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  1. Goodbye: Five things we learned today

    Alex Rhodes

    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    Well that's it from us today, thanks for following along with us. Lincolnshire Live will be back from tomorrow at 8:00am.

    But in the meantime, here are a few things we've learnt today:

  2. Traffic and Travel: A1 partially blocked in Rutland

    BBC Travel

    There's been an accident on the A1 at the B668, the southbound is partially blocked with slow traffic as a result.  

  3. Eleven jailed after illegal rave in Twyford Woods

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Officers in full riot gear had bottles, stones, lengthsof wood, lumps of concrete and a scaffolding pole thrown at them when they tried to close down the illegal event next to the A1 in May last year. 

    26 police officers were injured during the violence which broke out as they moved in to seize generators to bring to an end the event which attracted ravers from as far away as South Wales and the West Country.

    Jail sentences of between 12 months and two years were handed out at Lincoln Crown Court to 11 people today as a result of the incident.   

    Rave
  4. The weather this evening

    Paul Hudson

    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    Sunny spells and isolated showers this evening. Showers should die away for a time, however cloud amounts should increase again later, eventually giving showery rain across some northern parts.

    Temperatures should remain on the warm side given cloud cover.  

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  5. Local MP concerned over school funding

    Caroline Brockelbank

    BBC Radio Humberside

    A North East Lincolnshire MP has expressed concerns that pupils in the county could be worse off under plans designed to make school funding fairer. 

    The new Education Secretary Justine Greening has delayed changes to the way schools' cash is allocated, saying she needs an extra year to get it right. 

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    Quote Message: Under the formula proposed by F40... schools in North East Lincolnshire suffer a £2.1m cut equivalent to more than £100 per pupil each year. from Melanie Onn Great Grimsby Labour MP Melanie Onn
    Melanie OnnGreat Grimsby Labour MP Melanie Onn
  6. Second phase of new college campus on track

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    The multi-million pound second phase of the first new agricultural college campus to be built in the UK for more than 50 years is on schedule to open in September.

    Riseholme College will unveil phase two of its Showground Campus to students for the first time at the start of the next academic year.

    The £13 million first phase of the Riseholme Showground Campus opened last year. 

    Riseholme College
  7. Pokemon NO

    Alex Rhodes

    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    Because I am an unapologetic man-child I, like millions across the globe have got swept up in the new smartphone craze Pokemon Go.

    However Pokemon trainers are said to be causing problems for some businesses here in Lincolnshire. 

    The general manager of the Baytree Garden Centre in Spalding has taken out an advert in The Spalding Voice to ask pokefans to be cautious when on the hunt, he had a chat to Nicola Gilroy about it, take a listen:

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    Video caption: Nicola talks to manager Nigel Wallis about the app that's proving to be a bit of a pain
  8. Spalding Shootings: Local MP, John Hayes, issues statement

    Alex Rhodes

    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    "The whole of our community has been shocked by the unimaginable events which happened in Spalding on Tuesday. This tragedy was dealt with by our local police force with speed and care -several officers were on the scene within moments- and the ambulance service, too, responded rapidly.

    Now is the time for the whole community to come together – in sorrow, but with fortitude. Knowing the people of Spalding and South Holland so well, I am certain that we will all rise to that challenge.

    We do not want nor welcome inflammatory or spiteful remarks from those outside our area who seem more interested in fuelling hatred and despair than in grieving and healing, and I hope we won’t see a repetition of that kind of irresponsibility."

    John Hayes
  9. Top awards for Lincoln parks

    Alex Rhodes

    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    Hartsholme Country Park and the Arboretum have been named as two of the best parks in England and Wales for another year, after impressing the Green Flag award experts.

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    park

    The awards are judged on eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.

    Both the parks get to fly the green flag above their grounds as a result. 

  10. New crime stats shows rise in violent and sexual crimes

    BBC Look North

    East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

    Latest annual crime figures show an increase in violent and sexual crimes recorded by Lincolnshire Police.

    There was a 25% rise in victims of sex crimes. The average national increase was 21% .

    Statistic experts say it's because victims are more willing to come forward and report offences.

  11. Traffic and travel: Disruption on the A17

    BBC Travel

    The A17 in Cranwell is partially blocked with slow traffic southbound at the Main Street junction.

    A lorry has broken down and is in the process of being recovered.

  12. The empty car park: Your reaction

    BBC Look North

    East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

    Our reporter Gemma Dawson has been down to Sleaford to get to the bottom of why the new carpark has proved so unpopular so far:

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    In the meantime let's get more of your reaction:

    Quote Message: The shocking is we have so many off street parking issues around the town. When asked if it could be used overnight told no! from Mark Suffield North Kesteven District Councillor
    Mark SuffieldNorth Kesteven District Councillor
    Quote Message: Grantham Road is free. The car park is £2. Which would you choose? It's not rocket science why it's not doing well. from Thomas Pinchbeck Facebook
    Thomas PinchbeckFacebook
    Quote Message: More wasted money. Like the lights that were put in a few years ago by Barclays then removed. from Donna Fawcett Facebook
    Donna FawcettFacebook
    Quote Message: Can't understand Sleaford people, two pounds for all day parking? It costs more than that for an hour in some of Lincoln's parks!!! from Pat Twidle Facebook
    Pat TwidleFacebook
  13. Skegness woman charged with £76,000 fraud

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Lincolnshire police have told us they've charged a woman with five offences of theft and fraud.

    Jane Moore, 56, of Burghley Road, faces 3 charges of theft from employer and 2 charges of fraud by abuse of position.  

    The offences were alleged to have been committed over a period since 2005, Moore is due to appear before Skegness Magistrates on 9th August.

  14. Traffic and travel: Congestion in places

    BBC Travel

    Everything is running smoothly by and large now that the A1 has reopened.

    There is some slower than normal traffic in areas with roadworks however.

    Rowan Road at North Hykeham and Kates Bridge in Thurlby are the places to avoid if you can.

  15. Walk a million

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    We've unveiled details of a new campaign aimed at getting people in the county to walk one million miles.

    The campaign, called "Walk a Million" aims to promote fitness and the benefits of spending time in the Lincolnshire countryside. 

    The first walk will be on Friday 29th July at the Natural World Centre in Whisby. 

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  16. Rare medieval graffiti discovered at Cathedral dig site

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    We told you earlier about the human remains discovered at the Cathedral but that wasn't the only thing archaeologists uncovered. 

    They also found hand-carved graffiti: 

    daisy wheels

    These designs are known as "Daisy Wheels" and are often found on the walls of religious buildings. 

    However it wasn't put there by medieval youths looking to put their tag on it, it’s believed they were carved by stonemasons perhaps as part of a protection ritual.

  17. School's out forever

    Alex Rhodes

    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    After more than 160 years the village of Saltfleetby will no longer have a primary school. 

    It has just 11 children left and will close at the end of the day.

    Linda Smith is a teacher there:

    Quote Message: I'm devastated the school is shutting, its been our lives for the past 16 years but I've got very happy memories and I'll cherish them for the rest of my life. from Linda Smith Saltfleetby Primary
    Linda SmithSaltfleetby Primary
  18. Weather Watchers: Freak hailstorm in Holbeach

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Lots of us have been enjoying (or enduring!) the hot weather over the past few days. But yesterday evening it briefly bounced it down in parts of the county like Boston and Holbeach.

    Phillip Heinzl uploaded this video to our Facebook page, take a look:

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    Video caption: Phillip Heinzl captures heavy rain and hail in Holbeach