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Man in dark car tried to 'encourage teenage boy into his vehicle' in Lincoln
The boy ran off to tell his family


Caravan crime on coast down 53 per cent
Caravan burglaries are down 53 per cent in the latest statistics released by Lincolsnhire Police.


Investigation after 700 Lincolnshire homes flooded during Storm Babet
More than a month's worth of rain hit Lincolnshire in less than 24 hours


Live rail updates after damage to overhead lines stops trains at Grantham
People have been queuing for rail replacement buses for hours - see our live blog below for the latest updates


£360m for Lincolnshire road improvements over next 5 years including five-mile new route
Relief roads are being built in North Hykeham and Grantham, alongside improvements to roundabouts in Boston and Spalding


'Loving mother' among death notices and funeral announcements from the Lincolnshire Echo this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


Ruskington neighbours go ahead with festive lights switch-on
The annual switch-on of charity Christmas lights at 89 and 91 Elmtree Road in Ruskington went ahead despite one of the householders having to bow out due to a family illness.


Kesteven and Sleaford HIgh School rated in region’s top five schools
A Sleaford school has been named as one of the top five state school in the East Midlands.


Candlelit carols at Old Church
One of the highlights for many in the run up to Christmas is the Candlelit Carol service held at Walesby Old Church.


Celebrate Lincolnshire's best car garage by telling us your favourite in our survey
There are plenty of garages with skilled and trustworthy mechanics


£2m plans to create new nature reserve on Lincolnshire coast a step closer
A former golf course on the Lincolnshire coast will be returned to its natural roots with the approval of £2 million plans to create a wetland nature reserve and multi-purpose visitor hub.


Sleaford Christmas Market is a big festive crowd pleaser
Crowds thronged the streets of Sleaford to make the most of the town’s lively Christmas Market and linked events on Sunday.


Sleaford Gaza protest planned to 'raise awareness of atrocities'
The protest will be held in the marketplace


Jury in Skegness Tower Gardens rape trial retires to consider verdict
Saad Gomaa had been staying in a hotel for asylum seekers when he was accused of the attack


Bravery of officers who waded into freezing sea to rescue woman is awarded
A team of officers have been awarded for the part they played in rescuing a woman from freezing cold sea in Skegness.


Lincoln Castle evacuated over 'threat to public safety'
Lincolnshire Police was at the scene


Patient waits 32 hours for a bed at Lincoln County Hospital's 'overwhelmed' A&E
All patients who attend the emergency department are prioritised based on their clinical need


Christmas spirit: Project creates care packages for the elderly living alone in Boston
"It’s just a small gift of kindness”


'Ageing' Lincoln surgery facing closure due to rising costs and low use
The team behind Brant Road and Springcliffe Surgery is considering a partial closure


Sleaford Market Place plans back before committee despite further opposition
Amended plans for Sleaford’s Market Place will be recommended for approval next week, despite continued concerns from residents and businesses.
