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  • Latest updates on Friday 2 December

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  1. Crash blocks road near Louth

    Lizzie Musham
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    You're being advised to avoid Bull Bank at Fulstow near Louth following a collision between two cars.

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  2. The Reds are nearly home!

    Barbara Stimpson
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    It won't be long before the Red Arrows touch down back here in Lincolnshire.

    They're heading home following a tour of Asia and the Middle East.

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  3. Interesting choice of Christmas tree trimmings...

    Lizzie Musham
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    It looks like St Mary's Church in Horncastle have gone for a 'blue and white' theme this year...

    I'm not entirely sure how festive it is though!

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  4. Cyclist, 90, badly hurt in accident with car

    Lizzie Musham
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    A 90-year-old man's been seriously injured following a crash in Boston this morning.

    He was riding his bike on Peck Avenue and was involved in a collision with a Ford KA.

    He has been airlifted to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment.

  5. Group demands return of full A&E cover at Grantham

    Sharon Edwards
    Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Campaigners fighting for the restoration of overnight cover at Grantham A&E held a protest outside a health meeting this morning. 

    They're urging the local Clinical Commissioning Group to do more to return services to 24/7. 

    The unit's run on reduced hours since August because of a shortage of doctors. 

    What do you think? Send us your thoughts.

    Grantham A&E protest

  6. Lincoln Christmas Market's taking shape

    Alex Rhodes
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    The chalets are going up, the big wheel is ready to go and traders are unloading their stock!

    It's nearly time for Lincoln's Christmas Market.

    Will you be going?

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  7. Britain's only MoD fire services museum to close

    Martin Slack
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    A new home is needed for a big collection of fire engines in Lincolnshire. 

    The Museum of RAF Firefighting has lost its place at RAF Scampton. 

    It's because of preparations for next year's air show. 

    Founder, Steve Shirley, is appealing for a new home for the collection. 

    Museum of RAF FirefightingMuseum of RAF Firefighting

  8. Sport: Possible good news for Mariners fans

    Matt Dean
    BBC Radio Humberside

    There are reports that more tickets could be available for Grimsby Town's away tie at Doncaster on Saturday 17 December.

    Close to 3,000 tickets have already been sold.

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  9. Theft from purse in Boston

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Do you recognise these two women?

    Police want to talk to them in relation to money being taken from a purse in Boston.

    It was left behind on a Brylaine inter town bus on Wednesday 9 November.

    When the purse was later found by the driver a significant amount of cash was missing.

    CCTVBrylaine CCTV
    CCTVBrylaine CCTV

  10. Masked raider fled empty-handed from shop

    BBC Radio Humberside

    A masked raider has tried to rob a 24-hour shop in the early hours of Tuesday.

    The man threatened staff in the shop on Ferry Road in Scunthorpe at around 03.45 GMT.

    When the shop's alarm went off the raider fled empty-handed.

    Humberside Police said the man ran off towards Buckingham Street. 

    He was wearing dark clothing and white trainers. 

  11. Weather across Lincolnshire

    Cloudy during the afternoon with temperatures struggling for the rest of the day

    BBC Weather graphic

  12. How you can help shape the future of East Lindsey

    Barbara Stimpson
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    The final consultation is under way into how East Lindsey will be shaped over the next 15 years. 

    The Local Plan for the district looks at what housing, schools, shops and employment is needed. 

    You have until the 25 January to give your views before it is examined by the Government's Planning Inspectorate. 

  13. Red Arrows back in Europe

    Lizzie Musham
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    After their extensive tour of Asia and the Middle East the Red Arrows have arrived back in Europe!

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  14. Your headlines across Lincolnshire this lunchtime

    Barbara Stimpson
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:

  15. Traffic and travel: Expect delays on M180

    Lizzie Musham
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    A crash on the M180 in North Lincolnshire's causing problems this lunchtime.

    It's after a lorry went into the central barrier near the Scawby junction.

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  16. Rare "plague pit" uncovered in North Lincolnshire

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Archaeologists say they've found a rare "plague pit" dating from the Black Death in North Lincolnshire. 

    It's at the site of the 14th century monastery Thornton Abbey.

    The team says 48 skeletons have been discovered - 27 of which were children.

    Take a look... 

  17. Closure of Gainsborough GP surgery 'disaster for patients'

    Lizzie Musham
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    A retired GP says the closure of a practice in Gainsborough will be "a disaster" for patients. 

    Dr Gordon Warnes' comments come as more than 3,500 people have to find a new surgery. 

    Pottergate is to shut in January along with three others in Lincolnshire. 

    Health managers say they'll do all they can to help them register elsewhere. 

    Here in Gainsborough there is already a crisis situation and then with this on top of it, it's a real disaster

    Dr Gordon Warnes, Retired Gainsborough GP

    GP

  18. Some frosty donkeys enjoying their breakfast

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Thanks to Weather Watcher davesueluckymaya for this cute photo of some donkeys at Careby munching on their breakfast this morning. 

    Frosty donkeys

  19. Big wheel goes up ahead of Lincoln Christmas Market

    Katie O'Halloran
    Broadcast Journalist

    The big wheel has travelled all the way from Holland for this year's Lincoln Christmas Market.

    The wheel's owner says it offers the best views of the city.

    It'll be officially opened tomorrow when the market starts.

  20. Traffic and travel: Serious accident on M180 in North Lincolnshire
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    BBC Travel

    We're getting reports of queuing traffic on the M180 in North Lincolnshire after a lorry went into the central barrier. 

    It happened near the Scawby junction. 

    Emergency services are on their way. 

    Map showing area of crash on M180