This afternoon's weatherpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Brighter spells will develop this afternoon, but there'll still be a fair amount of cloud about.
It will feel rather warm.
This afternoon's weatherpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Man jailed for sex attacks on two childrenpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
A man convicted of sex attacks on two children, both aged six, has been jailed by a judge at Lincoln Crown Court.
Zachary Selby had raped his first victim when he was just 11-years-old.
Four years later, he carried out a number of sex attacks on another boy, whom he also raped.
He had warned both victims not to tell anyone, the court heard.
Selby, 23, of River Lane, Anwick, was convicted by a jury after denying charges of rape and sexual assault.
He was jailed for three years and placed on the sex offenders register for life.
'Spiked' drink test on offer in pubs and barspublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
From today, ten pubs and bars in Spalding are offering free tests to see if a drink has been spiked.
Image source, Getty ImagesCustomers can ask bar staff to test their drink for illegal substances.
Bar staff can alert the police if a drink is found to contain something it shouldn't.
Quote MessageIt’s always a good idea to keep track of what you’re drinking, how strong it is and who it has been bought by? The bars taking part are showing their commitment to helping keep people safe in Spalding."
Hayley Child, Lincolnshire County Council’s Safer Communities Service
Have a go at being a market trader in Lincolnpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Lincoln's first pop up-market, external is taking place in the city today.
It's being run by the City of Lincoln Council every Tuesday and anyone can come along to sell anything from homemade crafts to teddy bears:
It costs £10 for a stall and runs from 09:00-16:00 in Lincoln's Central Market.
Plans for North Hykeham road set for green light?published at 10:59 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
County councillors are due to vote on plans , externallater to create a relief road for North Hykeham.
Image source, Lincolnshire County CouncilIf given the go-ahead, the new dual carriageway would complete the Lincoln Eastern Bypass currently in construction around the city, creating a continuous ring road.
Lincolnshire County Council's executive, external is expected to back the £148m project when its members meet today.
But the council will need to bid for and win more than £100m of government funding if the project is to go ahead as recommended.
Grimsby Town Deal through to next stage of funding bidpublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
The government has asked North East Lincolnshire Council to submit its proposals for the next stage of a multi-million pound deal to regenerate Grimsby.
Image source, GoogleIf successful, the Great Grimsby Town Deal would see millions being ploughed into the area and could see nearly 9,000 new jobs created and 10,000 new homes built.
The council, police, voluntary sector and education leaders are due to meet today to see how they can work in partnership to tackle issues in Grimsby.
Steve Ryder, from CPO, which helps people get back into work in Grimsby, says there are a lot of good things happening in the town:
Quote MessageI have been here since 2004 and it is probably the most positive I have felt. I think it has come about because of some hard work and the economic situation."
Steve Ryder, CPO
Protest march over closure of miners' holiday homepublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Former miners are due to protest outside a Skegness retreat later, on the eve of its closure.
Image source, Mat Fascione/GeographThe Derbyshire Miners' Convalescent Home opened in 1928 to allow men to recover from injury and illness.
To this day, it's still used as a seaside break for mining families and the wider public.
The Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation is closing the site due to increasing maintenance costs and falling guest numbers.
Grimsby house raid nets cannabis haulpublished at 09:23 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Hundreds of cannabis plants have been found at a property in Grimsby during a police raid.
Image source, GoogleThe raid was carried out at a house on Newbury Avenue yesterday afternoon.
Police were called after a neighbour reported a problem with their power supply and a smell of burning.
The owners of the house which contained the drugs weren't in the property during the raid and no arrests were made.
Watch: Tuesday's weather forecastpublished at 08:48 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look NorthA rather blustery day with some bright or sunny spells and areas of cloud.
Watch my full forecast here:
Scunthorpe to host mental health open daypublished at 08:00
Sessions looking at how to tackle depression and anxiety are due to be held in North Lincolnshire next week.
Image source, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation TrustThe Talking Shop event will be held in Scunthorpe on Wednesday 10 October and is part of World Mental Health Day.
Residents over the age of 18 will be able to talk to professionals from a range of services on various issues, including addiction and dealing with domestic abuse.
It's a "unique" opportunity to share tips on overcoming common mental health problems, according to the Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
Inmate self-harmed before cell hangingpublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
Luke McDonnell was found hanging in his cell on his 29th birthday and died four day later.
Read MoreThis evening's weatherpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
More cloud around through tonight with some light rain or drizzle moving its way south and east.
Some breaks in the cloud are likely to develop again later.
Rather breezy.
Women sought over street attackpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
Police say they want to speak to two women about an assault in Lincoln.
Image source, Lincolnshire Police
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceOfficers have just released information about the attack.
It happened at about 04:00 on Sunday 2 September on the High Street.
Two women followed another two women from McDonalds and assaulted them.
One woman was left with bruising to her arm and face, police said.
New traffic powers for community support officerspublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
Police Community Support Officers in Lincolnshire are to be given new powers, designed to help cut the number of serious road accidents in the county.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceThe Chief Constable Bill Skelly has decided to give PCSOs these powers as part of the force's efforts to maximise current resources and commitment to reducing fatal accidents.
Officers will be able to deal with a range of offences including:
- Not wearing a seatbelt in a car
- Not wearing a helmet while riding a motorbike
- Speeding
- Using a mobile phone while driving
Quote MessageWe know the areas where I’ve given extra powers are some of the most concerning to our communities and it is right that local officers can now tackle them direct, as well as alleviating pressure from other members of the force. All this helps us keep Lincolnshire as safe as possible."
Bill Skelly, Chief Constable
PCSOs will also be allowed to stop vehicles and ask for drivers' details.
The force says that the officers will be able to use the new powers after training, which will take a maximum of three days.
Make a Difference Awards - time to nominatepublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
BBC Radio Lincolnshire is hoping to celebrate those people who go above and beyond in Lincolnshire.
It's time to introduce our Make A Difference Awards:
You can make your nominations on our website.
County misses out on road improvement cashpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
Lincolnshire has missed out on the first round of government bids for road improvement projects.
Image source, GoogleThe transport secretary has announced the first schemes to get part of the £100m funding for vital upgrades.
They include a new section for York's Outer Ring Road.
Lincolnshire County Council say its bids are still being considered for future funding rounds.
Man due in court over gun chargespublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
A man has appeared in court charged with possession of a firearm in a public place.
Sunny Johnson, 33, of Woodhall Drive in Lincoln, has been remanded into custody.
Police officers were called to Parker Avenue on Thursday.
They arrested Mr Johnson and another man at the scene.
The second man has been released under investigation, police said.
Police officer helps stranded newlywedspublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
Sian and Josh Chapman were taken to their reception in a police car after their vintage wedding car broke down.
Read MoreLincoln man charged over knife attackpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
A man has been charged with wounding after a man was stabbed in Lincoln at the weekend.
It happened on Portland Street at about 16:25 on Saturday.
The victim is being treated for his injuries at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Satar Hamadaman, 37, of Montague Street, Lincoln, is due before magistrates later today.
A second man arrested has been released on conditional bail.
Yellowbelly spirit in action for Lincolnshire Daypublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
The yellowbelly spirit is in full swing today for Lincolnshire Day.
People across the county are putting on events to celebrate our county.
And, as you can see, the BBC in Lincolnshire has been flying the county's flag too.