Boston dog attack: Postwoman left with 'significant' injuries
Fire Service's apology over 'blaze risk' fridge warning
Concerns over affordable housing commitments
Updates on Friday 7 July 2017
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Police say the A158 Langton by Wragby is now fully reopen after a crash earlier.
For a brief period the road was completely blocked as emergency services worked to remove the vehicles.
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Image source, Lincs PolicePolice say there were no serious injuries.
Some of you managed to snap great pictures of the lightning last night.
Here are a couple taken in Scunthorpe by BBC Weather Watchers The Mews and JoJo:
An 85-year-old woman had her purse stolen in the middle of the day in Grimsby town centre.
Image source, Humberside PoliceA man spoke to the woman before taking her purse, containing cash, from her handbag and making off.
The incident happened on Tuesday at about 12:35 on Freeman Street and police would like to speak to the man pictured.
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
We mentioned yesterday about a dog attack near Boston earlier this week which left a postwoman injured and needing hospital treatment.
Royal Mail spokeswoman Morag Turnbull has now told us the "serious" incident happened in Gold Fen Bank, Wrangle, on Tuesday, when the postwoman was attacked by two dogs.
"She's currently hospital with significant injuries to her hand and arm and the matter has been reported to the police," says Ms Turnbull.
The Royal Mail's fifth Dog Awareness Week was just launched on Monday in a bid to raise awareness of the issued of dog attacks and to urge all dog owners to keep their pets under control, Ms Turnbull adds.
"Seven attacks took place from April 2016 to April 2017 in the Boston area and our postmen and women need to be able to deliver the service they provide without the risk of injury," says Ms Turnbull.
Lincolnshire Reporter
Police are concerned for a Lincolnshire woman , externalwho has been reported missing.
Image source, PolicePromised affordable housing for Lincolnshire won't be delivered if councils demand too much, it's being claimed.
Around 26,500 new homes are planned for the next 20 years, to be sold or rented at below market rates.
Image source, bbcSteve Gelder of the Gelder Group says affordable housing can impact on the value of other new homes.
Quote MessageIt's great we've made this commitment to build all these houses but how we're going to do it, I don't know. I have a cynical view on this that we won't get there. They can bring down the price of some executive homes down but that knocks profitability as well.
Steve Gelder, Gelder Group
The Department for Communities and Local Government says councils are expected to reach agreements with developers of the levels of affordable housing for each new project.
A Lincolnshire mum has been left astounded after receiving a £100 parking fine, external for leaving her car outside the Co-op for nine hours – claiming she only parked up for ten minutes.
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Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
After a bright and dry start, turning rather cloudy through the day with a chance of some afternoon showers developing, although these much lighter than on Thursday.
Still feeling warm with light winds.
Image source, bbcLincolnshire Fire and Rescue has apologised to a major fridge manufacturer after issuing a fire warning relating to its products.
Last week the brigade gave out advice regarding models of Hotpoint fridge freezers after speculation one of the firm's products was behind the Grenfell Tower fire in London.
But Hotpoint has now asked the service to point out that the link has not been proven and no conclusions have been drawn on how the fire began:
Quote MessageWe incorrectly stated that Hotpoint's safety alerts were due to fire safety concerns. This was incorrect and we apologise for any concern or panic we may have caused.
Spokesman, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
Did you get caught in the storm last night?
Thunder, lightning and very heavy rain came seemingly out of nowhere and we got some fabulous pictures because of it!
First came the ominous skies... this was South Witham, thanks to SouthWithamerBaz for this one:
Then came the lightning! This was Grantham, thanks to phis75 for sending it in:
Over to Louth next where the appropriately named stromnut captured this:
In Kirkby Underwood g6ssn managed to get this splendid fork:
Lincolnshire's big skies made for a great view of this strike in Nettleton, perries groto sent it in:
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Lincoln's new MP has used her maiden speech in Parliament to praise the city - and attack the government over austerity.
Labour's Karen Lee won the seat in June, ousting Conservative Karl McCartney.
During her six-minute maiden speech yesterday, she told fellow MPs about her background as a nurse - and the impact she believes austerity is having on the NHS:
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Hello from Lincoln, Alex here and I'm ready to bring you the very latest from across the county.
We'll have news, travel, sport and weather throughout the day.
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Lincolnshire police officers can take extra days leave to engage in sport or community activities.
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BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
That's it for today - we'll be back tomorrow from 08.00 with more live updates and breaking news, sport and travel will appear here throughout the night.
Just before we go let's look back at five things we've found out on our way through the day:
Gavin Bevis
BBC Local Live
Police say they're concerned for the safety of a 53-year-old woman who's gone missing, external.
Joanne Lewis, from Lincolnshire, was last seen in the Tinwell area of Rutland at about 15:00 yesterday.
Officers have urged anyone who's seen her to call 101.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceThere had been speculation that he'd join Scunthorpe United - but Alex Woodyard has just signed a new contract with Lincoln City.
Fans had been desperately hoping the midfielder would stay at Sincil Bank.
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Image source, Getty ImagesMartin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
We were telling you earlier today about the filming between Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral for Mike Leigh's latest film.
It's called Peterloo and is based around the 1819 Peterloo massacre, which happened in Manchester.
Castle Square has been transformed for the production - have a look:
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
My colleague Alex Rhodes is at Bishop Grosseteste University this afternoon where the Duke of Gloucester is opening a new extension.
He looks impressed with what he's seeing:
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Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
A postal worker has suffered what police say are "significant injuries" after being attacked by two dogs on her round near Boston.
The attack happened on Tuesday lunchtime on Gold Fen Lane in Wrangle and involved two Doberman dogs.
The dogs have been seized by police - officers are investigating what happened.
The attack comes just a few days after the Royal Mail released figures showing dog attacks on postal workers in Lincolnshire were on the increase.
Paul Russell
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Detectives want to track down two men wanted in connection with a burglary in Lincolnshire.
The theft happened in Pennygate in Spalding on Saturday June 24, between 15.30 and 16.00.
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Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceIf you recognise either of these men, call 101 and ask to speak to DC Steve Nesbit.
