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  • Live updates on Wednesday 12 October 2016

  1. 'Toxic relationship' led to killingspublished at 21:34 BST 12 October 2016

    The killing of a mother and daughter would not have happened if two teenagers had not formed an "intense, toxic relationship", a court hears

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  2. Goodbye: Five things we learned todaypublished at 18:00 BST 12 October 2016

    Martin Slack
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    That’s it from us this Wednesday – but we’ll be back from 08.00 tomorrow.

    Before we go, let’s have a look back at five things we didn’t know when we started out this morning:

    Bye for now!

  3. Bus station dig discovers old brewerypublished at 17:38 BST 12 October 2016

    Natasha Turney
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Here's a sample of some of the items found in an archaeological dig at Lincoln's former bus station.

    I've been there today and spoken to the people taking part in the dig. They've found the remains of the city's old Crown Brewery - including a well (bottom right) which was used in the brewing process.

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  4. Energy firm fails in fine reduction bidpublished at 17:35 BST 12 October 2016

    Martin Slack
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    A company fined after gas leaks on a platform off the Lincolnshire coast put dozens of lives at risk has failed to gets its multi-million pound penalty reduced. 

    Some 40 workers were airlifted from the Lincolnshire Offshore Gas Gathering System (LOGGS) platform 70 miles off Mablethorpe during the incident in 2012. 

    LOGGS platform

    Conoco Phillips had argued that the £3m fine imposed earlier this year was far too harsh. 

    But judges at London's Appeal Court disagreed.

  5. Strictly family 'devastated' after Will Young leaves showpublished at 17:33 BST 12 October 2016

    Martin Slack
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    A famous dancing family from Grimsby say they're stunned by the withdrawal of Will Young from Strictly Come Dancing. 

    The singer's left the hit BBC programme after three live shows for personal reasons.

    Will Young

    His dance partner Karen is married to Kevin Clifton who's also a dancer in the show along with his sister Joanne. 

    Their dad Keith Clifton has been giving his reaction and says they're all "absolutely devastated".

  6. Look North BBC One 18:30published at 17:26 BST 12 October 2016

    BBC Look North
    East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

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  7. Your headlines this afternoonpublished at 17:17 BST 12 October 2016

    Barbara Stimpson
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom:

    • Doctors disagree over mental state of girl on trial for Spalding double murder
    • Shopkeepers report 'sinkhole' opening at busy road junction in Stamford
    • Archaeologists in dig at former city bus station
  8. Doctors in dispute over murder accused teenagerpublished at 17:10 BST 12 October 2016

    Alex Rhodes
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    There have been disputes in court about the mental state of a 15-year-old girl accused of murdering a mother and daughter in Spalding. 

    A psychiatrist said the girl who denies murder was suffering from a stress-related mental condition which impaired her ability to make rational decisions. 

    But that has been disputed by another doctor. A 15-year-old boy has already pleaded guilty to the murders. 

    The trial continues at Nottingham Crown Court.

  9. Stamford sinkhole: Picture from scenepublished at 16:48 BST 12 October 2016

    Stamford Mercury

    Here's the latest from the Stamford Mercury, external on the "sinkhole" that's causing traffic problems in the town.

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  10. Missing man's body foundpublished at 16:20 BST 12 October 2016

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Police say they've found the body of a man they issued an appeal to find yesterday.

    Carl Mawe, who was 38, had been missing since Monday - but officers have just said they've found his body in a wooded area in South Hykeham, near Lincoln.

  11. Overnight closures on A17published at 16:02 BST 12 October 2016

    One of Lincolnshire's major roads will be closed overnight for a week starting tomorrow for resurfacing and bridge repairs.

    The A17 will be shut each night, from 18.00 to 07.00, between East Heckington and Swineshead Bridge until Friday 21 October.

    Swineshead BridgeImage source, Google
  12. Missing teen found safepublished at 15:33 BST 12 October 2016

    Yesterday Grimsby police issued an appeal - today it's good news:

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  13. Weather: Cloudy and cool with some sunshine laterpublished at 15:11 BST 12 October 2016

    BBC Weather

    If you are thinking of heading out this afternoon - here's the forecast you'll need:

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  14. Pooper scooper evaders risk finepublished at 14:52 BST 12 October 2016

    A council considers issuing penalties to dog walkers caught without the means to clean-up after their pets.

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  15. Council apologises after mayor's car spotted in disabled baypublished at 14:34 BST 12 October 2016

    Scunthorpe Telegraph

    North Lincolnshire Council has apologised after the mayor's car was spotted parked in a disabled, external parking space.

    Mayor's carImage source, Scunthorpe Life
  16. Charity: Cutting gluten free prescriptions not the answer to NHS budget problemspublished at 14:27 BST 12 October 2016

    Martin Slack
    BBC Lincolnshire Live

    A charity says cutting gluten free prescriptions in Lincolnshire will cost the NHS more in the long run.

    NHS bosses are considering withdrawing prescriptions for treatments - including gluten free foods- to save money. 

    But Coeliac UK says it could lead to other health problems. 

    gluten def
  17. Traffic and travel: Collapsed road warningpublished at 14:11 BST 12 October 2016

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  18. WATCH: Archaeologists discuss dig at city bus stationpublished at 13:44 BST 12 October 2016

    Here's some details of what's going on at Lincoln's bus station at the moment:

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  19. Rogue traders warning after gutters scampublished at 13:23 BST 12 October 2016

    BBC Radio Humberside

    Vulnerable residents in North Lincolnshire are being warned about cold callers operating in the area.

    One man in the Ashby area of Scunthorpe's reported being approached by a group, who offered to clean his guttering and fascias for £120.

    He agreed, but on completing the work the men demanded more than £2,500, returning the following day to collect the money.

    The man did not pay the extra cash and four men have been arrested on suspicion of fraud by misrepresentation.

  20. Your headlines this lunchtimepublished at 13:09 BST 12 October 2016

    Barbara Stimpson
    BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Here are the top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom: