car. Lincolnshire Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision. Pet To Vet is a DEFRA-approved pet transporter based in Cranwell and Holbeach, covering anywhere from Cornwall up to Scotland. Only one person’s pet is on board at any one time, with no multi drops or mixed loads. This could include if an animal needs to be removed from an abusive owner. Ian, who owns fish and a little Russian cat called Bluebell, told The Lincolnite: “I love my job. The male driver of the van has been seriously injured as a result. A woman in her forties was airlifted to hospital yesterday following a crash involving four vehicles on the A17. “The self-isolation period will allow for any symptoms to become evident. It is also home to No 3 Flying Training School. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all those who enter the RAF Officer Training Academy”. pic.twitter.com/ML457EKcU9. NG34 8QR How to find us The A17 is a major route for HGVs accessing Norfolk from Northern England and the Midlands and is also a major holiday route particularly in the summer months for cars and caravans making their way from the North of England to the seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Wells-next-the-Sea, Sheringham, Cromer and Great Yarmouth and is one of only two direct routes that link Norfolk with the A1, the other being … A Hawk jet has crashed at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire at the RAF training college close to the A17 near Sleaford. … Anyway, let's continue on the A17 to some more reasonable locations. 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Viscount Trenchard, Grandson of Lord Hugh Trenchard. A patient has been airlifted to hospital following the crash this morning. The A17 road is a road linking Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England, to King's Lynn in Norfolk. The crash happened on the A17 Newark Road near RAF Cranwell just before 1100 GMT on Thursday. The A17 at RAF Cranwell is currently closed. This year, for example, they took some parrots to Lincolnshire Wildlife Park after the owner had sadly passed away. Police closed the road at Byards Leap near Cranwell following the collision at 2.20pm. A man has been seriously injured after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A17. The A17 at RAF Cranwell was closed and the driver of the Insignia, a man in his 50s, was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. G-LNAC @Helimed29 has landed (or has reached a low signal area){@EGXWinfoGroup Robot} pic.twitter.com/9dczlaLYRN. In a letter sent to parents, school headteacher Chris Wilson said: “I understand that it will feel worrying to hear that there is a positive case within our school. A Lincolnshire-based firm transports puppies, kittens, birds of prey and other animals across England, Scotland and Wales and The Lincolnite spoke to the owner about his rather unique job. Cranwell Primary School will close a class after a pupil tested positive for COVID-19. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) confirmed it had been called to the scene in a statement. Officers said the man, who hasn't been named by police, was cycling towards the A17 on the A1121 Boardsides and was hit by a silver Ford Tourneo. Afternoon crash on the A16 - 18th May 2017. As a result we will be bringing our coverage of this to a close.