You'll see a bit of Lincolnshire on a major TV drama this Sunday
Have a great weekend!
'What a waste of money': Lincoln reacts to footbridge closure
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Earlier, we told you that Lincoln's High Street footbridge is to close for repairs, and people aren't happy.
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Network Rail says its tried to repair the structure several times, but it now needs a longer closure to fix the problems.
But having cost £12m, people on Facebook have stern words for the company.
Here are just a few comments:
Quote Message: Why the heck does it need repairing so soon? - not like it's heavily used. Most folks still wait for the barriers. Every time we've used the lifts they've been full of litter and worse" from Katie Fletcher
Why the heck does it need repairing so soon? - not like it's heavily used. Most folks still wait for the barriers. Every time we've used the lifts they've been full of litter and worse"
Quote Message: Sounds about right...worrying though" from Julie Garriock
Sounds about right...worrying though"
Quote Message: Unbelievable - couldn't make it up" from Mark Terry
Unbelievable - couldn't make it up"
Quote Message: Complete farce" from Vicky Simpson
Complete farce"
Brexit 'will impact' on University of Lincoln
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The University of Lincoln will have to renegotiate its student exchange programmes when Britain leaves the European Union, according to a senior lecturer.
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The university is currently taking part in research schemes and exchange scheme that non-EU states have to pay to be a part of.
Professor in Public Policy, Hugh Bochel says that the University of Lincoln may also have to pay in future
Quote Message: We want to be part of some ongoing EU processes, but we may have to pay. It will have an impact" from Hugh Bochel Professor in Public Policy
We want to be part of some ongoing EU processes, but we may have to pay. It will have an impact"
Lincoln City condemn attack on Mansfield bus
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
Lincoln City said it is working with Lincolnshire Police to try to find the culprits behind the attack on Mansfield Town's team bus last Saturday.
The bus was targeted by what the Red Imps describe as "a small group of youths" at 16:15 on 23 September when it was at St Catherines, leaving the vehicle damaged and some club staff "distressed".
Quote Message: Lincoln City fully condemns such actions and will fully co-operate with any investigation into the matter" from Lincoln City spokesperson
Lincoln City fully condemns such actions and will fully co-operate with any investigation into the matter"
New footbridge to close for months after being plagued with problems
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Lincoln's High Street footbridge is to close for two months for repairs - just over a year after it first opened.
Network Rail, who built the bridge at a cost of £12m, has tried to repair it several times but says it now needs a longer closure to fix the problems.
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The bridge (pictured above during construction) was built after a long-running campaign by the city's former MP Karl McCartney, who said it was unacceptable that pedestrians had to wait at the level crossing - which closes several times an hour.
It will close on 1 October.
Resurfacing work on the level crossing itself will also take place throughout October.
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Man jailed over fatal crash
Neil Heath
BBC News Online
A man has been jailed for
two years for causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in
which his passenger died.
Benjamin Hughes, 24, of
Nottingham Road, Lowdham, pleading guilty in August to causing death by dangerous driving and driving with
alcohol over the prescribed limit.
Dominique
Wright, 23, from Lincolnshire, was in the vehicle which crashed in
Southwell Road, between High Cross and Thurgarton Village on 30 October.
She died at the scene.
At Nottingham Crown Court earlier, Hughes has also been
disqualified from driving for four years.
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Light fantastic future for North Lincolnshire's streets
Sophia Ewen
BBC Radio Humberside
A £6m project to replace street lights in North Lincolnshire with more energy efficient ones is due to get under way next week.
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The council say the new lights will use up to 75% less energy and save them around £500,000 once the work's done.
It currently costs North Linclonshire Council £1m a year to light our streets.
It'll take three years to replace all 21,000 light bulbs.
Bat: Man to the rescue
Harry Parkhill
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
A small bat has had a "miraculous" escape after getting caught in a fishing line.
A passerby found the bat hanging from a tree over a fishing lake in Dunholme near Lincoln.
It's thought the bat had been there for about four days.
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Its thought that the fishing line had become caught in the tree and was cut off, leaving the hook dangling.
Amazingly, the bat wasn't injured.
RSPCA inspector Stuart Wainwright led the rescue:
Quote Message: The poor bat was thrashing around and dangling from the fishing line. We needed an inflatable boat to be able to float out there, remove the hook and bring him to safety" from Stuart Wainwright RSPCA
The poor bat was thrashing around and dangling from the fishing line. We needed an inflatable boat to be able to float out there, remove the hook and bring him to safety"
Weather: A nice afternoon ahead
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
It's a lovely afternoon in Lincolnshire with plenty of sunshine.
There's light or moderate southwesterly winds and highs of 16C.
Patchy light rain is possible later but it should be a mild night.
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Man in hospital following A180 crash
Jo Makel
BBC Look North
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash near Grimsby this morning.
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The accident involving two cars happened just off the A180 at the Pyewipe roundabout around 06:30.
A Renault Megane and an Audi Q5 collided.
The driver of the Renault vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Behind the scenes during the filming of Victoria
David Sykes
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
We've been given a glimpse behind the scenes of the filming for this weekend's episode of Victoria.
