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  1. Five things we learned today

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    Local Live has finished for today. 

    We're back from 08:00 tomorrow with more news from around the area. 

    Until then here's five things we've learnt today:

    1. A breast surgeon at Boston Pilgrim Hospital has been suspended for three months
    2. A motorcyclist has been treated by air ambulance crew after a collision in Lincolnshire
    3. The family of the woman who was trapped under a lorry in Lincoln last week have thanked the emergency services and public
    4. A Lincolnshire mum has been given a special award after saving her baby's life
    5. A prestigious collection of artwork is going on display in Lincoln
  2. Demolition day in Lincoln

    Harry Parkhill

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter

    Here's what I caught on camera on my stroll through Lincoln this lunchtime....

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  3. Here's the weather forecast this afternoon

    BBC Weather

    Today: Remaining warm although turning cloudy this evening with highs of 22C.

    Tomorrow: It will remain dry, with long clear periods and light winds, and staying warm and humid. Patchy mist and fog may form in places later tonight, especially in rural locations.  

    Lows of 18C.

    weather map
  4. Breast surgeon suspended after 'examining' student in bedroom

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A breast surgeon at Boston Pilgrim Hospital has been suspended for three months after examining a medical student alone in her bedroom.

    The Medical Practitioners' Tribunal decided Dr Alaa Abdel-Rhaman had behaved in a way that had seriously breached standards of conduct.

    The tribunal concluded his behaviour did not pose a risk to patient safety and and he remained a competent surgeon.

    However the tribunal said his behaviour could not be tolerated. The hospital has not so far been available for comment.  

  5. Mum gets 'hero award' after saving her choking baby

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A Lincolnshire mum has been given a special award after saving her baby's life. 

    Victoria Dawson from Sleaford was feeding her son we he started choking. 

    She gave him CPR and has now been awarded 'Hero Parent of the Year' by St John Ambulance. 

    Victoria says she's not a hero -  she just did what she learned on her nursing training.

    Victoria Dawson with her son Eddie
  6. Accused murder couple will face trial in March

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A Lincolnshire couple charged with the murder of Wainfleet man Wayne Baxter will go on trial next March.

    Sean Booth, 25, and Sarah Booth, 37, both of Croft Bank, Croft, are accused of murdering Mr Baxter who is alleged to have suffered multiple stab wounds in March this year.

    Both were due to stand trial at Lincoln Crown Court today but the case did not go ahead.

    There was no application for bail and Judge Michael Heath adjourned the case for trial next March.

  7. Woman burglar targets man, 82, in house

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A partially-sighted pensioner was burgled after opening the door to a woman who then asked to borrow money.

    The 82-year-old man allowed the woman inside his home on Normanby Road In Scunthorpe, but refused to give her money.

    She then stole money and pushed her way back out of the house. The incident took place at 11.30 BST on Sunday.

    Normanby Avenue, Scunthorpe

    The suspect is described as white, aged in her 30’s with blond hair. She was wearing a white top and black trousers.

  8. World famous portrait exhibition comes to Lincoln

    Anne-Marie Tasker

    BBC Look North

    A prestigious collection of artwork is going on display in Lincoln. 

    The Usher is hosting an exhibition of work recently seen at the National Portrait Gallery in London. 

    The paintings from the BP Portrait Awards are by artists from around the world.  

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  9. Woman dead in house at Market Deeping

    Police are investigating an unexplained death in Market Deeping. 

    Emergency services were called to an address in Holland Close just before 10:00 on Saturday morning where a 24-year-old woman was found. 

    Holland Close

    A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on police bail.  

  10. Traffic and travel: A158 serious collision update

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A motorcyclist has been treated by air ambulance crew after a collision in Lincolnshire. 

    Emergency services were called to a crash between a motorbike and a car on the A158 near Hagworthingham near Spilsby. 

    The A158 is closed and a diversion is in place.

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  11. Traning for the Three Peaks for Pudsey

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    Here's newsreader Corazon Garcia in training for the three peaks challenge for Children in Need at the beginning of October.

    She'll be climbing Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike over three days with presenter Rod Whiting.

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    Video caption: Here's Corazon trying to not break a sweat
  12. Two men attacked in Cleethorpes

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    Two men have been treated for injuries after they were attacked and robbed by a group of men in Cleethorpes.

    The men, aged between 26 and 23, where walking along Dolphin Street in the early hours of the morning when they were set upon.

    Dolphin Street

    They suffered facial and bodily injuries and had their phones, keys, wallet and bank cards stolen.  

    Police are appealing for witnesses

  13. BreakingRoad closed after serious collision

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A motorcyclist is being treated by air ambulance crew after he collided with a car. 

    Emergency services are at the incident on the A158 near Hagworthingham. 

    The A158 has been closed and a diversion is in place.

  14. Man arrested after cyclist knocked off bike in hit-and-run

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A man was taken to hospital after being knocked off his bicycle in Stamford on Saturday night.

    The incident happened on Little Casterton Road just before 20:30. 

    Officers arrested a 48-year-old Stamford man later that evening on suspicion of failing to stop and driving whist unfit through drugs. 

    Little Casterton

    He's been released on police bail.     

  15. Here are the headlines across Lincolnshire

    Paul Russell

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Top stories from our newsroom:

    • The family of the woman who was trapped under a lorry in Lincoln last week have thanked the emergency services and public
    • Lincolnshire County council says changes to streetlights is unavoidable as it needs to save money
    • The Red Arrows have completed their summer display season 
  16. Sleaford store becomes tenth to have licence revoked

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    A Sleaford store has become the tenth in the county to have its licence revoked for selling fake cigarettes.

    More than 2,000 contraband cigarettes were seized at Baltic Food, on White Hart Mews in Sleaford in July this year.

    Seized cigarettes

    The seized items were recovered hidden within the stock room at the rear of the store and inside the owner’s car parked outside.  

    Sergeant Kim Enderby from the Alcohol Licensing Team said: "This is the tenth licence to be revoked in the county this year, sending a clear message that criminal behaviour of any type will not be tolerated."  

  17. A Morris Minor makes a special trip from John O' Groats to Lands End....

    Melvyn Prior

    Presenter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    On its travels....

    A 1963 Morris Minor Saloon Car travelling from John O'Groates to Lands End has paid a visit to South Hykeham in Lincoln.

    It has embarked on the journey to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Morris Minor Owners Club.

    It will visit all of the constituent branches of the club to thank them for all of their hard work and support over the years.

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  18. Beautiful sunrise over Sleaford

    Carla George

    BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

    Thanks Sue for sending this lovely picture of Sleaford this morning.

    Look at this beautiful Lincolnshire sky....

    To see your photos on Lincolnshire Live send them here

    Sunrise