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RAF Scampton to go up for sale on open market, risking £300m plans
The government has ignored pleas to sell it directly to West Lindsey District Council

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Councillors sound alarm on solar farm that would leave 'enormous scar' on countryside
Strong objections will be sent to the government


Historic landfill sites risk to be discussed at Skegness council meeting
Skegness is ‘leading the way’ by exploring the risks historic landfill sites may pose to communities living near them.

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WATCH: Police stop 29 vehicles in multi-agency operation on A16 between Peterborough and Lincolnshire
The action saw a number of unsafe vehicles removed from our roads


Skegness Junior Academy rated 'Good' in latest Ofsted report
Pupils and staff at Skegness Junior Academy are celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ in its latest Ofsted inspection.


Lincolnshire Police officer charged with intending to pervert the course of justice
PC Laura Kaciulyte has been summoned to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court


Liberal Democrats confirm candidate for Lincolnshire mayoral elections
The first election for Greater Lincolnshire's highest office will take on May 1


Flytipping up 10 per cent, says Lincolnshire council
Old mattresses, sofas, and tyres are just some of the items dumped in past years


'Tragic' new details emerge after 23-year-old found dead in Skegness
The woman died from hypothermia after being exposed to sub zero temperatures overnight


It’s okay to talk... and putt! Golf competition day to raise funds to help sink loneliness
Energy industry workers and their allies are preparing to tee off to help tackle loneliness.


Trevor Young to fight Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral election for the Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have announced Coun Trevor Young, Liberal Democrat Leader of West Lindsey District Council, as their candidate for the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral election, taking place in May 2025.


MP condemns Government move to put RAF Scampton site on open market
MP for Gainsborough, Sir Edward Leigh has condemned an announcement by the Home Office that it will put the former RAF station at Scampton on the open market.


Plans moving forward for drive-thru Starbucks in market town
A long-awaited Starbucks in a Lincolnshire town is moving closer after fresh plans were submitted.


Green candidate joins Lincolnshire mayoral race
A fifth candidate has joined the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race just ahead of the deadline.


How Greater Lincolnshire could be reshaped: All the reorganisation proposals submitted to government
Eight different proposals have been submitted outlining how Greater Lincolnshire should be divided in what has been described as the most significant shakeup to local government in half a century.


Overnight Hospice at Home service to end
A charity-run overnight service caring for end of life patients in their own home is set to end.


Lincolnshire Police searching for 43-year-old man wanted on recall to prison
Have you seen Dale Sumner?


Children of Courage honoured
Six young people from the Sleaford area have been honoured for their courage and fortitude in coping with the tough hand that life may have dealt them.


President Trump buys Skegness Raceway - April Fool!
Skegness Raceway fans had a shock this morning (April 1) when it was announced there was a new owner.


Green candidate joins Lincs mayoral race after crowdfunding campaign
Sally Horscroft is the fifth candidate to stand for the election