The cast and crew were at Harlaxton Manor near Grantham for a week of filming.
The manor will stand in for a French palace in the programme which is broadcast this Sunday at 21.00
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Video caption: The latest episode of ITV's Victoria was filmed near GranthamThe latest episode of ITV's Victoria was filmed near Grantham
Your headlines this lunchtime
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
We've just heard from Lincolnshire Police about delays on the A1 northbound near Grantham. They say there's a broken down vehicle at Stoke Rochford causing long tailbacks. Could take a while to clear.
Man knocked out and badly injured in Boston street brawl
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A man has needed surgery after he was seriously injured and knocked unconscious in a mass brawl in the centre of Boston.
Police say a group of women began arguing in the Stump & Candle pub at around 01:00 before the row spilled out into the street.
Police said the 39-year-old man who was injured was taken to hospital and has undergone surgery.
Police are looking through CCTV pictures and are urging witnesses to come forward.
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The Stump & Candle, where the fracas beganImage caption: The Stump & Candle, where the fracas began
Save a Life: 15,000 people have been trained
Lucy Parry
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
We've reached a major milestone in our Save a Life campaign.
With the help of volunteers from LIVES first responders and St John's Ambulance, we've now trained 15,000 people.
There's lots more ways for you to learn, with events in Lincoln and Scothern this Saturday, and next month, St John's Ambulance will be touring the county with a mobile CPR classroom.
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Quote Message: It's a phenomenal number. That's 15,000 people out there with the skills to save somebody's life. from Nikki Silver Chief Executive, LIVES
It's a phenomenal number. That's 15,000 people out there with the skills to save somebody's life.
If you'd like to take part, email savealife@bbc.co.uk and you'll get a reply with all the details.
Advice to influx of students about sex and consent
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
With an influx of students in Lincoln, police and other agencies are launching a campaign to raise awareness of the law surrounding rape and sexual assault.
I've been talking to students in Lincoln to find out how aware they are of the law:
Quote Message: "When someone is too drunk, I think it's easy to notice. It's best just to leave it."
"When someone is too drunk, I think it's easy to notice. It's best just to leave it."
Quote Message: "You do find the odd guy who will try it. At the end of the night, you have guys who will wait until 02:30 to pick up girls who are so wasted they'd agree to anything"
"You do find the odd guy who will try it. At the end of the night, you have guys who will wait until 02:30 to pick up girls who are so wasted they'd agree to anything"
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Quote Message: "I've heard similar stories of things happening on a night out, but no one talks about it in a serious sense"
"I've heard similar stories of things happening on a night out, but no one talks about it in a serious sense"
Feline fine on new thatched roof
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The Kings Head pub in Horncastle has had its famous thatch roof replaced, and there's a small surprise to top it off.
The pub, affectionately known as 'The Thatch' now has a life-size straw cat climbing its chimney.
Landlady Joanne Buckland says the thatch roof is a popular attraction for visitors.
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The new thatch should last for 20 to 30 years and was laid by specialist thatchers from Cambridgeshire.
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Latest PostFive things we've learned today
David Sykes
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
That's it from me in the BBC Radio Lincolnshire newsroom.
Harry Parkhill will be taking the reins on Monday at 08:00 with the latest.
Listen live to BBC Radio Lincolnshire over the weekend when I'll be reading the news, and keep an eye on this page for any breaking news.
Before I go, here's a look back at what we've learned today:
Have a great weekend!
'What a waste of money': Lincoln reacts to footbridge closure
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Earlier, we told you that Lincoln's High Street footbridge is to close for repairs, and people aren't happy.
Network Rail says its tried to repair the structure several times, but it now needs a longer closure to fix the problems.
But having cost £12m, people on Facebook have stern words for the company.
Here are just a few comments:
Brexit 'will impact' on University of Lincoln
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
The University of Lincoln will have to renegotiate its student exchange programmes when Britain leaves the European Union, according to a senior lecturer.
It comes as Theresa May tells European leaders that both the UK and EU can be "optimistic about the future".
The university is currently taking part in research schemes and exchange scheme that non-EU states have to pay to be a part of.
Professor in Public Policy, Hugh Bochel says that the University of Lincoln may also have to pay in future
Lincoln City condemn attack on Mansfield bus
Rob Makepeace
BBC Radio Lincolnshire sport
Lincoln City said it is working with Lincolnshire Police to try to find the culprits behind the attack on Mansfield Town's team bus last Saturday.
The bus was targeted by what the Red Imps describe as "a small group of youths" at 16:15 on 23 September when it was at St Catherines, leaving the vehicle damaged and some club staff "distressed".
Mansfield won the match 1-0.
New footbridge to close for months after being plagued with problems
Martin Slack
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Lincoln's High Street footbridge is to close for two months for repairs - just over a year after it first opened.
Network Rail, who built the bridge at a cost of £12m, has tried to repair it several times but says it now needs a longer closure to fix the problems.
The bridge (pictured above during construction) was built after a long-running campaign by the city's former MP Karl McCartney, who said it was unacceptable that pedestrians had to wait at the level crossing - which closes several times an hour.
It will close on 1 October.
Resurfacing work on the level crossing itself will also take place throughout October.
Watch: A round up of the weekend's weather
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
Here's a look at the weather for the next few days with me Abbie Dewhurst:
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Man jailed over fatal crash
Neil Heath
BBC News Online
A man has been jailed for two years for causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in which his passenger died.
Benjamin Hughes, 24, of Nottingham Road, Lowdham, pleading guilty in August to causing death by dangerous driving and driving with alcohol over the prescribed limit.
Dominique Wright, 23, from Lincolnshire, was in the vehicle which crashed in Southwell Road, between High Cross and Thurgarton Village on 30 October.
She died at the scene.
At Nottingham Crown Court earlier, Hughes has also been disqualified from driving for four years.
Light fantastic future for North Lincolnshire's streets
Sophia Ewen
BBC Radio Humberside
A £6m project to replace street lights in North Lincolnshire with more energy efficient ones is due to get under way next week.
The council say the new lights will use up to 75% less energy and save them around £500,000 once the work's done.
It currently costs North Linclonshire Council £1m a year to light our streets.
It'll take three years to replace all 21,000 light bulbs.
Bat: Man to the rescue
Harry Parkhill
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
A small bat has had a "miraculous" escape after getting caught in a fishing line.
A passerby found the bat hanging from a tree over a fishing lake in Dunholme near Lincoln.
It's thought the bat had been there for about four days.
Its thought that the fishing line had become caught in the tree and was cut off, leaving the hook dangling.
Amazingly, the bat wasn't injured.
RSPCA inspector Stuart Wainwright led the rescue:
Weather: A nice afternoon ahead
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
It's a lovely afternoon in Lincolnshire with plenty of sunshine.
There's light or moderate southwesterly winds and highs of 16C.
Patchy light rain is possible later but it should be a mild night.
Man in hospital following A180 crash
Jo Makel
BBC Look North
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash near Grimsby this morning.
The accident involving two cars happened just off the A180 at the Pyewipe roundabout around 06:30.
A Renault Megane and an Audi Q5 collided.
The driver of the Renault vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Behind the scenes during the filming of Victoria
David Sykes
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
We've been given a glimpse behind the scenes of the filming for this weekend's episode of Victoria.
The cast and crew were at Harlaxton Manor near Grantham for a week of filming.
The manor will stand in for a French palace in the programme which is broadcast this Sunday at 21.00
Video content
Your headlines this lunchtime
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:
Traffic and travel: A1 tailbacks
BBC News Travel
We've just heard from Lincolnshire Police about delays on the A1 northbound near Grantham. They say there's a broken down vehicle at Stoke Rochford causing long tailbacks. Could take a while to clear.
Fatal house fire in Grimsby
Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter
One person has died in a house fire in Grimsby.
Fire crews were called to a flat in Purbeck Road, Scartho (pictured) just before 02:00 this morning.
Other flats in the building were evacuated and police have confirmed that a body was found in one of the flats.
A cordon is in place and police are investigating. They want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time.
Want to tell us about your Unsung Hero?
Laura Foster
BBC Look North
Do you know someone who helps out at your local sports team or club?
Is this a person who you just couldn't cope without? T./hen you should think about nominating them for an Unsung Hero award.
Every year the BBC honours the people who volunteer by running sports clubs or leisure activities across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Last year table tennis coach Sylvia Worth (pictured) won the award for her work in Sancton.
You can nominate your Unsung Hero by visiting bbc.co.uk/unsunghero.
Entries close on the 22 October.
Man knocked out and badly injured in Boston street brawl
Charlotte Wright
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
A man has needed surgery after he was seriously injured and knocked unconscious in a mass brawl in the centre of Boston.
Police say a group of women began arguing in the Stump & Candle pub at around 01:00 before the row spilled out into the street.
Police said the 39-year-old man who was injured was taken to hospital and has undergone surgery.
Police are looking through CCTV pictures and are urging witnesses to come forward.
Save a Life: 15,000 people have been trained
Lucy Parry
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
We've reached a major milestone in our Save a Life campaign.
With the help of volunteers from LIVES first responders and St John's Ambulance, we've now trained 15,000 people.
There's lots more ways for you to learn, with events in Lincoln and Scothern this Saturday, and next month, St John's Ambulance will be touring the county with a mobile CPR classroom.
If you'd like to take part, email savealife@bbc.co.uk and you'll get a reply with all the details.
Advice to influx of students about sex and consent
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
With an influx of students in Lincoln, police and other agencies are launching a campaign to raise awareness of the law surrounding rape and sexual assault.
I've been talking to students in Lincoln to find out how aware they are of the law:
Feline fine on new thatched roof
Alex Rhodes
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The Kings Head pub in Horncastle has had its famous thatch roof replaced, and there's a small surprise to top it off.
The pub, affectionately known as 'The Thatch' now has a life-size straw cat climbing its chimney.
Landlady Joanne Buckland says the thatch roof is a popular attraction for visitors.
The new thatch should last for 20 to 30 years and was laid by specialist thatchers from Cambridgeshire.
But it's the cat that might steal the show: