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Police release CCTV image in petrol station robbery appeal
Police investigating a petrol station robbery have released a new image in a fresh appeal for information about the incident.

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Residents rate Sleaford care home among top 20 in the East Midlands
Holdingham Grange in Sleaford has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the Top 20 care homes in the East Midlands region for a second year running.


RAF Benevolent Fund launches new annual Heritage Ride
The Royal Air Force’s leading welfare charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, will hold its new Heritage Ride in Lincolnshire.

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Take a peek of new look Embassy Theatre in Skegness
The curtain is set to rise tonight (Thursday) on the first performance at a Skegness theatre since it closed for refurbishment three months ago.


Horncastle man may be Pilgrim Hospital’s oldest member of staff
Being the oldest member of staff based at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital doesn’t stop an 83 year old from Horncastle being among the most active.


Woman who waved knife about in Stamford detained in secure facility
The incidents ranged from reports of criminal damage and public order to assault, and had led to 29 arrests and nine assessments


Waddington man steals almost £600 worth of groceries and razors
Fraser also pleaded guilty to a public order offence where he used threats of violence

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Full list of candidates revealed for Lincolnshire County Council elections
The Conservatives and Reform UK have candidates in all 70 seats


Council to explores risks of historic landfill sites in Skegness
Skegness is ‘leading the way’ by exploring the risks historic landfill sites may pose to communities living near them – and now the district authority is being called on to take action.


Police 'desperate to find' missing 32-year-old last seen near Lincoln County Hospital
Officers are 'concerned' for her welfare and appealing to the public


Lincoln Castle: Summer Concerts could rock on till 2029
Planning permission has been sought to hold a series of concerts at Lincoln Castle each summer until 2029 – but their future will be reviewed annually.


‘Very rare’ affordable housing plans for village get green light
Plans for ten bungalows in a West Lindsey village have been approved, despite some councillors claiming the location was ‘totally unsuitable’.


Councillors sound alarm on solar farm that would leave 'enormous scar' on countryside
One of the biggest solar farms planned for Lincolnshire is “alarming” in size, councillors have warned.


Lincolnshire man sent sexual messages to two 'decoys' he believed were under-age girls, court told
A Lincolnshire man sent sexual messages to two ‘decoys’ whom he believed were under-age girls, a court has been told.


'We are so grateful' - More than £4,700 awarded to Boston-based initiatve that supports grassroots music
A Boston-based initiative that supports grassroots music by staging live events in the town has been awarded more than £4,700.


Police launch CCTV appeal after masked men rob petrol station
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the robbery and remains on police bail


Lincolnshire Police officer accused of giving 'false mitigation' in court has not been suspended
PC Laura Kaciulyte was due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on April 3


Lincoln leisure centre users blast secrecy after firm ceases trading and two facilities close
The Yarborough and Birchwood leisure centres are expected to be closed for the foreseeable future

By-election confirmed for Boston Borough Council’s Trinity Ward
A by-election has been confirmed for the Trinity Ward of Boston Borough Council.