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Live updates on Friday 28 September 2018
Lincoln City has moved its youth academy programme to state-of-the-art sports facilities at Riseholme College, external.
Image source, The LincolnitePlans for a huge urban extension to Lincoln could be submitted in January, according to the city council.
Image source, City of Lincoln CouncilThey say plans for 3,200 homes south-east of the city centre are "progressing well".
The project, known as the Western Growth Corridor, could also include a new stadium for Lincoln City.
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Trains are being diverted after disruption between Nottingham and Grantham.
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They will be unable to call at Grantham.
There will also be replacement bus services where possible.
East Midlands Trains have confirmed they are working with emergency services to reopen the line, with normal train service expected by 16:30.
More now on the potential cuts to Lincolnshire's police force.
The Chief Constable is warning 140 staff jobs, including 60 frontline officers, will be lost if they have to make £10m in savings over the next two years.
The Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones, insists the force has little choice but to balance the books:
Quote MessageWe've got precious little alternative. If you try to merge such a vast, rural county with another force I don't think that would be a solution either. What we continue to do is make the force as efficient and effective as we can, while lobbying hard to get a fair funding deal for Lincolnshire."
Marc Jones, Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner
Police say they're concerned for the safety of Stuart Hurst.
Mr Hurst is missing from his home in New Bolingbroke, officers said.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceIt's believed he could be in the Woodhall Spa area and officers and police drones are carrying out searches there.
Police would also like to speak to anyone who was in The Broadway area of Woodhall Spa between 14:00 and 16:30 yesterday.
The owner of a cleaning company in Bourne is going to appear on the next series of The Apprentice on BBC One.
Khadija Kalifa, 28, is a self-described 'mumpreneur' and says her best business asset is her people skills.
You can catch her audition tape here.
She goes on to say that she plans to be "likeable but focused" in the show, but says she can be "cut-throat when required."
Plans to close a pharmaceutical factory in Grimsby is a "massive blow" to the region, according to the Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers.
Image source, ReutersNovartis has announced plans to close its site in North East Lincolnshire.
It could mean the loss of nearly 400 jobs.
It says the factory will close by the end of 2020 as part of a "global transformation of the company’s manufacturing network."
Quote MessageIt's hugely disappointing. It's not just the loss of 400 jobs, it's the knock-on effect to contractors and the supply chain. It's a massive blow."
Martin Vickers MP, Cleethorpes
A large private collection of rare Madonna records will go under the hammer in Lincolnshire today, according to Unique Auctions in Lincoln.
Image source, Unique AuctionsThe collection consists of around 200 items.
Some rare Beatles items from the same collector will also be available.
If you're around RAF Waddington today you'll notice an increase in activity.
A training exercise is taking place there, with ambulances and police cars expected in and out the base all day.
It's a test to see how staff would cope with a major incident.
The event is due to finish at 15:00.
A Lincolnshire man won £121,960.70 in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday 21 August, it has emerged.
We don't know much about him as he's decided to remain anonymous, going by the alias Mr E.
He has revealed he lives in Lincolnshire and plans to spend some of the winnings on travelling.
A pharmaceutical company has announced it is going to stop producing medicines in Grimsby, affecting hundreds of jobs.
Image source, GoogleNovartis says the Grimsby site will close by the end of 2020 as part of a restructuring of its manufacturing network.
The company says 359 staff will be directly affected.
Quote MessageNovartis has been a part of the Grimsby community for many years so this has been a very difficult decision. We will treat every employee with the utmost respect, sensitivity and fairness during this difficult time.”
Haseeb Ahmad, Novartis UK Country President
The Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police says if more funding isn't found the force may have to cut more than 140 staff jobs.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceHe warns about 60 police officers could go and he might have to cut half of the force's police community support officers.
A reports says the force has to make savings of £10m over the next two years - after using up its reserves.
Quote MessageIt will mean a reduced service. People will find it longer to get calls for service delivered. The level of service that the public receive overall, will reduce."
Bill Skelly, Chief Constable, Lincolnshire Police
After a cold start, any patches of fog will clear to leave this morning dry with sunny spells.
This afternoon will stay dry with sunshine turning hazy at times.
Plans for a 34-bed hotel and restaurant in Sleaford have been approved by North Kesteven District Council.
Image source, NKDCIt's going to be built on Pride Parkway, within the Sleaford Enterprise Park.
Police want to speak to these two men after fake banknotes were used at a B&Q on Lea Road in Gainsborough.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceOn 23 August two men entered the shop at around 17:30. They went to separate tills where one man successfully used a fake note.
The other was quizzed by the cashier about the currency - he then ran out of the store.
Four electric toothbrushes have been stolen from a Boots in Louth - with a total value of around £1,200.
Officers want to talk to a man who was seen entering the store on Mercer Row at about midday on the 18 September.
Image source, Lincolnshire policeA cyclist who threatened to stab a Gainsborough man, external during a street robbery has been jailed for four years.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceWork to turn the former BHS store in Scunthorpe into a new indoor market has started today.
Image source, GoogleAround £4m is being spent on refurbishing the three-storey building, which will replace the current market site.
North Lincolnshire Council says it is in the process of allocating stalls.
The new St John's Market is due to open in spring next year.
Earlier today we told you about the coming closure of the Derbyshire Miners' Convalescent Home in Skegness.
Here are some of your reactions to the news:
Quote MessageIt's situated in a prime location with lovely views of the sea. Surely there is someone with the money to restore it, and make it into a nice hotel for example?
Michelle Goddard
Quote MessageIt would be wonderful if it could be made into a hotel as a lasting memorial to our mining history and all the miners who lived and died in the mines.
Shirley Burdett
Quote MessageIt used to be lovely to work there, so sad to see its falling apart.
Lesley Dix
A woman had to be given a dressing gown by a member of the public after she had items of her clothing stolen.
It happened at around 02:00 in the Lawrence Lane area of Boston on 9 September - a handbag and phone are also believed to have been taken.
Police are keen to speak to the person who gave the woman the dressing gown.
