Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

If you're around Grimsby hospital at the weekend and you see people in chemical suits don't panic - it's all part of an exercise.

The trust which runs the site says the "live exercise" between 09;00 and 12:00 will test the trust's emergency plans and be a "practical training opportunity".

Graham Jaques from the hospital trust, said: “It is vital that we ensure our emergency services are prepared for incidents such as these.”

“The exercise will provide us with a vital tool in testing our decontamination procedures and the ‘command and control’ processes in our emergency department.”

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A controversial MEP who represents Lincolnshire will today say goodbye to Brussels for the last time.

Roger Helmer - a member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands - has resigned mid-term.

Mr Helmer has been a member of the European Parliament for 18 years, first as a Conservative and then for UKIP following his defection.

He campaigned hard for Britain to leave the EU and has, at times, attracted controversy over his scepticism on climate change.

There won't be a by-election to replace him. Under the EU elections party list system, he will be replaced by Jonathan Bullock of UKIP.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Talks are due to start today on the future of Lincolnshire's last remaining livestock market.

Three options are being considered by East Lindsey District Council which owns Louth Cattle Market.

Image source, Google

One of them could lead to it closing altogether with no replacement being built - but the council would need an Act of Parliament to make it happen.

The auctioneers who run it have been given notice to quit by the end of the year but say they remain committed to the site.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Good morning - it's Wednesday and you're in the right place for all the latest news, sport, weather and travel from across the county.

We're here until 18.00 and we love to hear from you, so get in touch by sending an email, or messaging on Facebook, external or Twitter, external.

Send in your pictures, news or info about what's happening where you are and we'll try to include it here.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

That's it for today - we'll be back from 08.00 tomorrow with more live updates.

Meanwhile, breaking news, weather and travel will appear here throughout the night.

Just before we finish, let's look back at five things we've found out since we set out this morning:

• When you ask for guns to be surrendered sometimes a hand grenade turns up too
• With a fair wind, a Lincoln landmark will soon be up and running again
• Police will be under the online microscope when investigating crimes in future
• When you get a royal visitor at an RAF station Carol Vorderman turns up as well
• A Lincolnshire council's being told to bin new proposals on rubbish collections

Bye for now!

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

More on the closure of those Lincolnshire Co-op warehouses in Lincoln - which will mean around 140 people are made redundant.

The city's MP Karen Lee has described the news as of "great concern“.

In a statement just released, Ms Lee said: "Following the announcement of the consultation I have arranged a meeting with Ursula Lidbetter, CEO of the Co-op Group, to discuss this move.

"I have also spoken to USDAW representatives to ensure that proper consultation and processes are in place.

"Such news is always a cause of much stress for workers and their families. As yet I don’t have all the details so I will be seeking to establish the facts of the situation and I will also be seeking assurances that both the employer and staff representatives are taking every measure possible to try and find a solution.”

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

We've heard from the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) which represents workers at two Lincolnshire Co-op distribution centres which face closure.

The firm says it needs to close the sites to meet changing demand - it comes after 25 jobs were lost in the company's butchery warehouse in May - bringing the total redundancies to almost 140.

Image source, Lincolnshire Co-op

Ed Leach, the Usdaw Area organiser, says: “Staff at the distribution centres are shocked by the company’s announcement and are we meeting with management to hear the rationale for their proposals and engage in meaningful consultation about the proposed closures.

“Our priority is to get the best possible deal for our members. We will be looking at options to save jobs and keep staff in employment within the Co-op or with other employers.

"In the meantime Usdaw reps are providing our members with the support, advice and representation they need at this very difficult time.”

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Trees which have lined the road outside Lincoln railway station could be felled after one tumbled onto a car with a motorist inside.

Pavements and roads around the station are currently being replaced as part of the city's £30m Transport Hub project.

Image source, The Lincolnite

Lincoln City Council halted work after the tree fell over onto the car on Wednesday 28 June - the man inside was unhurt but had to be rescued by the emergency services.

The council says it will have to apply for permission to remove the plane trees - but says it will replant the same species when the project is complete.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Police have just issued this picture of 28-year-old Zac Nixon from Holbeach, who's wanted for failing to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court.

He's charged with taking a vehicle without consent and driving offences, external. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Anyone with information concerning Nixon's current whereabouts is asked to call 101.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

William attends an air display marking 60 years of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Here are some pictures from Lincolnshire Police showing the weapons handed in during last week's firearms amnesty.

Not sure why the hand grenade is resting on bags of compost - but the revolvers look pretty scary.

Officers say 117 guns and other weapons were handed in at the final count.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Jill Archbold
BBC Look North

A North East Lincolnshire home care provider has been rated inadequate by inspectors and is under investigation following the death of one of its users.

Image source, Aaamina homecare

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Aamina homecare inadequate in all areas of inspection.

The CQC report found that staff 'failed to stay for adequate times' to deliver the necessary care. In one case someone who needed 45 minutes of care only received help for 6 minutes.

It also found that because of inconsistencies in when carers visited, medicines weren't given 'as prescribed'.

Since this inspection a person who was receiving care from the company has died and Humberside Police confirmed an investigation is underway.

The company involved disputes the findings from the report.

Harry Parkhill
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

...in five easy steps.

Here are the millwrights at work on Ellis Mill in Lincoln - which has been without its sails for five months.

Here's the Duke of Cambridge in the hangar at RAF Coningsby this afternoon - he's there for the birthday of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which is 60 years old.

BBC Humberside Sport

Grimsby Town travel to Lincolnshire non-league side Stamford tonight as they continue their pre-season preparations.

Image source, PA

The Mariners will once again field a number of trialists in the game - including an as-yet-unidentified goalkeeper.

The game is part of the Lincolnshire Cup and the winners will meet a Scunthorpe United side which if Town win will be on Thursday at Blundell Park.

Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A man's been charged in connection with a pedestrian being seriously hurt in Lincolnshire.

It happened on Sunday in Tattershall.

It was just after 18:00 when a man was hit by a car outside the Black Horse pub in the village. He was taken to Boston's Pilgrim Hospital with serious injuries.

Image source, Google

Two men were arrested - one of them has now been charged. Shane Steadman, 26, from Leagate Road in Tumby faces charges of dangerous driving and four counts of attempted wounding with intent.

He's due to appear before Lincoln magistrates. The second man arrested has been released without charge.

Lincolnshire Police have appealed to Daniel Cullingford from Louth to let them know he is safe and well, external. If you know of his whereabouts call the force on 101.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:

• Prince William's flown into RAF Coningsby for the BBMF birthday celebrations
• Weapons surrendered to Lincolnshire Police as part of week-long operation will be destroyed
• Senior councillors warn front line services are now in firing line because of cuts

If you've been a victim of crime - there's a new way to check online how the police investigation is progressing.

Lincolnshire's police and crime commissioner Marc Jones says it's putting residents at the heart of their work.

The new service, called Track My Crime, does exactly that. It means both victims and witnesses can log on at any time to see how the investigation is moving forward.

But there's reassurance for people who don't use computers, as the force says the new system will not replace existing ways of contacting officers. It says it will simply offer a choice which "fits today's 24/7 lifestyles."

Gill Sennett
BBC Local Live

A petition has been handed in to North East Lincolnshire council against proposals to change rubbish collections.

Some residents have taken to social media to complain about the council's public consultation into the changes which could see collection times go from weekly to fortnightly or once every three weeks.

The local authority says it has to make changes to save money.

But people aren't happy because they say there's no option on the online questionnaire to keep a weekly collection.