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Tax
Lincolnshire freezes council tax
The Lincolnshire County Council has revealed that there will be no increase in the amount of council tax paid by the residents of Lincolnshire
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ENVIRONMENT
Schools excited by Jubilee celebrations
Schools countrywide have been rushing to snap up a Lincolnshire business’ Royal Jubilee tree planting packs.
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Renewable Energy
Lincoln company powers college
The latest 21st century technology is being used to power one of the oldest independent schools in England – thanks to a Lincoln company.
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Sport
Girl's cricket in Caistor is a success
Girl’s cricket in Caistor has been a huge success thanks to funding from Sportivate.
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Community
Major plans to help homeless in North Lincs
Government funding to the tune of £780,000 has been secured to develop a major £2.3m housing project in Scunthorpe for the homeless.
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care
Find out more about fostering
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?
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sports
Student pair from Bishop Grosseteste chosen to carry Olympic torch
Two Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln students have been chosen to carry the Olympic torch through Lincolnshire on its way to London.
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heritage
Divers uncover Humber pipeline in year-long project
Specialist divers battling strong tides and zero-visibility have completed a year-long project to cover parts of an exposed underwater pipeline in the Humber estuary.
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HISTORY
Time Capsule competition launched
Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire are encouraging young people to make a record of their area's history.
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equine
Insurance breakthrough for MRI horse scans
A major breakthrough in covering the costs of equine MRI scanning has been met with a seal of approval from the leaders in standing MRI, Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.
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Society
Single for Valentine's Day?
The focus this week is on love and romance and the latest research reveals that there may be plenty of choice out there as 15% of Brits are on the dating scene - the equivalent of six million adults.
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Local event
Camper vans pitching up in a 'first' for Lincoln
Owners of that much-loved reminder of Summertime holidays and weekend getaways, the VW CamperVan, are setting their SatNavs on course for Lincoln.
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Community
Who are the unsung heroes?
The hunt is on for inspirational unsung heroes in Lincoln worthy of a Mayoral Medal or the Silver Arrow award.
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Climate Change
Urgent funding required to prevent flood catastrophe
Lincolnshire County Council to lobby Government to pay for coastal flood defences for Lincolnshire
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Energy
Lincolnshire energy firm still hoping for approval
The company behind the rejected wind farm plans for Heckington still hope for final approval
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News
Trading standards want your scam mail
As part of the Scamnesty campaign, Trading Standards are targeting fraudulent companies preying on North East Lincolnshire
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Development
Plans show 42,000 homes to be built in Lincolnshire
Plans to build over 42,000 homes in the Lincolnshire, Gainsborough and Sleaford area will be unveiled next month.
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Art and Culture
University of Lincoln debuts at Kinetica Art Fair
Some of the UK’s most creative young minds will be at this year’s Kinetica Art Fair, with students and graduates from the University of Lincoln’s BA (Hons) Interactive Design programme exhibiting for the first time.
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Local news
Orchard planted to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Lincolnshire County Council and volunteers from the Friends of Mareham Pastures will be planting a new traditional orchard at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve.
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Transport
North East Lincolnshire to face lower speed limits
NELC have proposed a £500,000 scheme which could see over a hundred roads cut to lower speed limits.
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Local News
Further spot checks for Lincoln County Hospital
Following a critical report last year, more spot checks are expected for the Hospital
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Local News
Humber Bridge tolls to be halved
North East Lincolnshire Council has backed a deal to half the Humber bridge tolls
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meningitis awareness
Spalding mum backs Meningitis Trust's campaign
A local mum, Nikki Ruttley, whose son Noah contracted meningitis only one year ago, is calling for people to be aware of all the signs and symptoms of the disease.
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Healthcare
Fundraising boost for Accident and Emergency
Children taken to Pilgrim Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit will be able to watch television and keep their minds off their troubles – thanks to a local charity.
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Healthcare
Mental illness prevention fund
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Lincolnshire County Council have announced a first wave of funding to invest in groups and organisations that help people affected by mental health problems.
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