BBC Weather

It will be a cloudy end to the day in Lincolnshire.

Here's the latest forecast:

Staff at an animal rescue centre have praised the efforts of people in Lincolnshire after thousands of pounds was raised to save the lives of four homeless raccoons.

The raccoons were left without a home after an animal college had to close, but the Ark Wildlife Park in Stickney - which was approached to help - couldn't afford to re home them.

However, thousands of pounds was donated in just 24 hours to help the raccoons - similar to the one pictured which is also cared for at the Ark.

Offers of help to build an enclosure for them were also made by local businesses, according to Jamie Mintram from the Ark.

The footage appears to show David Brown driving while taking part in a virtual council meeting.

Trains are being delayed between Sleaford and Boston because of a points failure.

Engineers are on site, according to Network Rail:

Lincoln United are out of the FA Cup.

It was announced yesterday eight players had tested positive for Covid-19.

The club had hoped to play a match against West Bridgford this weekend.

However, that's now been cancelled following talks with health officials:

Footage appears to show David Brown attempting to respond to questions and take part in a vote.

Lincoln Cathedral lost almost £769,000 between April and July due to the coronavirus lockdown, it's been revealed.

Staff at the famous cathedral say that number will continue to rise while visitor numbers remain restricted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.

A "Provide, Protect, Preserve" recovery appeal has been launched to raise £1.5m to stabilise the finances of the cathedral, which dates back to the 11th Century.

No patients are currently being treated for coronavirus at any of Lincolnshire's Hospitals, it's been confirmed.

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United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (ULHT) says a total of 511 patients have been treated at its hospitals since the start of the pandemic.

The focus now is on getting hospital services back to normal, it adds.

Andrew Morgan, ULHT chief executive, says the trust is well-placed to deal with another outbreak if it's needed:

Superfast 5G mobile internet services have now been rolled out in parts of Lincoln, it's been confirmed.

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Telecoms company 02 says it has launched the network in the city centre.

5G is the next generation of mobile internet connection and offers much faster data download and upload speeds.

Through greater use of the radio spectrum, it will allow far more devices to access the mobile internet at the same time.

O2 says faster broadband will help the economy recover from the impact of Covid-19.

It could take people in Lincolnshire up to three days to get a coronavirus test, the county's director of public health has warned.

Professor Derek Ward says it's because of a national issue with lab capacity and because resources have been diverted to areas with more cases.

Some people in the county have expressed anger after being offered an appointment in places as far away as Leicester or Oldham.

Professor Ward says: "Unfortunately, you might have to wait a few days to get a test locally, or where you might be offered the chance of the test but you might have to travel to somewhere.

"Government are prioritising those areas with higher numbers of cases, and giving them more testing capacity," he adds.

BBC Weather

High pressure will move into the region for today, leading to largely dry and settled conditions.

Clouds thickening through the afternoon, but a few sunny spells still possible. It will be cooler.

A few sunny spells in the evening then becoming mainly clear.

It will be quite cool again overnight as winds continue to be generally light:

The Village Church Farm Museum in Skegness has been forced to shut for two weeks due to coronavirus.

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The decision's been made to close the site after a relative of one of the volunteers there tested positive for Covid-19.

Staff say it's a precautionary measure and hope their supporters will understand and bear with them during the closure.

BBC Weather

It will be a dry end to the day in Lincolnshire.

Here's the latest forecast:

There are currently delays to train services between Sleaford and Skegness.

It's because of a points failure at Boston:

Lincolnshire has been added to the list of places where badger culls can take place, the Natural England government agency has confirmed.

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The move is part of efforts to control tuberculosis in cattle.

The latest expansion of the cull comes despite the government signalling its intention to gradually phase out badger culling to tackle TB in livestock.

The licences mean up to 70,000 badgers could be killed this year across much of England as part of efforts to control TB in livestock, which can catch the disease from the wild animals.

The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has condemned the decision.

Tammy Smalley, the trust's head of conservation, says: "Lincolnshire is a low risk area and, as of yet, we've still seen no evidence from the government agencies about why they're including Lincolnshire."

However, Anne Harrison, who has a herd of 400 pedigree cattle at Boothby Pagnell, says TB is a "real worry".

"If we find one [with TB] then I can't sell them to another pedigree breeder and that's income," she says.

Concerns have been raised about the length of time it's taking for court cases to progress in Lincolnshire.

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The county's Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones, says victims of crime are having to wait too long to see their case go to court.

He says he's also concerned about a growing backlog in the courts system:

Lincoln United has given more details about the eight players at the club who tested positive for coronavirus last week.

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The club says that following the positive Covid-19 test of one of its men's development team players, all the men's first team and development team players were tested on 3 September.

As a result of those tests, there were eight positive results - four in each squad.

The players who tested positive "are all well and self-isolating", according to a statement issued by the club, external.

The statement adds: "The football club, with the support of the Hartsholme Social Club, contacted the environmental health department's manager at the City of Lincoln Council. We have complied with all measures, guidance and requirements asked of us."

"As of now, the club has reviewed its Covid-19 risk assessment and progressed with further measures, beyond FA guidance, to ensure our club members continue to feel safe and enjoy their footballing experience at Lincoln United FC," the statement concludes.

A Police Community Support Officer has retired after spending 17 years patrolling the streets of Lincoln.

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Pete Davies has been a familiar face in the city, with Lincolnshire Police describing him as a "shining example of policing with pride".

Mr Davies said he wanted to say a "big thank you" to everyone as he says goodbye to the PCSO role.

A coach operator which operates some school services in the Grantham area is concerned coronavirus face covering rules aren't being observed by pupils.

Marshalls says some youngsters are removing them once they've passed the driver, when they should in fact be worn for the entire journey.

They're reminding parents and students of the current rules:

BBC Weather

Today will start out largely cloudy as a weakening cold front moves across the region.

There is the slight chance of a light shower or two.

A few sunny spells in the evening then becoming mainly clear.

It will become quite cool overnight as winds diminish to light: