Visitors flock to see 'lost' rare birdpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
The stilt sandpiper is believed to have got lost while migrating form North to South America.
Read MoreVisitors flock to see 'lost' rare birdpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
Butlin's plans new ridespublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
Butlin's is famous for introducing dodgems to the UK in the 1930s, but soon they'll be bringing new rides to their site in Skegness.
Image source, Butlin'sThe new attractions include a hall of mirrors, and the company also intends moving some of its existing rides around the fairground.
The current site will be renovated with new decorations added.
It currently attracts 15,000 visitors per week throughout the year.
Lincolnshire moto racer makes 'incredible' recoverypublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
A Lincolnshire motorbike racer has made an "incredible" recovery after a crash, according to his friend.
Ivan Lintin, from near Bardney, crashed in the 600cc challenge on the Isle of Man on 12 July - the same crash which killed fellow racer James Cowton.
Lintin was in hospital on Merseyside for a month, but has now been transferred to Lincoln.
His friend, Dave Stevenson, says it's incredible that Ivan is now within "walking distance of home".
Quote MessageIt was a terrible moment. Fortunately we weren't at the scene of the accident but it was a tragedy all around. But it could have been a lot worse, and it's been a very very tense few weeks."
Dave Stevenson, Friend of Ivan Lintin
Rare bird is ruffling feathers in Lincolnshirepublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
Hundreds of bird enthusiasts are visiting marshes near Boston to get a glimpse of an extremely rare wading bird.
The Stilt Sandpiper is a common sighting in America, but has only been spotted twice before in Lincolnshire.
Staff at RSPB Frampton Marsh says they've had 500 visitors in the last day because of people's eagerness to photograph the bird.
Quote MessageIt's the second record for Lincolnshire and we think there are about 50 records for the UK ever, so it's really rare."
Anthony Bentley, Assistant Warden, RSPB Frampton Marsh
Housing development honours suffragette leaderpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
A new housing development in Spalding is to be named after the famous suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst.
Ten two-bedroom private rental homes are planned for Pankhurst Close, near Parkside Crescent.
The homes are due to be completed by next spring.
Pankhurst was one of the principal leaders of the fight to win women the right to vote.
Quote MessageI hope the name will inspire even just a few people to research the history behind it both in South Holland, which has a deep and far-reaching history of women in politics, but also further afield as well."
Councillor Elizabeth Sneath
Councils spend several thousand pennies on public toiletspublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
Councils on the Lincolnshire coast are spending £500,000 on improving public toilets.
Image source, SkegnessThe buildings on North Parade in Skegness and Louth bus station will be fully stripped and refitted.
Other public toilets in Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea will get new taps, basins and doors.
The work will be carried out during the next few months.
Steampunks descend on Lincoln for major festivalpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
What's been called the largest Steampunk festival "in the solar system" is due to take place in Lincoln this weekend.
The Asylum Steampunk Festival attracts tens of thousands of people from around the world and 2018's event marks its 10th year in the city.
Prepare yourself, because there will be a lot of leather and unusual characters across Lincoln this weekend:
Quote MessageBe splendid, everyone around you is splendid. Be splendid yourself. Be friendly and be happy. That's what Steampunk is all about, it's a lot of fun."
Captain Thunderbolt, Steampunk
Scunthorpe Utd manager sackedpublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
The manager of League One side Scunthorpe United has been sacked after just four games of the season.
Image source, Getty ImagesNick Daws took over as manager in May with some success, but the team has suffered heavy defeats against Sunderland and Fleetwood and has been knocked out of the Carabao cup.
After the 5-0 loss to Fleetwood, Daws said he felt "let down".
Assistant Manager Andy Dawson will take charge for this Saturday's game against Barnsley.
Quote MessageWe shot ourselves in the foot, and basic defending let us down...What it lacks is mental strength to do what Fleetwood did better than us throughout the game, which was defend as a team."
Nick Daws, Outgoing manager, Scunthorpe United
Watch: Friday's weather forecastpublished at 08:59 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
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Weather Presenter, BBC Look NorthToday will be cool and breezy with a mixture of sunny spells and showers.
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Grimsby house death victim was 'funny, popular DJ'published at 08:00 British Summer Time 24 August 2018
A man who died from serious head injuries was a "funny, popular club DJ" who was "passionate about music", his family said paying tribute.
Image source, Humberside PolicePeter Craven, 48, died after being found at a house in Oxford Street, Grimsby, on 15 August.
