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Updates on Friday 6 October 2017
Angry homeowners say they are tired of looking at dirty syringes and waste strewn across their street amid claims it has not been picked up for months.
Image source, Lincolnshire echoThey're usually associated with dark Hallowe'en nights but they need a bit of sun to be ready for carving!
Thanks to Smartie999 for sending this shot in from the fields of Holbeach.
North Lincolnshire Council will designate land as a new local nature reserve in Scunthorpe.
The council says by creating the Kingsway Local Nature Reserve, it hopes to protect existing wildlife habitats and create a green space for people to explore nature.
Once completed, the new reserve will measure 12 hectares.
Jake Zuckerman
Journalist, BBC Look North
An open verdict has been recorded at the inquest into the death of a Lincolnshire woman - though police say her husband would have faced criminal charges had he not killed himself.
The body of Kanwal Bernice William was found in April this year in Lutton near Spalding covered in carpet in the family home.
Her husband, Lawrence William, had reported her missing but the inquest heard that he knew where she was and had lied to family and friends about her whereabouts.
A pathologist was unable to determine how exactly Kanwal died.
The coroner in Boston concluded that Lawrence William later committed suicide before both their bodies were discovered. He had been arrested twice for drinking and driving in the week prior.
Melvyn Prior
Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Lincoln's MP says it's "questionable" that the city's NHS walk-in centre will close.
This comes despite health managers saying the centre on Monks Road will shut its doors after the winter.
Speaking to me today, Labour's Karen Lee said a closure would face stiff protests from locals:
Quote MessageGiven there was a consultation and 94% of people said they didn't want it to close I think it's questionable that it will close. People will start to ask if they were listened to.
Karen Lee, Member of Parliament for Lincoln
NHS Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group says the walk-in centre duplicates services that can be found elsewhere.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The latest from the Lincolnshire newsroom:
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
More now on the work to excavate the remains of a Lancaster bomber in the Netherlands.
Bits and pieces are being carefully taken out of the ground, some preserved in fairly remarkable condition considering the aircraft was shot down decades ago.
It's hoped the remains of a Canadian airman may be recovered as the work goes on.
Major Bart Alberts is the salvage officer from the Royal Dutch Airforce:
Quote MessageWe know he was Canadian and a tailgunner. The rest of the crew managed to escape, they were not clear about his whereabouts on the last part of the flight. So we don't know for sure if he was in the plane when it went down"
Major Bart Alberts, Royal Dutch Airforce
As we told you earlier a Lancaster from RAF Coningsby will be flying over the site today at 15:00 our time.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
It's 50 years today since one of the country's most accomplished conductors, Sir Malcom Sargent, died.
He was raised in Stamford and there will be a number of events in the town to mark his accomplishments.
They include a graveside service, an evening concert and a visit from the Irish Guards.
Image source, Getty ImagesGeorge Woolfe is one of the organisers:
Quote MessageHe formed the London Philharmonic Orchestra and formed the Last Night of the Proms as we know it these days. He conducted that personally I think 28 times. It just shows you how important he was"
George Woolfe
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The company behind plans to build a waste processing plant in Lincoln will hold a public meeting tonight to answer concerns.
Veolia claims there are misunderstandings about their plans and the firm wants to clarify their proposals.
Image source, VeoliaCampaigners oppose the plans and say the site on Long Leys Road would be too close to homes.
The meeting is being held between 18:00 and 20:00 at the Carholme Road Grandstand tonight.
BBC Radio Humberside
There's a long wait to have bulky items taken away by the council if you live in North East Lincolnshire.
It's not a council's responsibility to provide a service to remove big items but most do and they normally do so at a cheaper rate than commercial operators.
Quote MessageThere can be a wait of a few weeks for bulky waste collections. If people want bulky waste collected sooner, they can try a licensed private waste carrier."
A spokesman for North East Lincolnshire
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
One of the world's only airworthy Lancaster bombers, which is based in Lincolnshire, will take part in a flypast in the Netherlands later today.
The bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will fly from RAF Coningsby to the crash site of another Lancaster which was shot down in World War Two. Work is under way to recover it and possibly the remains of an airman inside it.
Take a look and see how excavators are getting on:
BBC News Travel
Traffic is slower than usual on the A46 this morning in both directions at the Riseholme and Carholme Roundabouts in Lincoln.
If you have to use the road often you'll probably be used to this however it's worth leaving some extra time for the journey today.
It's been a bit damp over the past few days, a bit miserable for us but great news for these mushrooms in Holton le Moor:
Thanks to BeeWise for taking these shots and sending them in.
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Another windy start to the day with the strong and gusty westerly winds slowly easing.
It will be bright with sunny spells and most places will stay dry but there is a small chance of a shower in the west.
Maximum temperature of 15C (59F).
Here's my full forecast:
Weather with Lisa Gallagher
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Hello from Lincoln, Alex here ready to bring you all the very latest from across the county.
We'll have news, travel, sport and weather as it happens throughout the day so keep checking back for more updates.
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David Sykes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
That's it for today's coverage from the BBC Lincolnshire newsroom, but Alex Rhodes will be back with your latest news, sport and weather from 08:00 tomorrow.
But first, let's take a look back at five things we've learned today:
Have a good evening!
Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Strictly Come Dancing judge, Darcey Bussell has been in Lincoln today to pass on some dancing tips to children.
Image source, Bishop Grosseteste UniversitySpeaking to primary school pupils and students at Bishop Grosseteste University, Darcey has been promoting a workout for children she's devised with choreographer Nathan Clarke.
Hopefully, some of the students will pass on their new skills to former curate of Boston Stump, Father Richard Coles.
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Imps manager, Danny Cowley along with players Josh Vickers and Harry Anderson have paid a visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby.
Image source, Lincoln City FCThe Imps were invited because one volunteer at the BBMF is a huge Lincoln City fan.
They were given a tour of the unit and had a chance to sit inside the historic aircraft:
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Staying very windy, but dry with clear periods. Minimum temperature 8C (46F).
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Work will soon begin on a new emergency services hub in Lincoln.
Image source, Lincolnshire County CouncilPlanning permission has been granted for the building, which will house Lincolnshire Police, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and East Midlands Ambulance Service.
It's a major part of the so called "blue light" project, which would also see police and the fire service sharing a control room.
The existing fire station on South Park Avenue would be demolished to make way for the new building, and it's expected that the police station on West Parade in Lincoln will close once the work is completed in March 2019.
Image source, Lincolnshire County Council
