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The Lincolnite

One of the most talked about contestants on this year’s X Factor, recruitment consultant turned rapper Honey G, will be making her way to Lincoln, external for a special performance.  

David Sykes
Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The woman in charge of the RAF's air cadets says she feels proud to have been nominated for the Millies. 

That's the name for the Military Awards which praises Britain's armed forces. The ceremony happened in London last night. 

Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty runs the nationwide cadets operation from RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford.

She didn't win the "Inspiring others" category in the end, but she said it's nice to be recognised.

Image source, MOD

BBC Travel

Here's official confirmation of that problem in Boston that Martin tweeted about earlier. 

The A16 Sibsey Road in Boston is partially blocked and there's very slow traffic in both directions at the A52 Wainfleet Road junction, because of an accident.  

Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The owners of the Weirfield Wildlife Hospital in Lincoln have called it a day. 

They say it's closing due to an increase in demand and it's time to retire after 27 years.

Last year they had 2,600 animals through the door. Ali Foyster, pictured above with an injured fox, runs the sanctuary.

She says all animals they've already got will be looked after, but they won't take any more in from 1 January.

BBC Weather

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Two cars have crashed in Boston. 

Paul Russell
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Princess Anne is in Lincolnshire today visiting St Botolph's Church in Boston. 

The Princess Royal is patron of the Stump's Restoration Appeal. 

In 2013 she visited the church, pictured below, days after it was flooded by a tidal surge.

Later she'll officially open the Stump's new boiler house which has been completely revamped after being destroyed by the floods.

Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live

Next year half of uniformed police in Lincolnshire will have been trained in using tasers. 

The Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones says he backs the use of the so-called "less-lethal" weapon.

The force has been named as having the highest proportion of taser trained officers in the UK. 

Mr Jones says he and senior officers constantly monitor the use of them.

Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:

• Half of all police in Lincolnshire are to be Taser trained by end of 2017
• Wildlife "hospital" for county to close after 27 years
• Princess Anne on way to Boston for Stump visit

Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live

Good morning from Lincoln, it's Martin with you today. I'll be bringing you all the latest news, sport, weather and travel from across the county. 

If you want to get in touch you can. Just send me an email, or a message on Facebook, external or Twitter, external. 

Send me your pictures, or any news or info about what's happening where you are.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live

That's it from me today but travel updates and breaking news will continue on this page through the night.

We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow but until then here's five things we've learned today:

• Grantham and Stamford's MP asked a question at PMQs without being in Parliament
• An inmate who started a fire in his cell has been sentenced more years in prison
• A company has been fined thousands after a man's legs were crushed by steel beams
• Boston's town centre is accused of not being festive enough
• Grantham's most famous daughter has topped the Woman's Hour Power List 

Have a good evening.

BBC Weather Watchers

It may be mild but winter is well and truly here:

Thanks to weather watcher Greenman for the shot.

Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter

More could be done to save Grimsby Ice Rink, according to one of the teams that uses it. 

The Grimsby Ice Hockey club has raised concerns about the future of the venue ahead of a vote by North East Lincolnshire Councillors next week.

The council says it invited groups to put forward plans to take on the running of an ice rink but the proposals it has had so far won't work without a large subsidy and it can't afford to keep paying towards the running costs.

Image source, bbc

Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

Cloud will increase with mist, fog and patchy drizzle later on higher ground. 

Generally light southerly winds, but locally brisk near coasts. A chilly feeling night.  

BBC Travel

There's slow traffic southbound in Edlington between the B1225 High Street junction and the Shearman's Wath junction.

It's down to the roadworks in the area.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Older patients undergoing treatment for mental health problems can now relax in a new, specially designed suite at Boston Pilgrim Hospital

Staff working at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s Rochford Unit, have spent the last few months transforming a former therapy room.

Image source, NHS

It's designed to be a quiet place where patients can practise mindfulness techniques and enjoy a variety of therapeutic activities as part of their hospital recovery.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live

Yep. You read that right.  

One of Lincolnshire's more bizarre Christmas traditions is Williamsons Farm's annual potato nativity.

You can see the three King Edwards in the back there...

The Lincolnite

A Lincoln City fan has organised a standing ovation at the next Imps’ home match for a young boy diagnosed with terminal cancer.  

Image source, Lincolnite

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The Lincolnshire MP Nick Boles has urged the Prime Minister to make sure 24 hour emergency care is restored to Grantham Hospital via text.

The Conservative member for Grantham and Stamford is currently fighting cancer and therefore couldn't be present at Prime Ministers Questions at lunchtime today.

However fellow Tory MP Robert Jenrick, said he'd received a message from Mr Boles asking him to raise the issue on his behalf.

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