Emergency planners in Lincolnshire say residents in parts of the county still need to be prepared as heavy rain and more possible flooding is expected.

Thunderstorms which were forecast for overnight didn't materialise but there's still a weather warning in place for heavy downpours today.

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Assistant Police Chief Constable Shaun West says they're expecting more challenging weather conditions.

It follows almost a week of rain and flooding disruption for people in the county - particularly in the Wainfleet area.

The Environment Agency have said there hasn't been a second breach of the River Steeping following reports of a crack forming next to the initial breach. They say it's just superficial erosion and are monitoring the area closely.

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A hotel in Alford could have its licence suspended following a string of incidents, including assaults.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, East Lindsey district councillors have reduced the opening hours at the Windmill Hotel to 23:00, applied tougher controls over door supervisors and issued a strict warning.

The pub has also been banned from serving glass drink containers in the bar, pool or garden – restricting them to the restaurant area only.

Earlier, councillors were told of reported incidents at the hotel going back to 2016, including assaults by unlicensed door staff and a lack of door supervision.

Lincolnshire Police had called for the licence review, raising concerns over CCTV, staff training and incident or refusals logs.

The business now has 21 days to appeal against the councillors' decision. If it does not, the suspension will come into effect in July.

The BBC Concert Orchestra has returned to the Lincolnshire coast today to play a special performance for children:

The orchestra's concerts in Skegness were cancelled last year because of bad weather due to the so-called Beast from the East.

The Concert Orchestra is at the Embassy Centre in the seaside town for the next three days where it'll perform for local schoolchildren.

Firefighters from South Yorkshire who have been helping clear flood water following heavy rain in Lincolnshire are expected to stay there for most of this week, it's been confirmed.

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Nearly 600 homes have been evacuated in Wainfleet after two months' worth of rain fell in just two days causing a nearby river to burst its banks.

High-volume pumps from South Yorkshire are being used to help move water away from affected areas.

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A passageway in Lincoln which has been a focal point for anti-social behaviour is to be closed.

Gates will finally be installed on either side of St Peter's Passage after City of Lincoln Council gave the go-ahead.

The council has approved plans to close off the “intimidating” Lincoln passageway after officials said they wanted to break the cycle of anti-social behaviour.

The authority said “significant pressure” had come from local firms to tackle the issue.

Others said the area was often used for drug use and that human faeces have had to be cleared by staff from firms in the area.

The historic passageway, which connects Mint Lane with the High Street, will be gated for three years.

The £72,000 regeneration of Rockery Gardens in Skegness starts today.

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East Lindsey District Council secured £50,000 from the government's Coastal Revival Fund which will be used to resurface the footpaths, replace a footbridge and improve lighting on the Southern Foreshore.

The council will provide the remainder of the funding and work should be completed by mid-July.

Community wardens in South Holland have issued more than 400 verbal warnings and 130 fines over the last year for things such as dropping litter and spitting, according to South Holland District Council.

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The wardens cover towns and villages across the whole of South Holland where residents have reported issues.

They have taken enforcement action against those committing public space offences, including the dropping of cigarette butts and other litter, failing to stop drinking alcohol when requested and spitting on the ground, the council says.

Details of anyone given warnings or fines are recorded and fed back to the community safety and enforcement team, to allow re-offending to be monitored.

The wardens are reaching the end of their first year patrolling the district, during which they have interacted with thousands of local groups and residents, according to South Holland District Council.

The A1 at Colsterworth has re-opened followed a crash this morning, police have said:

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the Midlands for later this evening.

Thunderstorms may develop bringing torrential rain, hail and lightning to places with potential disruption to travel and more flooding, the Met Office says.

It comes after a spell of heavy rain which caused severe flooding in Wainfleet:

Health bosses have backtracked on a decision to make people attending consultation events sign a gagging order following backlash.

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According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, those attending Healthy Conversation events on the shape of the health service in county were originally asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement so as not to pass on information after taking part in the 'workshops'.

Campaigners blasted the order as “secretive” and “an insult to democracy”.

But a spokesman for Lincolnshire Sustainability Transformation Partnership said it had now decided to relax the rules, though participants will still need to protect the names of people who have spoken at events.

The next workshop is due to take place in Grantham tomorrow (Wednesday).

The tide was "rising fast" around the two teenagers stuck in the mud in Cleethorpes, the RNLI says.

People in flood-hit Wainfleet are being advised to deal only with their own insurance companies after cold-callers offered to carry out insurance work for those affected.

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Police said some people had been going door to door offering insurance services, external.

Those affected by flooding should only deal with their own insurance companies to "avoid any potential issues", the Lincolnshire force said.

A broken down vehicle which was blocking Portland Street in Lincoln has now been moved:

League Two side Grimsby Town sign James Hanson on a free transfer after the striker left AFC Wimbledon.

A motorcyclist has died after crashing near Louth last night.

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The 50-year-old man, from Grimsby, died in hospital after the collision on the A1031 in Grainthorpe.

Officers say no other vehicles were involved in the incident which happened at about 20:10.

Witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident, is being asked to contact Lincolnshire Police.

Officials were repeatedly warned of fears that flood defences in a Lincolnshire town would fail, it has been claimed.

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Nearly 600 homes in and around Wainfleet were evacuated after heavy rains caused the River Steeping to burst its banks on Wednesday.

Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board (LMDB) said it had spent the last eight years raising the issue.

The Environment Agency had blamed "unprecedented" rainfall.

The equivalent of about two months' rain fell in two days, forcing 1,000 people out of their homes and flooding nearly 130 properties, external.

Police say there are likely to be delays in Lincoln due to a broken down vehicle which is currently blocking Portland Street:

Stallholders and organisers are on site and getting ready for the Lincolnshire Show.

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The finishing touches are being made today ahead of the two-day event which starts tomorrow at the Lincolnshire Showground.

This year’s event will feature special celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.

The A1 at Colsterworth is blocked in one lane following a crash, police have said: