Weather: It's getting cloudierpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
This morning's sunny spells are now developing into some fair weather cloud this afternoon, it's still pretty warm though!
Summary
Parking row in Gainsborough after £100 fines
Future of Lincoln's walk-in centre to be discussed
Lincolnshire schools return to longer summer holidays
Updates on Friday 16 June 2017
Weather: It's getting cloudierpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Karl McCartney speaks about election losspublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
William Wright
BBC Radio LincolnshireThe only Lincolnshire MP to not get re-elected in this year's general election, Karl McCartney (Conservative) made a trip into the studio this afternoon.
The people of Lincoln voted in greater numbers for Karen Lee (Labour) who got 23,333 votes to Mr McCartney's 21,795 last Thursday.
He blamed a negative campaign by the Labour party in Lincoln, in part, for his downfall.
He said his party ran a positive campaign in the city - there were no Labour posters de-faced, but Conservative ones were.
Karen Lee has previously said this was was nothing to do with her campaign or the Labour party.
Mr McCartney said when he stood and became the MP for Lincoln he was proud that he never had to go "into the gutter" during campaigning:
Quote MessageI never mentioned MPs expenses or my predecessor and what she had or hadn't done because I didn't think I needed to. Didn't want to, I don't think it does politicians good at all actually to stoop to that level but unfortunately that's what some people in the Labour party here in Lincoln decided that they wanted to do. Well if you live by the sword you die by the sword.
Karl McCartney, Former Conservative MP for Lincoln
Farmers at the Cereals Event supporting a 'softer' Brexitpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Rod Whiting
BBC Radio LincolnshireFarming leaders attending the annual cereals event in Lincolnshire have welcomed the possibility of a softer Brexit following the general election.
The County Adviser for the NFU, Simon Fisher, says while the political uncertainty is unsettling, it could work to the industry's advantage...
Quote MessageIf we get a softer Brexit now, because the conservative party are going to have to in this arrangement they have with the DUP. They're going to have to ameliorate their hard lines to suit more of the MPs in the House of Commons, so more of the electorate. So that's probably good news we're going to get, maybe a soft landing on that.
Simon Fisher, The County Adviser for the NFU
Sincil Bank named one of the most beautiful football stadiums in the UKpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sportShortList magazine has named the Imps' home the 14th most beautiful stadium in the country. , external
Quote MessageCome for the cathedral: stay for the football. That should be Lincoln’s motto, with Sincil Bank a lovely old stadium which has been the home of Lincoln City since 1895. It’s one of those cracking grounds which you wouldn’t even know was there, tucked away behind rows of terraced housing before – whoomph – there it is, with a lovely rural vista in the background.
Dave Fawbert, ShortList
Celebrating Lincolnshire's fire and rescue servicepublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Melvyn Prior
Presenter, BBC Radio LincolnshireLast night it was my great pleasure to host the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, external Celebrating Success Awards.
It's a chance to recognise some of the great work that full time, retained and support teams provide to the service.
After the event, I had a chat with Chief Fire Officer Nick Borrill.
He says it's really important to recognise his teams' hard work:
Quote MessageThey give tremendous commitment to the communities of Lincolnshire and it's absolutely right that we take that opportunity to recognise that
Chief Fire Officer, Nick Borrill
Awards last night were given to members of the Preservation Support Service and volunteers who fundraise for The Fire Fighters Charity, external and St Barnabas., external
Your headlines this afternoonpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio LincolnshireThe top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
- The family of a soldier from Sleaford who's battling leukemia have issued a desperate plea for more potential stem cell donors to come forward
- About 50 suspected modern slavery victims have been found in Lincolnshire in three years, figures seen by the BBC can reveal
- Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a knifepoint robbery in Boston that happened on Monday
Unlocked cars give thieves easy pickingspublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio LincolnshireIn seven days 20 vehicles in Grantham have been targeted by thieves who have been able to steal items simply by opening a door.
From Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 13 June an iPod, wallets, laptops, paperwork and even a can of Red Bull have been swiped from unlocked cars.
Quote MessageIf you leave your car or van unlocked your vehicle is a sitting-duck for thieves who will rummage around for literally anything of value and sometimes they will take trivial items too."
Gary Stewart, Inspector for Grantham
Image source, Getty ImagesLincolnshire Police are urging the public to always keep your vehicles locked and remove anything that could make you a target.
Blue plaques mark Lincolnshire's musical heritagepublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Over the last few weeks we've been asking you which of our local music legends should get an official blue plaque, and you've been nominating your favourite stars from across Lincolnshire.
Image source, Getty ImagesTwo blue plaques commemorating those local music legends will be unveiled in the county tomorrow.
One will be revealed at the Gliderdrome, external in Boston, where Otis Redding, The Strawbs, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and T. Rex all played, and another at No. 9 Grafton Street in Lincoln, the birthplace of world renowned conductor Sir Neville Mariner (pictured).
The plaques will unveiled as part of BBC Music Day, with a total of 47 people and places being honoured across England by BBC Local Radio.
BBC Weather Watchers: Sunny skies across Lincolnshirepublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
It's a lovely sunny day across Lincolnshire and our BBC Weather Watchers have been out in force sending us pics of blue skies and sunshine from across the county.
Thank you Daviation for this stunning picture in Nettleham:
Image source, DaviationAnd it's definitely the day for strawberries...just need some cream. Thanks Melodysk in Sleaford for this:
Image source, MelodyskFancy joining our wonderful Weather Watchers? It's easier than you think.
Lincolnshire schools unveil mini-knights trailpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Primary, secondary and special schools across Lincolnshire have been busy designing and decorating a series of quirky and colourful knight sculptures – and they're now ready to make up a unique education trail across Lincoln, external.
Image source, The LincolniteAdult social care: Expectations v reality for staffpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireAs our population gets older and older, adult social care becomes more of an important issue and is certainly something likely to affect all of us in some form or another.
Image source, PAI've been to a "moving and handling" training course with Walnut Care at Home, based near Boston, to get an insight into the care system.
Area manager Sara Meadows says getting carers to remain in the job is one of the major challenges facing the care sector in Lincolnshire.
Holding on to new recruits can prove difficult once they've started the job because the role doesn't match their expectations, she says:
Quote MessageIt's understanding what the job entails. When they come into care, a lot of people think a lot of different things - but they think it's going to be something completely different to what it actually is."
Sara Meadows, Area manager, Walnut Care
Save a Life: Radio Lincs team giving it a gopublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Lucy Parry
BBC Radio LincolnshireSo far more than 4,000 of you have been trained in CPR as part of our Save a Life campaign, external with LIVES and St John Ambulance, external.
We want to get 10,000 of you trained in the life saving skill.
And here at Radio Lincolnshire we like to practice what we preach, so we've been having our own training session with LIVES, external in the office.
Here's our Political Reporter Sharon Edwards giving it a go.
And Michael Hortin listening intently...
Soldier's stem cell donation appealpublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireThe family of a soldier from Sleaford who's battling leukemia have issued a desperate plea for more potential stem cell donors to come forward.
Myles Brown, 27, has a rare form of blood cancer and is being treated in a hospital in Germany where he's stationed in the army.
The dad-of-one is also undergoing radiotherapy on his brain and has recently been struck down with pneumonia in both lungs.
To get involved or sign up to the donor register, visit Anthony Nolan, external or DKMS UK, external.
Your headlines this lunchtimepublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire NewsOur top stories so far today from across Lincolnshire include:
- About 50 suspected modern slavery victims have been found in Lincolnshire in three years, figures seen by the BBC can reveal
- Lincoln MP seeks an urgent meeting with health bosses over the future of Lincoln's walk-in centre
- Witnesses are being sought by police after a food shop was robbed at knifepoint in Boston
Watch: Augmented reality app brings Lincoln Cathedral to lifepublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireA new augmented reality (AR) app aims to transport people back in time to unveil the hidden lives of some of history's most fascinating characters at Lincoln Cathedral, external.
