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Live updates on Friday 25 May 2018
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
It'll be dry this afternoon across with sunny spells developing.
It will remain cloudier with some low cloud and fog lingering along the coast.
The top temperature will be about 16-19C (61-66F), but cooler along the coast:
A man arrested by armed police on the University of Lincoln campus a short time ago did not have a weapon, the Lincolnshire force has confirmed.
Students in the university's library were asked to stay where they were during the incident, in which a 25-year-old man was arrested.
The man was arrested on behalf of the Nottinghamshire force and no-one else was involved in the incident, according to Lincolnshire Police.
The university later tweeted: "We're grateful for the patience and understanding of staff and students."
This was the scene on campus as the man was arrested:
A power cut is currently affecting about 200 properties in the Immingham area.
Image source, GoogleNorthern Powergrid, external says it's aware of the problem and hopes to have the electricity supply restored by 15:00.
A student caught up in an incident on the campus of the University of Lincoln this lunchtime says students were told "to run" by campus security.
The university has since confirmed that it asked students to stay in the library until the incident was over.
A 25-year-old man was arrested at the request of the Nottinghamshire force, Lincolnshire Police have confirmed.
Officers say they're leaving the area shortly.
Emma, a student at the university, says armed police officers and police dogs were at the scene:
Quote MessageThey just told me and my friend to run away... We had no idea what was going on at all."
Emma, Student, Lincoln University
More now on the incident at the University of Lincoln this morning.
Police have confirmed they arrested a 25-year-old man at the request of another force.
The university said students were temporarily confined to the library during the police operation:
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Police officers have made an arrest at the University of Lincoln:
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Witnesses have suggested the officers attending the incident were armed.
Lincolnshire Police have not yet confirmed if that was the case.
A primary school teacher who assaulted a pupil in Lincolnshire has been banned from teaching indefinitely.
Image source, GoogleThe incident took place at Monkshouse Primary School, Spalding in June 2016.
Kenneth Maidens was convicted of assault by beating at Boston Magistrates Court on 3 March 2017.
A disciplinary panel, external found the 42-year-old was guilty of breaching professional standard and should be banned from teaching.
Mr Maidens can apply for the ban to be lifted in two years.
Lindum Construction has started work on clearing the former Superbowl site in Lincoln to prepare for the new student homes at Valentine Court, external.
Image source, The LincolniteA unique collection of Lincolnshire postcards has sold for £22,000 at auction.
Image source, John TaylorsThe 16,000-strong set was amassed by late Lincolnshire historian David Robinson and the earliest postcard dates back to the 1890s.
Image source, John Taylors
Image source, John TaylorsThey were sold by Louth-based auctioneers John Taylors who thought they'd go for £20,000 but were quite surprised about just how interested people were.
Quote MessageWe had so much interest at the viewings. We did an extended viewing on Sunday and it was like a tidal wave of postcard collectors as they rushed up the stairs to have a look at them all."
James Laverack, John Taylors Auction House
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The B1207 is currently closed at Appleby in North Lincolnshire due to a burst water main.
Image source, Anita CrossIn addition, the road through nearby Risby was already shut for long-term roadworks and this was the diversion route.
Roads in the area are now having to accommodate heavy commuter traffic and drivers are being warned to expect delays.
A 13-year-old Lincolnshire girl will go on a trip of a lifetime next year after being selected to compete in the Special Olympics.
Lauren Douce, from near Gainsborough, has learning difficulties and is a gold medal-winning gymnast.
Her family had worried they wouldn't be able to afford to take her, but after fundraising she can now head to Abu Dhabi.
Here's Lauren in action:
A group of people in Grimsby are calling for people to stop vandalising Weelsby Woods.
Image source, GoogleThe comments come after a series of arson attacks on trees in the area.
Member of the Friends of Weelsby Woods community group have teamed up with Humberside Police to ask members of the public to start respecting the woodland.
Owain Wyn Evans
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
We've been off to a cloudy start with mist and sea fret along eastern parts.
It will get brighter, though.
Here's my full forecast:
A large part of Gainsborough is without water or has very low water pressure this morning.
Image source, Anglian WaterAnglian Water says it's because of a pump failure and they're hoping to get it fixed by 14:00.
Not ideal if you're trying to have your morning shower...
You can check for updates here, external.
New 4x4 vehicles are being used by police to patrol part of the Lincolnshire coast.
The vehicles are normally used to catch hare coursers in more rural areas, but the force has decided to take them to Skegness now the hare coursing season is over.
Officers say the vehicles, which have a top speed of 50mph, give them more of a presence, particularly over the summer months.
The government's agreed to hold talks over the possibility of "freeport status" being granted on the Humber.
The move would give tax exemptions to goods coming through ports on the river.
The Conservative MP for Cleethorpes, Martin Vickers, told the Commons it would be a boost for the region once Britain leaves the European Union.
The Chancellor Philip Hammond said he would send his deputy Liz Truss to meet MPs from the area.
A £600,000 scheme has been approved to protect homes from flooding in Middle Rasen.
Properties in the village have been flooded three times in the past decade.
The work to protect more than 50 homes will begin towards the end of July.
More now on the dog that was pulled out of the Brayford after overestimating his swimming skills.
As we told you earlier a passing lecturer from the University of Lincoln managed to scoop him out in the end but not before his poor old owner, Adrian Smith, stripped off and jumped in after him!
Image source, Jessica MurphyAdrian says Bracken the dog had quite the journey:
Quote MessageWell it started off quite simply with me taking the dog for a walk down by the river. I was up by the Walker's Crisp factory when the dog decided he was a bit warm and wanted a swim. Then he couldn't get out until we got as far down as the Brayford!
Adrian Smith, Dog owner
Most of us don't open the curtains in the morning to see a Hawk T1 parked outside on our street.
However most of us aren't the Prime Minister.
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The rest of the Lincolnshire-based display team are currently training in the skies above Greece.
Let's just hope that this pilot didn't simply get lost.
