Funding released for new starter homes in Lincoln
City of Lincoln Council and Lincolnshire County Council have been named among 30 local authority areas to receive funding to build ‘affordable’ starter homes on brownfield sites. Housing Minister Gavin...
View ArticleTV thieves carry out string of Lincoln New Year burglaries
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses to four burglaries which took place during the New Year period in Lincoln. In all cases, TVs were stolen. The burglary incidents are as follows: January...
View ArticleThings to expect in Lincoln in 2017
For many, 2016 offered a glimpse into a New Year of possibilities and unexplored territories. From the promise of eventual divorce from the European Union, to the beginnings of major local...
View ArticleVideo: Singer finds internet fame after mother secretly films her at Lincoln...
Shukrananda Grant, 29, never expected that a spontaneous performance of her new song during a visit to Lincoln Cathedral would be the next internet hit. Believing family members were her only audience,...
View ArticleCouncil proposes new housing estate on former Lincoln allotment site
The City of Lincoln Council will consider plans for around 38 new homes off Riseholme Road, formerly used as allotment land. The site, which sits next to Ermine East, was previously approved for...
View ArticleLincoln fundraisers bolster campaign to get honour for last surviving Dambuster
A growing campaign to present the last surviving Dambuster with a knighthood after he was missed off this year’s honours list has received local backing. Supporters and friends of George “Johnny”...
View ArticleMan caught spraying ‘shrimp’ tag across Lincoln bailed
A 19-year-old man who was caught spraying a ‘shrimp’ graffiti tag on the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Lincoln has been released on bail. The man was arrested in connection to numerous incidents of...
View ArticleJust two days left to find new GP for 11k patients in Lincolnshire
Only two days remain for 11,000 patients affected by the closure of four Lincolnshire GP surgeries to find another practice. An announcement confirming the closure of Arboretum and Burton Road...
View ArticleIncredible interactive panorama reveals Lincoln from above
Ever wondered how the iconic landmarks of Lincoln would look from above? Thanks to drone experts at Kurnia Aerial Photography, you can explore the city from the clouds. A stunning interactive panorama...
View ArticleFinal overnight resurfacing works set for A46 and A15 in Lincoln
A busy section of the A46 Lincoln bypass and the Riseholme Road A15 roundabout will be closed for resurfacing overnight from January 11. The works will take place between 8pm and 5am until January 17...
View ArticleLincoln residents invited to mosque open day to promote understanding
Residents of all faiths in Lincoln are being invited by the Islamic Association of Lincoln to the city’s mosque for an annual open day. As part of a national initiative, the doors of the mosque on...
View ArticleLincolnshire Police pay out more than £223k to informants
Secret informants where handed more than £223,000 for snitching to Lincolnshire Police over the last five years, figures have revealed. Covert Human Intelligence Sources, as they are officially called,...
View ArticleLincoln students reach final of business competition run by Coca Cola
Four students from the Lincoln University Technical College have reached the final of a nationwide health drink competition, organised by Coca Cola. Lucy Hebborn, Sian Parker, Lewis Drury and Cameron...
View ArticleLincoln filling station to close for £750k revamp and pharmacy move
The Co-op petrol station on Carholme Road in Lincoln is to close for two months to undergo a £750,000 revamp and the addition of a relocated pharmacy. Work at the busy Winning Post Filling Station and...
View ArticleThree people hurt after rush hour A15 crash north of Lincoln
Three people were taken to hospital after a single vehicle crash on the A15 north of Lincoln at rush hour this morning. The crash happened at around 7.45am between Caenby Corner and Scampton....
View ArticleMotorcyclist seriously injured after crash with car in Whisby
A male motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a car in Whisby. The collision was reported to police at around 5.20pm on Sunday, January 8. A black Audi Q7 and a black...
View ArticleLincoln academy celebrates improved Ofsted rating
The Priory Witham Academy in Lincoln has achieved an overall ‘good’ rating from Ofsted inspectors after a previous assessment of ‘requires improvement’. The academy, based on De Wint Avenue, was...
View ArticleFire crews called to blaze at Lincoln village farm
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have been called out to a fire at a farm in Nocton this afternoon. Four pumps are being used to extinguish the blaze, which started at around 1.30pm on Sleaford Road. Fire...
View Article‘Lives were at risk so hospitals could meet targets’, campaigners claim
Lincolnshire NHS campaigners have said hundreds of patients could be in line for compensation because hospital targets were allegedly put above patient safety.
View ArticleStrong winds heading to Lincoln, Met Office warns
Gusts of up to 60mph could hit parts of Lincolnshire on Wednesday morning, forecasters have warned. A yellow weather warning covering parts of the county, including the Lincoln area, has been issued by...
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