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WEATHER
European commission to test Boston’s flood defences
With the danger of floods increasing across the county, numerous sensors are being installed in Boston to test their defences for leaks.
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WHAT'S ON
Experiencing ELO in Grimsby
The incredible ELO Experience is once again on the road and arrives at Grimsby on Friday 25th May.
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ANTIQUES
Cash in the attic
Bidders will experience an old fashioned country house sale when the contents of the home of a Lincolnshire antique dealer goes under the hammer.
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Economic development
Work begins on Bourne Core project
The multi-million pound town centre redevelopment plans in Bourne have started.
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Wildlife
Life on the Verge
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is calling for volunteers to help discover the remaining wildflower rich road verges in two areas of the county.
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Sport
Silver Spirit funding for Lincolnshire projects
Twenty-three organisations across Lincolnshire have received a grant to fund Olympic and Paralympic inspired projects.
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retail regeneration
Market Rasen makes market mighty again
Market Rasen might be holding it's breath to find out the outcome of a bid to become one of the Portas Pilot High Streets, but residents and businesses alike have taken initiative.
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Health
Can your slo-go make smoking a no-no?
Lincolnshire youngsters are being challenged to come up with a slogan and logo to help educate their peers on the dangers of smoking.
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Community
Could you give volunteering a whirl?
A Lincoln windmill is looking for people to help continue hundreds of years of tradition.
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EDUCATION
Mission accomplished for Lincolnshire schools
Pupils from eight Lincolnshire schools proved they were more than up to the mark when they were challenged to rewrite wartime history.
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BUSINESS
New tanning centre arrives in Lincoln
Sunshine may have been in short supply recently but a Lincoln property developer and a former gym manager have teamed-up to ensure people can still sport a healthy glow.
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Safety
Important lessons in water safety
After a very wet spring, summer is almost here and East Lindsey District Council has been working with schools across the District to ensure children are made aware of the dangers around open water.
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Wildlife
Celebrating 100 years of protecting places for wildlife
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1948 but it is part of a nationwide Wildlife Trusts movement can be traced back to 1912.
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Tourism
Award-winning beaches in East Lindsey
Keep Britain Tidy name England’s award-winning beaches for 2012 and East Lindsey’s seaside resorts are some of the best in the world.
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Economy
Investment in new rural projects
Rural communities in East Lindsey are set to receive a massive boost after an investment of £1.5 million from East Lindsey District Council into new rural projects.
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charity rally
The White Hat Rally - One Olympic race not to miss
22 cars have signed up for this year’s White Hat Rally and will be driving from Market Harborough to Milton Keynes in a three-day Olympic themed charity tour to raise money to help children across the UK.
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live cookery
Hairy Bikers to perform in Scunthorpe
BBC television personalities and cult chefs The Hairy Bikers are to perform in Scunthorpe next year as part of their UK tour.
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twitter competition
Get creative for a wine night tweet on us and Uncle Henry's
Following the success of last year’s “First of the Summer Wine” charity evening in their beautiful walled garden, the team at Uncle Henry’s Farm Shop and Café in Kirton Lindsey are looking at putting on another event this year, and you could be there!
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distribution
Nationwide distribution and award win for Adams and Harlow
For the first time, Adams & Harlow’s exquisite pork pies now have nationwide distribution, through the British Fine Foods website.
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LOCAL NEWS
National Citizen Service scheme makes a difference
Communities in Lincolnshire are still praising the fantastic job done by teenagers who took part in Lincolnshire’s first National Citizen Service pilot programme – six months after it finished!
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Crime
Lincolnshire youth re-offending halved
According to the North Lincolnshire Council, the number of young people re-offending has halved in the previous year.
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Sport
Welton Football Club is in the money
Grassroots sport in Welton received a significant boost following the news that Welton-by-Lincoln Parish Council have received a grant of over £250,000 from the Football Foundation.
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Employment
Applications now open for young apprentices
North Lincolnshire Council is advertising for 24 young apprentices to start work with the council in September this year - in a bid to attract more young people.
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Energy
More than 25% of people in Lincolnshire living in energy poverty
Latest figures revealed show that more than 25% of people living in Lincolnshire, live in poverty fuelled by rising energy prices
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entertainment
Newark Air Museum gears up for Cockpit-Fest 2012
Newark Air Museum is gearing up for the annual Cockpit-Fest.
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