BBC Lincolnshire Live on Friday 4 November 2016

Summary

Sleaford Conservative MP resigns 'with immediate effect'
Olympic and Paralympic athletes celebrated in Lincoln
Mother's campaign for ban on hands-free mobiles in cars
Safety fears over Lincolnshire street light switch-off
Public inquiry into Boston flood barrier scheme
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Louise Wheeler

Your views: Lincolnshire County Council street light switch-offpublished at 12:18 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
People say their safety is being compromised after Lincolnshire County Council switched off some street lights in a bid to to save money.
You've been getting in touch with us on our Facebook page, external to tell us your views:
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It does seem to take us back to the bad old days. Walking in the dark is fraught with dangers and it's selfish to not be concerned about those who have to do so."
Les
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Gainsborough lights have been going off at 22:30 since the clocks went back. I don't finish work until 23:00 and have to bike home in the dark, which is wrong."
Rachel
Your headlines this lunchtimepublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire News
- Sleaford and North Hykeham Conservative MP Stephen Phillips resigns "with immediate effect", blaming "significant policy differences" with the government
- People say their safety is being compromised after street lights were switched off in parts of Lincolnshire
- An open top bus parade to celebrate Lincolnshire's Olympians and Paralympians takes place in Lincoln
Stephen Phillips resignation: The man behind Lincolnshire seatpublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Tim Iredale
Political editor, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
With the news that Stephen Phillips, Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, has resigned his seat "with immediate effect" here are a few key facts:
- Mr Phillips replaced veteran Tory MP Douglas Hogg in 2010, the man with the cleanest moat in Lincolnshire
- His majority in Sleaford and North Hykeham is 24,115 - not what you call a marginal seat
- He joined the Conservative Party as a teenager
- In 2009, he was made a Queen's Counsel - one of the youngest in the country
Stephen Phillips resignation: MP cites 'significant policy differences' for decisionpublished at 11:29 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
More on the news that Sleaford and North Hykeham Conservative MP Stephen Phillips has resigned "with immediate effect".
Image source, Stephen Phillips
In a statement, Mr Phillips says: "It has been a great honour to serve the people of Sleaford and North Hykeham for the last six years.
"But it has become clear to me over the last few months that my growing and very significant policy differences with the current government mean I'm unable properly to represent the people who elected me.
Mr Phillips adds that the decision to resign has been "difficult".
"I hope that everyone will respect the fct that I have tried to act in the best interests of all of my constituents," he concludes.
Lincolnshire Conservative MP resignspublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
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BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
The Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham Stephen Phillips has resigned "with immediate effect".
More to follow.
Rio athletes celebrated: Showing support outside Lincoln Collegepublished at 11:02 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Louise Wheeler
BBC Look North
Staff and students from Lincoln College are waiting to cheer on our Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
A celebratory open-top bus parade set off earlier from Lincoln Cathedral and is now making its way around the city:
Image source, Alice Carter
Rio athletes celebrated: And they're off!published at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Louise Wheeler
BBC Local Live
People in Lincoln are getting their chance today to celebrate the success of our Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the Rio games.
The open-top bus parade is now setting off from outside Lincoln Cathedral:
Image source, Lincolnshire Sport
In pictures: Rio athletes arrive ahead of victory paradepublished at 10:34 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Jessica Lane
BBC Look North
Horse rider Sophie Wells, who won gold at the Rio Paralympics, has arrived ahead of a parade to celebrate our Lincolnshire athletes' achievements.
The parade gets under way shortly through Lincoln.
And shot-putter Kieran Tscherniawsky has just arrived for the open-top bus tour of the city.
In pictures: Autumn in Boston caught on camerapublished at 10:21 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
BBC Weather Watchers
It's getting colder and feeling very autumnal today as we celebrate the first birthday of BBC Weather Watchers.
Fiona, one of our very own Weather Watchers, has sent us this picture from Boston which pretty much sums up the season so far:
Image source, Fiona
Lincolnshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes parade through citypublished at 09:59 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Today's the day that Lincolnshire's Rio athletes are celebrated on home turf. If you want to try and spot our Olympians and Paralympians on the bus parade, here's where you might spot them:
- 10:30: Lincoln Cathedral
- 10:42: Monks Abbey School and Lincoln College
- 10:50: University Bridge
- 11:10: Ermine Academy
- 11:24: Mount Street Academy
- 11:30: Westgate Academy
Horse rider Sophie Wells and hockey player Shona McCallin - who both won gold medals in Rio - will take part.
They'll be joined by open water swimmer Jack Burnell (pictured below) and shot-putter Kieran Tscherniawsky for an open-top bus tour of the city.
Listen: Safety fears over street light switch-offpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Scott Dalton
Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Some people say their safety is being compromised after street lights were switched off in parts of Lincolnshire.
The County Council has started to reduce street lighting to save £1.77m from its annual budget.
Councillor Richard Davies, executive member for highways and transportation, says when savings have to be made, difficult choices have to be faced:
Your headlines this morningpublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire News
- People say their safety is being compromised after street lights were switched off in parts of Lincolnshire
- A public consultation is being held today over plans to revamp a major shopping area in Lincoln
- A parade's due to take place in Lincoln later to celebrate Lincolnshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Lincolnshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes to parade through citypublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Louise Wheeler
BBC Local Live
A parade's due to take place in Lincoln later to celebrate Lincolnshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Horse rider Sophie Wells and hockey player Shona McCallin (pictured below) - who both won gold medals in Rio - will take part.
They'll be joined by open water swimmer Jack Burnell and shot-putter Kieran Tscherniawsky for an open-top bus tour of the city.
The parade's set to start at the Cathedral at 10:30.
Image source, Shona McCallin
Watch: Friday's weather for Lincolnshirepublished at 08:43 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Alina Jenkins
BBC Weather
A dry and bright day ahead with sunny spells.
Light winds and scattered showers later.
Watch my full forecast here:
Traffic and travel: Delays on A57 in Lincolnpublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
BBC Travel
Heavy traffic's currently being reported on the A57 Saxilby Road in Lincoln at Carholme Roundabout. Drivers are being warned to expect some delays.
Plans for retail development go on display in Lincolnpublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Louise Wheeler
BBC Local Live
A public consultation is being held today over plans to revamp a major shopping area in Lincoln.
Developers say the upgrade of the St Marks Shopping Centre will lead to new retail space and flats.
It is expected to create up to 2,000 jobs.
A formal planning application is due to be submitted in late autumn.
Image source, St Marks shopping centre
Good morning: Join us for today's live coveragepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016
Louise Wheeler
BBC Local Live
Hello and welcome to BBC Local Live for Lincolnshire on Friday 4 November 2016.
My name's Louise and I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, weather and travel from across the area throughout the day.
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