Breaking news in Lincolnshire

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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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Storm Surge: Flood alerts in place for entire Lincolnshire coastpublished at 09:19 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
We are expecting an update from the Evacuation Centre in the next couple of hours.
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Flood warnings in force for tomorrow morningpublished at 09:07 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carl Wheatley
BBC Radio Humberside
We're being warned to stay in touch with flood warnings, external over the next few days.
The Environment Agency says a combination of high winds and tides could see flooding along the east coast.
There is currently a low flood risk in place.
The Environment Agency say high tides and gale force winds could lead to large waves overtopping the defences.
They add they are not expecting it to be a surge like that seen in 2013 (pictured).
There will be a high tide on Friday morning at just before 05:00 in Bridlington, between 06:00 and 6:40 in Grimsby, Immingham, Hull and the Humber Bridge and at Goole at 07:30.
Flood alert: Environment Agency updatespublished at 09:01 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Here's the latest from the Environment Agency., external
Flood alerts now in place along entire coast, River Haven and South Humber Estuary.
All updates on #lincsstormsurge
Image source, Environment Agency
Storm Surge: Message from Chief Constable Neil Rhodespublished at 08:57 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Follow us for all the latest updates #lincsstormsurge
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Latest from the Environment Agencypublished at 08:50 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Here's the latest flood map from the Environment Agency.
They're advising anyone on the coast to check risk and follow guidance , external
Storm Surge: Police warn homes could be evacuatedpublished at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Homes could be evacuated along the Lincolnshire coast ahead of a storm surge predicted for tomorrow morning.
Residents are being told not to panic but remain vigilant and prepared.
The Environment Agency is also monitoring the high tide and strong winds across the whole of the East coast.
Live updates here #Lincsstormsurge, external
Weather: Feeling cold with wintry showerspublished at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
Here's a look at the weather for the day ahead with Abbie Dewhurst:
Here's the latest news for Lincolnshire this morningpublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Top stories from the newsroom:
- Homes could be evacuated along the Lincolnshire coast ahead of a storm surge predicted for tomorrow morning
- A man's been arrested on suspicion of murder - after a body was found on the roadside in Lincolnshire
- Lincoln City Football Club criticised by some for allowing fans to buy up to 10 tickets for next week's FA Cup replay against Ipswich
Traffic and travel: Latest from the county's roadspublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
BBC Travel
Just a few congestion points to look out for his morning.
- A15 Lincolnshire northbound at A57 Norman Street, Lincoln
- A46 Lincolnshire eastbound at A57 Saxilby Road, Lincoln
- A46 Lincolnshire eastbound at A15 Lincoln
- A46 Nottinghamshire southbound at A17 Newark
Join us for today’s live coveragepublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Good morning and welcome to Local Live for Lincolnshire on Thursday 12 January.
I'm Carla and I’ll be bringing you the latest news, sport and travel from across the area throughout the day.
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Man arrested for murder over road deathpublished at 06:47 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found by the side of a Lincolnshire road.
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Goodbye: Five things we've learned todaypublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live
So that's it from me for Wednesday - but updates on breaking news, sport and travel will continue here throughout the night.
It's been a busy day, so let's have a quick look back at some of the main points we've covered:
- A warning of high tides and strong winds at the end of the week
- Poultry farmers in Lincolnshire say they're losing millions of pounds due to the bird flu outbreak
- North East Lincolnshire Council has admitted that it missed opportunities to protect a four-year-old girl
- A man from Lincolnshire's been jailed for sixteen months after threatening to shoot someone
- And if you haven't got a ticket for Lincoln City's FA Cup replay against Ipswich by now then you've missed out
Family's safety call after spate of accidentspublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
A family are calling for safety improvements to a junction in Healing near Grimsby following three accidents in the space of just one hour.
Three vehicles skidded on ice outside their home, one crashed through a fence and another hit a tree.
North East Lincolnshire Council says it is investigating the matter.
Weather watcher: Sunset over Lincolnshirepublished at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
BBC Weather Watchers
Wow! Thanks to Weather Watcher James Mason for this awesome photo of the sky over Thornton Curtis this afternoon!
Image source, James Mason
Road closed following assaultpublished at 17:26 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Forensic officers are investigating an assault in Lincoln.
Charles Street off Portland Street has been closed.
No other details have been released at this time.
Coming up on Look Northpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Here's what's on the programme on BBC One at 18:30 tonight:
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Farmers left counting the cost following bird flu outbreakpublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Poultry farmers in Lincolnshire say they're losing millions of pounds due to the recent outbreak of bird flu.
Restrictions mean they are banned from exporting products to some countries including China - where the sale of chicken feet for use in soups is particularly lucrative.
19.1 million birds are raised in Lincolnshire each year.
A16 reopens after pig transporter overturnedpublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live
Investigations are under way after a lorry carrying pigs overturned on the way to an abattoir in Lincolnshire.
The accident happened at Cowbit near Spalding earlier.
A vet was called to assess the welfare of the animals and a small number had to be put down at the scene.
The A16 has since reopened.
Flood defences checked ahead of possible storm surgepublished at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
Breaking
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Flood defences are being checked and tidal gates closed along the Lincolnshire coast.
The Environment Agency says it's monitoring a weather system which has the potential to cause flooding on Friday morning.
A high tide and strong winds early on Friday morning could cause problems.
They're expecting large waves and spray which could over-top some flood defences.
The Environment Agency says no flood alerts or warnings are in place yet, but they're watching the weather closely.
As a precaution tidal gates have been closed this afternoon and defences are being checked.
People living along the coast are being urged to sign up for flood warnings at gov.uk/flood
Plans to drill for oil in Wressle rejectedpublished at 16:04 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2017
Breaking
Jill Archbold
BBC Look North
Permission for oil production in Wressle has been refused due to "insufficient information on ground contamination".
Egdon Resources had wanted to extract up to 700,000 barrels from a single oil well in Brougton and Wressle.
North Lincolnshire Council has this afternoon turned the plans down.