BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A social media account claiming to be linked to the Lincolnshire Conservatives has been suspended.

Image source, Twitter

It's after senior party members said the Twitter profile had nothing to do with them.

Posts on the account included accusations that "poor people are addicted to drugs and are dangerous".

The party said they became aware of the account this morning and Twitter acted immediately.

Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

A domestic abuse service in Lincolnshire has commended the sons of a Spalding man, who killed his wife and daughter, for raising awareness of the issue.

Ten months ago Lance Hart shot dead his wife Claire and teenage daughter Charlotte outside a swimming pool in Spalding, before turning the gun on himself.

His sons Luke and Ryan have been speaking about what happened on the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire show.

Celia Madden from the West Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Service has commended them for coming forward.

Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:

• The sons of Lance Hart who shot dead his wife and daughter in Spalding last July have been commended by domestic abuse charities for speaking out
• Volunteer groups which support people with mental health issues in Lincolnshire say they're struggling to recruit new members
• There's been a crash on the A151 in Moulton near Spalding - the road is closed in both directions

BBC Weather

It's a mostly dry and bright morning with some warm, hazy sunshine. Cloud will increase by the afternoon with some outbreaks of rain, and there's a risk of a heavy downpour in the far south-east of the region.

Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Good morning from Lincoln. I'll be bringing you all the latest news, sport, weather and travel from across the county until 18:00 today.

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Send in your pictures, news or info about what's happening where you are and we'll give you a mention.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Thanks for joining us today - we'll be back with more live updates from 08.00 tomorrow and breaking news, travel and weather will continue here through the night.

Just before we head off, let's look back and five things we've discovered during the day:

• Farmers don't just grow crops and keep animals - they help keep our roads open too
• Lincolnshire Police have spent £15,000 on a new eye in the sky
• Big plans to revamp the centre of Gainsborough have taken a huge step forward
• Skaters have finally got somewhere to go in Louth - after a decade of campaigning
• A strong year for British Steel means workers have now been given a stake in the company

Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

Staying warm into this evening and overnight, with some rain possible tomorrow. Here's the full forecast:

Katie O'Halloran
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A blaze at a static caravan on the Lincolnshire coast yesterday has sparked a holiday-season warning from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

Fire crews were called to deal with the blaze at Hurdman Way in Ingoldmells yesterday, the cause is still under investigation.

Image source, Lincolnshire County Council

Two other caravans neighbouring caravans were also damaged by the smoke and flames.

There is just one week left for politicians to win over the swing voters but how many people already know where their cross is going next Thursday?

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Extra police are being drafted into a Lincolnshire town after a spate of at least 20 burglaries at the homes of elderly and vulnerable people.

Lincolnshire Police say the raids have taken place in the Spalding area and involve at least two men who wear balaclavas.

The burglars are ripping key safe boxes (like the one pictured above) from the outside walls of properties and forcing them open. They then return later and let themselves in to steal goods from the house.

Police say a house in Spalding has been raided today in connection with the offences and you're being asked to keep an eye on your elderly neighbours.

Firefighters in Lincolnshire are asking people to check the make of their tumble dryer after a full recall was issued by a manufacturer.

Beko has issued a safety alert about a potential fire risk of 3,450 of its condenser tumble dryers and told customers to stop using them immediately.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have sent out the tweet above - showing how to check if your machine's affected - and there's more advice here, external.

Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

We're on the run in towards the weekend already...

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

The centre of Gainsborough is set for a multi-million pound makeover, to include a new hotel, after planners approved a major scheme.

It's after developers Dransfield Properties Ltd entered into a "joint venture partnership" with West Lindsey District Council.

The Market Street, Market Place, Church Street and North Street area of the town are involved.

The new 56-room Travelodge Hotel will be on the site of the former Sun Inn (pictured above).

Council bosses in Boston have appealed for help in stopping a string of vandalism and thefts in the town.

The latest incident happened last night when a bench was destroyed in the town's central park.

Image source, Boston Council

Recently fruit trees have also been destroyed in another park, and plants have been stolen from on-street planters.

A council spokesman said: "We're making an appeal for anyone who sees this kind of anti-social behaviour to report it immediately by calling police on 101 and making a note of the location and time.

"This will assist the council’s CCTV operators in capturing evidence on the system to help track down the culprits."

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A man who died in a crash on the A18 near Louth yesterday has been named.

Alan Critchley, aged 45 from Grimsby, was killed when his motorcycle collided with a Renault Clio near Ludborough at 16.45.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Police have appealed for witnesses who saw the motorcycle in the moments leading up to the crash.

BBC Weather

Clouding over this afternoon but staying warm:

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Police have reassured people in a Lincolnshire town after reports that an armed man was on the loose.

Officers were called to North Hykeham, near Lincoln, earlier after members of the public reported a man with a weapon.

But the force said after carrying out searches with officers from armed response vehicles and the police helicopter it's believed the call was "made in good faith but was incorrect".

A spokesman added: "This was a standard response to an incident of this nature and we always act in this manner to ensure public safety."

Scott Dalton
Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A new skatepark opens in Louth today - 11 years after campaigning for it began.

The £85,000 park opens outside Meridian Leisure centre later.

But we've heard from the people behind it this morning and it appears local youths haven't been able to wait.

They've broken through the fences a couple of times just to give it a quick go!

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

There's a warning of delays at a busy junction on the way into Skegness tomorrow because of traffic light repairs.

Council workers will move in at the junction on the A158 Gunby Road at 06:00. The road was closed yesterday after an accident.

Image source, Google

Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport

Lincoln City says it's sold more than 4,000 season tickets for next season - and could be on course to sell more than 1,000 more.

Last season just 1,200 people signed up for season tickets - and the club says the extra income will make a real difference to the team.

Image source, PA

Interest in the Imps has mushroomed since the team was promoted to the Football League and reached the quarter finals of the FA cup.