Much of this afternoon will be dry with sunny spells and patchy cloud.
The amount of cloud is likely to increase, bringing the chance of the odd shower.
Another very warm and humid day.
Just days after changes to services at Boston Pilgrim Hospital's children's ward were announced, it's emerged that there are now delays in implementing them.
The changes to childrens services at the Pilgrim, which were caused by staff shortages, should have come into force on Wednesday.
They would have involved transporting serious cases in two dedicated ambulances to other hospitals for treatment.
But BBC Radio Lincolnshire's seen a leaked email from a senior nurse which suggests staff are unable to use the vehicles and children can't be transferred safely.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, has now confirmed a number of issues were discovered relating to the equipment on the ambulances.
The trust says patient safety is its priority and the issues should be resolved by Monday.
An eco centre in Skegness is trying to break a world record for the largest bug "hotel".
Image source, Seagull RecyclingThe hotel, at Seagull Recycling, external, will include a habitat for insects made of wooden pallets filled with dirt, dried leaves and biodegradable materials to create a cosy home for creepy crawlies.
Staff there are aiming for a size of 25 cu m - which would beat the current record of 18.5 cu m.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged following vandalism in Grimsby earlier this week.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Grimsby Youth Court next month charged with a public order offence relating to an incident in Birchin Way on 2 August and two counts of assault.
Humberside Police says it's looking over CCTV footage as part of its investigation.
Det Supt Jo Roe says: "We are continuing to work to identify the individuals involved in the incidents and are dedicating officers to follow up all lines of inquiry to make sure we exhaust every opportunity available to us.
Quote MessageIt’s also important if you have any information about this, or you know who was involved in the disorder, that you get in touch with us."
Det Supt Jo Roe, Humberside Police
Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones, says there must be harsher punishments for people who assault emergency service workers:
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He's backing a bill, which passed its third reading in the House of Lords last week and is awaiting Royal Assent, which will double the sentences courts can impose on offenders.
Lincolnshire's Chief Constable Bill Skelly pledged his support to the bill yesterday, saying assaults on officers on duty are unacceptable.
He said such attacks have both a mental and physical impact.
90 police officers have been assaulted in Lincolnshire so far this year.
Grimsby-based Estuary TV, which covers northern Lincolnshire, is being taken over by the UK's largest operator of local TV licences.
Image source, Estuary TVThe announcement was made yesterday evening on the station by the executive producer, Lia Nici.
Yesterday afternoon, Estuary released a statement saying it was closing down because it wasn't commercially viable, but it now says That's TV will be running the service from 1 September.
Scunthorpe has made it onto a list of the most popular summer destinations in the country.
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The train operator, Trainline has used their data to work out the most sought after locations for day trips this summer.
Scunthorpe is sixth on the list along with St Ives, Southend-on-Sea and the New Forest.
The City of Lincoln Council wants your views on the possibility of closing St Peter's Passage.
Image source, City of Lincoln CouncilIt comes after an increase in the number of complaints about the lane, with people reporting drug use and finding discarded drug paraphernalia.
The passage connects Mint Lane with the High Street.
Quote MessageIt seems that the passage is being used as a toilet, smelling particularly strong of urine and traces of human faeces which pose a health and safety risk to the public."
Francesca Bell, Public Protection Service Manager, City of Lincoln Council
An online consultation is open, external for the rest of the month for you to have your say on the proposal.
Much of today will be dry with sunny spells and patchy cloud.
The amount of cloud is likely to increase later on bringing the chance of the odd shower.
Another very warm and humid day.
This Saturday the BBC Proms are coming to Lincoln.
Image source, Lincoln Drill HallIt's only the second time the event has been held outside of London, but after a successful trip to Hull last year, organisers decided to come to Lincoln Drill Hall., external
A performance of Stravinsky's First World War music-theatre piece The Soldier's Tale will be staged.
The Drill Hall was chosen to host the BBC Prom due to its strong connections to the World War One.
