BBC Lincolnshire Live on Monday 25 April 2016

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News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 on Tuesday
Live updates on Monday 25 April 2016

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Martin Slack

Two shops face criticism over selling to childrenpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Off licences in two Lincolnshire towns face having to retrain their staff after failing so-called "test purchase" operations.
Bargain Booze in Southgate, Sleaford, and Food Stop in Vauxhall Road Boston both sold alcohol to children earlier this year.
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We had been receiving intelligence about these stores selling alcohol to children so arranged the Test Purchase Operation, similar operations are being planned in the next few months.
Sgt Kim Enderby, Lincolnshire Police
Police and crime commissioner election: Everything you need to knowpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Scott Dalton
Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
There's still time to be part of our big debate next Monday - when the people who want to run the police force in Lincolnshire will answer your questions live.
There's more detail on that here, external.
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In the meantime - you can also join us on BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Facebook, external page from noon.
Our political reporter Sharon Edwards will be explaining the election to me and telling you why it matters.
Figures stolen from vintage instrumentpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
This is an unusual theft - and according to police it's left the victim upset.
The picture below shows a vintage Dutch street organ - the kind you'd see at a summer fete or event.
Image source, Lincolnshire Police
Sometime between 1 April and 14 April thieves took the figures circled in the photograph from the owner's address in Masonic Lane in Spilsby.
Police hope somebody will recall seeing the distinctive figures offered for sale and call them on 101.
Bobbies on the bus to build community linkspublished at 11:10 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
It's hoped police on Lincolnshire's buses will improve relationships between the police and the community.
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Horncastle Neighbourhood Policing Team is working with the firm Stagecoach to launch Bus Beat.
Officers will be travelling on the number 6 between Horncastle and Wragby offering advice.
Traffic and travel across Lincolnshire: Bus diversionpublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
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Headlines across Lincolnshirepublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Lizzie Musham
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom this morning:
- Hundreds of county shopworkers facing uncertain future at BHS
- Police travelling on buses in Lincolnshire as part of new bid to 'connect' with communities
- Interviews expected today for new Lincoln City manager
Artist's impression of £16m cathedral revamppublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
More now on the £16m plans being unveiled for Lincoln Cathedral today.
Here's an artist's impression of how the Old Deanery which used to be used by Lincoln Minster School might look if it's converted into a visitor centre.
Image source, BBC/Simpson & Brown Architects
The birds-eye view shows how the north side of the cathedral which has been closed to the public for decades will be opened up.
Traffic and travel across Lincolnshire: Town centre congestionpublished at 09:58 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
BBC Travel
There's slow traffic on A159 Beaumont Street in Gainsborough town centre between the B1433 Spital Terrace junction and the Etherington Street junction.
Event to remember Australian airmen who flew from Lincolnshirepublished at 09:43 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
A memorial ceremony's being held at RAF Waddington to mark Anzac Day this morning.
It's to honour personnel from the Royal Australian Air Force who operated out of the station during World War Two.
After the service a replica Lancaster Bomber fuselage will also be unveiled.
Traffic and travel across Lincolnshire: Scunthorpe bus delayspublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
BBC Travel
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Football: Interviews for new Imps boss todaypublished at 09:14 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Here's the latest from Sincil Bank:
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Multi-million pound plans to 'open up' cathedral groundspublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Natasha Turney
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Huge plans have been revealed to transform the grounds of Lincoln Cathedral.
The £16m Lincoln Cathedral Connected scheme wants to attract more than 125,000 new visitors each year.
Image source, Lincoln Cathedral
There's a launch event this morning. If the project wins approval the work could start as early as April next year.
Traffic and travel across Lincolnshire: A17 accidentpublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
BBC Travel
There's slow traffic on the A17 eastbound in Heckington near Sleaford at the B1394 junction, because of an accident earlier on.
Watch: Flume returns and this time it's fastpublished at 08:51 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
You might remember the Lincoln Flume from last year.
If not - it was a big slide made of plastic with water running down it on Flaxengate.
It was quite fast but organisers needed to use washing up liquid to really get sliders shifting.
Well this year they've been trialling a new route - down Steep Hill - and it's quick.
More details on BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Facebook, external page.
BHS: Around 100 people could be affected in Lincolnpublished at 08:23 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Scott Dalton
Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
We've just heard from Matt Corrigan who runs Lincoln's Business Improvement Group.
He says around 100 people will be wondering about their jobs in the city this morning with dire predictions over the future of BHS.
There are two branches of the High Street giant in Lincoln with others in Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
Retail analysts are expecting the chain to go into administration this morning.
Latest headlines across Lincolnshirepublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom this morning:
- Shop workers in Scunthorpe, Lincoln and Grimsby facing uncertainty after BHS administration predictions
- Plans to merge two fire stations in Immingham could be approved later
- Huge redevelopment plans for Lincoln Cathedral grounds unveiled
Traffic and travel across Lincolnshire: A1 congestionpublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
BBC Travel
Beware if your journey takes you south on the A1 this morning there's heavy traffic in Colsterworth between the Colsterworth Services Junction and South Witham.
Weather across Lincolnshire: Cloudy and cool with showers laterpublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Kay Crewdson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Here's how the weather's looking for Monday:
Good morning: Join us for today's Live coveragepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Hello, Martin here with BBC Lincolnshire Live on Monday, 25 April 2016.
Ever wondered what it would be like to slide down Lincoln's famous Steep Hill?
Well, you'll be able to find out how it feels (sort of) soon, because I've got a video of the new Lincoln flume to share.
As well as that, I'll be here all day with everything you need to know about life in Lincolnshire. Get in touch via email. Facebook, external or Twitter, external.