Environment Agency says many people have refused their offer of improved flood defences in Horncastle
Report says drone operators based at RAF Waddington should be given compulsory psychological support
Local taxi firm shows off their new addition... a Lamborghini
Updates on Friday 23 June 2017
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire
Volunteers are putting on a show today to help raise money for the upkeep of beach huts in Sutton on sea.
There'll be two performances of Lewis Carroll's "The Hunting of the Snark" at a pop-up Auditorium in Mablethorpe later.
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The Environment Agency says many people have turned down help to protect their homes flood proof in Horncastle.
A new flood storage reservoirs will protect homes by the River Bain, but not those on the floodplain of the River Waring
Image source, EAFlood Risk manager, Deborah Campbell, says they've offered to put in new flood doors and air bricks there - but most didn't want them:
Quote MessageWe undertook work at a small number of properties but probably only a third of properties actually took us up, even to have the survey done. It wasn't through lack of effort - we went door knocking and tried to engage with people."
Deborah Campbell, EA
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Drone operators based at RAF Waddington near Lincoln should be given compulsory psychological support.
That's one of the conclusions from a new study into the effects of carrying out reconnaissance and air strikes in countries like Syria and Iraq.
It was written by Lincolnshire-based Dr Peter Lee, from Portsmouth University, who spent time with operators and their families:
Quote MessageIt's very intensive, the work goes on for years on end. There are pilots who've effectively been at war longer than the Second World War lasted. That's an awfully long time to be conducting military operations.
Dr Peter Lee, Portsmouth University
The RAF says pilots have access to world-class healthcare to help them deal with the stresses and strains of their duties.
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The first phase of a £9m project to regenerate a street in Sleaford has been finished.
North Kesteven District Council is revamping homes on Newfield Road which were built in the 1920s.
Properties are being modernised and extended.
Quote MessageWe’re all so really pleased with the improvements, the rooms are bigger and warmer and it’s like they’ve found more room.
Louise Harby, Resident
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Rather cloudy and breezy through the day. Some outbreaks of rain are likely, especially through the morning, but many parts becoming dry during the afternoon with some brighter spells.
Feeling cooler than previous days, though that may come as some relief to some of you!
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire
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Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Well that's it from me today but breaking news, travel, weather and sport updates will continue overnight.
I'll be back at 08:00 on Friday with more updates.
For now, I'll leave you with five things we've learned today:
James Williams
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Boston United have completed the signing of former Gresley and Solihull Moors winger Pearson Mwanyongo, external (pictured left).
Image source, Boston UnitedThe Malawi-born attacker scored 19 goals in 31 appearances for Evo-Stik Division One South outfit Gresley FC to earn his move to the National League midway through the 2016-2017 campaign.
The 24-year-old is the Pilgrims' sixth signing of the summer.
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Commissioner is pressing for the government to sort out police funding.
A review of the funding formula was suspended for the general election.
Marc Jones says without a fairer system there will be serious problems ahead for his force...
Quote MessageHumberside gets £136 per year per citizen for policing, we get 88 a year and that's a significant difference... Everyone knows the funding formula is broken, it does not work. I can understand it's not the right time to take money away from London and others but unless more money is put into the pot we'll have a problem.
Marc Jones, Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Commissioner
Lucy Parry
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
LIVES, external and St John Ambulance, external have trained more than 1,300 people in the life-saving skill over the last two days.
As you'll know BBC Radio Lincolnshire, along with our partners, is trying to get 10,000 people trained in CPR., external
It's taken our number close to 7,000!
Here's just some of the people who have made that possible.
If you want to learn you can get in touch by emailing: savealife@bbc.co.uk
A memorial to a Red Arrows pilot who died following a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival is to be moved following a cliff landslip last year.
The sculpture in memory of Fl Lt Jon Egging has been cordoned off since the slip at East Cliff in April 2016.
Image source, Chris Downer
Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The Lincolnshire Show got a special treat today from our favourite frequent flyers:
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Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
A cloudy day with some heavy thundery showers.
Here's my full forecast:
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Tower blocks across the UK are being examined after the Grenfell Tower fire to see if cladding fitted to the outside is safe, the government has said.
Downing Street have said that around 600 high rises across England are using similar cladding to the tower.
When asked about cladding on towers in Lincoln, the City of Lincoln Council responded that of the three towers in the city only Shuttleworth House has external insulation cladding.
Quote MessageThe system is different to that used on Grenfell Tower and features British Standard fire-resistant properties. It’s called Rockwool.
City Council Spokesperson
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The RMT union says Arriva Rail North workers will stage a three-day strike from Saturday 8 July, external, in an ongoing dispute about driver-only trains.
Image source, RMTIn Lincolnshire this will affect services between Lincoln and Gainsborough.
The union says its critical to have a second member of staff in their train for safety.
But Arriva Rail North plan to have at least half of their services as a driver-only operation.
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
More students will want to study in Lincoln thanks to a new award.
That's according to the deputy vice chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University, external which has just been given gold for the quality of its teaching.
The University of Lincoln, external has also achieved the status - putting them both among only 26% of institutions to get gold.
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Lincoln College was rated silver, Bishop Burton, who run Riseholme College, were rated bronze.
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A woman from Horncastle is celebrating after winning £300,000.
The grandmother has scooped the top prize on a National Lottery scratchcard.
Image source, Townhouse CommunicationsThe 68-year-old asked her husband Bryan (pictured) to pick up a National Lottery scratchcard last Thursday.
Quote MessageI was sitting in the room on the sofa scratching the card when I shouted to Bryan ‘I’ve won £300,000!’ I checked and then double-checked. I then asked Bryan to look and check too. We couldn’t take it in.
Elizabeth Lindley
Elizabeth is still deciding what to do with her winnings but would love to take a trip to Scotland where her father was born, or help her grandchildren with their university fees.
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Following the approval of a £150m redevelopment of the St Mark's area in Lincoln, the leader of the city council says he hasn't ruled out John Lewis showing an interest in the city:
Image source, Chapman TaylorQuote MessageThey've had Lincoln on their radar, we know that, for a long time. They'll make a hard-headed business judgement about when and where in the city they think that investment should be made. I think one day we will get John Lewis, whether this will be the occasion I just don't know.
Ric Metcalfe, City of Lincoln Council leader
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced today after pleading guilty to a string of sexual offences against a girl aged under 13.
Image source, Lincolnshire PolceMatthew Derek Clarke, from Faldingworth, received a 15 year sentence at Lincoln Crown Court.