"Traditionally, the school holidays see fewer people using the railway.

"Moreover, the council has the highest possible expectations that any solar developer fully rules out any possible links to forced labour in China or elsewhere in the world."EcoPower Suffolk, which was contacted by the BBC for comment, hoped to submit its application to the inspectorate by no later than summer 2026.

Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in talks to donate to the party.In a post on his social media site X, Musk said Farage "doesn't have what it takes" to lead the party - but did not explain his reasoning.Farage suggested this was due to a disagreement over Musk's support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

He said Musk's comment was "a surprise", but that he would "never sell out my principles".The comment from the tech entrepreneur comes hours after Farage described Musk as a "friend" in an interview on

Musk has been a vocal supporter of Farage and his party, posting on X in December that Britain "absolutely" needs Reform UK.

But this week a rift emerged over Musk's support for Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court.Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said five crews from Skegness, Wainfleet, Spilsby and Alford attended the scene with two crews still on site.

A police spokesperson said the investigation into the cause of the blaze was "at the very early stages" and said officers were "keeping an open mind".The force said the next of kin of two people who died had been informed and were being supported by specially trained officers.

National Grid said following the fire its engineers had disconnected and isolated the electricity supply in the area to allow the police and fire service to carry out their investigation."We will be working to restore power to 50 locally affected customers as soon as those investigations have been completed," a spokesperson for the National Grid said.