The building was originally the home to the Fourth Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment, which was deployed to the Western Front in 1914.
Advance tickets are sold out, but there are a limited number of ‘promming’ tickets available on the day, external.
Our top stories so far today from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
Lincoln City sign Nottingham Forest defender Adam Crookes on a season-long loan deal.
Read MoreSome spells of evening sunshine are expected.
Thereafter, a dry and partly cloudy night is anticipated, with some clear spells.
Cloud may start to thicken again from the north towards dawn.
Alfred Enderby traditionally smoked salmon in Grimsby has been given 3 stars in the 2018 Great Taste Awards.
It means it tastes exquisite and it's a pretty big deal since less than 3% of products are awarded 3-stars each year. Their smoked haddock was awarded 2 stars.
The Guild Of Fine Food has recognised several East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire products.
Great Newsome Brewery received awards for three of its beers whilst Wold Top Brewery received two awards.
St Helen's Farm at Seatson Ross gained six awards for their goats milk products.
And north Lincolnshire's Piper's Crisps received awards for five of its flavours.
For a full list of winners visit the Great Taste Awards , externalwebsite.
Lincolnshire Police's Chief Constable is calling on tougher sentences for people who attack officers who are on duty.
So far this year 90 officers have been assaulted whilst at work.
Officers have been bitten, kicked and spat at.
Bill Skelly says this has a big impact mentally as well as physically for the officer and people close to him or her.
He told BBC Radio Lincolnshire that whilst he understands policing involves attending incidents where there could be violence it's never acceptable to find oneself subject to that violence.
Quote MessageOne of my PCSOs had blood smeared on them when they were trying to assist an individual.
Bill Skelly, Chief Constable
Mr Skelly he wants to see a change in law to treat assault on a member of the emergency services as a more serious offence which would get a harsher penalty.
He hopes the public will then understand this is not acceptable and this will lead to fewer assaults on officers in the county.
This summer you might have seen different groups of young people taking part in NCS, external projects for good causes and charities.
Well today in Boston a flash mob has taken place at Oldrid's Shopping Centre for the Missing Persons Trust, external:
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More than 10,000 extra tonnes worth of plants and crops will be transported onto a renewable energy site in North Lincolnshire despite objections from residents and local councils.
Image source, North Lincolnshire CouncilAccording to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, external Merlin Renewables has been given planning permission to increase the raw material it brings into its biomass plant at Hibaldstow Airfield.
The facility turns crop and plant material into fertiliser and renewable energy for the national grid.
But Hibaldstow Parish Council and Redbourne Parish Council objected on the grounds that the increase in traffic would have an adverse impact on the area.
Merlin Renewables has agreed to create a travel plan to reduce any disruption.
Image source, Hope - LincolnA charity in Lincoln has been cleaning up the feet of homeless people, external living in the city.
The number of people living in the city has soared in recent years, but one problem that often goes unnoticed is the feet of homeless people.
Chris Lanoix works at RAF Coningsby and recently founded Hope – Lincoln. He told The Lincolnite that he was sat having a coffee on the High Street when he saw a homeless man limping in socks.
Grimsby Institute has announced the closure of Estuary TV.
Image source, Estuary TVIt says it can't achieve the required economies of scale as a small commercial channel.
The announcement means there'll be redundancies but the Institute says it's looking to work with a larger broadcaster to transfer the licence.
It says it will manage all current contracts with existing advertisers in line with this process.
Lincolnshire fundraisers have provided 24,000 people in Bangladesh with fresh water.
Image source, Lindum Rotary ClubLindum Rotary Club in Lincoln has installed 79 deep water wells across 27 villages in an area north of Dhaka, costing £48,000.
Quote MessageMost of our support and fund-raising goes towards local projects, such as the hospices, food banks, and the Air Ambulance, however we also help abroad. I am therefore delighted that we have been able to help again many poor people in Bangladesh."
Chris Milnes, President of Lindum Lincoln Rotary Club
