Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

That's it for Friday - we'll be back on Monday with more live updates from across the county.

Just before I go, let's have a look back at five things we've found out on our journey through this day in Lincolnshire:

• Detectives are continuing to hunt for a handcuffed man who jumped an 8 foot fence after escaping from custody at Boston Police Station
• Two men in their 20s have been charged with criminal damage after two of Lincoln's popular knights were pulled off their plinths during the early hours of this morning
• A Lincolnshire woman who bit a prison officer after being caught smuggling drugs into Lincoln Prison has been jailed
• A man accused of murdering a fellow mental health patient has been found not guilty
• and Lincoln's MP Karen Lee has been appointed as the Private Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell

Have a good weekend- bye for now!

BBC Weather

Dry through this evening with sunny intervals- southwesterly winds will freshen.

Martin Slack
News Editor, Lincolnshire

The MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham Dr Caroline Johnson is urging the government to improve safety on the A1.

There's been an increasing number of fatalities on the road in recent years which Mrs Johnson says is a concern for local residents.

Katy Austin
BBC Look North

The family of Robert McNeill, who was killed during an attack by another patient at Great Oaks Hospital in Scunthorpe, have released a statement.

Jamie Reed, 26, had admitted manslaughter on diminished responsibility, but was found not guilty of murder.

In a statement Robert McNeill's family said they were pleased that Reed would remain detained in either prison or hospital.

Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire

A man from Leeds and his mother have been convicted of conning elderly and vulnerable people out of money by convincing them their vacuum needed servicing.

Image source, Getty Images

Thomas Scoffin, 31 from Park Avenue in Leeds and his mother Linda Scoffin, 66 from Hall Drive in Lincoln were convicted of conspiracy to defraud at Leeds Crown Court today.

The pair cold-called their victims and falsely claimed that their Dyson vacuum cleaners needed servicing and that their company Excel Servicing represented the manufacturer.

They over charged for parts, as much as 10 times the true value, which funded a lavish lifestyle of holidays, high-end clothing and a wedding for Ms Scoffin.

They are due to be sentenced 18 August

Rod Whiting
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Around 40,000 people are expected to descend on a Lincolnshire village this weekend.

Woodhall Spa's 1940s Festival starts tomorrow.

Image source, Woodhall Spa 1940s Festival

Visitors get in the spirit by dressing up in 40's clothes and enjoying a nostalgic knees-up.

Vicky Johnson
BBC Look North

Its been described as a groundbreaking appointment.

The Chief Executive of North East Lincolnshire Council, Rob Walsh will also become of the boss of the local Clinical Commissioning Group

Image source, North East Lincolnshire Council

CCGs are usually clinically-led NHS bodies, responsible for the planning and commissioning of health care services for their local area.

Mr Walsh says that by bringing the two organisations closer together, this will help improve local health and social care services

Jake Zuckerman
BBC Look North

Lincolnshire Police have described the escape of a man - who was handcuffed - from police custody in Boston yesterday as embarrassing.

25-year-old Aurimas Butkys was being held in connection with an assault in Lithuania and was being escorted into the town's police station when he ran off.

Tonight he is still at large but is not thought to be a danger to the public.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

James Williams
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Lincoln City fans have come together and launched a crowdfunding website, external to raise money for a new training ground for the club.

There are hopes to raise £100,000 for the new facility.

Martin Slack
News Editor, Lincolnshire

A Lincolnshire woman who bit a prison officer after being caught smuggling drugs into Lincoln Prison has been jailed.

Staff noticed the 41-year-old was acting suspiciously in the visiting area.

Lincoln Crown Court heard how Nicola Dowell became aggressive and abusive when she was told she'd be searched.

After being taken to a side room Dowell bit an officer on the arm.

When she was overpowered, she produced a small parcel of synthetic cannabis which she'd hidden under clothing.

Dowell, from Castlegate in Grantham, admitted two charges following the incident in January and was jailed for six months.

Katy Austin
BBC Look North

A man accused of murdering a fellow mental health patient has been found not guilty.

Jamie Reed, 26, had admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility, but denied murder.

Robert McNeill, 60, died at Great Oaks Hospital in Scunthorpe on 16 January.

During the trial, the court heard Mr McNeill was left with multiple injuries to his face, head, back and neck after a "frenzied assault" by Mr Reed.

Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Police have named two men charged with damaging two of Lincoln's knights.

They are Kenneth Armstrong, aged 20 from Coningsby and Othman Alqahtani, aged 26 from Sleaford.

The sculptures were pulled off their plinths, external in the early hours of this morning.

One of the figures on High Bridge was thrown into the river and later retrieved by police officers near Stamp End.

Image source, Lincolnshire Echo

The second damaged knight was in the Stonebow area and had split in half.

Image source, Lincolnshire Echo

The two men have both been charged with criminal damage.

Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Lincoln's MP Karen Lee has been appointed as the Private Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell.

It's just over a month since she was elected.

BBC Weather Watchers

Thanks to our BBC Weather Watchers for sending in these pics of some dramatic clouds rolling in over Lincolnshire.

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers

Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

People in East Lindsey who fail to clear up after their dogs face a hefty fine.

The council's decided to increase it from £75 to £100.

East Lindsey District Council has adopted a so-called Public Space Protection Order which replaces the existing Dog Control Order.

As well as increasing the fine, the council's decided to continue with their current dog-free areas.

Dogs will be banned from Skegness, Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea beaches between May and the end of September.

Also, they won't be permitted in children's play parks, playing fields and the cemeteries in Skegness, Chapel St Leonards and Wainfleet All Saints.

BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Check out this footage of the RAF Red Arrows practicing with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at RAF Fairford ahead of the Royal International Air Tattoo this weekend.

BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Children in North Lincolnshire who were evacuated in the 2013 tidal surge are helping emergency services rethink how they deal with flooding.

Pupils at South Ferriby School have spoken about the impact it has had on their lives as part of a study backed by charity Save the Children.

The tidal surge saw more than a third of the children at the school forced out of their homes.

Martin Slack
News Editor, Lincolnshire

Two men in their 20s have been arrested after two of Lincoln's popular knights were pulled off their plinths during the early hours of this morning.

One of the figures on High Bridge was thrown into the river and later retrieved by police officers near Stamp End.

The second damaged knight was in the Stonebow area.

Lincoln BIG says they're working hard to get them repaired as soon as possible.

Lincolnshire Police has described Aurimas Butkys's escape as "an embarrassing event".

BBC Weather

Most areas will have a dry day and becoming increasingly bright and warm with sunny spells through the afternoon with highs of 19 degrees celsius.