LIVES’ ‘No Night Is Silent’ reaches finals of Smiley Charity Film Awards

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LIVES’ ‘No Night Is Silent’ reaches finals of Smiley Charity Film Awards
LIVES is celebrating an incredible achievement as its powerful advert, No Night Is Silent, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Smiley Charity Film Awards. The emotionally compelling film, which highlights the life-saving work of LIVES volunteers across Lincolnshire, captured hearts during the public vote. Thanks to overwhelming community support, the advert has now progressed to the final stage, where a panel of judges will decide whether it wins at the awards ceremony in March. “We are absolutely thrilled to be finalists,” said Harry, a LIVES medic first responder who acted in the advert. “No Night Is Silent shines a light on the incredible dedication of our volunteers who respond to emergencies day and night. We can’t thank everyone enough for voting and helping us get this far.” The Smiley Charity Film Awards celebrate the best in charitable storytelling, recognising films that inspire, engage, and make a difference. For LIVES, reaching the finals provides a fantastic platform to showcase the work of their highly skilled volunteers who make a life-saving impact across the county. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in March, and LIVES will be eagerly awaiting the results alongside fellow finalists from across the UK charity sector.

Krazy Races returns to Lincoln for a second year

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Krazy Races returns to Lincoln for a second year
The soapbox derby Krazy Races returns to Lincoln on June 22nd, when 40 teams will be invited to take part in an event that’ll be watched by an estimated 20,000 spectators. Entries open on Monday, when a maximum of 40 local teams to design, build, and race their own handcrafted soapboxes in front of a roaring crowd. The 2025 edition of Krazy Races promises to be bigger and better , with the entire city buzzing with excitement. Local businesses, entertainers, and food vendors will join the fun, creating an unforgettable day for families, friends, and race enthusiasts alike. Danny Scoffin, Head of Brand & Strategic Development at Krazy Races, said: “We are absolutely buzzing to be returning to Lincoln after last year’s success. The enthusiasm and energy we felt from the community were electric, and we can’t wait to see what new and exciting soapboxes the people of Lincoln have in store for us this year. Thank you to Lincoln BIG for their continued support – we’re looking forward to making June 22nd a date to remember!” Lee Roberts, Head of Operations at Lincoln BIG, added: “After the fantastic response last year, we’re thrilled to welcome Krazy Races back to Lincoln. It’s going to be an amazing day filled with excitement, and we encourage local businesses to get involved and enter teams. Let’s make this year’s event even bigger than before!” Applications for local teams open 8am on Monday 17th February. Organisers are looking for a diverse range of competitors – from charities and local businesses to individual racers ready to take on the challenge.

Council to be asked to step away from nuclear waste proposals

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East Lindsey District Council members are to be asked to agree that, after years of negotiation, the council should withdraw from discussions about siting a ground disposal facility for radioactive waste in the county. Councillor Craig Leyland says changes in the possible site for such a facility, originally planned to be the former Gas Terminal at Theddlethorpe, had now switched to farmland between Gayton le Marsh and Great Carlton. He said: “Clearly, this is land that has not had any previous industrial use and is prime agricultural land nestling close to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is in stark contrast to the brownfield location at Theddlethorpe. “The Executive of ELDC is now of the view that this change in location and Area of Focus severely tests the original rationale for our involvement in the GDF siting process. “We also know of the understandable widespread concern for the proposed National Grid pylon consultation currently under way. ELDC shares the concern of many residents and communities regarding the industrialisation of the Lincolnshire countryside. “This brings into question how can we support a campaign to object to the environmental harm of the pylons and yet keep an open mind regarding the surface entry site for the GDF that will scar several kilometres of Lincolnshire farmland on the margins of the Lincolnshire Wolds. “The use of a brownfield site on the coast where a former facility had operated for over 40 years without local objection is completely different to a green field site in open countryside. The new site would also need attendant connecting infrastructure in the same sensitive countryside that the pylons would be scarring.”

Alkborough residents join forces to support Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance

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Alkborough residents join forces to support Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
Residents living in Alkborough, North Lincolnshire, recently joined forces to support the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) and raised over £1,000 for its life-saving work. The Not 2 Fast, Not 2 Furious Tractor Group raised £642, Alkborough Coronation Club donated £305, and local resident John Robinson gave a personal donation of £55. LNAA Volunteer David Carrick, who went along to the Alkborough Community Come Together to receive their donation, said: “We would like to thank everyone in Alkborough for their generosity. The support we receive from local groups and societies is the essence of our charity. “Without the continuous support from communities across Lincs & Notts our crews would not be able to what they do, 24/7, 365 days-of-the-year.” LNAA is one of the UK’s leading Helicopter Emergency Service charities, bringing the equivalent of a hospital emergency department to patients at the scene, giving those with the most severe injuries and medical conditions the very best chance of survival when minutes matter. Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance receives no direct government funding and relies on the generosity of its supporters to fund the £13 million needed annually to keep its helicopter in the sky and fleet of critical care cars on the road, 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

Sleaford to feel the love this Valentine’s Day

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Sleaford to feel the love this Valentine’s Day
A heart-themed installation in Sleaford’s Market Place will invite everyone to shout about someone or something they love, and to join in with free activities in the town centre across two separate events in February. People will be able to take selfie-style photos at a love heart seat on Market Place until Monday 24 February. The heart seat will be available for photos through the day and in the evenings, when it will light up. As part of the installation, heart-shaped tags will be available from nearby businesses. People can collect a tag from one of these locations and write a message to someone they love, or shout about something they feel makes Sleaford and North Kesteven a great place to be, and hang it on the seat. On Saturday 15 February a Valentine’s themed day of free activities around the heart seat will follow at Market Place, including:
  • Visit participating businesses to collect your heart tag and explore what they offer, all day;
  • meet Rhubarb Theatre’s Queen of Hearts, accompanied by the Mad Hatter, from 10am until 1pm – and see if you can charm her enough to receive one of 100 free roses sponsored by Interflora;
  • have your portrait drawn for free by a caricature artist, between 10am and 1pm;
  • enjoy three 30-minute performances from singer Chelsey Bamford, between 10am until 1pm;
  • have your photograph portrait taken for free at the heart seat by a professional photographer, from 10am until 1pm.
Joining in with the Valentine’s Day theme, Handley Monument on Southgate will also be lit red from Friday evening (Valentine’s Day) and across the weekend. The following Saturday, February 22, there’ll be a healthy heart event from 10am to 2pm on Market Place and inside St Denys’ Church Hall including:
  • A pop-up caving experience at Market Place for children to explore;
  • Health-based stands;
  • Free cholesterol and diabetes testing in St Denys’ Church Hall; and
  • another chance to take your own selfie at the heart seat, before it leaves Market Place the following Monday on February 24.
North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright said: “It’s good to see the heart seat installation return to Sleaford, after it was first shown at the Riverside Precinct in 2023, and I look forward to seeing everyone enjoy it in the historic setting of the Market Place. “This time we’re excited to be delivering two days of free community activity around it. The Valentine’s Day themed celebration on February 15 – including live performers, a rose giveaway sponsored by Interflora, a caricature artist, photo portraits and more – and the day of healthy heart and fitness on February 22 both promise to be enjoyable and provide even more reason to visit the town centre and make a day of it, which in turn supports the surrounding businesses. “Don’t miss your chance to pick up a heart tag from the participating businesses and dedicate a message on the heart seat to someone dear to you, or celebrate a business, place or aspect that you love about Sleaford and North Kesteven.”
  Image credit: North Kesteven District Council

North East Lincolnshire Council puts out tender request for way finding in Cleethorpes

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North East Lincolnshire Council puts out tender request for way finding in Cleethorpes
A tender has been released to the market to find a company to help improve wayfinding around the main resort area in Cleethorpes. The recent Cleethorpes Masterplan development highlighted wayfinding as something that needed to be improved in the resort, and this was incorporated as part of the major bid to Government for project funding, which also resulted in funding being made available for the Sea Road, Pier Gardens and Market Place projects. This initial tender is for a company to create a strategy and design specifications for signage to help people navigate around the resort, as well as generating ideas for signage that holds interesting heritage or environmental information, and also live information on events and beach safety. Once the work has been completed, a separate tender will be released for the manufacture and installation of the signage at a later date.   Image shows Pier Gardens at Cleethorpes. Picture: Lincolnshire Tourism Guide

Plans submitted for demolition of Grimsby’s Osborne Street units

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Plans submitted for demolition of Grimsby’s Osborne Street units
A planning application has been submitted to demolish the existing units at 3-15 Osborne Street in Grimsby to clear the site ahead of the creation of a transport hub. Approval was given in September last year for the scheme to create a Transport Hub on a 1.6 acre site off Osborne Street in the town centre. Since then, preliminary site surveys have been conducted to feed into the design of the first stage of the hub, which will be located on the Garden St car park site, accessed from Osborne St once the buildings have been demolished. The units due for demolition were built in the 1970s, replacing housing at the time. Most of the existing buildings have been vacant for some years, with the Haven Centre relocating earlier this year. The application also includes the proposed line for the hoardings to be put up to make a safe area for the demolition to be done. If approved, this will mean that the bus stop in the vicinity will be relocated further up Osborne / Bethlehem Street before the works start. The aim of the Transport Hub scheme is to create a multi-functional transport hub for buses, cycles, and other users, which connects with the adjacent railway station, encouraging public transport use and supporting the wider Grimsby Town Centre regeneration ambitions. Stage one of the transport hub will essentially be a large, flat area co-locating all the bus shelters together once again. Further money will be sought to create a hub building for stage two of the plans. As part of the main demolition, the Contractor will be instructed to minimise any waste that goes to landfill, to salvage bricks, and to recycle or re-use steelwork and concrete where possible.   Image credit: North East Lincolnshire Council

Classic Ibiza to raise funds for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice at Burghley House

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Classic Ibiza to raise funds for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice at Burghley House
Classic Ibiza returns to the stunning grounds of Burghley House on Saturday 26 July, promising an extra-special show to mark its 10th birthday. As part of the celebrations, the concert organisers have announced that they will be teaming up with Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice to help raise funds for the vital work they do within the local community. For more than 70 years, Sue Ryder has been a source of strength and support for anyone living with a life-limiting illness or grief. Dying and grief are universal experiences, but too many people face them alone. The charity provides a safe and reassuring hand people can reach for. From providing care and support for someone at the end of their life to helping someone manage their grief, Sue Ryder knows there is no one size fits all when it comes to how people cope and the help they need. Asif Shaheed at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice said: “Thorpe Hall, where Sue Ryder’s local hospice is situated, has a long standing relationship with Burghley House, with Stamford and Peterborough being in close proximity to each other and the hospice being involved in a number of events that take place there, such as the Christmas Fayre and Santa Fun Run. “Thorpe Hall is the closest hospice to Stamford and over the years many families have been supported by the hospice with end-of-life care and bereavement support.” Making a donation couldn’t be easier, as there’s an option to donate when you purchase your tickets on Classic Ibiza’s website. There will also be various fundraising initiatives taking place at the show, including a £2.50 donation from every programme sold, a recommended £5 donation from press and guest-list entries, as well as collection points at all entry and exit gates. Further funds will be raised at the Sue Ryder shop, selling a range of fun merchandise. Classic Ibiza raised a grand total of nearly £32,000 on last summer’s tour for charitable causes, an increase of over £10,000 from the previous year. Classic Ibiza’s Lisa Ward said: “Through the generosity of our incredible audiences up and down the country we continue to raise even more money for the amazing charities we support. Demand for this year’s show is high, so we hope to raise even more money than ever before. A massive thank you to everyone for their donations.” This summer’s new-look Classic Ibiza will take you on a high-octane rollercoaster ride of the show’s most popular tracks from its 10 year back catalogue. Known for their work alongside dance music greats like Groove Armada, Robert Miles and Nightmares On Wax, Stephen Hussey’s 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra will be performing more tracks than ever before in a set that is all thriller, no filler. USO will be joined for the first time by the incredible London Community Gospel Choir, who have recorded with music icons such as Adele, Blur, Madonna and Gregory Porter. Supporting them on the decks are DJ Goldierocks and former Pacha Ibiza resident DJ Jose Luis. For further information, visit: classicibiza.co.uk   Image shows the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice nursing team (credit: Sue Ryder)

Grimsby’s fishing heritage goes on classroom tour

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Grimsby’s fishing heritage goes on classroom tour
Schools across North East Lincolnshire have enjoyed the ability to learn about the Fishing Heritage Centre without leaving the classroom. The Heritage Centre in a box includes the sights, sounds and even smells of the era whilst providing a unique opportunity for classes to learn about Grimsby’s fishing industry. In the box are a range of objects, prints of related artworks that tell the story of life as a trawlerman in the 1950s. Recently, Cleethorpes school Elliston Primary Academy have used the box as part of their history classes. Teacher Paul Tarrant said: “We used the boxes for our history unit  – The rise and fall of the fishing industry. We used the box to show the equipment that fishermen had when aboard the trawlers and to show what kind of things they might spend their money on. It gave the children a fantastic opportunity to understand the era in question more clearly. “The class loved getting their hands on physical objects instead of just seeing images on screens, it really supported their learning.” He added: “I would 100% recommend the boxes to other schools – and have! It made the lessons more interactive and children who have struggled to access this sort of learning historically were able to make more progress. “It also assisted with their understanding as they were able to physically handle and discuss the objects.” If you’re interested in using a loan box, email sarah.spencer@nelincs.gov.uk for more information.  

Bridge design error leads to a year’s delay and millions more in cost

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Bridge design error leads to a year’s delay and millions more in cost

A design error about the installation of a bridge over the River Witham and the East Coast main line will delay completion of the Grantham relief road and add millions to the cost.

County Councillor Richard Davies said: “The complexities of designing and constructing this relief road, particularly this bridge, are far beyond what we as a council can do directly. “That’s why top international engineering companies and experienced contractors were entrusted to handle the project. Although we oversee the scheme as a whole, we rely on our suppliers’ combined expertise. “When undertaking a project of the magnitude, all design work also undergoes a mandatory, additional layer of independent checking. Unfortunately, despite all of this, a mistake was made along the way that’s led to this new delay. “This mistake related to the how the bridge was to be installed, and us being told it couldn’t be pushed into place as intended due to concerns relating to specific wind conditions. “Safety comes first, so the work was halted so our designers and contractors could address the problem. “We’ve done everything you could reasonably expect us to do as the client for the scheme, but we feel we’ve been let down. The important thing is that the details of the solution are nearly finalised, meaning we can start pushing the bridge into place in the coming months.” The relief road is now expected to open in 2026, a year later than expected, with rectification expected to cost up to £20m, bringing the project’s expected total to £158-168 million. Cllr Davies said: “Let me be 100% clear: while we may need to cover these extra costs initially, we will ensure that those responsible for this are held accountable and that every penny of taxpayer money will be recovered. “We are pursuing contractual and legal processes as a result of this error so are unable to comment any further on this at this stage for legal reasons. “For now, our priority now is getting this massive project back on track as soon as possible – and that means continuing to work closely with our appointed contractor and designers.” Once it begins, the bridge push over the 293-metre span will take several months as it crosses the rail line during periods when trains have stopped running. The rest of the structure will then be built on the east side of site, including lifting new steel beams into place. Several more months will then be spent concreting the decks, installing safety barriers, and laying road surfacing. Cllr Davies ended: “While this new delay is incredibly disappointing, we remain 100% committed to completing Grantham’s relief road. “As a local resident and business owner, I understand and share the frustration this delay will cause. But safety comes first, and even the smallest risk must be taken extremely seriously. “In the meantime, I want to thank everyone for their continued patience as we work towards completing this monumental project.”  
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