Lincoln police station to close by 2019 with staff relocated to Nettleham HQ
Cash machine reinstated in Donington six months after ram-raid
New Skegness coastwatch station to act as 999 command and control centre
Market Rasen school to honour Michael Jackson songwriter Rod Temperton
Updates on Friday 24 March 2017
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Emergency services and the air ambulance are attending a crash on the A15 between the Holdingham roundabout and the A153 roundabout, near Sleaford.
The crash happened at about 14:15 and involves two cars and a caravan towed by one of the cars.
Police say there's been one serious injury and the road is closed in both directions.
Another one of our MPs has tweeted to say he's safe following the terror incident near Parliament this afternoon:
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There's been no suggestion that any MPs have been injured during the incident in the capital this afternoon.
Police say they're treating the attack as a terrorist incident "until we know otherwise".
More on the terror incident in London this afternoon which has seen a police officer stabbed in the Houses of Parliament, as well as reports of as many as five people being "mowed down" on nearby Westminster Bridge.
BBC East Midlands Political Editor Tony Roe was in Portcullis House, just opposite the Houses of Parliament, when the incident began and he's been telling us the latest:
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
There has been no word that any MPs have been hurt in the ongoing incident near Parliament .
Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh says police seem to have things "under control":
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Parliament has been suspended but some MPs remain in the chamber:
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Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
By now, you may have heard the breaking news from London about an incident near Parliament.
Image source, PAMartin Vickers, the MP for Cleethorpes, was in the building at the time and has just told me that he and his group were heading towards the Division Lobby to vote when they suddenly heard what sounded like gun shots.
Security staff told them to run in the opposite direction.
They were evacuated from the building and currently can't get back in.
Scotland Yard has also confirmed officers were called to a firearms incident on Westminster Bridge amid reports of several people injured.
The trust which runs hospitals in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole has been put into financial special measures.
NHS Improvement, which oversees foundation and NHS trusts, says it is designed to help trusts which are struggling to meet their savings plans.
In a statement, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Hospitals Trust, says: "Despite our best efforts to reduce our deficit, our financial position has continued to deteriorate over the year and has recently worsened due to the significant pressures on our services.
"We welcome this additional support and are determined to reduce our deficit while maintaining local services for patients."
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
It's been quite a showery out there today and while we're through the worst of it, we could have a few more showers as the day goes on.
Remaining cloudy with the brisk winds beginning to calm down after about 19:00.
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire News
Here are the latest top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
Traffic's slow on the the B1356 Pinchbeck Road this afternoon at Woolram Wygate.
The traffic lights aren't working because of a power failure so allow some extra time if you're heading that way.
Nicola Gilroy
Presenter
Now, like any local radio station we do the occasional "lost pet" story, however usually said pet doesn't end up in our office!
As I was walking to work through the Newport area of Lincoln I came across this sweet little boy, wandering around on his own. There are cars in that area so I brought him back to BBC Radio LIncolnshire towers just to be safe.
He's very friendly and as tempting as it is to keep him as a newshound we'd like to reunite him with his owner!
The dog warden has now picked him up.
Get in touch if he's yours.
Runners only have just over a week to sign up for the Lincoln 10k.
Only a few places remain, external to enter the race which takes place on Sunday, 2 April at 11:00.
Image source, Lincolnshire EchoA 30-year-old man has been left seriously injured after being attacked by two men in broad daylight on Swinburne Road, Westcliffe.
It happened just after noon on Monday 20 March and the victim had to be treated in Scunthorpe General Hospital for injuries to his face.
Police want any witnesses to get in touch with them.
A film telling the story of the role of the community living close to Valley Parade at the time of the Bradford City fire has its premiere today.
The fire that took place on 11 May 1985 claimed the lives of 56 fans and left more than 265 injured.
Tragedy struck during the final football match of the season between Bradford City and Lincoln City.
The 12-minute film, which explores the experience of the local residents who helped when tragedy struck, has been produced by Bradford City Community Foundation’s Unheard Voices project.
Its premiere takes place at Shapla Community Hall, just yards away from the stadium, at 13:30.
Quote MessageThis new film really highlights the community spirit of the people of Bradford.”
Geoff Reid, Lord Mayor of Bradford
A petition has been launched calling on the government to provide the vital final funding needed for t he completion of the International Bomber Command Centre, external in Lincoln.
Image source, LincolniteThe B1168 Raven's Gate is partly blocked in both directions because of an accident.
Recovery work is under way but allow some extra time if you're heading that way.
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A man's been charged with aggravated burglary in Gainsborough.
The police say Clinton Sentance, aged 36, of Gainsborough will appear before magistrates after an incident on Portland Terrace on Sunday night where a 75-year-old man was tied up, threatened with a knife and robbed.
The victim later managed to free himself but injured his hand in the process.
Detectives are continuing to investigate similar incidents with elderly victims.
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A development plan that includes 1,400 homes, a new care home, three schools and a GP centre has been given planning permission by North Kesteven District Council.
The application was submitted for a stretch of greenfield land between the western edge of the town and the A15.
Image source, GoogleNorth Kesteven District Council made the decision yesterday evening.
The vote was 29 councillors in favour, one voted against and one abstained.
Here's Owain with the morning forecast:
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Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Lincolnshire Police are preparing to welcome Fire and Rescue into their office this morning, from today they're each going to have their official headquarters in Nettleham.
It's called the Blue Light Collaboration Programme and later on this year work will begin on a new site in South Park, Lincoln that can accommodate ambulance staff as well.
Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones says working together in Nettleham is the first step towards better service integration:
Quote MessageWe need all three services present, being able to work together and deploy together is a real step forward. We want to see that closer working not just at this site but across the whole county as well.
Marc Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner
A word of warning from someone who works in a shared office... Label your sandwiches!
Clare Crooks
BBC Local Live, Hull
Plans for a new stadium for Grimsby Town have moved a step closer.
The developer behind the plans, Extreme Leisure, has been given the go-ahead to put in a full planning application by North East Lincolnshire Council.
The plans include a 14,000 seater stadium, leisure facilities and new homes at Peaks Parkway.
Image source, Extreme Leisure
