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'Remain vigilant' - Lincs Chief Constable on storm surge threat
Man bailed by police over Chase Tate road death
Storm surge risk 'passes' for morning high tide
Attention now focused on evening high tide
Eight dogs stolen from caravan site in Burgh Le Marsh

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Here's Peter with a look at tonight's Look Northpublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
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'An outstanding manager and one of the nicest men in the game'published at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Chief football writer Phil McNulty pays tribute to Graham Taylor after the former England manager's sudden death at the age of 72.
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Storm surge: Flood warnings now across the entire regionpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Here's the latest map from the Environment Agency.
Nearly all flood alerts along the Lincolnshire coast have been upgraded to warnings, which means flooding is expected.
Residents in at risk areas are being advised to take immediate action.
Rest centres have so far been opened at the Meridian Centre and London Road Pavilion in Louth.
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Storm surge: Army briefed to 'warn and inform'published at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Harry Parkhill
BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter
Soldiers are now on the streets of Skegness advising and assisting members of the public who are at risk of flooding.
The entire Lincolnshire coast is now expected to flood during both high tide times tomorrow.
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Weather: Risk of snowpublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
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Scunthorpe sign Toney and Crookspublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
League One side Scunthorpe sign striker Ivan Toney and midfielder Matt Crooks on loan until the end of the season.
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'If it were me, I'd leave my home' says Boston and Skegness MPpublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The MP for Boston and Skegness, Matt Warman, says lessons have been learned from the tidal surge back in December 2013.
Thousands of homes along the River Haven in Boston were flooded when freak weather conditions caused the riverbanks to over-top.
He says planning this time has been more effective than it was three years ago. But people must take responsibility for themselves.
He said: "This is about people taking individual responsibility and it's about all the experts working as hard as they can.
"If someone came to my door and advised me I would certainly not be hesitating, that's a precautionary thing, there's no certainty, I would very much be taking the official advice at this stage."
Ex-England manager Taylor dies, aged 72published at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Former England manager Graham Taylor, who enjoyed success as Watford and Aston Villa boss, dies at the age of 72.
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Storm surge: Schools to close tomorrowpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Primary schools in Chapel St Leonards and Seathorne will not open tomorrow due to flood warnings in the area.
Flooding is now expected along the entire Lincolnshire coast at high tide times.
People are being advised to make arrangements if they live in flood risk areas.
Army in force around Skegness ahead of potential evacuationspublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Troops are arriving in Skegness to help as the predicted storm surge looms:
Storm surge: Army moves in as 29 flood warnings in placepublished at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
There are now 29 flood warnings in place.
Flooding is now expected along the whole of the Lincolnshire Coast and low lying areas along the River Haven in Boston at high tide tomorrow morning and afternoon.
Residents in affected areas are advised to take action now.
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Storm surge: Precautions being taken at Boston Stumppublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Boston Stump was badly affected by the tidal surge in December 2013 which saw thousands of homes devastated.
No wonder they're moving at risk items upstairs.
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Storm Surge: Flood warning along River Haven in Bostonpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
In the last few minutes the Environment Agency has put a flood warning in place for low lying properties along the River Haven.
The flood alert for Donna Nook and Saltfleet on the Lincolnshire Coast has been upgraded to a flood warning - which means flooding is expected.
It's as army vehicles arrive in Skegness to assist and support residents at potential risk.
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Storm Surge: Skegness preparespublished at 15:44 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Our reporter Harry Parkhill is now in Skegness.
He'll bring you all the latest from the area #lincsstormsurge
Follow it here.
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Silkmen sign Grimsby's Browne on loanpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
National League Macclesfield Town sign winger Rhys Browne on loan from League Two Grimsby Town until the end of the season.
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Tidal surge: Building evacuation option given to residentspublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
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Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
In the past few minutes the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police, Neil Rhodes, says they are starting to visit homes on the county's coast which are at most risk of flooding.
A storm surge is due to hit in the next 24 hours. They'll be given the option to leave their property and given advice on where they can relocate if required.
No flood warnings have been issued but around 3,000 properties from Donna Nook to Gibraltar Point are on alert and have been advised to be prepared.
A hundred soldiers have been deployed to the Lincolnshire coast as a precaution. Flood barriers and sandbags are being put in place.
Rest Centres announced so far:
- London Road Pavilion, London Road, Louth
- Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth
Here's the latest flood warning from the Environment Agencypublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
- There is currently no severe flood warning
- There are 12 flood warnings (around the red triangles)
- There are 41 flood alerts (Orange triangles)
Residents along the Lincolnshire coastline are being told to be prepared as flooding is possible., external
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Storm surge: Businesses prepare for possible floodingpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Jono Brine
Presenter
Businesses in Sutton on Sea have been filling sandbags to help defend their properties in case of flooding.
The entire coastline is on low risk flood alert.
An update is expected shortly.
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Graham Taylor 1944-2017: In your own wordspublished at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
It's been announced the former Lincoln City and England football manager Graham Taylor has died.
His family say they he died of a suspected heart attack. He was 72.
Graham began his managerial career at Sincil Bank where he took the club to the Division Four title in 1976.
He then went on to manage Watford, England and a host of other clubs.
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I was fortunate to see him play and manage the great Lincoln City team in the 1970's. Another good guy gone to the stadium in the sky. RIP Graham."
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Remember the days when you managed Lincoln and we had players Super Sam Ellis and Percy Freeman, those were the days!"
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Such sad news, R.I.P Graham Taylor my thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and friends."
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Storm surge: Red cross brought in to support fire servicepublished at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Harry Parkhill
BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter
Emergency services are pulling together along the Lincolnshire coast ahead of tomorrow's possible tidal surge.
The Red Cross will also be on hand to support the fire service.
A hundred soldiers have travelled from Catterick in North Yorkshire to Skegness where they are offering advice and support to affected residents.
An update is expected at around 15:00 GMT.
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