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  1. Goodbye: Five things we learned today

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Thanks for being with us today. We will be back from 08:00 tomorrow. 

     In the meantime let's look at five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning: 

    1. Lincolnshire wants a devolution deal but minus the mayor
    2. Its 'sadly that time of year again' for harecoursing
    3. Her Majesty enjoyed Lincolnshire's card for the Queen
    4. It's not just the Olympic athletes themselves who go through an emotional roller coaster during the games.
    5. A bright yellow tie and a trip to the coast does make for some interesting selfies.
  2. Coming up on Look North tonight

    The latest headlines from BBC Look North. More at 18:30.

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    Video caption: The latest headlines from BBC Look North. More at 18:30.
  3. Watch: Lincoln's Joseph Banks conservatory dismantled for move

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    It's a sad goodbye for the Joseph Banks Conservatory in Lincoln which for years sat proudly in the grounds of The Lawn. 

    However with Stokes Coffee moving in to revitalise the site, the conservatory is being dismantled and packed up to go to its new home of Woodside Wildlife park in Langworth. 

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    Video caption: Joseph Banks conservatory dismantled for move to Woodside Wildlife park
  4. Witness appeal for Fonaby Top crash

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious accident in Caistor on Sunday.

    Five people were injured in the crash between a white Ford Focus and an orange Kia Sportage. 

    A 73-year-old woman from North Lincolnshire suffered serious injuries and is being treated in hospital.

    Police incident
    Quote Message: If you were at this location at 16:00 and saw either the white Ford travelling towards Caistor from the direction of Humberside Airport, or the orange Kia heading towards Brocklesbury, please call us from Ewan Gell Senior Investigating Officer
    Ewan GellSenior Investigating Officer
  5. New research could help Lincolnshire's dairy farmers

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Dairy farmers in Lincolnshire have struggled to keep farms going with falling milk prices along with the cost of feed and bad weather. 

    However its hoped a new programme of research could go some way to helping with the problem.

    The University of Nottingham has got £1.7m for a research programme to help dairy farmers.

    Dairy farm Lincolnshire
  6. Your headlines this afternoon

    Barbara Stimpson

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Here are your latest headlines from the Lincolnshire newsroom this afternoon:

    • The idea of an elected mayor for Greater Lincolnshire has been rejected. 
    • A Lincolnshire man who fractured the jaw of a schoolboy while drunk has been sent to prison for six months.
    • Time's running out for you to see the World War One poppies at Lincoln Castle
  7. Campaigners say misleading A&E signs must change

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Campaigners say road signs directing people to Grantham Accident and Emergency unit are misleading and should be changed because the casualty department is now closed more than it's open.

    It's five days since hospital bosses in Grantham took the step of shutting the town's Accident and Emergency Unit for 14.5 hours a day because of a staffing crisis. 

    Grantham A&E
  8. Skegness mother's 'nightmare' over missing son

    Lizzie Musham

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    A mother from Skegness says her life's been a "nightmare" since her son went missing. 

    Terry McSpadden disappeared nine years ago after a night at the pub in Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. 

    He left to go home to his home in a nearby village but hasn't been since.

    A coroner now says an inquest will take place later this year. Terry's mum, Helen Thrower says she just wants some answers.

    Wisbech Cambridge, where Terry went missing.
  9. Boy's attacker jailed for six months

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    A drunk Lincolnshire man who fractured the jaw of a schoolboy has been sent to prison for six months. 

    Lincoln Crown Court heard that Calum Stinson had attacked the 16-year -old after mistaking him for a drug dealer.

    The attack was in a supermarket car park in Sleaford in January. The 21-year-old from Harris Way in Grantham admitted a charge of Grievous Bodily Harm.  

    Police
  10. Grimsby fish supplier Icelandic Seachill announces 86 redundancies

    Sarah Corker

    BBC Look North

    Grimsby fish supplier Icelandic Seachill has announced it will make 86 redundancies from its workforce.

    A consultation was launched after Marks & Spencers decided to use another supplier. 

