It's been a busy day today at the biggest event in Lincolnshire's equestrian calendar.
Reporter Rupert Bell has been breaking down the performance of the county's best hope, Rosalind Canter.
Traffic and travel: A16 reopens but some problems remain in the county
BBC Travel
As we told you earlier the A16 has reopened after the crash this morning.
However as we head into the evening there are still some issues. In the north there's been an accident on the A180 westbound between the Brocklesby Interchange and Barnetby Top.
There's also slow traffic on the A46 northbound in Swinderby at the Halfway House Lane junction, there's roadworks in the area.
Drones to be used to crack down on hare coursing
Katie O'Halloran
Broadcast Journalist
We showed you some of the new gadgets Lincolnshire Police and surrounding forces have access for the relaunch of Operation Galileo.
A drone was among them, here's what the police hope it'll be able to help them with:
Quote Message: It may be a deterrent if we turn up and deploy a drone, these people realise that they'll struggle to escape like with a helicopter. It's also great for photography, if we can't see them, if they're hiding up trees then a drone may be able to spot them easier than a officer on the ground." from PC Nick Willey Wildlife and rural crime officer
It may be a deterrent if we turn up and deploy a drone, these people realise that they'll struggle to escape like with a helicopter. It's also great for photography, if we can't see them, if they're hiding up trees then a drone may be able to spot them easier than a officer on the ground."
Traffic and travel: A16 re-opens after three vehicle crash
You've been getting in touch following the news that over half a million people have seen the poppy installation whilst it's been at Lincoln Castle
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I've seen them, absolutely fabulous!!"
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I loved the poppies at the castle.... very lovely and memorable."
Quote Message: We saw them two weeks ago. Wonderful! The work that's been completed on the castle is also a huge improvement. Brilliant day out!" from Janet Mackey Facebook
We saw them two weeks ago. Wonderful! The work that's been completed on the castle is also a huge improvement. Brilliant day out!"
Law firm to represent A&E closure protesters
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Campaigners fighting the closure of Grantham's accident and emergency department now have legal representation.
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Law firm Leigh Day has released a statement saying it's representing the group. The A&E department is currently closed overnight.
Leigh Day says it believes that the decision, taken last month, was unlawful on the basis that there wasn't proper patient involvement.
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Ryan has the ability to pump a chain link through some wheels to power his wheelchair and they'll be four or five people at the front with ropes attached pulling him up."
Good news if you're crossing the bridge...
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Humber Bridge tolls are to remain frozen for the next five years.
Traffic and travel: Problems in Nottinghamshire cause issues in Lincolnshire
BBC Travel
There's delays in the west of the county heading into Nottinghamshire. The A1 is closed northbound between Carlton and Tuxford.
Recovery work is ongoing after a crane broke down.
Police vow to seize dogs used in hare-coursing
Katie O'Halloran
Broadcast Journalist
Operation Galileo, this season's anti hare-coursing campaign, is being launched.
Last year Lincolnshire Police reported a 170% increase in the number of recorded incidents and say they will seize any animals being used in the crime.
Here's some of the kit that's going to be used this year.
It's the first day of autumn - meteorologically speaking - so Abbie Dewhurst has some details on what the changing seasons mean for the weather.
Lincolnshire Oscar winner to join Game of Thrones
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Perhaps Lincolnshire's most famous son, Jim Broadbent, is the latest person to join to the smash hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Back in July Broadbent received an honorary degree from Bishop Grosseteste University.
Over half a million visit the poppies at Lincoln Castle
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Some 508,000 people have been to see the Wave installation at Lincoln castle.
The project which commemorates the centenary of World War One is currently on tour around the country.
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It's here until Sunday so if you haven't seen them yet then you better get a move on!
Burghley Horse Trials: Traffic heavy in the area
BBC Travel
The Horse Trials are always very popular, organisers hope 160,000 will make a trip over the four day event, but Stamford isn't exactly the biggest place in the world so the roads are fairly busy.
There's heavy traffic on the B1443 Barnack Road so allow yourself some extra time if you're passing through the area.
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Eight in Lincolnshire 'died waiting for organs'
Harry Parkhill
BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter
Eight people in Lincolnshire died waiting for an organ transplant last year.
That's according to new figures out today from NHS Blood and Transplant which also say four out of ten families refuse to donate relative's organs when asked.
A week-long campaign is being launched to encourage more people consider donating their organs after their deaths.
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- Protesters angry about overnight closures at Grantham A&E now have legal representation.
- Eight people in Lincolnshire died waiting for organ transplants last year.
- Over half a million people have been to see the poppies at Lincoln Castle.
