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Lincolnshire's £17m supported housing plans explained
Looking after young people in care or who have become homeless is a top priority for the council
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Lincolnshire star joins EastEnders for mysterious Linda Carter storyline
A BBC comedy icon has been confirmed to join EastEnders as new character Bea, who has a mysterious connection to Linda
Excitement as Caribbean food restaurant opens in Sleaford
A new restaurant serving Caribbean food in Sleaford has enjoyed a successful first weekend of opening.
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The ‘forgotten' Lincolnshire road that's so riddled with potholes it 'could be a golf course'
The council's highways team visited the area after the council was challenged on it
Vital safety improvements agreed for vandalised bridge
One resident had labelled it a 'complete hazard due to the lack of illumination'
Community traditions, culture and sports invited to be part of new UK living heritage inventory
The founder of a now world famous bizarre sporting event held in Lincolnshire is typing up his application to be part of a new inventory of the UK’s living heritage.
Rauceby Estate to repeat its Christmas 10k run
Rauceby Hall is once again looking forward to welcoming runners to the 10k Rauceby Estate Christmas Run.
‘End of a magical era’: Much-loved Skegness toy shop to close after 105 years of making children’s Christmas dreams come true
For more than a century, it has been Skegness’ very own Aladdin’s cave — a place where excited noses pressed against Christmas windows, where teddy bears and tin toys waited to be loved, and where children’s dreams came true year after year.
Harmston Young Farmers light up for Christmas tractor run
Families and households should look out on December 28 as Harmston Young Farmers Club light up for their annual Christmas tractor run.
Charity fundraiser Hovis the horse wins major award in a public vote
A horse named Hovis proved he really was the best thing since sliced bread by winning a major national award this week.
H3N2 flu outbreak hits China as hospitals overwhelmed and children worst affected
Medical facilities across China are battling soaring H3N2 influenza rates with 17 provinces experiencing elevated flu rates.
Man who admitted killing Boston schoolgirl, 9, to face murder trial
Lilia Valutyte died from a single stab wound to the chest
Years behind bars for Lincolnshire pensioner who raped child
He took the case to trial and was found guilty
Festive spirit shines at Skegness Christmas Markets and Santa Run weekend
Skegness is gearing up for a sparkling weekend of festive fun, with two Christmas markets and a Santa Run.
Column – The everyday things we use, tell a story
The everyday things we use, tell a story. That story is: What it’s Like to Live in the 21st Century.
Lincolnshire secondary schools figure among top ten in East Midlands in Sunday Times guide
Seven Lincolnshire schools have figured among the top ten state secondary schools in the East Midlands, according to The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 which went live on Friday December 5.
Man arrested in Skegness over door-to-door selling without licence
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of acting as a pedlar in the Skegness area without a certificate.
Missing man's remains found on farmland in Lincolnshire
The man had been missing for several months
Tragic loss confirmed as human remains found in Halton Holegate
We are deeply saddened to report that human remains discovered on farmland in Halton Holegate on November 22 have been formally identified as belonging to 61-year-old Trevor Blanchard, who had been reported missing from the Spilsby area.
Community reacts as homeless pods are installed in Skegness car park
Four new homeless support pods have now been placed by East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) in a Skegness car park — and the reaction from residents has been a mixture of compassion, curiosity and concern.