Could we be witnessing a first here in Lincolnshire?
A busker - yes a busker - has decided to stand in next month's general election.
Phil Gray is standing in the Lincoln constituency.
He's an Independent, and says he doesn't agree with the party political system.
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Also standing in Lincoln are:
Caroline Kenyon of the Liberal Democrats
Karen Lee for Labour
Ben Loryman for the Green Party
Karl McCartney for the Conservative party
Iain Scott-Burdon, an Independent
Update: NHS cyber attack
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has confirmed that it has been affected by the cyber attack which has hit a number of trusts across the country.
We've had this statement through:
Quote Message: Departments are taking action to ensure patient care is prioritised. We will be diverting some emergency cases to local hospitals which are not affected by the attack, where possible. We ask patients to only come to our A&Es if absolutely necessary. We do not yet know how long this incident will last, and therefore are cancelling all outpatient, endoscopy, cardiology and radiology appointments scheduled for this weekend. from Mark Brassington Chief Operating Officer ULHT
Departments are taking action to ensure patient care is prioritised. We will be diverting some emergency cases to local hospitals which are not affected by the attack, where possible. We ask patients to only come to our A&Es if absolutely necessary. We do not yet know how long this incident will last, and therefore are cancelling all outpatient, endoscopy, cardiology and radiology appointments scheduled for this weekend.
GP update: NHS cyber attack
A cyber attack on the NHS is causing chaos and confusion for hospitals and surgeries in Lincolnshire. Managers say they don't believe patient records have been accessed.
I've been down to Portland Medical Practice in Lincoln to see how they're dealing with the NHS cyber attack.
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Quote Message: We've had lots of phone calls from people obviously wanting to make appointments, change appointments, cancel appointments and we can't help anybody this afternoon. from Caroline Collins Practice Manager
We've had lots of phone calls from people obviously wanting to make appointments, change appointments, cancel appointments and we can't help anybody this afternoon.
NHS cyber attack Lincolnshire
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
NHS services in Lincolnshire have been hit by IT failure caused by a large-scale cyber-attack.
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United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have confirmed that Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital and Grantham hospital are all affected, with all IT systems and many phone lines within our hospitals are switched off.
All three of the county's NHS trusts are affected; managers are meeting to decide whether operations and appointments need to be cancelled.
Quote Message: Departments are taking action to ensure patient care is prioritised. We will be diverting some emergency cases to local hospitals which are not affected by the attack, where possible. We ask patients to only come to our A&Es if absolutely necessary. We do not yet know how long this incident will last, and therefore are cancelling all outpatient, endoscopy, cardiology and radiology appointments scheduled for this weekend. from Mark Brassington Chief Operating Officer ULHT
Departments are taking action to ensure patient care is prioritised. We will be diverting some emergency cases to local hospitals which are not affected by the attack, where possible. We ask patients to only come to our A&Es if absolutely necessary. We do not yet know how long this incident will last, and therefore are cancelling all outpatient, endoscopy, cardiology and radiology appointments scheduled for this weekend.
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Lego Sincil Bank under construction
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
It's not quite finished yet... but we've had a first glimpse of Sincil Bank, the Lego edition.
What do you think?
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Compare the meerkat
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
We've been sent some great photos by Dave Walster from 196 Photography of animals at Woodside Wildlife Park.
I'll share them throughout the day, but let's start by comparing the meerkats.
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My favourite's definitely the top one.
Your lunchtime headlines
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The latest news from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
A 63-year-old man's been charged in connection with the running of brothels around the East Midlands. Meyrick Bramhill-Purchase from Witham St Hughs near Lincoln is due before magistrates today
It's World Nurses Day and nurses in our area are being praised for their work and the care they offer patients
A football fan's attempting to build Lincoln City's Sincil Bank stadium out of Lego
Police seize a flick knife and Stanley blade from schools in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police seized four weapons from schools in the county in the past two years, a Freedom of Information request reveals.
It comes as the Press Association publishes data from police forces across the country which shows 2,579 weapons including Samurai swords, axes and air guns were seized from schools nationally in the two years to March 2017.
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Another awesome night at Plugged
Jono Brine
Presenter
Last night BBC Radio Lincolnshire Introducing's monthly gig night Plugged returned to the Engine Shed in Lincoln.
And we'll be back for another fantastic night of live music next month.
Football fan's attempt to build Lego Sincil Bank
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
A football fan's attempting to build Lincoln City's Sincil Bank stadium out of Lego.
Chris Smith, a big Lego fan, wants to make all 92 Premier League and Football League grounds out of the famous plastic bricks.
You can hear more from Chris tonight on Friday sport at 18:00 BST.
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Witham St Hughs man charged with running brothels
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Two people have been charged with running brothels in the East Midlands.
Meyrick Bramhill-Purchase, aged 63, of Muntjac Way in Witham St Hughs,
Lincolnshire, and Mo Quan Zhou, aged 44, of London Road in Derby, are due in court later.
Police were investigating eight suspected brothels in Derby, Lincoln
and Chesterfield between May 2015 and May 2017.
Mr Bramhill-Purchase and Mo Quan Zhou charged with controlling prostitution for gain, causing or inciting
prostitution for gain and human trafficking - arranging or facilitating travel
of another person with a view to exploitation.
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Latest PostHere's what we learned today
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
That's it from me for today - we'll be back with more live updates from across Lincolnshire from 08:00 on Monday.
Before I go we'll have a quick look back at five things we've discovered through the day:
Lincoln busker runs for MP
Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Could we be witnessing a first here in Lincolnshire? A busker - yes a busker - has decided to stand in next month's general election.
Phil Gray is standing in the Lincoln constituency. He's an Independent, and says he doesn't agree with the party political system.
Also standing in Lincoln are:
Caroline Kenyon of the Liberal Democrats
Karen Lee for Labour
Ben Loryman for the Green Party
Karl McCartney for the Conservative party
Iain Scott-Burdon, an Independent
Update: NHS cyber attack
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has confirmed that it has been affected by the cyber attack which has hit a number of trusts across the country.
We've had this statement through:
GP update: NHS cyber attack
A cyber attack on the NHS is causing chaos and confusion for hospitals and surgeries in Lincolnshire. Managers say they don't believe patient records have been accessed.
I've been down to Portland Medical Practice in Lincoln to see how they're dealing with the NHS cyber attack.
NHS cyber attack Lincolnshire
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
NHS services in Lincolnshire have been hit by IT failure caused by a large-scale cyber-attack.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have confirmed that Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital and Grantham hospital are all affected, with all IT systems and many phone lines within our hospitals are switched off.
All three of the county's NHS trusts are affected; managers are meeting to decide whether operations and appointments need to be cancelled.
Brothel slavery-accused pair remanded
The charges relate to the operation of eight suspected brothels in Chesterfield, Derby, and Lincoln.
Read moreSave a Life campaign: upcoming events
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
As you may know we've teamed up with St John Ambulance, LIVES and the British Heart Foundation in a campaign to get 10,000 people in Lincolnshire trained in CPR.
Lots of events are happening across the county where you can pop along and learn the life-saving skill.
These are the upcoming events being put on by St John Ambulance.
Crackdown on rogue traders in Lincolnshire
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Trading standards officers have joined forces with Lincolnshire Police to crack down on rogue traders.
Checks have been made on more than 40 traders.
Doorstep rogue traders usually target vulnerable people and use high pressure methods to persuade them to have work done.
The average profile of a victim is a 78-year-old woman, who lives alone with a neglected garden and house in need of repair.
Reward offered for Dambusters log book
The artefact was loaned to a military historian by the family of Sgt John Fraser for the purposes of research.
Read moreLincolnshire GB hockey players pick up their MBEs
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
It's an exciting day for Lincolnshire ladies and GB hockey players Georgie Twigg and Crista Cullen who received their MBEs today.
Calling all beer lovers!
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
If you like a beer then this is for you!
Lincoln Beer Festival is looking for volunteers between Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 May to help out.
Responsibilities include dispensing glasses to thirsty attendees and serving at the bar. The benefits include free refreshments and free beer.
I can think of a lot worse ways to spend the day...
Weather this afternoon
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It's looking cloudy this afternoon, they'll be some sunny spells later on but also further scattered showers.
Croc-ing photos
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
If fluffy isn't your thing how about scaly...
Thanks again to Dave Walster for these photos from Woodside Wildlife Park in Lincoln.
Lego Sincil Bank under construction
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
It's not quite finished yet... but we've had a first glimpse of Sincil Bank, the Lego edition.
What do you think?
Compare the meerkat
Hope Bolger
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
We've been sent some great photos by Dave Walster from 196 Photography of animals at Woodside Wildlife Park.
I'll share them throughout the day, but let's start by comparing the meerkats.
My favourite's definitely the top one.
Your lunchtime headlines
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The latest news from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
Police seize a flick knife and Stanley blade from schools in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Echo
Lincolnshire Police seized four weapons from schools in the county in the past two years, a Freedom of Information request reveals.
It comes as the Press Association publishes data from police forces across the country which shows 2,579 weapons including Samurai swords, axes and air guns were seized from schools nationally in the two years to March 2017.
Another awesome night at Plugged
Jono Brine
Presenter
Last night BBC Radio Lincolnshire Introducing's monthly gig night Plugged returned to the Engine Shed in Lincoln.
We were treated to sets from I am the Dice, Vigilantes and Mowbeck.
Here's some photos from the night.
And we'll be back for another fantastic night of live music next month.
Football fan's attempt to build Lego Sincil Bank
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
A football fan's attempting to build Lincoln City's Sincil Bank stadium out of Lego.
Chris Smith, a big Lego fan, wants to make all 92 Premier League and Football League grounds out of the famous plastic bricks.
You can hear more from Chris tonight on Friday sport at 18:00 BST.
Witham St Hughs man charged with running brothels
Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Two people have been charged with running brothels in the East Midlands.
Meyrick Bramhill-Purchase, aged 63, of Muntjac Way in Witham St Hughs, Lincolnshire, and Mo Quan Zhou, aged 44, of London Road in Derby, are due in court later.
Police were investigating eight suspected brothels in Derby, Lincoln and Chesterfield between May 2015 and May 2017.
Mr Bramhill-Purchase and Mo Quan Zhou charged with controlling prostitution for gain, causing or inciting prostitution for gain and human trafficking - arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation.