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Lincolnshire, England
A police investigation into missing ashes at Lincoln Crematorium has ended without charges, leaving Mike Rylatt without answers about his mother Pauline’s remains. Pauline died in 2023, but her son learned months later…
Work is under way at the Doddington Road and Birchwood Avenue junction in Lincoln to prepare for traffic from the planned Charterholme housing development. Councillor Biff Bean is urging officials not to install traffic…
Lakeside Butchers in Welton received a one-star hygiene rating after an August inspection found poor cleanliness and failures to prevent cross-contamination. Inspectors reported that staff did not wash their hands or…
Mike Rylatt says he still has no answers about his mother Pauline’s ashes, which were mistakenly interred in the wrong plot after her 2023 funeral at Lincoln Crematorium. Lincolnshire Police have ended their…
Lakeside Butchers in Welton received a one-star hygiene rating after an August inspection found poor cleanliness and cross-contamination risks. West Lindsey District Council published the findings, which included staff…
Lincoln councillor Biff Bean is asking officials to reconsider plans for traffic lights at the junction of Doddington Road and Birchwood Avenue. Work is under way to prepare the junction for future traffic linked to the…
Lincolnshire Police have concluded their investigation into the disappearance of ashes at Lincoln Crematorium without bringing any criminal charges. The case involved the ashes of Pauline Rylatt, who died in 2023, and…
Personnel from RAF Coningsby joined residents and families for a Remembrance Sunday service in the Lincolnshire town. The contingent took part at the local church and war memorial, alongside communities across the…
Lincolnshire emergency charity LIVES has released its Christmas film, “The Greatest Gift – Will’s Story,” about a family’s experience after Will was seriously injured in a road collision. Will, his parents and sister…
LincolnshireWorld has published a selection of completed cases from the county’s magistrates’ courts. One entry says Adam Lobley, 40, admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating and assaulting a…
Lincoln’s Christmas lights switch-on is scheduled for November 26 at the War Memorial on the High Street, with Olympic athlete Abbie Donnelly and the mayor set to lead the countdown shortly before 7 p.m. The free event…
John Lenton, 62, of Thurlby, pleaded guilty at Lincoln Crown Court to three attempted sexual offences involving a girl under 16. The offences took place between January 28 and February 20, 2026. A judge adjourned…
Lincolnshire County Council is considering a series of proposed traffic restrictions in Bourne, Lincoln, Navenby, Skegness and Woodhall Spa. The measures aim to address parking near junctions, improve bus access and…
The NHS is partnering with social enterprise GLL to promote NHS Talking Therapies through Better libraries across Lincolnshire. Campaign materials will appear in libraries including those in Boston, Gainsborough…
RAF airman Ciaran Macmillan is seeking up to £500,000 from the Ministry of Defence after fracturing his spine in a 50-foot cliff jump at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus in May 2021. He alleges a senior non-commissioned officer…
Marco Pierre White’s restaurant in Lincoln is offering significant discounts for Black Friday, including reduced-price vouchers and a two-course meal deal for £21 per person. According to LincolnshireWorld, these…
Lincolnshire officials are highlighting the importance of Evacuation Route (ER) signs as extreme weather events become more frequent. There are 13 designated evacuation routes across the county, established following…
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information after a couple was robbed while sitting in their car on Manor Road, Tattershall, on Sunday night. Two men approached the vehicle, threatened the occupants, and threw the…
Lincolnshire officials are emphasizing the importance of designated evacuation routes as weather-related risks increase. The county maintains 13 routes marked by 'ER' signs, originally designed following the 2013…
Lincoln is experiencing a surge in former rental properties being listed for sale, with nearly 30% of homes on the market previously used as rentals. Data from Hamptons indicates this is among the highest rates in…
Communities across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire observed Remembrance Sunday with solemn ceremonies. At Lincoln Cathedral, a cascade of poppy petals was released from the rafters during a two-minute silence, an act…
Remembrance Sunday was marked across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with solemn services and tributes. At Lincoln Cathedral, a cascade of poppy petals fell from the rafters during the two-minute silence, an event…
Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire recounts the historic 1941 crash of a World War Two bomber on the Greestone Stairs in Lincoln. The aircraft, which was returning to RAF Waddington, met with a devastating end in the city…
In July 1941, a Hampden bomber returning to RAF Waddington crashed into the Lincoln Christ's Hospital Girls' High School. The tragic incident claimed the lives of all four crew members and a 49-year-old teacher, Edith…
Bridlington Town fell to a 3-0 defeat against Lincoln United at Ashby Avenue. The match was defined by costly defensive errors, with the hosts taking an early lead just five minutes into the game. Despite efforts from…
Lincoln College Group and the University of Lincoln have formed a new partnership to enhance skills and career pathways in the defence and security sector. The collaboration aims to simplify the transition between…
Food banks across Lincolnshire and surrounding regions have received a share of over £226,000 following a successful community fundraising campaign. The funds were raised through the Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community…
The Akedo bar in Lincoln has had its license revoked by the city council following persistent concerns raised by Lincolnshire Police. Authorities cited repeated breaches regarding drug safety, CCTV monitoring, and staff…
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) has warned it faces a potential £70,000 increase in annual fuel costs due to rising aviation fuel prices. The charity, which provides critical care across the region, reported that…
Greater Lincolnshire leaders have agreed to write to schools encouraging them to grant pupils a day off to attend the annual Lincolnshire Show. Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns argued that the agricultural event is vital for…
