Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

Theresa May announces her intention to hold a general election on 8 June. 

There will be a Commons vote on the proposed election on Wednesday.

Theresa May has called a general election for 8 June.

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The remains of a priest who died 700 years ago have been discovered by archaeologists working at Thornton Abbey in North Lincolnshire.

The grave of Richard de W'Peton, who died on 17 April 1317, was found near a former hospital chapel's altar by University of Sheffield archaeologists. 

Image source, University of Sheffield

It's believed that he was between 35 and 45 when he died and could have fallen victim to the Great European famine of 1315-1317.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live

Police say a man has died after a crash on the A46 at Osgodby last night.

It happened at about 21:15. 

The driver, who was in his 50s from the Cleethorpes area, died at the scene.

His passenger, a woman, was taken to hospital in Hull for treatment.  

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

More than 94% of children starting school in September in Lincolnshire have been given their first choice of primary. 

The county council says that's around 2% more than last year.

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75 children have been offered places at schools they didn't prefer.   

BBC Weather Watchers

This lovely photo from Thoresway was taken yesterday by Weather Watcher Ar as the sun forced it's way through the evening cloud:

It's a lot clearer today of course, Melvyn Prior from BBC Radio Lincolnshire popped outside before his show to snap this:

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Investigations will take place later after a flat fire in Lincoln early this morning. 

Four crews tackled a fire on the fifth floor of Jarvis House in the city. 

There are no reports of anyone being injured.

Michael Hortin
BBC Radio Lincolnshire Sport

The Imps took on Gateshead yesterday evening, seeing them off with a 2-1 victory after another late comeback.

They missed out on an early promotion to the Football League, however, after their nearest rivals beat Guiseley. 

Striker Matt Rhead scored the equalizer - here's what he had to say about the game:

City can now seal promotion with a win at home to Macclesfield on Saturday.  

BBC News Travel

Traffic is queuing on the A158 Eastbound in Nettleham after a three-vehicle crash this morning. 

It happened between the A46 Lincoln Road amd the A15 Wragby Road East.

Avoid the area if you can. 

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live

Here's some of the latest stories from across the county:

• There's concerns that not all public defibrillators in Lincolnshire are properly registered, making them hard to find in an emergency
• 94% of children will be going to their first choice primary school in Lincolnshire come September
• Work starts today on a new extreme sports park for Louth

Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

A frosty start to the day but now we're enjoying some nice blue skies with light northerly winds. 

Skies will become hazier from the northwest through the afternoon, but still bright with occasional spells of sunshine.  

BBC News Travel

It's a bit busy if you're heading to Newark and Nottingham. 

There's heavy traffic on the A46 Southbound at the Newark Showground turn-off so give yourself some extra time if your journey takes you through there.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live

Hello from Lincoln. Alex here, ready with the latest from across a largely sunny Lincolnshire today.

We'll have news, travel, sport and weather as it happens, throughout the day. 

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