Lincoln academy test results thrown out after DfE investigation
The mathematics Sats results of a number of pupils at Hartsholme Academy in Lincoln have been declared invalid following a “maladministration investigation” by the Department for Education. Some 23...
View ArticleMan in court after police with tasers stop him from cutting his throat
A 25-year-old man is facing charges at Lincoln Crown Court after police used tasers to stop him holding a knife to his throat. Billy Richard-Jones was charged with affray and possession of a knife and...
View ArticleLincoln Christmas Market organisers share condolences after Berlin terror attack
Organisers of the annual Lincoln Christmas Market have sent their condolences to those affected by a terrorist attack in Berlin which killed 12 people and injured at least 48. The team at the City of...
View ArticleView Christmas and New Year bus timetables for Lincoln
Bus users in Lincoln will need to be aware of a number of timetable changes over the Christmas and New Year period. Most services across the Lincoln network will be operating using different timetables...
View ArticleResidents of disgraced Lincoln village care home ‘abused, starved and left in...
A whistleblower has described scenes of shocking neglect at a care home south of Lincoln, where they claim residents were “physically and verbally abused”, underfed and left in their own dirt and...
View ArticleSuspected drink driver arrested after crash on Lincoln High Street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash on Lincoln High Street. One lane southbound is closed following the collision near to the GH Shaw furniture shop. The crash,...
View ArticleGrowing delays and fuel spillage after car and bus crash on Lincoln High Street
Delays are building after a crash involving a car and a bus on Lincoln High Street. The collision, involving a black Dacia and a single decker bus, happened at around 2.15pm near to the junction with...
View ArticleAre drivers in Lincoln merging lanes correctly?
Highways etiquette around lane merging can spark fierce debates from motorists in Lincoln and beyond, but how often are the correct manoeuvres seen on dual routes and at bottlenecks? The Lincolnshire...
View ArticleArmed officers to patrol ‘busy places’ in Lincolnshire from today
Armed officers will be deployed to ‘busy and crowded places’ in Lincolnshire this morning to raise the profile of terror prevention over the Christmas period. The operation began at 7am this morning...
View ArticleTeen injured in Waddington road rage assault
Police are investigating after two men in orange high-visibility jackets reportedly injured a 17-year-old and damaged his car in a road rage assault. The incident happened at around 5.50pm outside RAF...
View ArticleClosure date set for fraud-hit Lincoln GP surgery
A Lincoln GP surgery which was plunged into arrears when a former practice manager was found to have stolen thousands from the business will be closed in the New Year. South Park surgery off St...
View ArticlePolice search for two men after Lincoln knife-point robbery
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after two thieves entered a convenience shop in Lincoln and threatened a member of staff with a knife. The robbery tool place at the...
View ArticleLincoln Ice Rink melts due to technical fault
The Lincoln Ice Rink on City Square has been closed this morning due to a technical fault. Organisers of the popular Christmas attraction are contacting those who have pre-booked sessions on the rink...
View ArticleWindy but mild weather forecast for Lincoln this Christmas
The UK is bracing itself for the second named storm of the year. As Barbara heads for the country, Lincoln and Lincolnshire are set to see some mild temperatures but some blustery and wet conditions at...
View ArticleLincoln bin collection days this Christmas
Don’t forget bin collections may be subject to change during the Christmas and New Year Period. This year, all collection dates in Lincoln will remain the same unless usual collection would normally...
View ArticleSevere weather warning for freezing fog in Lincoln
A Met Office weather warning has been issued for Lincoln and Lincolnshire, predicting widespread freezing fog from tonight into the morning. The yellow warning predicts that between 5pm on Wednesday,...
View ArticleTwo injured after serious A46 Lincoln bypass crash
A section of the A46 Lincoln bypass is blocked following a serious collision. The crash happened just after 2pm on Wednesday, December 28 between the Doddington Road and Newark Road. Motorists on scene...
View ArticleLincoln carer goes the extra mile to bring Christmas cheer to elderly man
A Lincoln carer was so sad to learn that one of her customers faced spending Christmas day alone that she brought him a plate of her own dinner, complete with Christmas crackers and party hats. Joyce...
View ArticleMan seriously injured in crash in Lincoln village
A man has been airlifted to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham after he was hit by a car.
View ArticleRewind 2016: Top Lincolnite stories of the year
From breaking news to events, and major developments, The Lincolnite has been on hand with up to the minute coverage throughout 2016. As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the...
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