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Until then, here's what you've learnt today....
An evening walk-in centre could open at Grantham Hospital within a matter of weeks.
A police helicopter's been scrambled after a woman alleged she was assaulted at woods near Boston this afternoon.
A farm worker's died after being struck by a slab of concrete at a farm near Sleaford.
Roads heading towards the Lincolnshire coast are exceptionally busy as thousands of people head to the seaside resorts for the Bank Holiday weekend.
It's emerged that a sacked Lincolnshire police officer who stole a canoe and sold it on eBay had represented the UK in the sport at the World Championships.
Watch: Here's Abbie Dewhurst with the weather forecast
Health and Safety inspectors and the police are investigating the death of a farm worker who was killed when a slab of concrete hit him as he worked in a barn.
Roads heading towards the Lincolnshire coast are exceptionally busy as thousands of people head to the seaside resorts for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Sacked kayak theft officer represented UK at world championships
We have more on the story about the sacked police officer who sold a stolen kayak and paddles on eBay.
It has emerged that he recently represented the UK at the canoeing world championships.
PC Andrew Hamilton was dismissed by Lincolnshire Police for gross misconduct on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, non-league teams Boston United, Gainsborough Trinity, Grantham Town and Stamford AFC also play and there will be updates on BBC Radio Lincolnshire.
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Farmer Andrew Ward appeals for return of stolen MBE
A farmer honoured for his work with flood victims has appealed for the return of his MBE after thieves stole his car containing the award.
Andrew Ward founded the Forage Aid charity to help livestock producers hit by bad weather in 2014.
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Lincolnshire talent to be showcased at Leeds Festival
He's arrived!
BBC's Jono Brine is at this year's Leeds Festival.
He'll be broadcasting from the BBC Introducing stage where Mowbeck, The Tin Pigeons and Arctic Lake - all from Lincolnshire - will be performing.
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- A police helicopter's been scrambled after a woman alleged she was assaulted at woods near Boston this afternoon.
- A farm worker's died after being struck by a slab of concrete at a farm near Sleaford.
- Roads heading towards the Lincolnshire coast are exceptionally busy as thousands of people head to the seaside resorts for the Bank Holiday weekend.
- It's emerged that a sacked Lincolnshire police officer who stole a canoe and sold it on eBay had represented the UK in the sport at the World Championships.
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Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Local Live has finished for today.
We're back from 08:00 next Tuesday with more news from around the area.
Until then, here's what you've learnt today....
Watch: Here's Abbie Dewhurst with the weather forecast
BBC Weather
Fine for the rest of the day but watch out for more unsettled weather over the weekend.
The big bank holiday get away in full swing
BBC Travel
It's the bank holiday weekend, which means fun with the family, great gays out, rain and traffic jams.
And the roads are already looking quite congested across Lincolnshire
You can check the latest here
Grey boxes: Normal congestion
Orange boxes: Congestion because of roadworks or an accident
Red boxes: Lane or road closed or severe queues
Stunning shots from across the county
BBC Weather Watchers
Beautiful pictures from Swineshead, Lincoln, Caythorpe and Dowsby.
Thanks again BBC Weather Watchers.
Football: Lincoln City striker will be fit for double header
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
Lincoln City's Matt Rhead will be fit for Saturday's match against Macclesfield, it's been revealed.
Manager Danny Cowley says the striker will be available for the two matches over the weekend.
Rhead has been missing with a hamstring injury but could come straight back into the starting 11 at Macclesfield.
Steampunk festival weekend in pictures
Some amazing outfits are being seen in Lincoln today at the Steampunk festival.
These photographs were taken by staff at Truelove Property of people gathering outside their office by the cathedral.
BreakingPolice helicopter helps in search in Boston
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A police helicopter is helping in a search around Boston after a woman was assaulted this afternoon.
The incident took place at around 14:00 at Westwood Lakes Woods in Wyberton.
Officers are currently on the scene.
Travel: Heavy traffic towards Lincolnshire coast
BBC Travel
Roads heading towards the Lincolnshire coast are exceptionally busy as thousands of people head to the seaside resorts for the Bank Holiday weekend.
There is currently heavy traffic on the A158 at Wragby and Horncastle.
Top headlines this afternoon
Sacked kayak theft officer represented UK at world championships
We have more on the story about the sacked police officer who sold a stolen kayak and paddles on eBay.
It has emerged that he recently represented the UK at the canoeing world championships.
PC Andrew Hamilton was dismissed by Lincolnshire Police for gross misconduct on Wednesday.
Read the full story here.
That's all folks.....
Peter Levy and his last selfie......
Lincolnshire band prepares to take to the stage at Leeds Festival
Grantham's Mowbeck are preparing to take to the BBC Introducing stage at this year's Leeds Festival.
Sport in Lincolnshire this weekend
BBC Sport
Lincoln City take on Gateshead at home on Bank Holiday Monday, kicking off at Sincil Bank Stadium at 15:00.
Scunthorpe FC are away to Port Vale tomorrow, when League Two side Grimsby Town play Stevenage at home.
Meanwhile, non-league teams Boston United, Gainsborough Trinity, Grantham Town and Stamford AFC also play and there will be updates on BBC Radio Lincolnshire.
Farmer Andrew Ward appeals for return of stolen MBE
A farmer honoured for his work with flood victims has appealed for the return of his MBE after thieves stole his car containing the award.
Andrew Ward founded the Forage Aid charity to help livestock producers hit by bad weather in 2014.
Lincolnshire talent to be showcased at Leeds Festival
He's arrived!
BBC's Jono Brine is at this year's Leeds Festival.
He'll be broadcasting from the BBC Introducing stage where Mowbeck, The Tin Pigeons and Arctic Lake - all from Lincolnshire - will be performing.
'A village without a cricket team is a village without a soul'
As more than 30 Lincolnshire village cricket clubs fold in 25 years, Ollie Alford looks at the decline of village cricket.
NHS bosses confirm plans for new minor illness and injury service at Grantham Hospital
NHS managers in Lincolnshire have confirmed they are working to provide a new short-term minor illness and injuries service at Grantham Hospital.
The hospital A&E department is currently closed from 18:30 after United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust said it didn't have enough staff.
The new service would be open until 11.30pm and could be available from mid-September.
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Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
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BreakingWalk-in centre could replace evening A&E services at Grantham Hospital
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
A walk-in centre could be provided for patients at Grantham and District Hospital until 23:30 at night, it has been claimed.
The hospital A&E department is currently closed from 18:30 after United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust said it didn't have enough staff.
Martin Hill, the leader of Lincolnshire County Council, says he has managed to get agreement to the idea of a walk-in.
The hospital trust has not yet commented.
Peter Levy Selfie Tour: Day Five
Peter Levy is in Lincoln and is having a go at the Steampunk look!