    The company has confirmed it will close the Icelandic Seachill Deli by March 2017 and transfer production. 

    Icelandic Seachill say they appreciate its a difficult time for their employees but they still remain in a strong position.   

    Icelandic seachill sign
  11. Watch: Council Leader to ask goverment for devolution minus a mayor

    Sharon Edwards

    Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    After a consultation on devolution for Lincolnshire showed a narrow majority of people didn't want a directly-elected mayor, the County Council Leader Martin Hill plans to see if they can have devolved powers without an elected mayor. 

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    Video caption: Lincolnshire councillor to ask government they can have devolved powers without mayor.
  12. Weather watchers: Cloudy skies over Lincolnshire

    BBC Weather Watchers

    It might not be the brightest of days but the large open skies of Lincolnshire 

    Some lovely photos sent in to us of textured skies above Lincoln and Caythorpe. This one was sent in by rons park.

    Lincoln skies

    Whilst this brighter skyline was sent in from milliegorge&me in Caythorpe.

    Caythorpe skies
  13. Twigg family reaction to Rio hockey gold

    Rob Makepeace

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport

    She's a Lincolnshire hockey player, a regular in the British team and now, along with her Team GB squad, an Olympic gold medalist.

    Back at home in Lincoln, members of Georgie Twigg's family are brimming with pride.

    Her Dad welcomed us in to share the emotional journey that has been Rio 2016. 

    Georgie Twigg

    Despite the long hours of training and love for the sport, Georgie's dad says he could never have imagined such an amazing moment.

    Quote Message: I can remember her hitting her first ball on grass at the Lindum and then going to Saturday morning coaching down at North Kesteven on the astro down there... We knew she was quite good, but you never dream of anything like this. from Robert Twigg
    Robert Twigg
  14. Your headlines this afternoon

    Barbara Stimpson

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Here are the latest headlines from the Lincolnshire newsroom this afternoon:

  15. Five injured in crash near Caistor

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Police say five people have been injured, one seriously following a collision at Fonaby Top near Caistor.

    Emergency services along with the air ambulance attended the incident off the A1173 on Sunday afternoon which involved two vehicles. 

    A woman in her 70’s who suffered serious injuries was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment.

    Police
  16. Aircraft sculpture set to mark 100 years of RAF Waddington

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    A sculpture is being unveiled this afternoon to mark the centenary of RAF Waddington. 

    It's seven feet tall and features the outlines of two iconic aircraft which flew from the station, the Lancaster and Vulcan bomber.  

    Lancaster and Vulcan bombers
  17. Selfie galore on Peter Levy tour of Lincolnshire

    Gemma Dawson

    BBC Look North

    It's selfie time here at Ingoldmells near Skegness as BBC Look North's Peter Levy has left the TV studio for a tour of the county.

    Today he's here in Ingoldmells at Fantasy Island until 13:00 so feel free to pop along, say hello and most importantly take a selfie.

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    View more on twitter
  18. Weather across Lincolnshire: Improving for the week ahead

    Abbie Dewhurst

    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

    Yes its been a little cloudy and wet today but don't let that dampen your spirits for the rest of the week. 

    This afternoon it should be drier and brighter with maybe even some sunshine. 

    Tomorrow and Wednesday it will be warm, sunny, settled and maybe even hot.

    Weather forecast
  19. Just two weeks left of Lincoln Castle's poppy display

    Natasha Turney

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    If you haven't yet seen them, there's not too much time left. 

    The Poppy Wave at Lincoln Castle has just two weeks left in residence before the artwork is dismantled. Over 400,000 people have been to see the iconic sculpture so far, which has been on display since 26 May this year. 

    The Wave can be seen at Lincoln Castle until 4 September 2016.

    Lincoln Castle poppies
    Quote Message: I'm urging people to come sooner rather than later if they don't want miss out. We're expecting another surge in visitors over the last weekend so if you're local then come in August and beat the crowds. from Jon Hogan Public Engagement Manager
    Jon HoganPublic Engagement Manager