The weather this afternoonpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
Another rather mild day again today with temperatures staying unseasonably warm tonight.
Summary
A review into the death of Alex Robinson finds "it couldn't have been prevented"
Woman admits manslaughter of Gainsborough man
Councillors to vote on changes to health services
High-tech methods used to gather data on traffic in Lincoln
Glass conservatory named after explorer moved to new home
Updates on Friday 16 December 2016
The weather this afternoonpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Woman's Hour most powerful: 'A girl from a small town in Lincolnshire'published at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveMore now on the Woman's Hour Power list that put Grantham-born Margaret Thatcher at the top spot.
Exhibitions director at Grantham Museum, Christine Robbins, says she was a titan of British politics:
Quote MessageI think her influence was enormous. You didn't have to share her politics to find her achievements an inspiration... she wasn't just the first woman Prime Minister but the longest serving in the 20th Century.
Christine Robbins, Grantham Museum
Medicine teaching clinic could be built in listed building at Lincoln Collegepublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Lincoln College has lodged ambitious plans to turn a Grade II listed building into a medicine teaching clinic., external
Image source, Lincolnshire EchoTraffic and travel: One lane blocked on A1 in south of countypublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
BBC TravelA crash has blocked the A1 southbound in Wittering at the Barnack turn off.
There's traffic building up back to Stamford.
North Sea fishermen can catch more codpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
BBC Radio HumbersideChip shop favourites such as cod, haddock and sole can by caught in greater numbers in the North Sea thanks to a new deal.
The EU agreed to increase the sustainable fishing quotas for 2017, which means skippers can catch 16.5% more cod and 7% more haddock.
The UK fisheries minister George Eustace said the agreement struck the right balance for the marine environment and our coastal communities.
Image source, PASexual assault in Grimsbypublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
BBC Radio HumbersideA 20-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted and robbed in Grimsby.
It happened close to the bandstand near the Fishing Heritage Centre at around 18:30 last night.
A man, believed to be in his late 20s, touched the woman inappropriately before taking an electric toothbrush from her bag.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Image source, GoogleClosing care home issues statementpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveOn Monday we told you about the decision by the owners of the Limes Care Home in Scopwick to shut it down after a damning report from a health watchdog.
Today the company that owns the care home, Ablegrange Lincoln Ltd, has said they're working with the County Council to transfer remaining residents to other homes and are making sure they're being properly cared for in the meantime.
Quote MessageWe have ensured that the residents remain well looked after, are safe and comfortable until they are transferred... We are aware that Christmas and New Year is coming and anybody who is unable to move before this period will be well looked after for the festive period.
Half of Lincolnshire Police officers to be trained to use taserspublished at 13:38 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveMore Police in Lincolnshire are going to be trained to use tasers.
Image source, PAThe Chief Constable Neil Rhodes says that in 2017 50% of the uniformed officers in the county will have gone through the training - that's the highest rate in England.
The headlines this lunchtimepublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio LincolnshireThe latest from the Lincolnshire newsroom:
- A coroner has ruled that a disabled man's death last year was accidental
- After an employee had his legs crushed a Lincolnshire company has been fined £45,000
- A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a car last night in Lincoln
- Boston's Christmas lights are a bit lacklustre this year and some people aren't happy
Disabled man's death was accidental says coronerpublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Breaking
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and LincolnshireA coroner has recorded an open verdict on the death of a Lincolnshire woman who died in a fire in Dunston near Lincoln.
Audrey Swallow died at the scene in August last year.
Her disabled son David, died 16 days later in hospital. The Coroner decided his death was accidental.
Jail for inmate who started cell firepublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
BBC Radio LincolnshireAn inmate who caused a major incident at Lincoln Prison when he started a fire in his cell has been jailed for four years.
24-year-old Nathan Clarke vandalised his cell and threatened to cut himself before using bedding and clothing to start a fire.
Three prison officers had to be treated for the effects of breathing in smoke. Clarke of Hamilton Road in Lincoln admitted having a bladed article and reckless arson in May this year.
This video was taken by one of our reporters as prison guards dealt with the incident.
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End of twitter postBoston Lights: More viewspublished at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveBoston's lack of lights has certainly got you talking today. Here's some more of your comments:
Quote MessageWe all have to make cuts but that doesn't stop us putting up lights and making the most of Christmas.
Frank Slater, Facebook
Quote MessageI don't get it, more people than ever living in this town and no money for Christmas lights?
Andrew Meadows, Facebook
Quote MessageDon't blame the Council, blame our government for lack of funds and cutbacks.
Julie Perrot, Facebook
Quote MessageSurely, the shops could have paid towards a small lit tree, hung outside their premises?
Dawn Hinks, Facebook
Company fined £45,000 after worker had legs crushedpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveA Lincolnshire company whose approach to health and safety was described as "an accident waiting to happen" by a former employee, has been fined thousands after a worker had his legs crushed by two steel beams.
Losberger UK, based near Grantham, makes temporary buildings for large scale events around the country.
In July last year an untrained employee was moving steel beams, when two of them fell on his legs. The weight, of over 40 stone, snapped the man's tibia and fibula.
The company admitted liability and said it had spent £80,000 on health and safety since the accident.
Unemployment falls againpublished at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveThe unemployment rate has fallen to a ten year low - of 4.8% but the number of people receiving jobless benefits has risen slightly.
The number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in Lincolnshire was just under 7,000 in November.
That's up by nearly 200 on the previous month.
Residents clean up 270kg of waste from Lincoln riverpublished at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Lincoln residents cleaned up over 270kg of waste, external from the river in the Sincil Bank area.
Image source, RiverCareRecycling contamination costs council £1 millionpublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveNow, be honest, do you always make sure your recycling is clean before you put it in the bin?
Well not all of us are and it's costing the County Council a million pounds a year. They say a quarter of all the recycling they receive has food or other waste on it and so can't be recycled.
Woman hit by car in Lincolnpublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
BBC Radio LincolnshireA woman in her twenties is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car last night on Newark Road.
Police say it happened near the Aldi supermarket and no arrests have been made.
They want any witnesses to get in touch.
Boston's lights: Your viewspublished at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire LiveWe told you earlier about the backlash Boston Borough Council is facing over a lack of Christmas lights in the town.
You've been having your say:
Quote MessageIf they'd spent loads on lights, people would've complained that there were more deserving causes. Lose, lose.
Bridget Deptford, Facebook
Quote MessageWent shopping there Sunday... felt like any other day of the year. If I didn't know better I would say Boston's cancelled Christmas.
Lincs Haylers, Facebook
Quote MessageCouncil should be ashamed, they are ultimately responsible for the town.
Jill Wright, Faceook
Quote MessageThey did a light projection display this year which was fab... The children involved won't forget the display this year. In my opinion it was moving with the times and memorable.
Charlotte Clarkson, Facebook
The weather with Abbiepublished at 10:13 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and LincolnshireMedia caption, Abbie Dewhurst has the forecast
Fire deaths inquest expected to finish todaypublished at 09:55 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2016
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and LincolnshireAn inquest into the deaths of a mother and her severely disabled son who died in a house fire in Dunston is expected to conclude today.
Audrey Swallow died at the scene in August last year. Her husband Patrick managed to rescue their son David from the building but he later died of his injuries.
Evidence given yesterday by Mr Swallow, the fire service and police painted a picture of a marriage strained by constant round-the-clock care and Mrs Swallow's own ill health.
Mr Swallow recalled how his wife has said to him "I've had enough darling" before the fire started and an investigation by Lincolnshire fire service concluded the fire had been started deliberately.
