Stores in East Lindsey will be able to apply for up to £10,000 to improve their shop fronts.

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The council, external has a pot of £120,000 to give to shops to help bring back traditional features.

Applications can be made from next month.

To apply your business must be based in one of eight town centres: Alford, Coningsby, Horncastle, Louth, Mablethorpe, Skegness, Spilsby or Sutton-on-Sea.

The authority thinks it will make the town's more attractive for shoppers and visitors.

An investigation's underway following the death of a man in Cleethorpes.

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Emergency services were called to a house on Barcroft Street early this morning.

His death is being treated as unexplained and a woman has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Two people arrested have been arrested on suspicion of arson following an incident on Frederick Street in Grimsby.

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A garage door was set alight on Sunday evening but no-one was hurt in the incident.

A man and a woman have been released on bail.

This afternoon will be dry with some sunshine.

However, cloud may linger in some places, mostly the east:

Plans to close all three House of Fraser shops in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire would mean the loss of 485 jobs in the region, it's emerged.

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The department store chain is closing 31 of its 59 shops nationally as part of a rescue deal.

The number of jobs under threat at each of the three threatened stores is:

• 207 in Hull
• 149 in Grimsby
• 129 in Lincoln

Hull's store is in a very prominent position in the city centre and would leave a large retail hole.

The city council said it was disappointed but is actively working to attract new operators and investors into the city.

The top stories from across Lincolnshire so far today include

• House of Fraser to close in Lincoln and Grimsby

• Major transformation plans for "landmark" Lincolnshire theatre
• Clive Nates announced as new Lincoln City chairman

Dave Wade
BBC News

A 22-year-old man is due before magistrates in Nottingham today in connection with two assaults, including a stabbing.

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A man was stabbed in the Tarbert Close and Bosworth Walk area of the Meadows and another man suffered head injuries in Manifold Gardens. Both attacks happened on 21 May.

A man from Grantham has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, common assault and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon.

Grimsby Town sign former St Mirren defender Harry Davis on an initial one-year contract.

Emergency services are in Conway Square, Scunthorpe, where a man has taken to the roof of a property.

Humberside Police have asked people to avoid the area.

Specially trained officers are working closely with the man in order to bring him down safely.

A 68-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released under investigation, police say.

Officers were called to a house on Louth Road, Horncastle, on Monday afternoon after two women were injured.

Lincolnshire Police said investigations were continuing.

Businesses on both banks of the Humber have said northern Lincolnshire should be included in any 'One Yorkshire' devolution deal.

Places like Liverpool, Manchester and Tees Valley all have a deal with the government which allows them to take charge for decisions which affect their area - and these deals have unlocked billions in additional funding.

Eighteen out of 20 authorities in Yorkshire support a so-called 'One Yorkshire' model, including Hull and the East Riding.

A separate Sheffield City Region deal has already been agreed and a mayor for the region was elected in May.

Businesses believe any deal which includes the north of the Humber must include the south bank.

Children at a Lincolnshire school have been given a masterclass in basketball skills by top athletes who've played for the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.

As well as learning the sport, children at Newton on Trent Primary were also taught about healthy eating, anti-bullying and confidence.

One of the players, Peter Sturgess, is 7ft 8ins tall - and, as you can tell, he towered over the children at Newton on Trent Primary.

Lincolnshire's last remaining livestock market could also become the home of entertainment, including stand-up comedy and a pop-up cinema, it's emerged.

The site at Louth was saved from closure last year on the condition that the leaseholders come up with new ways to generate income.

People will be asked their views about the plans next week.

A man is his 60s has died following a crash in Donington on Bain.

It happened on the High Street just after 15:00 on Wednesday and involved a car and a lorry.

The driver of the car was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary where he later died.

The police are appealing for witnesses.

Lincoln's House of Fraser shop faces closure as the department store announces it's set to close 31 of its shops across the UK and Ireland.

The company says the move will help secure its future, with about 6,000 people now at risk of losing their jobs.

Business experts are putting it down to changing habits among shoppers.

This is what people in Lincoln have been saying about the plan this morning:

Lincoln City have named Clive Nates as their new chairman, external.

The South African became a director in 2016 and will be assisted by life-long Imps fan Roger Bates.

Typhoons from 3 Squadron based at RAF Coningsby are involved in operations in the Middle East, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

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An MoD spokesman says the aircraft are deployed on Operation Shader, the ongoing military action against the Islamic State group (IS).

The RAF has so far carried out more than 1,600 strikes against IS as part of Operation Shader.

Lucy Martin
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

Most areas starting cloudy, possibly with the odd spot of drizzle.

However, the cloud will break through this morning.

This afternoon, there'll be sunny periods although with more cloud at times towards the east:

Hull, Lincoln and Grimsby's House of Fraser stores will be closing later this year, it's been announced.

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The retailer has announced plans to shut 31 of its 59 stores across the UK and Ireland as part of a rescue deal, putting about 6,000 jobs at risk.

House of Fraser said it has already informed those whose jobs will be hit by its plans.

Leading figures from the Humber region's energy sector are set to discuss how they can build on the progress the region has made as the so-called "Energy Estuary".

Later today, the Local Enterprise Partnership will reveal details of how it plans to attract new investment to the area and become more energy efficient.

LEP Chairman, Lord Chris Haskins, says though it's been "very successful" so far, there'll be challenges ahead.