Half a million pounds up for grabs for Lincolnshire community projects
Lincolnshire County Council is proposing to hand out £500,000 to local community groups and grassroots organisations, but some councillors have raised concerns about political bias.
By Clara Voss · 8 June 2026
£10m plans to fix congested Nettleham roundabout move closer to approval
Lincolnshire County Council is set to approve a £9.7m overhaul of the A46 Nettleham roundabout, including extra lanes and a new footbridge linking Lincoln and Nettleham.
By Hugo Pembroke · 2 June 2026
Your chance to shape a cable that could power two million homes
A giant undersea electricity cable is set to land on the Lincolnshire coast, and National Grid wants to hear from local residents before it finalises its plans.
By Hugo Pembroke · 1 June 2026
Lincolnshire councils take solar farm fight to the High Court
Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council have formally applied for a judicial review of the government's decision to approve the UK's largest solar farm on local farmland.
By Hugo Pembroke · 28 May 2026
Independent coffee and cocktail bar BEAR set to open in Lincoln city centre this summer
BEAR, the fiercely independent all-day café and bar with roots in a Uttoxeter shed, is bringing its coffee and cocktails to Lincoln's Cornhill Quarter in summer 2026.
By Clara Voss · 26 May 2026
Family of Lincoln boy, 15, who drowned at Swanholme Lakes urge water safety awareness
Declan Sawyer, a 15-year-old from Lincoln, died after getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes on Sunday, with his family now calling for greater awareness of water dangers.
By Hugo Pembroke · 26 May 2026
Red Arrows to fly with seven planes for most displays this year
The Lincolnshire-based aerobatic team will drop two aircraft from their trademark formation for the 2026 season as ageing jets edge closer to retirement.
By Clara Voss · 26 May 2026
Lincolnshire to get 148 more police officers and a new fraud squad
Lincolnshire Police is recruiting 148 extra officers and a dedicated fraud team, meaning faster response times, better protection for vulnerable people and specialist help for crime victims across the county.
By Hugo Pembroke · 22 May 2026
Thousands of Lincolnshire coastal residents could face forced relocation as flood defences near collapse
More than 60,000 people living on the Lincolnshire coast face a stark future as officials warn that flood defences will become unreliable within 15 years.
By Clara Voss · 20 May 2026
Reform council 'misled' families as Sleaford special needs school scrapped
A £7.3 million school for children with complex needs in Sleaford has been cancelled, with critics accusing the Reform-run county council of staying silent when it mattered most.
By Clara Voss · 19 May 2026
Pokémon comes to Belton House this half term
Families in Lincolnshire can explore the grounds of Belton House on a Pokémon trail this May half term, hunting Mega Evolution characters across the estate.
By Hugo Pembroke · 14 May 2026
Food waste plant near Spalding gets green light to turn scraps into gas
A new facility on Surfleet Bank will process 100,000 tonnes of food waste a year, cutting carbon emissions and producing fertiliser for local farms.
By Clara Voss · 12 May 2026
Scunthorpe Steel Workers Get Job Security as Government Takes British Steel Into Public Ownership
Thousands of Scunthorpe steelworkers can breathe easier after the government confirmed it will take British Steel into full public ownership, ending months of uncertainty about the plant's future.
By Hugo Pembroke · 11 May 2026
Labour holds on in Lincoln as Reform UK makes big gains
Labour has kept control of City of Lincoln Council by the slimmest of margins, while Reform UK won four seats to become a new force in local politics.
By Hugo Pembroke · 8 May 2026
Lincolnshire teachers to strike over job cuts as missed school days take their toll on exam results
Teachers at five Lincolnshire schools are walking out over redundancies and rising workloads this week, with research showing every missed school day can make the difference between passing and failing GCSEs.
By Clara Voss · 7 May 2026
Your vote, your city: Lincoln council elections take place this Thursday
Your vote, your city: Lincoln council elections take place this Thursday
By Clara Voss · 4 May 2026
The parcel on your doorstep could drag you into a scam
Lincolnshire Police is warning residents to think twice before accepting deliveries for people they do not know, as criminals exploit ordinary addresses to move fraudulent goods.
By Clara Voss · 1 May 2026
The true cost of care: how Lincolnshire's social care crisis is hitting families and council tax bills alike
Nearly 70p in every pound Lincolnshire County Council spends goes on social care, and residents are now paying more council tax to cover a problem that is only getting worse.
By Clara Voss · 29 April 2026
Lincolnshire councils take Government to court over UK's biggest solar farm
Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council are launching a joint legal challenge against the Government's approval of the vast Springwell Solar Farm near Scopwick.
By Clara Voss · 27 April 2026
Join the champions: Lincoln City's promotion parade heads through the city on 9 May
Lincoln City are champions of League One and heading to the Championship, with a bus parade through the city centre planned for Saturday 9 May so fans can celebrate with the team.
By Clara Voss · 23 April 2026
