This evening's weatherpublished at 17:01 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Mostly dry this evening.
But rain will spread east, turning heavy.
Winds will also strengthen with gales expected.
Summary
Arson attack destroys Lincoln's 'Warm Rail' homeless project
Police poised to take hare coursers down
'Prank orders' damage takeaways in North East Lincolnshire
Wressle oil drill government appeal refused
Dog owners warned over 'toxic' fish washed-up on beaches
Live updates on Friday 5 January 2018
This evening's weatherpublished at 17:01 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Police 'disappointed' at hare coursing finepublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireHare coursers must face tougher sentences, according to Lincolnshire Police.
It comes after a man was last month fined £140 by Lincoln magistrates for hare coursing in the county.
Horry Vellam, 19, of Ashby Road, Osbaston, Leicestershire, was also ordered to pay compensation of £250 and £85 prosecution costs.
Ch Supt Mark Housley says the force is "disappointed" with the outcome of the case.
Hare coursing has a "significant impact on the rural community", not just in the act itself but also the "abuse and harassment" from the individuals, he adds.
Two men released over Spalding assaultpublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireTwo men who were arrested in connection with a serious assault in Spalding on Boxing Day have been released.
A 30-year-old man was taken to Peterborough General Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Two men aged 32 and 29 were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Police say investigations are continuing.
Appeal for assault victim to come forwardpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for the victim of an assault to come forward.
The assault happened between Clasketgate and Steep Hill on Lincoln High Street at around 03:00 on Friday 22 December.
The victim is described as white, of medium build with short dark hair.
This attack came a few minutes after another assault in the same area.
An 18-year-old man was arrested and has since been released under investigation.
Plans to create artificial island in the North Seapublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Paul Murphy
BBC Look NorthThere are plans to create an artificial island in the middle of the North Sea for use by the offshore wind industry.
Image source, TenneTThe island would connect a number of wind farms by acting as a central hub for hundreds of power cables.
It would enable more efficient distribution of power to European countries.
The company behind the idea, TenneT, says it would also help cut fossil fuel use.
Four-year-old girl recovering following dog bitepublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Jonathan Willis
BBC Local LiveA four-year-old girl from Scunthorpe is recovering following a dog attack, which required hospital treatment.
The incident happened at around 20:30 BST on New Year's Eve, at a house in Warley Road, Scunthorpe.
Paramedics treated the girl for puncture wounds to her face, which required hospital treatment. The wounds are not life threatening.
The dog, described as a black and white Staffordshire bull terrier, was removed from the scene before the police arrived.
Despite searches at the dog owner's address and other properties, Humberside Police have yet to track them down and are calling on the owner to come forward.
Quote MessageWe need to speak to you and it's better that you contact us so that we can investigate the incident fully. We know it is very difficult for you but avoiding speaking to us may make matters worse for you.
Ch Insp Sharon Harrison, Humberside Police
Watch: Scunthorpe choir set up to deal with cancerpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Simon Spark
Video JournalistMembers of a Scunthorpe choir formed entirely of women who have had, or are having, treatment for cancer say it's helped them achieve things they never thought were possible.
Joanne Sowerby started the Bosom Belles choir two years ago.
It has since won a North Lincolnshire award, gained support from Strictly Come Dancing stars and helped more than 65 families that have had a cancer diagnosis.
Sorry, we're having trouble displaying this content.View original content on FacebookThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Facebook content may contain adverts.Lincoln sign Ipswich winger Rowe on loanpublished at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
League Two side Lincoln City sign Ipswich winger Danny Rowe on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Read MoreHome care not hospital care for some patientspublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Barbara Stimpson
BBC Radio Lincolnshire NewsMore patients in Lincolnshire could be cared for at home instead of hospital over the coming year.
Special Neighbourhood Teams are being rolled out to more areas of the county after a pilot scheme was run in Gainsborough over the past six months.
It's part of an initiative which will see health care professionals, social services, charities and voluntary groups working more closely together to provide support in the community.
Final chance to have your say on street lights switch-offpublished at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireThere are just a few more days to get your views heard about Lincolnshire County Council's street lights switch-off.
About 42,000 street lights across the county are currently switched off between 00:00 and 06:00 every night in a bid to save the authority £1.7m.
A public consultation, which includes a survey looking at the effect of the lights switch-off, external, ends on Friday.
