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Live updates on Friday 7 September 2018
You've got a better chance of seeing a doctor in the evening and at weekends in and around Lincoln.
Image source, Getty ImagesThirty practices in the area are offering appointments in the evenings and at weekends from this week.
The Clinical Commissioning Group responsible for the change says you may not always ending up seeing your own GP but that you have a better chance of being seen by a doctor.
A woman has died after crashing in a van which was being driven by a man who later failed a drug driving test.
Image source, GoogleThe 47-year-old woman was a passenger in the van when it crashed on Fen Lane in Metheringham last night.
The 33-year-old man who was driving was arrested after failing the drug test.
The road is still closed this afternoon.
The aircraft is based on the site of a former RAF bombing range in Lincolnshire.
Read MoreA Skegness teenager has presented the first copy of her book to Prince Harry and Meghan after meeting them at an awards ceremony last night.
Image source, Getty ImagesEvie Toombes (pictured with the royal couple, and her brother), 16, has spina bifida , externaland has written a children's storybook about hidden disabilities.
The royal couple were the first to receive a copy (pictured below) after giving her a prize at the WellChild Awards in London last night.
Image source, Evie ToombesA vending machine has been on display in Brigg, encouraging local residents to recycle their litter.
The machine collects the plastic and in turn produces money vouchers which can be spent in shops which have signed up to the scheme.
It's the first time anyone has seen the project by the Campaign to Protect Rural England:
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More than 2,500 people signed a petition claiming smells from the plant would affect the area.
Read MoreA 35-year-old man who went missing from Lincoln earlier this week has been found dead in Yorkshire, police say.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceJonathan Christopher went missing on Monday evening.
Police now say his body has been found in Filey in North Yorkshire
Family members have been informed and officers say they are being supported at this difficult time.
Health bosses are hoping that a new app is going to slash the number of people going into A&E unnecessarily when it is introduced in Lincolnshire.
Image source, NHS GloucesterUsers put their symptoms into ASAPLincs and it tells them the best place for treatment.
A similar app is already being used in Gloucester , external(pictured) where unnecessary admissions to A&E dropped by 14,000 in the first three months since it was introduced.
A minister for homelessness has praised City of Lincoln Council for its work in tackling rough sleeping in the city.
It comes as the authority is awarded £519,000 to provide additional support and shelters for people living on the streets.
Currently, 28 people are officially classed as homeless in the city.
Quote MessageThere are lots of very difficult complex reasons why people end up sleeping rough, with some very chaotic lifestyles involved. There's already been some really encouraging work done by Lincoln Council and we're determined to follow through and support them next year."
Nigel Adams, Parliamentary Undersecretary , Housing, Communities and Local Government
A power plant planned for Boston will use rubbish to generate enough electricity for 185,000 homes if it gets the go-ahead.
Image source, GoogleThe plant is intended to be built on the banks of Boston's River Haven in the Riverside Industrial Estate (pictured from the opposite bank).
If built, it will provide 80MW of energy, enough to power 60% of the households in Lincolnshire.
The electricity will be generated by rubbish shipped in from the rest of the country on the River Haven.
It will be heated to a high temperature in a process called gasification, external.
Local residents are being asked for their opinions on the plans at a number of public events in the town this month, external.
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A Lincolnshire expat with a "Little Britain" museum in his back garden has sparked controversy in Germany for allegedly breaking planning rules.
Image source, ReutersGary Blackburn, who's originally from Burton upon Stather, in North Lincolnshire, has memorabilia including Mr Bean's mini, a life-size model of the Queen and a huge tank.
But neighbours have objected to the museum and authorities have told Mr Blackburn (pictured) to remove it because he's flouted planning rules.
Mr Blackburn has vowed to fight on to keep the museum open to visitors.
The landmark Boston Stump has been given another cash boost in support of efforts to help the famous church's restoration.
The 12th Century church, which was an essential landmark for seafarers during the town's important maritime history, had been marked on English Heritage's At Risk register.
It's been given £50,000 for repairs since 2017, including this new £10,000 grant, to help restore the west face of the iconic tower.
This grant comes a month after the church was awarded £1.2m to help modernise the tourist attraction.
A teenager from Skegness is preparing to meet Prince Harry and Meghan this evening, after winning an award.
Image source, Evie ToombesEvie Toombes, from the coastal resort, is attending the WellChild Awards in London where she's won the Inspirational Person Award.
Evie has spina bifida and spends much of her time encouraging other children with health problems to live life to the full.
The 16-year-old is also a para-showrider in her spare time.
Quote MessageIf you can just find those positives and find a way, not an excuse, you can do anything you want to do. It's just about keeping your chin up.
Evie Toombes
Eleven people were evacuated from a care home in Boston after a fire broke out in the laundry room last night.
Image source, GoogleFour fire engines were called to the blaze at Vauxhall Court residential care home on Freiston Road at 19:00 yesterday.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue say the fire was caused by a fault in a tumble drier.
Nobody was injured in the fire.
Fancy demonstrating how seat belts work or pointing out exits as a career? Then you could be exactly who East Midlands Airport are looking for.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe airline Jet2 is explanding its operation at the airport (pictured) and is recruiting people in the county.
It wants extra cabin crew and ground operations staff, but also is looking to base more experienced pilots at the airport.
The soon-to-be vacant home of the Red Arrows will not be turned into a large housing estate, Lincolnshire county councillors say.
Image source, Red ArrowsAt a meeting to discuss the future of RAF Scampton, which is to be closed by 2022, county councillors said there's "no prospect" of it being turned into a large housing site, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
But councillors said the RAF station could be used for "very limited" housing or industrial use.
There were no details on the future of the Red Arrows (pictured), who are currently based there.
Quote MessageThere is no prospect of large housing or a big village going there... We've already got 100,000 houses coming to Lincolnshire over the next 25 years and I do not think there is capacity for a big new settlement in addition to that.
Clr Martin Hill, Lincolnshire County Council Leader
It's hoped that a new homeless shelter could be built by spring, after more than £500,000 was raised in just a few months.
Image source, GooglePlans for the new centre, which will replace the YMCA gym on St Rumbold street in the city (pictured), were submitted to the city council on Friday.
The charity says that they've already raised about half of the £1.2m it will cost to carry out the work.
The new centre will have 22 bedrooms, a cafe and support services for homeless people in the city.
A 'care farm' has been set up in Lincolnshire to help people with mental health problems.
The farm raises animals on a plot of land in Friskney, near Boston, and is helping to support people with anxiety and depression.
The project has had funding help from the NHS because of its effectiveness.
It's being run by Hannah and Chris Blevins, who decided to quit their jobs in the rat race and live in the countryside.
Quote MessageIt's aimed at ex-servicemen with problems, which I was. It's made quite a bit of difference to me, everybody keeps telling me I've changed a lot since I started coming here. I'm more settled shall we say.
Andy, Client and Volunteer at Carefarm
A family has been left "disheartened and gutted" after the theft of £2,500 worth of boating equipment from Boston Marina.
Image source, Craig NashTwo dinghies and an outboard motor were stolen in the theft overnight.
Lighting, fencing and a small craft were also damaged in the break-in.
Craig Nash, who owns the stolen boat, said "nothing is safe" and that he was "gutted and disheartened" by the theft.
Quote MessageI will not let this stop our family from having great times."
Craig Nash, Owner of stolen boat
Police are investigating and people are being asked to get in touch if they know anything about the whereabouts of the boat, pictured below before the break-in:
Image source, Craig Nash