People are being advised not to approach a prisoner who's absconded from an open prison in Lincolnshire.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Paul Smith went missing from North Sea Camp near Boston on Saturday evening, police say.

The 51-year-old is described as 6ft tall with grey hair and a short beard.

He has a swallow tattoo on both hands, a carp and a dragon on his left arm and a dagger and an England Rose on his right arm.

He has barbed wire and "Lisa" tattooed on his lower right leg.

Anyone who has seen him, or knows his whereabouts, is being asked to contact police.

Two people needed treatment for minor burns after finding mustard gas canisters in a wood.

David Sykes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

New NHS figures have revealed that fewer than half of the eligible children in Lincolnshire - and fewer than half of all eligible people under 65 - are getting the free seasonal flu vaccine they're entitled to, external.

I've been speaking to parents at one Lincolnshire school whose children are entitled to a free flu vaccination.

While some parents are eager for their children to be protected against the illness, others are either unsure - or they're adamant they don't want their children to be vaccinated.

The most common concern is that parents don't want to risk the vaccination making their child poorly.

But Jennifer Roberts, a Health Protection Nurse in Lincolnshire, says this is a myth:

David Sykes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter Scott Dalton is to walk the Viking Way through Lincolnshire in a bid to raise money for BBC Children in Need, it's been announced.

The Viking Way is a long-distance footpath, external which starts on the banks of the Humber in the north and winds its way through Lincolnshire to finish on the shores of Rutland Water, a total 147 miles away.

It's a massive challenge and Scott says he's not sure if his legs can take it, but he'll be in good company - BBC Radio Lincolnshire newsreader Corazon Garcia is walking with him.

Last year, she conquered the Three Peaks for Pudsey.

But now it's over to you for the support to make this happen:

Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of rural burglaries around the Isle of Axholme, near Scunthorpe.

It follows complaints from people who live nearby who say they're no longer reporting crimes because the police don't do enough.

One couple has told the BBC they've been targeted by burglars more than 40 times in the past four decades.

Police say they've increased patrols in the area.

Supt Dave Hall says: "We want to give reassurance to local residents that we will continue our investigations into such crimes."

The Reverend Richard Coles, former curate of Boston Stump, has become the second celebrity to leave the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor.

The Reverend Coles and his professional partner Dianne Duswell performed their paso doble to the Queen song Flash! from the sci-fi movie Flash Gordon at the weekend.

He found himself in the dance-off against chef Simon Rimmer who got the support of all of the judges.

David Sykes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Most people in Lincolnshire who are eligible for a free flu vaccination and are under 65 are not taking up the offer, the NHS has warned.

Health bosses are urging more patients who fall within risk groups to have the jab ahead of the winter.

Pregnant women and children and adults with weakened immune systems or who have long-term heart or respiratory disease are all entitled to a free vaccination, as well as anyone over 65.

Other people are able to buy a vaccination at their pharmacy.

Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

What's thought to be the oldest sheep fair in the country takes place in Lincolnshire today.

Image source, David Sykes

The Corby Sheep Fair began 779 years ago in Corby Glen near Grantham.

As well as the traditional sheep show, this year's event will feature "nine breeds of performing sheep" and sheep dogs will be rounding up ducks!

HM Revenue and Customs is investigating how about 1,400 drivers were hit with huge unpaid tax bills.

Harry Parkhill
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Sonar equipment is being used as part of the ongoing investigation into mustard gas which was found in Lincolnshire.

The Environment Agency is using the technology to search a lake in Stixwould, near Woodhall Spa.

Three people were arrested and then released on bail after the deadly chemical was found a week ago.

Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

It's a cloudy start to the day, with one or two places seeing the odd spot of drizzle.

Here's my full forecast:

David Sykes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Good morning!

It's a new week and there's lots of news for me to bring you, including a special announcement about BBC Children in Need.

I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather throughout the day, but it'd be great to hear from you.

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