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Live updates on Friday 24 November 2016
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Headlines this afternoon from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
The castle has been recognised at the Lincolnshire HeritageAwards for bringing history to life for schoolchildren.
It scooped the top award in the Heritage Learning category.
Image source, Lincolnshire County CouncilQuote MessageI'm delighted that their efforts have been recognised by the Lincolnshire Heritage Forum – their award is well-earned!"
Nick Worth, Executive Member for Culture and Heritage, Lincolnshire County Council
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Mental health doctors will be delivering therapy over the internet for families from Lincolnshire.
People with psychosis will be able to talk to the experts over a live video-call if they have a computer or mobile phone.
Families can also log on and attend the group sessions from anywhere in the world.
It's designed to help cut down on waiting times for appointments and referrals.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
A multi-million pound repair project to RAF Waddington has finally been completed.
The two-year operation has seen the runway at the base repaired and extended.
It has cost £35 million and the RAF hope that now the runway's operational life will be secure for the next 25 years.
Quote MessageWe've been able to do some aircraft movements within the two year period but they've been hugely limited. Being able to operate when and however we want is a good day for the station and the operational capability that we provide.
Group Captain Al Marshall, RAF Waddington
BBC Travel
The A1 is blocked northbound near Great Casterton because of a crash.
There's heavy congestion all the way back to Stamford so it may be worth avoiding the road if you can.
Aisling Creevey
BBC Look East weather
Staying wet and windy for the rest of the day but outbreaks of rain are going to be heavy, especially along the coast.
It'll be quite mild though if you can keep out of the wind with highs of 10C.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Here's a few pictures from the oil spill exercise taking place at Mablethorpe today.
The county's Wildlife Trust has said it is important that emergency services had a plan in place in case a major off-shore oil spill happens.
Dealers used a charity soup kitchen at a church to sell 'legal highs', external in Lincoln.
Lincolnshire County Council has revealed in a report that a market has taken hold for the sale of "legal highs" in Lincoln, despite changes in the law.
Image source, Lincolnshire EchoBBC Radio Lincolnshire
We're in the middle of our campaign to fill St Botolph's Church with knitted baubles made and sent in by people across the county.
Our Breakfast Show presenter Scott Dalton has tallied the number we've got so far. Take a look:
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We still want even more, so if you want to get involved then take a look at the pattern here and get knitting!
A soldier who was left partially blind after an initiation ceremony at an army barracks is suing the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for compensation.
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Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside
The chairman of the award-winning In Bloom team, external in Cleethorpes fears they will lose out if the council cuts parks maintenance budgets.
North East Lincolnshire Council meets on Wednesday to look at proposals to cut funding for street cleaning and grounds maintenance.
Chairman of the In Bloom team Bob Callison says they need the council to help pay for keeping Cleethorpes blooming.
Image source, Cleethorpes In BloomIt's not a nice day at all but that hasn't stopped SouthWithamerBaz from getting a great photo:
BBC Travel
After a very bad start on the county's roads this morning things have started getting back to normal.
The A607 has reopened in Belton after a crash earlier and it is looking much better across the board.
Image source, bbcAs you can see the only problem now is in Boston where roadworks on John Adams way are slowing the flow of traffic.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
More now on the oil spill exercise at Mablethorpe today.
The county's Wildlife Trust has said it is vital that emergency services know exactly what they should do if a major off-shore oil spill happens.
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Dave Bromwich who is Head of Nature Reserves at the trust said a big spill would have a huge impact on the wildlife:
Quote MessageWe've had one or two minor spills in the past both at Donna Nook and Gibraltar Point, but a big spill would be really catastrophic, certainly at this time of year for the young seals at Donna Nook."
Dave Bromwich, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Mark Suffield who was standing as an Independent candidate in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election will not be campaigning.
His family say he is suffering from ill-health, however due to election law he can't formally withdraw from the race and will still be listed.
Image source, Mark SuffieldAlex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
If you've ever wanted to join the police then here's an opportunity.
Lincolnshire Police is looking to bolster the ranks of regular officers.
But they are not recruiting any more PCSOs until the budget allocation is fixed next month.
Chief Constable Neil Rhodes has posted this video with more details:
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Louise Wheeler
BBC Local Live
Humberside Fire and Rescue are dealing with a fire at a wood recycling plant near Epworth.
They say there is no risk to the public.
Four pumps are in attendance.
Image source, Humberside Fire and RescueThe first ever "Christmas in Navenby" event will see a light switch-on by a Red Arrows pilot next month, external.
Image source, The LincolniteAlex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
As you can imagine there's a bit of organisation that goes into Lincoln's Christmas Market and this weekend they've wired up the sound system.
Dave and Nick having been laying two miles of cables to make sure everywhere is properly covered.
Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Headlines from our Lincolnshire newsroom this morning:
