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New lung cancer test centre opens in Boston.

New system should speed up the process.

New lung cancer centre at Boston Pilgrim

A new clinic's opened at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital to help treat lung cancer patients...

Relocation of custody suite causing concern

Parents from a Lincolnshire village say they're worried about plans for a new police custody suite...

Boston Market back in business

Local people are happy their market's back after it was closed for ten months...

Search continues for missing woman on Lincolnshire coast

Anne Simpson was last seen in the Skegness area near 8 years ago.

Petition to save village lifeline

Businesses in Woodhall Spa have started a petition to try and stop the village's only bank from closing...

Horncastle businesses step up security

A series of break ins has put added pressure on trade...

Trapped woman dies in Boston

Woman becomes trapped after working in a field...

Blue flags for Lincolnshire's beaches

Lincolnshire's 4 main coastal resorts have been awarded Blue Flag status for 2012.

Train drivers go out on strike again.

Its the fifth day of strikes by East Midlands train drivers.

Cuts already affecting community NHS staff.

It comes as the Royal College of Nursing says thousands of front-line posts could be at risk.

Lincoln's police station could be relocated.

It's been confirmed the force is looking at replacing the centre on West Parade with a smaller station where people could report crime.

Water splash cash can regenerate Skegness.

Locals look to capitalise on Butlins investment.

Foodbank planned for Stamford.

According to local groups there's a real need for the facility in the town.

Lincoln alcohol project receives funding.

The initiative's being given £45,000.

Lincolnshire theatre celebrates it's birthday

The Plowright opened in 1958

The shows underway in Newark

Organisers haven't been put off by the recent bad weather

Dancers preparing for Lincoln's Olympic parade

Local people are encouraged to join in

Drought status still in place for Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire remains in drought, despite the status being lifted in other parts of the country.

Elderly man assaulted in Boston

A 72 year old man is in a serious condition, after an assault in Boston.

Fuel tanker drivers announcement today

Industrial action looking unlikely

Property market not affected by stamp duty

Nationally it's a different pictures as markets slump.

Lincolnshire recycling plant opens

The world's largest plastic recycling plant has been officially opened, here in Lincolnshire.

Patients are at risk when leaving hospital

A report says Lincoln County hospital needs to do more

Multi-million pound wind turbine plant approved

A major development by Siemens, that could create thousands of jobs for Lincolnshire, has been approved.

School bus driver jailed for groping girl

A school bus driver from Grimsby, who groped a 13 year old passenger has been jailed.

Youth offenders service praised

It was one of the worst in the country

Grantham academy deferred

Residents opposing location

Horse attacked in Gainsborough

A horse and its unborn foal have died after being attacked in Gainsborough.

Volunteers are saving the countys youth centres

Unexpected rise in interest

Obesitys rising in pregnant women

Scheme introduced to tackle the problem

Two charged with Post Office robbery

Two Sheffield men have been charged in connection with a robbery at Wragby post office...

Human chain to protect Newark's A&E

Campaigers fighting for services at Newark Hospital will form a human chain around the site later...

Two arrested after armed robbery

Two men have been arrested after a robbery at Lincolnshire post office...

Scunthorpe's marathon back on the streets

The town's first half marathon in over a decade takes place today...

Controversial development putting Mablethorpe under threat

There's frustration a public inquiry into plans for a supermarket won't be going ahead...

Repair bill for Lincolnshire landmark

Half a million pounds worth of repairs are needed at St Wulfram's Church in Grantham...

Leaders of a drugs ring jailed.

City of Lincoln Council local election results

It's been a big night for Labour at the City of Lincoln Council

North East Lincolnshire Council local election results

Bad night for the Liberal Democrats in North East Lincolnshire.

Teenager contacts police over baby death

A teenager has come forward claiming to be the mother of a baby who's body was found in Scunthorpe.

Polls open for local elections

Voters will be going to the polls in parts of the Lincs FM region today.

Second man in court over Sonny Grey murder

A second man accused of the murder of a pensioner in Lincoln's due in court on Wednesday morning.

Government clears the way for Mablethorpe development

Mablethorpe is one step closer to a £50 million development.

£10m compensation for girl injured during birth

The Trust in charge of Lincoln County Hospital has apologised to the family of a girl left severely disabled after a failings in her care.

River water floods a Lincoln street

Homeowners on Saint Catherines Grove wake up to find their street flooded...

44 million pound waterworks unveilled for Lincoln

A growing populations led to new measures

American WW2 pilot repatriated

Body found on land near Market Rasen

Work begins on Sleaford power plant

Work is expected to begin on a multi-million pound renewable energy plant near to Sleaford today.

Partnership formed to promote the arts

The County Council and University of Lincoln are going to be working together to promote art in the county.

Rise in number of cat poisonings

Vets in the Sleaford area have seen a rise in cases where cats are being treated because they've drank anti-freeze.

Assurances over the regulation of academies

A government minister says academies are tightly regulated despite serious financial failings at a trust which runs four Lincolnshire schools.

Workers remembered at service

It's the tenth annual workers memorial day with services being held in Immingham, Grimsby and Cleethorpes.

Government report criticises academy trust

An investigation was launched in to financial irregularities at the Priory Federation of Academies Trust.

Man jailed for attempting to murder pensioner.

Michael Hurst of Wainfleet Road stabbed the 76 year old and left him for dead at his home last October.

Health Secretary visits Boston.

Andrew Lansley was given a brief guided tour of Boston's Pilgrim Hospital earlier.

Care worker jailed for stealing from dementia sufferer.

Lorraine Sharman of Carver Road Boston admitted taking money from elderly Robert Bird in 2011.

Petition lauched calling for free parking.

Traders in Newark are calling for more free parking in the town on Sundays.

Call for more LIVES responders.

The charity say there are parts of the county where more voluteers are desperately needed particularly in towns on the East Coast.

Lincoln MP Gay Marriage Claims Leaked

Claims made by the MP for Lincoln about gay marriage have been leaked online.

Possible u-turn promised on caravan tax.

Brigg's MP says he's confident there could be a u-turn on planned VAT hikes for caravans.

Olympic torch relay practice passes through Stamford.

The area's playing host to an official rehearsal ahead of the real thing... before the start of the games in July.

Former Teacher Jailed For Sex Offences

A former Lincolnshire teacher has been jailed for sexually abusing 2 boys.

High Court Ruling Puts Heart Centres at Risk

The future of two childrens heart centres, used by famailies across the Lincs FM region remain in doubt.

Call for more apprenticeships within the renewables sector.

Lincolnshire's coastal councillors are urging energy companies to help ease youth unemployment.

Unemployment DOWN in Lincolnshire

Unemployment is down in most of the Lincs FM region, reflecting the national trend.

Red Arrows Flypast at Olympics

Lincolnshire's Red Arrows will fly over the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

£6 million sea defence project gets underway.

Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sand is being pumped from out at sea to protect the Lincolnshire coast.

Woman Suffers Head Injuries in Attack

A man has been arrested after an alleged assault, which left a woman with a fractured skull in Mablethorpe.

Talks over school improvements delayed... again.

The Education Secretary and Newark's MP were planned to meet today over the state of the Grove and Magnus schools.

Fines for school truancy criticised.

It's after suggestions from the government that rules to stop children skipping school should be toughened.

Men Appear in Court Charged With Lincoln Murder

Police have arrested 2 men.

Boston secures Flood barriers.

The County Council have agreed to contribute some funding.

Lincolnshire Police will help at the Olympics.

It won't affect the local policing issues.

Traffic wardens could be making a return to Lincolnshire's streets.

Council asks for parking powers.

Sleaford's leisure facilities heated by renewable energy.

It's after the installation of pipes to transfer heat from a planned renewable energy plant were approved by the town's planning committee.

£3 Million to Improve Lincolnshire Infrastructure

Lincolnshire's economy has been given a £3 million injection of cash from the government

Sexual health advice to be rolled out in Lincolnshire schools

New measures are being taken to deliver sexual health advice to teenagers who live in rural areas ..

Motor-cyclists targeted by new road safety measures

Signs will be installed on Lincolnshire's roads to address how many motorcyclists were killed last year...

Humber Bridge Tolls Halved

Drivers will be paying less to cross the Humber Bridge, as cut in tolls has come in to effect overnight.

Spalding Traders fear for their businesses

Traders in Spalding have launched a campaign against proposals to redevelop the Holland Market area...

Lincoln Castle scoops multi-million pound makeover money

It's been announced Lincoln Castle's to have a twelve million pound revamp...

The governments criticised about how it's handled the PIP breast implant scandal.

Lincolnshire woman left dis-figured after her implants burst.

People in Lincolnshire are flocking to petrol pumps.

Petrol stations are urging people to not panic buy.

Lincolnshire oil refineries will strike.

Workers voted in favour of strike action.

Free advice start up advice for Lincoln's new businesses

Start up businesses in Lincoln could benefit from free advice from the Council in the future...

Holbeach traders angry over road closure

A group of traders in Holbeach say their takings have been affected by a road closure in the town...

Legal highs are becoming more popular amongst teenagers.

A Lincoln centre blames "peer pressure" for the rise in Lincolnshire.

Lincoln's 10k gets underway.

Runners have taken to the roads with over 5,000 competitors thought to be taking part.

Community minibus campaign launched.

Lincolnshire County Council have started a scheme to help maximise unused transport.

Immingham protest to save leisure centre.

The Council's agreed to demolish the centre to make room for a new supermarket development saying the centre's underused and the academy will provide some facilties.

Brigg's MP calls for lower fuel prices.

Andrew Percy's been backing the Fairer Fuel for All campaign over the past few months.

Drought Prompts Fish Rescue

Hundreds of fish are having to be moved from a waterway in south Lincolnshire, as the drought begins to impact on wildlife.

Linkage Opens New Lincoln Accomodation

A Lincolnshire charity is looking to fill the gaps in adult care that spending cuts are creating.

Pensioners To Lose Out in Budget

Chancellor Criticised for 'Granny Tax'

Website Launched to Catch Alan Wood Killer

It is hoped the launch of a website dedicated to a Bourne man will help to catch his killer, 3 years on from his murder.

Charges brought in for garden waste collection.

South Kesteven District Council are bringing in an annual charge of £25.

Grimsby organisation calls for crackdown on pay day loan companies.

The Community Advice Service say they're worried about how easy it is for people to access money without needing checks on their income and finances...

Police Warn of Rise in Legal Highs

Police have raided two shops in Lincoln suspected of selling so called "legal highs".

Youth Services Hit By Budget Cuts

The Minister for Children and Families has told Lincs FM, some councils have been shortsighted in cutting budgets for youth clubs.

Ritz Restoration Moves Forward

Work can finally get underway on bringing a former cinema in Lincoln, back in to use.

New chemist branded unnecessary by campaigners

Over one thousand five hundred people have signed a petition against extension plans for a GP surgery in Sleaford..

Warning over Government housing scheme

A Lincoln charity's criticised a government initiative designed to help more people onto the property ladder...

Drought worries for Lincolnshire's farmers

Farmers in Lincolnshire are concerned about how drought conditions this summer will effect their crops...

Lowering Lincoln's carbon footprint

Businesses in Lincolnshire are working together to ensure the city meets national targets to reduce it's carbon footprint...

Devastating blow for atomic test veterans

Judges have ruled against compensation claims made by hundreds of servicemen, many from Lincolnshire, who were exposed to radiation in the course of duty...

Hosepipe ban for Lincolnshire homes

Anglian Water announces hosepipe ban from the start of April...

New scheme to help offenders with mental health problems

Persistent criminals in North East Lincolnshire are being offered help with any mental health problems they might have ...

Brigg high street is top of the shops.

Regional rating rates it at number one.

A bio-gas plant could provide energy for Caistor.

Residents in the village will now be consulted on them.

Grantham enters Mary Portas funding bid.

It's the latest Lincolnshire town to apply for a one hundred thousand pound grant.

Two new schools for Lincolnshire.

They'll become academies, under new legislation by the government

Struggling families in Lincoln need more help.

It's as figures show 4,500 children in the city are living in poverty.

Disabled parking in Boston is criticised.

The leader of the Labour party has criticised the types of parking machine disabled people have to use.

Improvements made at Boston Pilgrim Hospital.

The Care Quality Commission visited the hospital in December and found significant improvements in patient care.

Multi-million pound development passed for Lincoln.

Planning permission for the Lindongate development was passed by councillors last night.

Plans for more social workers as day centres are privatised.

It's following the news Lincolnshire County Council have approved plans to respite and day care centres to be run by the voluntary and private sectors.

Recycling centres saved from closure.

Centres at Whisby and Leadenham will now remain open following public opposition.

Lincolnshire and Humberside fire and rescue join forces.

They're going to share call room functions.

Decision Day for Lincolnshire Day Care

Following months of public consultation and uncertainty, a decision will finally be made over the future of 31 adult day care centres in Lincolnshire.

Scunthorpe Rape Victim Calls for Changes to Compensation Rules

A Scunthorpe woman is urging the Government to rethink its rules on compensation for victims of rape.

Female pilot to leave Red Arrows

Lincolnshire's Red Arrows are to lose their first female pilot...

Grantham's marketplace sprouts first permanent trader

It's hoped a daily fruit and Veg stall will help attract custom to Grantham's town centre...

Audio/Video: Rescue mission underway for lost seal

A fundraising campaign's begun to transport a homesick seal hundreds of miles from Skegness back to where she came from...

A piece of Brigg's history is restored

A piece of history's being returned to Brigg after over a forty year absence...

Gainsborough teenager found guilty of rape.

The 15 year old's been ordered to register as a sex offender and could face jail.

Armed forces covenant on the verge of being signed.

The Lincolnshire Armed Forces Covenant is currently being finalised but will soon be signed by district councils, the PCT and local forces communities.

Lincolnshire Farmers Concerns Over Lambing Virus

Farmers in Lincolnshire say a deadly new livestock virus could cause financial disaster.

Cat owners warned about poisonings in Lincoln.

It's following a spate of cat deaths in the city due to antifreeze poisoning.

Two more arrested over Lincoln murder.

The body of 70 year old Sonny Grey was found last November at his home in Westwick Gardens.

Petition launched against cuts to bus services.

Campaigners are angry about the Number 3 Stagecoach service being cut.

£2million Scheme To Help Lincoln's First Time Buyers

Over £4 million could be injected into Lincoln's economy over the next 2 years.

North Lincolnshire apprenticeship scheme criticised.

The local council have put up over a £1 million for the scheme.

Charity Critises Lack of Support For Special Needs Youngsters

A Lincolnshire charity says the Government simply aren't doing enough to help 16-25 year olds with special needs get work opportunities.

Scheme to Cut Alcohol Fuelled Crime Facing Cuts

Funding is running out for a Grimsby scheme which helps reduce alcohol related crime.

Unusual weather hits daffodils in Lincolnshire.

Growers have lost thousands of pounds.

Grimsby Town Centre Forum closes.

The organisation's closing due to financial problems.

Lincolnshire school taken out of special measures in record time.

Tattershall primary's turned things around after Ofsted branded it as a failing school back in 2010.

Cannabis factory raided in Newark.

Up to one and a half million pounds seized by police.

Tata takes on more apprentices

Steel works says it's looking to the future

Academies to blame for high exclusion rates in North East Lincolnshire.

The leader of the local council says they no longer have control over schools so it's much easier for them to exclude badly behaved pupils.

New ITC unit unveiled at Boston Pilgrim hospital.

The new £4.2 million investment will see increased capacity.

Protest in Grimsby Over Heart Unit Closure

A protest is taking place this morning in Grimsby over plans to shut the nearest Childrens' Heart Unit.

Drought Damaging Lincolnshire's Roads

Lincolnshire County Council is asking the government for extra cash to repair roads damaged by drought.

Lincolnshire County Council say they haven't made a u-turn on adult day care.

They've announced they're re-considering closures.

Briggs MP hosted the event where an MP was arrested.

Andrew Percy MP was pushed against a wall.

Protests Planned Outside Lincolnshire Circus

Animal rights protestors are preparing for a week of action outside a Lincolnshire Circus.

Health and safety inspections carried out on construction sites

Government initiative hoping to reduce injuries in the building sector.

Lincolnshire Police Sign Historic Deal

A historic deal has been signed, between Lincolnshire police and a private company.

Body Found In Lincoln

Police question 2 men, following discovery of a body in Lincoln

Controlled Explosions in Manby after WWII Bomb Find

Controlled explosions have been carried out in Manby, following the discovery of two World War II bombs.

Fourth Man Charged Over Boston Murder

A fourth person has been charged with the murder of a man, who's body was found in a drain in Boston.

Inquest to be held into tragic accident.

Grandmother and six year old boy named after drowing in Lincolnshire pond.

East Lindsey District Council tightens it's budget further.

Another 2.4 million pounds of cuts will be made

Toddler recovers following pioneering surgery.

Zed Merrick from Ulceby burnt his chest and shoulder after knocking a cup of tea off a kitchen worktop.

Lincolnshire farmers pray for rain.

It's following one of the driest winters on record.

Future looking bright for retail in Lincoln.

It's following encouraging figures released this week.

71 year old and 6 year old found dead in a pond

71 year old and 6 year old found dead in a pond

Sentences for death by dangerous driving questioned.

Lincolnshire's Road Safety Partnership say sentences should not be about revenge.

People in Faldingworth angry over nearby explosives test site.

A group of people say the former RAF base is proving to be too noisy.

Dry winter could mean hosepipe bans for Lincolnshire

A continued lack of rainfall's meant parts of Lincolnshire have been placed into a state of drought...

Unemployment goes up across the whole of the Lincs FM region.

The figures mirror a disappointing national picture too.

Lincoln man arrested on suspicion of copper theft.

Police were called to reports of an intruder at Lincoln college this morning.

Cleethorpes carnival bows out.

This year will be the last for the event.

Talks are underway to secure 300 Grimsby jobs.

It's as Kerry Foods on the Europark has announced it's looking to close.

Grantham community called on to secure town's museum.

The town's Community Heritage Association are hoping a new membership scheme will encourage people to get involved.

Alleged micro- pig turns into a porker!

Lincolnshire family stunned by giant new pet.

Young drivers given crash course on safety on the roads.

Scunthorpe initiative to target drink driving.

Drivers warned of icey conditions across the Lincs FM region.

Some parts of the area have experienced five centimetres of snow overnight.

Ongoing talks avert strike action in Immingham.

Wincanton and the Unite union have managed to come to some agreement.

Campaign group welcomes reduction in Humber Bridge Tolls

Campaign group Humber Action Against Tolls is welcoming plans to halve the charge.

Wind turbine plans are turned down.

North Lincolnshire Wind-farm plans are turned down for a second time.

Decision made on Humber Bridge debt.

Tolls are set to reduce following the agreement of four councils to share the Humber Bridge debt equally.

Task force set up in Scunthorpe to tackle job losses.

North Lincolnshire Council are offering support to those threatened with redundancy at Lloyds Banking Group mortgage centre.

Market Rasen Nursery targeted twice by thieves

Lincolnshire Nursery is broken in to twice

Newark residents oppose wind-farms

Petition against wind turbines

Grantham bypass given go-ahead.

Lincolnshire County Council comfirmed the plans yesterday.

Water company fined for polluting Gainsborough lake.

Severn Trent Water's been ordered to pay £24,000 after polluting Heapham Lake.

Thieves target a Lincolnshire school

Computers stolen from College near Louth

200 jobs to go at a Scunthorpe Bank

Lloyds TSB to cut jobs at a North Lincolnshire branch

Mixed- apprenticeship picture across Lincolnshire.

Not all businesses are willing to take apprentices in the county due to financial strains.

Market Rasen meeting called off.

Today's meeting's been cancelled following the weather conditions and a frozen track.

Man recovering following a South Lincolnshire nightclub assault

Stamford Man in hospital with head injuries

Drivers warned of treachorous road conditions.

Gritters have been out across the county overnight and the majority of main roads are passable but drivers are being warned of melting snow refreezing as ice.

Men's health forum launched in Newark.

Men will be given the chance to talk more openly about health issues and given the necessary advice and guidance by health professionals.

Future secured for Newark's Palace

Newark's Palace Theatre is to become the focus of a new cultural hub in the town.

Jazz Festival hit by financial pressures

Newark's Jazz festival has been cancelled for the third year running...

Growing competition for University places in Lincoln

University of Lincoln announces less clearing places for students...

Improvements needed at Lincoln County Hospital

An inspection at Lincoln County hospital's revealed a number of failures in standards of care amongst elderly patients.

Free bridge crossings for patients

Free bridge crossings for hospital patients are part of the new Humber Bridge deal...

Day Care Users Want Answers

The father of a mentally disabled man from Lincolnshire says they have been left in the dark when it comes to his care.

MP Slams Lincoln Level Crossing Safety

Lincoln's MP has warned the city's level crossings are some of the most dangerous in the country and are putting people's lives at risk

Immingham Tanker Drivers Strike Again

Oil tanker drivers in Immingham have walked out again this morning over a dispute over pay and conditions.

Meeting Called to solve Humber Bridge Dispute

A special meeting has been called to discuss the issue of the Humber Bridge debt.

Body Found After Stand-Off in Sutton St James

A man has been found dead following an 11 hour stand-off in Sutton St James.

Murdered Man May Have been Killed Outside Boston

Police in Boston say a Polish national may have been murdered outside the town before being dumped in the River Witham.

Volunteers rallying round to revamp homeless centre

Princes Trust volunteers have taken it upon themselves to overhaul one of Lincoln's homeless shelters...

Horse welfare cases putting a strain on charities

A Lincolnshire Pony Sanctuary says financial pressures are to blame for increasing numbers of abandoned horses...

Plans for wind farm near to Gainsborough go on show.

RWE Renewables are looking at setting up wind turbines at Hemswell Cliff.

Calls for MPs to rethink metal theft bill decision.

Rural businesses in Lincolnshire are disappointed the government's turned down a metal theft bill.

Reports of Body in River in Boston

There are reports of a body being found in a river in Boston.