The top stories from across Lincolnshire so far today include:
This afternoon will be chilly and blustery with a lot of cloud together with showery outbreaks of rain.
A brisk easterly wind.
A young woman, who had her arm in a sling, was robbed in Coningsby.
It's understood three men saw her withdrawing money from a cash machine on the afternoon of Friday 9 November.
The men, described as being in their late 20s or early 30s, then stole the cash she'd withdrawn from her.
A bird expert wants to persuade peregrine falcons to nest elsewhere while renovation work takes place.
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A plan for 100 new houses in Crowland has been approved, two years after being refused by planning inspectors.
Image source, Wheatley Group DevelopmentsIn 2016, councillors said the plan did not provide enough information on whether houses could be built so close to existing businesses.
But on appeal the applicant, Wheatley Group Developments, agreed by pay £44,000 towards health services and £15,000 towards transport in the area.
One third of the houses at the development will be affordable, according to the plan.
Birchwood Avenue in Lincoln is currently closed because of an accident.
Image source, GoogleIt affects the stretch between Jasmin Road and Aldergrove Crescent.
Police are at the scene and drivers in the area are being warned to expect delays.
New traffic measures designed to control an influx of visitors to the Lincolnshire coast to see the seal pups are working, according to the local council.
A one-way system has been introduced and visitors now have to pay £5 to park at Donna Nook.
Alwyn Drewery, vice-chairman of North Somercotes Parish Council, says the roads were gridlocked last year and it was unsafe.
He added it's much better now: "It all seems to have gone away now, it's all working hunky dory".
RAF commanders say they won't take further action against an officer from Lincolnshire who starred in a pornographic film.
It's understood the man involved is a flying instructor at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford.
In a statement, the Royal Air Force said the film was made more than five years ago when he was not serving and is therefore a "private life matter".
Almost a year-long of work on Heighington Road as part of the construction of the Lincoln Eastern Bypass is beginning today.
Image source, GoogleEngineers will start work to build a 33 metre bridge above the new bypass route.
Councillor Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said Heighington Road will remain closed to traffic for about 11 months.
Quote MessageWe're aware that this will be inconvenient for many, but it is an essential part of the bypass's construction."
Councillor Richard Davies
The diversion route for the closure will be via the B1188 to Washingborough Road to Church Hill to Heighington Road, and vice versa.
A fundraising campaign has started to help a Lincolnshire primary school replace a stolen school minibus.
It was taken from Tealby School near Market Rasen last month.
It was later found burnt-out in a field.
The school used the bus for trips and has had to cancel several since the bus was destroyed.
The school has thanked local people for starting the fundraising campaign.
National educations awards have been won by Belton House, near Grantham, and Lincoln's International Bomber Command Centre.
Image source, Visit LincolnThe Sandford Award, external is given to heritage sites and museums who have the best programmes for schools.
Other winners this year include Hull's Wilberforce House and Wakefield's National Coal Mining Museum.
Fire crews will be carrying out a major training exercise at Lincoln Cathedral this week.
Image source, Lincolnshire Fire & RescueAbout five fire engines and 30 firefighters will be rushing to a false emergency.
The exercise is designed to help firefighters train how to deal with a fire at the cathedral.
Quote MessageA fire at Lincoln Cathedral would create some unique problems for firefighters due to the nature of the building, so it is vital we are aware of these difficulties."
Richard Pullen, Crew manager
The exercise is being held by the services' West Division.
It will take place from 19:00 to 21:00 on Wednesday.
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Rand Farm Park could become home to a children's nursery under plans submitted to West Lindsey District Council.
The proposals have been lodged by owner Richard Waring.
It would see a house on the site transformed into a nursery with space for 90 children.
The plans also include an outdoor play space and classrooms for babies, toddlers and pre-school age children.
Quote MessageIt provides an opportunity to introduce a unique farm-based nursery which would widen the choice of education within this part of Lincolnshire."
Richard Waring
Witnesses are being sought by police after a motorbike was damaged at a supermarket in Lincoln.
Image source, GoogleThe bike was parked at the Asda store on Wolsey Way at lunchtime on Saturday, but when its owner returned he found it was lying damaged on the ground.
The force is keen to speak to a woman who spoke to the owner before he parked up.
She's described as about 40-years-old, 5ft 5ins tall with short curly hair.
Do you recognise this man? Lincolnshire Police are appealing for help in finding him following a robbery in Lincoln.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceIt happened at about 13:35 on Sunday at the city's bus station when a man approached another man and demanded money.
The victim handed over £20.
Anyone who can identify the man in the picture is being asked to contact police.
Staying breezy through this evening and then overnight.
Some further showers will push in from the east.
These showers could be heavy at times:
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A High Court injunction to tackle illegal traveller sites across Lincoln is to be sought by the city's council.
If approved by the authority's executive next week, officials will apply to the High Court to gain the order.
City of Lincoln Council has spent about £44,160 since 2015 clearing up sites such as those at Skellingthorpe playing fields, South Common and Yarborough Leisure Centre.
Police who investigated a £12m fraud against the NHS in Lincolnshire say they're confident of recovering more than £3m from members of the organised crime gang involved.
Image source, PATwelve offenders were given jail sentences in separate cases last year.
Lincolnshire Police has just revealed it's secured court orders to force most of them to repay some of what they stole.
Quote MessageAny funds returned to public bodies such as the NHS I am sure will be gratefully received, particularly in these austere times."
Det Sgt Mike Billiam, Lincolnshire Police
If you're around Lincoln Cathedral at the moment, I suggest you look up.
There are some very brave people working on the high towers on the East End of the building.
You might be able to spot them - if you look REALLY closely:
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