Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

One of the engineering companies behind Boston's £100m flood barrier has revealed how it modelled the effect of the project on river traffic.

Several groups, including Boston-based fishermen, have voiced concern about the barrier's location and its effect on their vessels.

Image source, HR Wallingford

But specialist waterway engineer HR Wallingford has revealed this afternoon how it modelled a wide range of craft including dredgers, pleasure cruisers and fishing boats with computer technology.

The results of their work have been used to design the barrier, with work due to begin next month.

It's hoped the barrier will protect up to 14,000 homes by 2019.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

A Lincoln nightclub has played host to the police as part of an anti-drugs operation which will run over the next few months.

Image source, Google

Operation Waiver started at Circle nightclub on Silver Street on Saturday night, with all customers having their hands swabbed and tested by a specialist machine (pictured below).

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Police said the feedback from clubbers was "positive" and the nightclub management were keen to be involved to ensure the safety of their customers.

Police have issued this CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to over the theft of alcohol from a Lincolnshire shop.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

It happened in the Co-op in Dunholme, near Lincoln, last Tuesday and officers believe this man with a pushchair may be able to help with their inquiries.

The offender's described as 6ft tall, in his mid-30s, and with a fair coloured beard.

Anyone with information about the theft is being asked to contact police.

Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Nearly £500,000 of National Lottery cash has been given to Boston Women's Aid.

The money will be used to support victims of domestic abuse in the town, the charity says.

Staff describe the funding as a "real game-changer", meaning they will be now able to work with children and young people "to help them understand what a healthy relationship means".

Sarah Smith, Boston Women's Aid operations manager, adds that many people aren't aware that one third of domestic abuse victims are male:

BBC News Travel

There are reports of slow traffic due to an accident on the A46 Lincoln bypass this afternoon.

It's thought a lorry and a car were involved on the southbound carriageway, close to the Carholme roundabout, which is the junction with the A57.

Harry Parkhill
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the tidal Trent in Lincolnshire, external between 07:00 and 19:00 on Thursday.

Image source, Environment Agency

The agency says it's because of high tides which are coinciding with a "positive surge and large waves along the east coast".

Those in the affected area are advised to be ready and watch for updates this evening.

Jimmy Carr's at the Grimsby Auditorium tonight as part of his nationwide tour - and he's been tweeting on arrival:

Funnyman Carr appears to take the knitted version of himself to all his venues.

He'll also be in Lincoln on 12 December.

Lara King
Reporter, North East Lincolnshire

Grimsby has been awarded Heritage Action Zone status to revive its historic docks and town centre.

Image source, Historic England

It'll be a five-year scheme to bring neglected buildings back into use and it's hoped it will help stimulate the town's economy.

Image source, Historic England

The Greater Grimsby Heritage Action Zone is being led by North East Lincolnshire Council, working with Associated British Ports, to transform the Kasbah (pictured) which is now a Conservation Area.

Image source, Historic England

The Heritage Action Zone is at the heart of North East Lincolnshire Council's plans for regeneration in Grimsby and will contribute to the Greater Grimsby Town Deal.

Lincolnshire Police's 101 number is currently unavailable.

The force says it's working to get it up and running as soon as possible.

Officers say if it's an emergency, call 999 - if not you should use an online form, external.

We were telling you earlier about an abnormal load travelling through Lincolnshire.

The convoy of lorries is carrying parts of a tunnelling machine for this project under the Humber:

BBC Weather

Not the brightest of prospects for this afternoon - but the further east you go, the more likely you are to find a ray of sunshine...

Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:

• Boston's £100m flood barrier has been given the go-ahead by the Government
• There's an appeal out to help find a missing "at risk" teenager
• Almost 40 trains are being laid on for the Christmas Market in Lincoln, which starts on Thursday

River barrier scheme to protect more than 14,000 homes from flooding.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Almost 40 extra trains will run to Lincoln at the weekend for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who flock to the city for the annual Christmas market.

Image source, East Midlands Trains

East Midlands Trains has published details of its extra services on its website, external.

The company says it will also add extra carriages to its usual services to help ease the strain.

Here's a beautiful picture of Lincolnshire yesterday morning in the cold and frost.

Conditions are slightly different today, but according to the forecasters we'll be seeing more of this in the next few days...

Image source, James Mason

So have your cameras at the ready - and send us your best pictures.

Thanks to James for sharing this with us on Twitter, external.

He says it was taken at North Kelsey, near Caistor.

Here's a great picture from Humber Roads Police who are escorting a couple of abnormal loads through the county this morning.

Not clear what the lorries are carrying - but whatever it is, it needs plenty of wheels to get it rolling...

Image source, Humber Roads Police

The convoy's travelling from Immingham to East Halton, according to the police, so could cause delays if you're in the area.

This picture's just been issued by Lincolnshire Police who want your help to find 16-year-old Zack Reynolds.

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Zack was last seen in the Spalding area and he's described as being "at risk".

Officers haven't said how long he's been missing.

He was last seen wearing a grey fleece and black trousers.

Anyone with information about Zack's whereabouts is being asked to contact police.

Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

The leader of Lincolnshire County Council, Martin Hill has welcomed the news that Boston will get its £100m flood barrier.

Councillor Hill has tweeted after BBC Radio Lincolnshire broke the news of the project's approval on this morning's breakfast show.

Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

The changing climate is affecting the type of birds coming to Lincolnshire, according to a new report published by the RSPB.

The State of the UK's Birds report says while some species will benefit, others won't be able to cope with changes in temperature and increased ferocity in storms.

Experts at the RSPB's reserve at Frampton Marsh, near Boston, say it's already having an effect on some well-known species.

Image source, RSPB

Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

A dry and cloudy day on the way with a chance of some sunny spells.

Feeling a bit milder too.

Here's my full forecast: