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School uniforms can cause a lot of heated debate. My children aren’t old enough to be in school yet so any money I spend on a school uniform is simply for personal use and that’s none of your business, says writer and comedian Steve N Allen.

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Open air theatre hits home dangers of knife and drugs-related crime to young people
More than a thousand children and young adults got to experience a sense of the dangers and realities associated with organised crime and county lines drug gangs through a creative performance in Sleaford.


Armed police descend on village after gardener attacks weeds with meat cleaver!
Armed police were called to an address in a Lincolnshire to find a man doing the gardening – with a meat cleaver!

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Warning not to touch 'harmful' coastal caterpillars which cause severe reactions
The caterpillars are covered in tiny barbed hairs which contain a toxin


Former Lincolnshire police station known as Ryvita building under offer
The local landmark has been empty for over five years


STAR PROPERTY: ‘No expense spared’ – ‘Beautifully’ converted and modernised former Methodist Chapel, with annexe
This week’s Star Property is a ‘beautifully converted and modernised’ former Methodist Chapel, with self-contatined annexe.


Final option for reshaping Lincolnshire chosen by county council
Councillors claim it would cause the least disruption as it would see Lincolnshire governed by a single council

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Sadhguru interview: world-famous yogi says there are 25 years to save Britain's soil and farming industry
There are 25 years to save Britain’s soil otherwise it will eventually turn into a desert and end farming as we know it, an environmental campaigner and Indian guru has told NationalWorld.
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Man (22) arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm following incident in Boston - police appeal for information
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident in Boston.


Man, 22, arrested following alleged assault in Boston
The investigation remains ongoing


COURT RESULTS: Latest selection of Lincolnshire court results
Here is our latest selection of cases completed at Lincolnshire’s magistrates’ courts ...


Government backs Hykeham Relief Road and A46 Newark bypass upgrade
Lincolnshire drivers are set to benefit from faster journeys after the Government approved a number of transport projects across the country today (Tuesday July 8)


RNLI lifeguards back call to ban inflatables in petition started by local man
Lincolnshire RNLI lifeguards are supporting a petition calling for the ban of inflatables started by a local person.


Investigation continues after man attacked outside Wetherspoon pub
A man arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail


Beggars, e-scooters and verbal abuse - we went on patrol with Skegness police
Neighbourhood officers have a vital role in building bridges between communities and the different agencies


3 shops will remain closed and arrest made as crackdown continues
Police have also extended the closure orders for three shops amid concerns over antisocial behaviour

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Win free broadband for life with Quickline’s groundbreaking giveaway
Free broadband is exactly what’s on offer from Quickline Communications, the rural broadband provider bringing fast, reliable connectivity to communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
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West Lindsey District Council leaders ousted after revolt
The 'divisive and disruptive' vote has left the council without a leadership


Lincoln MP Hamish Falconer vows to deliver ‘change’ in the city
The MP went on to acknowledge the rise in National Insurance had hit many local businesses hard


Lincolnshire residents in 'cut off' village back A46 roundabout improvements
'I used to walk from Nettleham to Lincoln, but I wouldn't consider trying to cross that roundabout nowadays'