- Meanwhile Burghley Horse Trials are hoping to attract 160,000 visitors over the four day event.
- Dogs can give blood.
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Latest PostGoodbye: Five things we learned today
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
That's it for another day, we'll be back with all the latest from across the county from tomorrow at 8:00am.
For now I'm going to leave you with five things we've learned today:
Have a good evening.
Watch: Humber Bridge freezes toll
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The home grown talent at Burghley Horse trials
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
It's been a busy day today at the biggest event in Lincolnshire's equestrian calendar.
Reporter Rupert Bell has been breaking down the performance of the county's best hope, Rosalind Canter.
Traffic and travel: A16 reopens but some problems remain in the county
BBC Travel
As we told you earlier the A16 has reopened after the crash this morning.
However as we head into the evening there are still some issues. In the north there's been an accident on the A180 westbound between the Brocklesby Interchange and Barnetby Top.
There's also slow traffic on the A46 northbound in Swinderby at the Halfway House Lane junction, there's roadworks in the area.
Drones to be used to crack down on hare coursing
Katie O'Halloran
Broadcast Journalist
We showed you some of the new gadgets Lincolnshire Police and surrounding forces have access for the relaunch of Operation Galileo.
A drone was among them, here's what the police hope it'll be able to help them with:
Traffic and travel: A16 re-opens after three vehicle crash
BBC Travel
The poppies: Your views
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
You've been getting in touch following the news that over half a million people have seen the poppy installation whilst it's been at Lincoln Castle
Law firm to represent A&E closure protesters
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Campaigners fighting the closure of Grantham's accident and emergency department now have legal representation.
Law firm Leigh Day has released a statement saying it's representing the group. The A&E department is currently closed overnight.
Leigh Day says it believes that the decision, taken last month, was unlawful on the basis that there wasn't proper patient involvement.
Weather watchers: Blue in Caythorpe
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Who says summer is over, eh?
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Lincolnshire teenager's Snowdon challenge
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
A Lincolnshire teenager who was left with life-changing head injuries when he was knocked off his bike is getting ready for his latest challenge.
Ryan Smith, 19, spent almost two years in a specialist hospital following the accident in 2012.
The injuries left him wheelchair- bound- but tomorrow he'll attempt to scale Mount Snowdon in Wales.
Ryan's dad Mark Smith explains how it'll work:
Good news if you're crossing the bridge...
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Humber Bridge tolls are to remain frozen for the next five years.
The Humber Bridge Board has announced today there will be no increase despite plans to install a glass lift to make the bridge more of a tourist attraction.
Traffic and travel: Problems in Nottinghamshire cause issues in Lincolnshire
BBC Travel
There's delays in the west of the county heading into Nottinghamshire. The A1 is closed northbound between Carlton and Tuxford.
Recovery work is ongoing after a crane broke down.
Police vow to seize dogs used in hare-coursing
Katie O'Halloran
Broadcast Journalist
Operation Galileo, this season's anti hare-coursing campaign, is being launched.
Last year Lincolnshire Police reported a 170% increase in the number of recorded incidents and say they will seize any animals being used in the crime.
Here's some of the kit that's going to be used this year.
Lincoln City take Macauley Bonne on loan
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Watch: Welcome to Autumn
BBC Weather
It's the first day of autumn - meteorologically speaking - so Abbie Dewhurst has some details on what the changing seasons mean for the weather.
Lincolnshire Oscar winner to join Game of Thrones
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Perhaps Lincolnshire's most famous son, Jim Broadbent, is the latest person to join to the smash hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, according to Entertainment Weekly.
He's been in everything from Bridget Jones to Harry Potter and now he's heading to Westeros but it's not been announced who his character will be.
Back in July Broadbent received an honorary degree from Bishop Grosseteste University.
Over half a million visit the poppies at Lincoln Castle
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Some 508,000 people have been to see the Wave installation at Lincoln castle.
The project which commemorates the centenary of World War One is currently on tour around the country.
It's here until Sunday so if you haven't seen them yet then you better get a move on!
Burghley Horse Trials: Traffic heavy in the area
BBC Travel
The Horse Trials are always very popular, organisers hope 160,000 will make a trip over the four day event, but Stamford isn't exactly the biggest place in the world so the roads are fairly busy.
There's heavy traffic on the B1443 Barnack Road so allow yourself some extra time if you're passing through the area.
Eight in Lincolnshire 'died waiting for organs'
Harry Parkhill
BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter
Eight people in Lincolnshire died waiting for an organ transplant last year.
That's according to new figures out today from NHS Blood and Transplant which also say four out of ten families refuse to donate relative's organs when asked.
A week-long campaign is being launched to encourage more people consider donating their organs after their deaths.