Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live

Hello from Lincoln, Alex here, ready to bring you all the latest from across the county. 

News, travel, sport and weather, I'll bring you it all and keep you up to date.

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Martin Slack
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

That's it from me for today - we'll be back from 08.00 in the morning. In the meantime updates on breaking news, sport and travel will continue here throughout the night.

Just before we finish, let's have a look back at five things we've discovered on our journey through today:

• Skegness needs a town crier to sell its positive points
• That comes after the resort was named one of the worst places in the world by a travel website
• HSBC says 'changing habits' have led to the demise of two branches in Lincolnshire
• Getting your products in a John Lewis advert can lead to a real bounce in sales
• The white billed diver - or yellow billed loon - is out and about in Lincolnshire

Here's what's on the programme from 18.30 on BBC1:

BBC News England

So Skegness is one of the worst places in the world is it?

Looks lovely in this picture sent into BBC News England's Big Picture page by Helen Spencer.

Martin Slack
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here's a tweet from Horncastle Police - chance of a £50 note would be a fine thing!

Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport

You can watch Lincoln on TV again tonight - but only if you have BT Sport. 

Martin Slack
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership is welcoming tougher penalties for speeding drivers. 

Fines for those caught well above the speed limit have been increased by 50% from today. 

Guidelines for magistrates say they can expect a fine of one and a half times their weekly incoming - up to a maximum of £1,000.

There were 59 road deaths in Lincolnshire to December 22 last year and John Siddle from the road safety partnership says curbing speed saves lives.

It was a morning of beautiful sunrises - and now the sunset is staking it's own claim. Here's a beautiful picture tweeted by Lincolnshire Skies.

And here's another taken by Red Ten of the Red Arrows:

Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:

• New speeding fines welcomed by road safety authorities in Lincolnshire
• Rare bird - the white billed diver - causes excitement after being spotted on River Witham
• HSBC announces it is closing its Horncastle and Brigg branches

Martin Slack
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A bird normally seen in the Arctic and the northern coast of Norway is attracting nature lovers in Lincolnshire. 

The white billed diver - also known as the yellow billed loon - has been photographed in recent days on the Witham at Martin Dales, Southrey and Stixwould near Woodhall Spa.

Staff at the Kings Arms at Martin Dales, say they've seen an increase in business as the word spread.

Image source, Graham Catley

A big thanks to Lincolnshire-based ornithologist Graham Catley, who took this picture on Sunday and allowed us to use it here.

BBC Weather

Keeley has the latest on the weather: 

A £3.5m project is under way to restore a historic World War Two bomber to its former glory.

The Lancaster, known as Just Jane, was built by Austin Motors in Longbridge in April 1945 and is considered one of the most well-known aircraft Britain has ever produced.  

Image source, PA

During the restoration process, the aircraft will have to be taken to pieces, with every component being checked before being put back together again.

The East Kirkby Aviation Centre, in Lincolnshire, is behind the restoration project and hopes to see the Lancaster flying again by 2020.   

Martin Slack
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Bad news for HSBC customers in Horncastle and Brigg this afternoon - the banking giant has announced it's going to close it's branches in both towns.

The firm says it's because people are changing their banking habits - carrying out more business online and much less in the branches.

Image source, Google

My colleague Hope Bolger is on her way to Horncastle (above) this afternoon to talk to some of the people affected.

HSBC says the two Lincolnshire banks are among 62 across the country to close.

Fancy being in charge of showing people around this beautiful building? Details below: 

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here's another lovely picture shared with us today - it's Lincoln's Brayford Pool in the early morning winter sunshine. Thanks to Rick for sending it in. Looks like it's been taken from  the old tax office building which is currently being converted into flats.

Image source, Rick Redhead

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Away from all the excitement of the FA Cup, Lincoln City have got a game against Barrow in the National League tonight - and it's away.

The Imps could extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points with a win.

It means a long trek to Cumbria for the game - not just for the players - but for our commentary team. Including summariser Steve Thompson who's confident in the Imps side:

BBC Weather

A lovely afternoon in prospect if you can get out and about:  

Casey Scott is jailed for a minimum of 19 years for the murder of Lenuta Haidemac.

Martin Slack
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The Mayor of Skegness is defending the resort after an online poll named it in the top 10 worst holiday destinations in the world.

It's ninth on the list compiled by travel website Destination Tips , externalwith areas of North Korea and Syria also featuring. 

Councillor Dick Edginton says the poll is "ridiculous" and "damaging". What do you make of this slur on our seaside gem?

Image source, Visit Skegness