Summary

  • Police and fire service called to Boston's Pilgrim Hospital

  • A fire in a microwave has resulted in cancelled operations

  • Around 25 patients have been moved

  • Updates on Friday 31 March 2017

Live Reporting

Harry Parkhill

  1. New rides at Fantasy Island

    Alex Rhodes
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells has fully opened for the season today - and they've got some new additions to the park.

    Last year, after finding out I'm terrified of rollercoasters, BBC Radio Lincolnshire sent me down to yes, ride a rollercoaster. 

    Naturally, I refused to go back so reporter Katie went instead to try the new rides - little did I know, they're aimed at very young children.

    Watch our very different experiences: 

  2. Traffic and travel: Road open again in Ranby

    The B1225 has reopened after the crash there earlier this morning. 

    The collision involved a car and a pick-up truck.

    The drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospital for treatment but their injuries are not thought to be serious.

  3. Grantham man in serious condition after A153 crash

    Lizzie Musham
    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A 29-year-old motorcyclist remains in hospital in a serious condition after a crash on the A153 near Ruskington over the weekend. 

    It happened at Speedway Corner at around 17:20 on Saturday, the man was riding a Honda motorbike when he was involved in a collision with a BMW. 

    The road was closed until 23:20 that night. 

    Police want any witnesses to get in touch. 

  4. Lincolnshire tribute to Westminster terror attack PC

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    More floral tributes have been appearing at Lincolnshire Police stations for PC Keith Palmer, who was killed in the Westminster attack last week. 

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    A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham by Police investigating the incident , the 12th arrest so far. 

  5. Police concerned about missing Boston man

    Alex Rhodes
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    Lincolnshire Police say they're concerned for the welfare of a man who's been missing since last night. 

    Rolandas Gecas, who's 48, is considered to be vulnerable.

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  6. All aboard! Take a ride on the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

    Harry Parkhill
    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    Yesterday was the first day of the season for the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway - which runs between Ludborough station and North Thoresby.

    Take a look at this video and you can practically smell the steam and feel the wind in your hair!

  7. Grantham A&E opens for an extra hour

    Rod Whiting
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Campaigners have welcomed a move that will see Grantham A&E department open for an extra hour each day.

    But they say it does not go far enough and they are hoping it will soon return to a 24/7 facility.

    NHS bosses cut back opening times last summer. The department will now open at 8am and run until 6.30pm.

    These residents agree a full-time service is essential:

    United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust says its own data show the system is still coping with the overnight closure.

  8. The headlines this morning

    Corazon Garcia
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    The latest from the Lincolnshire newsroom:

    • Grantham Hospital's A&E department is opening for an extra hour starting from today 
    •  After being painted up and decorated, the 36 Knights that will make up Lincoln's Knight's Trail will be revealed later
    • Personnel from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire have begun preparations for their deployment to Romania

  9. RAF Coningsby prepares for Nato mission deployment

    Alex Rhodes
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    Personnel at RAF Coningsby are gearing up in preparation for deployment to Romania. 

    In the coming months Typhoons from the base will head over to Eastern Europe as part of a Nato Air Policing mission. 

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    The RAF fighter jets will work with Romanian forces in the region to help protect the country's air space and are part of a larger build-up of Nato forces along borders with Russia.

  10. Traffic and travel: Road closure in Ranby

    It's very slow going in Ranby and surrounding areas at the moment because the B1225 has been closed after a crash involving two cars between Top Lane and the Market Stainton turn-off.

    Avoid the area if you can.

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  11. Weather Watchers: Fiery weekend skies

    BBC Weather Watchers

    We had some glorious weather over the weekend and the relatively clear skies made for some wonderful sunsets as well.

    Tattershall first, thanks to Fiona for this one:

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    Lizzielou captured these colours in Saltfleetby St Clement:

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    And finally Donington on Bain, thanks to ijsemt for getting up early and taking this one:

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  12. Good morning, welcome to today's live coverage

    Alex Rhodes
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

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

    We'll bring you up-to-date news, travel, sport and weather as it happens throughout the day.

    If you want to tell me what's happening where you are then you can reach me through email , Facebook or Twitter .