Lincolnshire's lunchtime weather forecastpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
If you're heading out on your lunch break, take a brolly - rain will be heavy in places.
However, it'll clear to sunny intervals this afternoon:
Which way now?: Views sought over Sleaford's signspublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Harry Parkhill
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireA public consultation on signage, external in Sleaford begins today after a review found existing signs could be more clear and consistent.
Image source, North Kesteven District CouncilNorth Kesteven District Council wants to find out how signs in the town could be made clearer and more accessible, both for local residents and for tourists.
Alan Gray, the council's economic development manager, says there's currently a wide variety of signs in Sleaford "which don't give a sense of unity for the town".
Quote MessageThere's a mix of different types of sign. You see the traditional highway black and blue signs, then there are finger posts for tourist information, then there are individual signs put up by businesses."
Alan Gray, Economic development manager, North Kesteven District Council
Travel: Broken down train movedpublished at 12:50 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsIt was causing delays to services between Grantham and Peterborough on the Norwich-Nottingham-Liverpool line.
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End of twitter postRail passengers face price risepublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Rail passengers across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire will see an increase in rail fares from today.
Image source, NorthernBoth Northern, external and Transpennine, external are putting their prices up by just under 5% on average.
Nationally it's the biggest fare increase since 2013.
Industry bosses promise money raised will go straight into investment programmes.
Paul Barnfield, from Northern, says he believes passengers are already feeling the benefits of previous rises.
Quote MessageIn our December timetable change we saw a significant uplift in terms of our Sunday service and we have refurbished about 70 of our own trains. That work is continuing. We are implementing free wi-fi and our timetable change in May will see an uplift in weekday services."
Paul Barnfield, Northern
CCTV appeal over Boston shop theftspublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireA CCTV image of a man police want to speak to in connection with a number of thefts in Boston has been issued:
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceThe thefts took place at the Co-Op store on Woodville Road.
Anyone with any information about the man's identity is being asked to contact police.
Travel: Broken down train closes linepublished at 11:50 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsThe 09:35 Virgin Trains East Coast service from London Kings Cross to Leeds, has broken down near Stoke Tunnel, disrupting East Midlands Trains services on the Norwich-Nottingham-Liverpool Lime Street route.
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End of twitter postThe line towards Grantham from Peterborough is closed, meaning some services will be cancelled, revised or diverted via Oakham.
Travel news: Delays to Hull Trainspublished at 11:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
BBC News TravelThere are currently delays of up to an hour and some cancellations on Hull Trains , externalnorthbound between Peterborough and Grantham due to a broken down train.
Lincoln house price rises among highest in UK - Studypublished at 11:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
House prices in Lincoln have seen one of the biggest increases in the UK over the past year, according to new figures.
New research by the Halifax shows house prices in the city rose by just over 8% in 2017.
Elsewhere, house prices in Cheltenham grew at the fastest pace of 13%, to an average of £313,150.
Meanwhile, Perth, in Scotland, experienced the biggest fall in prices, dropping 5.3% to an average of £180,687.
Put your old Christmas tree to good usepublished at 11:07 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Hope Bolger
BBC Local Live, LincolnshireOld Christmas trees are to be used to help protect the River Lud in Lincolnshire.
Louth Rotary Club is collecting trees, external from homes for a £5 donation to local charities.
The trees will then be given to the charity which runs the Hubbard's Hills beauty spot in Louth.
The organisation will use the trees to help strengthen the river bank and provide a sanctuary for wildlife.
The club says it can collect trees from anywhere in Louth and its surrounding villages this weekend.
Pledge to tackle homelessness in Cleethorpespublished at 10:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January 2018
Jonathan Willis
BBC Local LiveTraders have been told the increasing number of people sleeping rough in Cleethorpes' main shopping area will be dealt with.
Shop owners on St Peter's Avenue have raised concerns about the number of people who are now sleeping out overnight.
Humberside Police, external say they are working with North East Lincolnshire Council to tackle the issue.
Ch Supt Christine Wilson said the local policing team would be looking at a working group involving residents and shopkeepers.
Quote MessageIt's really important to understand if we are making a difference or not. We also need to look at how we commission more beds for homeless sleepers and how we get them into wider service treatment."
Ch Supt Christine Wilson, Humberside Police