Staff at Visit Lincoln, external hope the app will appeal to more tech-minded and younger audiences, and encourage visitors to come back to see the cathedral in a new light.
Quote MessageIt uses cutting-edge technology to give the historical moments a fresh perspective and make history's fascinating characters come to life."
Joel Murray, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Visit Lincoln
Take a look at this to see what's in store:
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End of youtube videoThousands of farmers descend on Lincolnshire for top tech tipspublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Hope Bolger
BBC LincolnshireIt's one of the biggest events in the farming calendar and it's being held right here in Lincolnshire over the next two days.
Image source, ReutersCereals 2017, external offers the chance for arable farmers to get to grips with the latest technologies, as well as learn about products and services that would benefit their business.
This year, over 24,000 farmers, agronomists (I had to look this up, it's people who use science and technology to produce plans for food and fuel) and industry professionals will be heading to Boothby Graffoe, near Navenby, to take part.
Sounds fantastic: Skegness man's sonic skills behind Mummy moviepublished at 11:29 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Melvyn Prior
Presenter, BBC Radio LincolnshireIt may be a Hollywood blockbuster, but behind the scenes of The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise, there's a little bit of Lincolnshire in the mix.
Image source, ReutersAdrian Bell, from Skegness, had the very important job of being the movie's sound recordist - catching every scary sound on mic.
Adrian left school at 16 and did lighting and sound jobs in Skegness before training at the BBC and then going freelance.
Speaking to BBC Radio Lincolnshire, he says the last day of filming in France saw him trying to do his job in a plane while the aircraft was performing some very strange negative g-force manoeuvres:
Quote MessageThere was a small crew that went up and I was strapped in. I took my headphones off and they stayed in front of me! The first couple of times it was slightly concerning looking out of the window to the side and seeing the horizon almost vertical!"
Adrian Bell
And, it seems, even top sound recordists can forget things from time to time as he revealed to me: "I've forgotten to push record occasionally." Oops...
MP seeks urgent meeting over future of Lincoln walk-in centrepublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Hope Bolger
BBC LincolnshireKaren Lee, Labour's new MP for Lincoln, is only in her first week in the job but is already seeking a meeting with health managers over the future of the city's NHS walk-in centre.
Image source, GoogleMs Lee, who's also a nurse, says people are already struggling to get appointments and she'll fight to keep it open afte a consultation about its future, external was launched on Monday.
Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) says the services it offers, including the walk-in centre, need to become more efficient and avoid duplication.
The CCG wants to close the walk-in centre and instead extend GP opening times and develop the NHS 111 telephone service.
A petition started in an effort to save the centre has so far gained about 3,100 signatories.
Lincolnshire firefighter's London blaze insightpublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireA "number of fatalities" have been confirmed by London Fire Brigage after a huge fire raged through the night at a west London tower block.
Image source, ReutersFirefighters are still tackling the blaze at Grenfell Tower in north Kensington, where eyewitnesses reported seeing people trapped inside.
Concerns have been raised about the fire safety of the 1970s tower which contains 120 flats.
Ben Selby, from the Fire Brigades Union in Lincolnshire, says building standards nowadays are very different from those some decades ago:
Quote MessageModern buildings now-a-days have fantastic fire separations, smoke protection, firefighter lifts and so on. But 40 to 50 years ago these buildings didn't have those measures in place, and unfortunately when a fire takes hold like it has done...sadly, these are the scenes we see."
Ben Selby, Fire Brigades Union in Lincolnshire
Appeal for witnesses after robbery at knifepoint in Bostonpublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 14 June 2017
BBC Radio LincolnshireLincolnshire Police are investigating a knifepoint robbery in Boston.
It happened at a food store on Monday when a man entered the store on Vauxhall Road carrying a knife and stole about £500 from the till.
The shop assistant was shocked but unhurt.
Lincolnshire Police would like to hear from anyone with information about the event.
