Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

A watchdog says an illegal immigrant detention centre in Lincolnshire is facing a growing drugs problem.

Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) inspectors say they've found evidence an increasing number of detainees at Morton Hall, near Swinderby, are taking and dealing in illegal highs, amphetamines and occasionally heroin.

Their report also found some detainees with organised crime contacts. 

The Home Office says an action plan to deal with the IMB's recommendations has been put in place.  

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Have you found yours yet?

Florists and flower lovers are leaving bouquets across Lincolnshire for people to randomly find.

It's part of Lonely Bouquet Day - and here's a nice one from Grimsby Flower Lovers:

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

A Lincolnshire man says he's devastated after being refused entry into the US because his passport was "too old".

Vic Ryan took to Facebook to warn other Brits they might not be allowed to travel because their passports are not digital.

Image source, Gov.UK

From 1 April, all travellers to the US must have a biometric passport or they won't be allowed in the country.  

His story has now gone viral, with thousands of people sharing his post.

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Within the last few minutes, it's been confirmed that the battle to become Lincolnshire's new Police and Crime Commissioner will be between Conservative Marc Jones and UKIP's Victoria Ayling.

Neither gained the required 50% of the vote to win outright.

Labour's Lucinda Preston and Lincolnshire Independent Daniel Simpson have both been knocked out.

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Labour's Lucinda Preston has topped the polls in the Lincoln area for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner. She received 7,914 votes.

In the North Kesteven area, it was Conservative candidate Marc Jones who topped the polls with 6,238.

More details as we get them.

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a break-in at a primary school in Scunthorpe, external.

Police were called to the new Crosby Primary School site in Chatterton Crescent at about 01:50 this morning.

The police helicopter was sent to help with the search. 

Image source, Google

Two 17-year-olds were later arrested in connection. Both remain in custody.

Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here are the top stories from the newsroom:

• Counting's under way in the county's Police and Crime Commissioner election
• Labour are still in control of City of Lincoln Council after the local elections
• A man who attacked a delivery driver in Lincoln who'd been dragged out of his car has been jailed for a year

It looks like they're checking if they've got the part in the school play!

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Here's our political reporter Sharon Edwards covering today's Police and Crime Commissioner election count for you.

Counting has begun and the result is expected later this afternoon. 

She'll be OK, she's got scones and jam!

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Labour candidate Lucinda Preston says the role of Police and Crime Commissioner needs to be better explained to the public.

Turnout for the elections is just over 21% across the county - compared to just 15% in 2012.

But the assistant headteacher has told me she's still disappointed by the figures.

She says: "We tried to leaflet and canvas to as many people as possible, but Lincolnshire is a large county.

"It is disappointing in terms of turnout, but this is the electoral system that we have and I'm pleased it's higher than last time."

Results are due later this afternoon.

I think its Sudoku, Sharon!

The count's well under way in Lincoln as we wait to see who'll be the county's new Police and Crime Commissioner:

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Skegness schoolgirl was approached by a man asking for money, external.

It happened at about 16:00 on Wednesday as the 16-year-old walked through an alleyway in St Clements churchyard.

Image source, Google

The man is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, wearing a black hoody, black scarf, dark jeans and dark trainers.   

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police on 101.

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Counting's begun in the county's Police and Crime Commissioner election. 

Results are due later this afternoon. We'll keep you updated here on BBC Lincolnshire Live... 

Turnout is up on four years ago at 21.2% across the county, compared to 15% four years ago.

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Life's a beach for volunteers at Gainsborough Trinity's Northolme stadium at the moment.

It's because they've removed the turf to put in a new high-tech irrigation system at the ground.

It means their long serving groundsman can stop his 04:00 starts and water the pitch using his mobile phone!

Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here are the top stories from the newsroom:

• Turnout for the Police and Crime Commissioner election in Lincolnshire looks to be up on last time
• In the local elections, there's no change at the City of Lincoln Council with Labour in control of the authority with the same number of seats
• The police are appealing for witnesses to a collision between two vans and a car at Donington near Spalding

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

A man has suffered serious injuries in a collision in Donington.

The collision happened in Bicker Road at about 16:40 yesterday and involved an Astra van, a Renault van and a Ford Mondeo.

Image source, Lincolnshire police

The driver of the Astra, a 43 year-old local man, was flown to the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the Renault, a 21-year-old local man, and the driver of the Mondeo, a 31-year-old man from Billingborough, were treated for less serious injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is being asked to call 101.

BBC Weather

Here's Owain Wyn Evans with the very latest weather forecast for Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

A cake maker and Leicester City fan says she can't believe she's been picked to create Leicester City's celebration centre piece.

Nicola Jones, of Yum Yum Tummy Rumble, originally from Leicester, is now working on the four-tier, three-flavoured cake which will be eaten at the team's last home game.

The team was crowned Premier League champions on Monday after they were 5,000-to-one long shots to win at the start of the season.

Their success has been labelled one of the greatest stories in football history.

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Early indications suggest there's been an improved turn out at this year's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections.

PCC turnout numbers so far indicate a 29% turnout in Lincoln, 20% in West Lindsey and 19% in Boston.

Turnout figures for the four other areas are yet to come in. 

Counting around the county starts at about 10:30. The result is expected at about 15:00.