Work on a £7m scheme to protect homes and businesses on the Lincolnshire coast is about to start.

The Environment Agency will pump 400,000 cubic metres of sand onto the county's beaches which will act as a buffer between the sea and the existing defences.

Over the next six weeks, beaches at Trusthorpe, Mablethorpe, Ingoldmells, Trunch Lane, Wolla Bank, Chapel Six Marshes and Huttoft will be replenished.

About 50 incidents of railway track trespass took place in Lincoln last year, 13 of which involved children and young people, Network Rail has revealed.

New figures show there are more than 250 incidents of dangerous behaviour recorded on Britain's railway every week.

A safety campaign's now been launched together with two sports charities to encourage more youngsters to stay safe on the railway.

Another GP surgery in Lincolnshire could close, it's emerged.

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The Glebe Practice has applied to close the Skellingthorpe Surgery, near Lincoln.

It comes as research shows a fall in the number of GPs per head of population for the first time in nearly 50 years.

The Nuffield Trust says the number of doctors joining the profession isn't keeping pace with those leaving.

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A Lincolnshire man is nearing the end of a massive 1,216-mile charity trek, external.

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Items included a ring Baroness Thatcher wore outside Downing Street when she first came to power in 1979.

A woman found dead in a North Lincolnshire village has been named.

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The body of Joanne Hamer, 48, was found at a house on Main Street, Worlaby on Monday.

Humberside Police said officers were called to the property at about 12:45 "after a report of concern for the woman's safety".

Det Ch Insp Christine Calvert said a 53-year-old man arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder remains in police custody.

She added: "I understand this incident will be concerning to the local community, however I want to offer my assurance we are treating this as a priority."

A man armed with a hammer and a metal tin-opener has been arrested in Lincoln.

It happened at about 19:00 last night on Friars Lane.

The 23-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage:

Lincolnshire Police are looking for these two men after a number of tablets and phones were stolen from an electronics shop in Skegness.

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It happened between 02:50 and 03:20 in the early hours of Monday at the Fone Fashion store on the High Street.

It's believed the thieves forced the security shutters open.

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One of the offenders was wearing jeans, a hooded top and builders' gloves.

The other was wearing black tracksuit bottoms, a hooded top, builders' glovers and a ski mask.

Anyone with information about their identities is being asked to contact police.

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Lincoln’s 1st XV were crowned as the 2019 Lincolnshire County Cup champions, external after a thrilling 34-10 victory over Stamford.

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Here in Lincolnshire people are quite familiar with the roar of a Typhoon, the odd glimpse of the Red Arrows and can even spot an RAF Sentinel on clear days.

But near Holbeach they swap the fast jets for Apache Helicopters - take a look at this footage of them training from Matt Smart:

Six men have been arrested and a "large quantity" of cannabis has been seized at a house in Grimsby.

Officers arrested the men after a report of suspicious activity on Osborne Street last night.

The cannabis plants were subsequently found in a property nearby, according to police.

A scene guard remains in place, the force says.

The East Midlands, including Lincolnshire, has been ranked as one of the worst areas in the country when it comes to the number of GPs per head of population.

On average, there are 55 GPs in the county for every 100,000 people and the Nuffield Trust, which compiled the figures, says the number of doctors joining the profession isn't keeping pace with those leaving:

Dr Kieran Sharrock, who represents GPs in the county, says the public don't always help the situation:

NHS England says it's working to recruit and retain more GPs and specialist health workers.

A steam-powered rocket motorbike will be on display in Lincoln tonight:

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The Force of Nature was designed and manufactured by Graham Sykes, who is hoping it will travel over 200mph using steam.

Mr Sykes will give a talk at 19:30 tonight at the University of Lincoln's Sir Isaac Newton building about the bike and his future record-breaking plans.

He says he wants to change the perception of renewable energy sources:

A new leader is to be appointed at West Lindsey District Council.

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Conservative Councillor Giles McNeill (pictured), who represents the Nettleham Ward, has been elected to take over as leader and replace Councillor Jeff Summers.

It follows a vote at the local party’s annual general meeting.

Police have recovered two pieces of jewellery from the Louth area.

They're now asking the owners to come forward and claim them:

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If they're yours, you'll need proof of ownership to claim them, say police.

Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

Today will be a cloudy and blustery day with outbreaks of rain, some of which could be heavy at times.

The brisk easterly wind will make it feel chilly.

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Plans for a statue to commemorate the man known as the "Father of the RAF” and founder of the historic college at RAF Cranwell have been approved by North Kesteven District Council.

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The proposals will see a statue of Sir Hugh Trenchard built at the base.

Lord Trenchard established the college in 1920 as part of his plans to expand the air force following the First World War.

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The facility became the first military air academy in the world.