Three men were arrested and one later released with no further action as part of the murder investigation.
In a statement, Mr Craven's family said his life "revolved around music" and they have been left "devastated".
"Peter was a funny, independent and popular man who enjoyed his jokes and pranks," the statement said.
Three men were arrested in connection with the death but police have not disclosed details of the offences.
A 35-year-old was released on conditional bail and a 34-year-old was released under investigation.
A 47-year-old man was released with no further action.
Multiple vehicle crash in Sleafordpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
There's been a multiple car crash on East Road in Sleaford.
The crash is causing major delays around the town:
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End of twitter postLincolnshire headlinespublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
Our top stories from Lincolnshire so far today include:
- A 95-year-old woman waited 17 hours for an ambulance, a BBC investigation has revealed
- 'Luck' protecting Lincolnshire children from measles
- £3m will be spent on a stretch of road after a family of five were killed on it five years ago
- New rules are being introduced to protect Stamford's picturesque appearance
- A quirky festival gets underway in a Lincolnshire woodland
Motorcyclist back on home ground after crashpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
Lincolnshire motorcyclist Ivan Lintin is back in the county after suffering serious injuries in a crash on the Isle of Man last month.
Image source, Ivan LintinIvan, who's from Bardney, was first treated in a hospital in Merseyside, but has now been transferred to Lincoln County Hospital.
He's told the BBC he's recovering slowly from the crash, which happened on July 12.
James Cowton, a fellow rider from Driffield in Yorkshire, was killed in the same crash.
Quote MessageHappy to be moved to Lincoln now so I am nearer home for the family. One last time in a hospital ward till I get to see home bless it! Feel very strange to be fully awake and where l am now."
Ivan Lintin, Motorbike racer
Marathon marathon attempt for grandmotherpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
A grandmother from Lincolnshire is running 52 marathons.
Image source, Dianne MorrisDiane Morris, from Whaplode St Catherine near Spalding, has completed 41 marathons so far.
She recently finished 10 in 10 days in the Lake District.
The 52-year-old says she decided to give it a go simply because she loves a challenge.
Quote MessageMy eldest granddaughter Ellie-Mae, who is five, asked me one day recently if running was my job as I'm always doing it."
Dianne Morris, Marathon Granny
GCSE results daypublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
Teenagers in Lincolnshire have been receiving their exam results today.
It's the first year all exams have been graded on a new 1-9 system, which has caused some confusion.
Businessman Steve Gelder, who runs a multi-million pound construction firm near Gainsborough, says exams aren't the be-all and end-all.
Quote MessageI don't ever look at people's exam results that come to apply for a job at Gelder's ... To me it's all about attitude. If you know what you want to do and you've got the right attitude you'll find a way of getting there no matter what your exam results."
Steve Gelder, Gelder Group
Bikers injured in Mountain Road crashpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
The two riders, aged 17 and 41, are "critical but stable" in hospital, police say.
Read MoreMan arrested in firearms operationpublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
A man has been arrested at Lincoln's crematorium after a police operation involving firearms officers.
Image source, GooglePolice say they were called to the scene on Washingborough Road this afternoon.
Officers say there have been no injuries and a police investigation is underway.
House death victim was 'popular DJ'published at 14:45 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
Police are treating the death of Peter Craven at a house in Grimsby as murder.
Read More'Lost village' festival beginspublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
A quirky festival in a Lincolnshire woodland gets underway today.
Image source, Lost VillageThe Lost Village Festival, in a woodland in Norton Disney, is described as a "surreal dreamscape of unsolved mysteries".
Yes, it's that kind of festival.
The intimate festival, external, which includes Friendly Fires, Everything Everything and George Fitzgerald on the bill, has sold out of tickets.
Other attractions include outdoor saunas, yoga workshops and stages which are themed around druid burial grounds.
Image source, Lost VillageTributes paid after death of former council leaderpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 23 August 2018
Tributes have been paid to former North Kesteven District Council leader Marion Brighton OBE, who has died at the age of 88.
Image source, North Kesteven District CouncilA district councillor for 44 years, she led the council for 16 years and was chairman twice.
She was awarded an OBE for services to tourism for her work on improving arts and culture in her district.
Quote MessageMarion’s dedication to local government was remarkable and she made an impact that will no doubt be felt for many years. We were saddened to hear of her passing and our thoughts go out to her family at this time."
Councillor Richard Wright, Leader, North Kesteven District Council