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Community energy funding welcomed – but campaigners say it changes nothing on pylons or vast solar schemes
Campaigners in Lincolnshire have welcomed the Government’s pledge to invest up to £1 billion in community-owned renewable energy, while warning it does not alter plans for major grid upgrades or industrial-scale solar developments across the county.
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Michelin Guide Ceremony LIVE: Updates and watch here as 2026 Michelin Stars awarded
The Michelin Guide Ceremony for the UK and Ireland 2026 will take place at on Monday 9th February in Dublin. We are here to bring you news as it happens with new Michelin Stars announced at the event, attended by the biggest names in hospitality.
Painting honouring Bomber Command's fallen is unveiled at aviation museum
A special painting, dedicated to the thousands of young men of RAF Bomber Command who fought the Nazis in World War Two, has been unveiled in Lincolnshire.
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Safety changes made outside Lincolnshire primary school after child injured
Councillors say 'something should have been done sooner'
Speed limit reduced around Spalding accident hotspot hours after serious crash
A motorist was taken to hospital just before councillors debated the dangerous road
Spilsby business leads plea by frustrated farmers to stop stifling growth
A farming business near Spilsby is at the forefront of a plea to relax stifling planning processes that are preventing growth.
Skegness bus operator partners with national charity to change lives
A Skegness bus company has teamed up with a national charity to help local communities
Family of three-year-old Boston girl diagnosed with rare type of blood cancer to hold marathon fundraiser
The family of a three-year-old girl from Boston diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer are to hold a marathon charity event in her name.
Changes to bowel cancer screening home-testing to start in county
Plans to lower the age threshold for the home-testing kit for bowel cancer screening will be in place in Lincolnshire from April 2026.
The Lincolnshire village in 'David versus Goliath' battle against quarry plans
The company behind the plans says there's a dire need, but residents believe a bad junction will get even worse
Beekeepers in Horncastle warn of predatory hornet that can wipe out insects
A warning has been issued by beekeepers in Horncastle about a predatory wasp that could decimate other insects and pollinators.
CCTV clue after Facebook Marketplace scammer buys ring with fake notes
A man used fake notes to buy the ring in Lincoln
'Get checked': Thousands in Lincolnshire 'could be living with undiagnosed HIV'
Health officials are urging people across Lincolnshire to get tested, warning that thousands in England could be living with HIV without knowing it.
Future of discount stores in doubt as firm collapses into administration
The future of discount stores in Mablethorpe, Spilsby and Horncastle remains in doubt after its umbrella company collapsed into administration.
Skegness man charged over ‘multiple’ offences in town centre
A Skegness man has been charged in connection with a series of alleged offences that reportedly took place in the town centre.
Police update after five arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in Lincoln
Quantities of cash and suspected drugs were seized
Louth and Horncastle MP welcomes increased funding for Lincolnshire Police
A relieved MP for Louth and Horncastle has welcomed the news of increased funding for Lincolnshire Police after her successful lobbying.
Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect train staff and customers
East Midlands Railway has doubled the number of body-worn cameras to protect its staff and customers.
Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide
Pocket-sized electric hand warmers with rechargeable batteries have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday at £9.99
Future of RAF Scampton moves forward as Home Office seeks expressions of interest
Details of what RAF Scampton could offer potential buyers have been published for the first time as the former airbase goes on the market.