Updates from across Lincolnshire
Lincoln City's new Elite Performance Centre has opened its doors for the first time.
The £1.3m ground has come from prize money from the Imps' FA Cup run.
Here's a glimpse of the new 12.3 acre site near Scampton:
A man in his 20s has died following a crash on the B1391 in Swineshead.
Four other people were seriously injured in the crash between a lorry and a car.
It happened near the junction with the A52 at about 06:30 this morning.
The road has now reopened.
Hollywood has come to Boston today as US actor Rob Lowe began filming scenes in the town's Market Place for a new TV series called Wild Bill.
Image source, Bill SkellyLowe plays high-flying US cop Bill Hixon who joins the "Lincolnshire East" constabulary as Chief Constable.
And, of course, he's been paid a visit by Lincolnshire Police's real Chief Constable, who just happens to be his namesake.
Bill Skelly says the show is a good thing for the town and admits it was surreal watching someone else dressed as the Chief Constable walking around.
Adults in receipt of services from Allied Healthcare in Lincolnshire have been reassured that they shouldn't see any disruption after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) issued a warning saying it has doubts over the future operation of the company.
Image source, Getty ImagesAllied Healthcare announced earlier this year it was struggling with debts, blaming low fees paid by councils, but it did manage to restructure its finances on that occasion.
But the CQC has now said the company, which helps more than 13,000 people across the UK, had only be able to confirm it had funding in place until 30 November.
A spokesman for Allied Healthcare said the company was "surprised and deeply disappointed" by the move by the CQC.
He said it was "premature and unwarranted" as there was no risk to services because financing had been secured.
Lincolnshire County Council says Allied is currently only used to provide short-term support for those needing help getting back on their feet.
It says it's working with the company to secure services to the 300 people using it at any one time in the county.
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Objectors have used an inquiry into a proposed electricity link between Denmark and the UK to urge a rethink to its proposed route through the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Campaigners have highlighted fears the construction of the 473-mile Viking Link, which will run through the wolds to Denmark, would damage the area's landscape and put visitors off coming.
The cable would provide high-voltage electricity from Denmark to Lincolnshire passing through East Lindsey, Boston, North Kesteven and South Holland.
A planning inquiry is being held after East Lindsey District Council refused planning permission, fearing the impact upon farming and the landscaping. The other councils all granted permission.
East Lindsey Council has already indicated its position has changed after receiving reassurances about the impact of the work on the area.
But Stephen Jack, from the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service, said the chosen route had "always been our least favourite option":
Quote MessageWe continue to remain concerned that the route cuts through the area of natural beauty when there are alternative routes available."
Stephen Jack, Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service
Showers this afternoon, some possibly heavy and thundery.
Mostly cloudy too, but with a few sunny interludes.
The main headlines this lunchtime include:
Rail passengers in Lincolnshire are being warned to expect serious disruption on the East Coast Mainline this weekend.
Image source, PAIt's while Network Rail carries out repairs between Peterborough and Retford.
As a result, buses will replace services between Peterborough, Grantham and Newark Northgate on Saturday.
There will also be a reduced service elsewhere on the line, with some lengthy diversions expected.
Passengers are being advised to plan any journeys ahead and allow extra time.
More than 4,000 people have visited a church in Lincolnshire to look at thousands of hand-made poppies.
Image source, Heckington 100The "Sea of Poppies" is currently on display at St Andrew's Church.
It's part of Heckington's commemorations marking the centenary of The Armistice.
Organisers appealed for 10,000 knitted and crocheted poppies, but they received 18,000.
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Plans have been announced to improve and future-proof the A46.
The road links Gloucestershire to the Lincolnshire coast and is described as "one of the country's most important trade routes" by Midlands Connect, who have released a 20-year improvement plan.
Proposed changes for Leicestershire include a Leicester Eastern/Southern Bypass and upgrades to the Leicester Western Bypass and the Hobbyhorse Roundabout.
Image source, GoogleImprovements in Newark would see an acceleration of the building of the proposed Newark Bypass and plans to reduce congestion.
In Lincoln, there would be improvements to the city's bypass and the A15.
For many people, once 5 November comes and goes Christmas can officially begin...
And that seems to be the case in Gainsborough with this new addition to the Market Place.
Just 47 days to go - and counting:
Image source, Gainsborough Town CouncilThousands of lapel badges designed by a Lincolnshire student have gone into production.
Image source, Heather McNeil / Horncastle Town CouncilHeather McNeil, from Banovallum School, was the winner of a schools contest in Horncastle to design a badge marking the centenary of the end of World War One.
It will be given to students and people involved in the commemorations in the town.
Five people have been seriously injured following a crash between a lorry and a car on the B1391 at Swineshead.
Police are at the scene near the junction with the A52.
The road remains closed and diversions are in place.
TV crews are in Boston this morning for the start of filming for a new ITV police drama, Wild Bill, starring the Hollywood actor Rob Lowe.
It seems he's already been making the most of our beautiful countryside for this photo shoot:
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A teenager has gone missing from his home in Spalding.
Image source, Lincolnshire Police16-year-old Morgan Griffin hasn't been seen since Sunday 4 November.
Police believe he could be in the Milton Keynes or Wisbech areas.
Early cloud and rain will give way to sunny intervals and showers today, possibly heavy and thundery.
Showers could merge back into a longer spell of rain later in the day.
Rather windy.
A Skegness butchers has been crowned Butcher's Shop of the Year.
Image source, Butcher's Shop of the YearJudges from the Meat Trades Journal said Kirk's was a worthy winner and a great ambassador for the butchery industry.
Owner Andrew Kirk said he was overjoyed and praised the firm's staff.
Quote MessageIt’s a testament to our entire team and the hard work put into the business. We’re in there every day grafting hard and serving our community, and this is recognition of that work."
Andrew Kirk, Owner
Plans to invest £50m in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support in schools across Lincolnshire have been approved.
Image source, GoogleImprovements will include investments in special schools, a new school in Lincoln and the expansion of several others, the county council says.
Quote MessageWe want to ensure all children can access high quality education and achieve their potential as near their family and local community as possible."
Councillor Patricia Bradwell, Executive Councillor for Children's Services
Cloud will gradually thicken tonight, with spells of rain from the west.
This will become persistent in many areas.
It'll be a blustery night, but it will be mild:
Lincoln will still have "a Moroccan feel about it" this Christmas despite the city's planned Moroccan-style market being cancelled, it's being promised.
Image source, Visit LincolnLincoln's Business Improvement Group has made the pledge after it emerged that the market - planned for the former Ruddocks store on the High Street - won't go ahead due to issues with paperwork.
Despite the cancellation, it's been confirmed that camels will still lead the way in The Lantern Parade, external on Thursday 13 December - a procession up from the Cornhill to Castle Square.
The evening will conclude with a nativity service at St Mary Magdalene's Church.
