Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The intake of new and returning MPs for Lincolnshire head to London today.

On their first day in parliament they'll be voting for a House of Commons speaker, before they're officially sworn in in the next few days.

Now in case you're not sure here's the list of MPs in Lincolnshire:

• Boston and Skegness - Matt Warman (Conservative)
• Gainsborough - Sir Edward Leigh (Conservative)
• Grantham and Stamford - Nick Boles (Conservative)
• Lincoln - Karen Lee (Labour)
• Louth and Horncastle - Victoria Atkins (Conservative)
• Sleaford and North Hykeham - Dr Caroline Johnson (Conservative)
• South Holland and The Deepings - John Hayes (Conservative)

Other than Labour's Karen Lee they are all returning having secured their seats in last Thursday's election.

Hope Bolger
BBC Lincolnshire

The boss of the East Midlands Ambulance Service, which provides services in Lincolnshire, has responded to a report which says it still requires improvement, external.

Richard Henderson says the report found significant improvements but the trust still has a long way to go.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A man has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for after pleading guilty to stealing a charity box from Myers Bakery last month.

Alexander Carne Hewitt, of no fixed abode, appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' court on Monday.

The 60-year-old was also linked to a number of offences of the same nature going back to 2015.

Image source, Myers bakery

Su Whitaker
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport

Bassingham racing driver Jack Harvey says he's hopeful of racing in IndyCar again this season.

Harvey competed in the Indy 500 for Andretti Autosport team and he says that plans are afoot for the future.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Some patients who use an NHS walk-in centre in Lincoln say they're disappointed that it could close.

Image source, Google

Health managers have started an eight-week consultation period on the future of the centre, external on Monks Road.

The Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group says 95% of people who go there don't need treatment or only need minor treatment, and they could be treated by their GP or by calling NHS 111 instead.

But patients say it's hard to get a GP appointment and being able to see a health professional immediately for non-emergency care is important.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

The family of Josh Davies, who died in a car crash in Grantham have released a tribute to him, external.

Josh, who was a passenger in the car, died on Sunday 11 June following the crash, which killed driver Shaun Durham at the scene, late on Thursday 8 June.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Hope Bolger
BBC Lincolnshire

The ambulance service in Lincolnshire is still failing to meet safety and response targets, according to inspectors.

Image source, CQC

It's the second year in a row that the East Midlands Ambulance Service, external has been given a 'requires improvement' , externalrating by the Care Quality Commission.

However, the CQC says it no longer has concerns about safety, and says some outstanding work is being done by the trust.

Hope Bolger
BBC Lincolnshire

An application to build up to 180 homes near Lincoln has been withdrawn.

They would have been built on land at the agricultural college at Riseholme.

The University of Lincoln, which owns the land, had included plans for new homes as part of a wider redevelopment scheme.

It's written to the parish council saying it will review further options for the entire campus.

BBC Weather

The day's starting largely cloudy with some rain in places. The rain will soon clear, with some brighter spells developing into the afternoon.

Lisa Gallagher can tell you more with the forecast:

Hope Bolger
BBC Lincolnshire

Good morning from Lincoln, Hope here, ready to bring you all the very latest news, sport, weather and travel from across the county.

If you've got something you want to tell me about you can get in touch through email, Facebook , externalor Twitter, external.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire

That's all from me today but we'll be back tomorrow from 08:00 with all the very latest from across the county.

News, sport, weather and travel updates will continue through the evening.

Until then I'll leave you with five things we've learned today:

• Lincoln's NHS walk-in centre could shut under consultation plans
• The site of the Eastern Bypass is a treasure trove of archaeological disoveries
• A man accused of possessing a pencil as an offensive weapon has had the charges dropped
• A Star Wars actor has brought a bit of star power to a Lincolnshire charity
• Beanbag the octopus is now a mum but the story has a bitter-sweet ending

Have a good evening.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Police are looking for Adrian Krzyczowski.

Lincolnshire Police want to speak to him about a dangerous driving investigation relating to an incident in Cowbit on 26 May.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

If you know his whereabouts police want you to ring 101.

BBC Weather Watchers

It doesn't look like it's going to be as pleasant an evening as last night, the setting sun made for some very pretty clouds.

This snap was taken in Wragby by Will R:

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire

Political reporters across the land are busily swotting up on the fresh meat entering Parliament.

Helpfully the House of Commons gives out a guide complete with photos of the new boys and girls.

Some MPs however haven't updated said photo in quite a while. Step forward the Right Honourable member for Gainsborough...

Image source, Richard Wheeler

Busted.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire

Did you miss out on tickets for the guided tours of the discoveries made in Canwick?

Well today's your lucky day because this video will give you a run down of what they've found. Thanks to drone-solutions.uk for letting us use it.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire

More now on the NHS walk-in centre in Lincoln that could close as a result of a consultation.

You've been having your say on the matter:

Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire

Lincoln's NHS walk in centre could be closed with alternative care being offered at GP surgeries and online.

Health mangers have launched a consultation. They say 95% of people who use the Lincoln Walk in Centre on Monks Road require no investigation or treatment.

Image source, Google

They say the proposals focus on making sure patients are seen in the right place at the right time, by the right people.

The Lincolnite

Lincoln College Group (LCG) has secured a £58 million contract, external to run a higher education applied engineering college in Saudi Arabia.

Image source, Lincoln College Group

If you happen to be minding your own business but look up and suddenly wonder if you've time travelled back to the 1950s - don't worry, you (probably) haven't.

Image source, Nick Taylor

A vintage coach used in the Shetland Isles from 1950 until 1979 is due to travel through Lincolnshire as part of a 1,000-mile journey home.

The 1950s Bedford coach was bought by Nick Taylor in 2011, and he completed its restoration at his home at Weybread in Suffolk.

A visit from its Shetland-based former driver in 2013 persuaded Mr Taylor the coach belonged back on the island.

The Bedford, which has a top speed of 40mph, will be driven to the Shetland Isles via Lincolnshire and the Lake District and is due to set off on its journey today.

Harry Parkhill
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

A couple who've renovated a stately garden in the Lincolnshire wolds say it's proving a hit with the public.

The garden - which used to be attached to a country manor near Horncastle - had 40ft brambles before the Elton family started work.

12 years after work began, the Baumber Walled Garden has been opened up once more. Have a look: