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A growing success: New Holland secures new allotment land
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A growing success: New Holland secures new allotment land

New Holland Parish Council is set to expand green spaces and meet growing local demand for allotments thanks to a £15,000 community grant from North Lincolnshire Council. The parish council has also invested £21,213 of its own funds to support the project.

9 Jul 2026 1 min
City and ProAmpac agree landmark 10-year stadium naming rights deal
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City and ProAmpac agree landmark 10-year stadium naming rights deal

Lincoln City Football Club and ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, have announced a landmark 10-year agreement under which the Club's Stadium will be renamed ProAmpac Stadium.

8 Jul 2026 2 min
Council unveils restoration and extension plans to secure the future of Spalding Cemetery
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Council unveils restoration and extension plans to secure the future of Spalding Cemetery

South Holland District Council is setting out ambitious plans to safeguard the future of Spalding Cemetery for generations to come, with proposals for the restoration of some of the site's most significant historic features alongside an extension to create more usable plots.

8 Jul 2026 2 min
Council leader renews call to extend protected Lincolnshire Wolds landscape
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Council leader renews call to extend protected Lincolnshire Wolds landscape

North Lincolnshire Council is calling on the Government to finally deliver long-promised protection for the northern Lincolnshire Wolds after years of delay.

8 Jul 2026 1 min
Some people walk away. Some people foster.
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Some people walk away. Some people foster.

If you’ve ever wondered whether fostering could be right for you, now is the time to find out.

8 Jul 2026 1 min
RAF Veterans to Mark Bomber Command 90th Anniversary
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RAF Veterans to Mark Bomber Command 90th Anniversary

Hundreds of guests, including WWII veterans and senior RAF commanders, will gather at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln later this month to commemorate the sixth International Bomber Command Day.

7 Jul 2026 2 min
RAF Veterans to Mark Bomber Command's 90th Anniversary
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RAF Veterans to Mark Bomber Command's 90th Anniversary

The International Bomber Command Centre will host a special service of remembrance in Lincoln

7 Jul 2026 2 min
City of Lincoln Council proposes new safety measures for its parks and open spaces
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City of Lincoln Council proposes new safety measures for its parks and open spaces

City of Lincoln Council is set to introduce new measures aimed at helping keep its parks, lakes, and open spaces safe for residents and visitors to enjoy.

7 Jul 2026 2 min
Second phase of Story Tellers ‘Arts in Heritage’ programme gets underway in Lincolnshire
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Second phase of Story Tellers ‘Arts in Heritage’ programme gets underway in Lincolnshire

In collaboration with A&H (www.artsandheritage.org.uk) and Spalding Gentleman’s Society, The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, through Story Tellers, is launching the next phase of an exciting cultural programme designed to bring new investment and creative opportunities to heritage organisations, artists and communities across Lincolnshire.

7 Jul 2026 1 min
Council plays a blinder with game-changing boost for youngsters
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Council plays a blinder with game-changing boost for youngsters

Dozens of young people - including those with special educational needs and disabilities - will now be able to take part in free football sessions to boost fitness levels and build their confidence.

7 Jul 2026 2 min
New school parking rules to keep children safer
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New school parking rules to keep children safer

Parents and carers who stop on double yellow lines outside schools to walk children to the school gates will now be fined – under new rules designed to improve safety around schools.

7 Jul 2026 1 min
Today’s the day: Magna Radio and Magna Mix launch brand new weekday schedules
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Today’s the day: Magna Radio and Magna Mix launch brand new weekday schedules

Magna Radio and Magna Mix are delighted to reveal brand new weekday schedules across both stations, bringing together familiar local voices, fresh shows and more of the music Lincolnshire loves, from breakfast right through to the small hours.

6 Jul 2026 3 min
East Lindsey District Council approves plans for latest phase of £20m Investment Fund to deliver more for local communities
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East Lindsey District Council approves plans for latest phase of £20m Investment Fund to deliver more for local communities

East Lindsey District Council has given the go-ahead for ambitious plans for the second phase of the £20m East Lindsey Investment Fund (ELIF).

6 Jul 2026 4 min
Back of the net: Council support helps Barton Junior Football Club bag their training goal
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Back of the net: Council support helps Barton Junior Football Club bag their training goal

From first touches to cup-winning performances, young footballers in Barton are being given more chances to train, develop and thrive thanks to an £8,937 community grant from North Lincolnshire Council.

6 Jul 2026 3 min
Find your inner child: £5,000 grant helps Wilderspin Museum celebrate the art of play
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Find your inner child: £5,000 grant helps Wilderspin Museum celebrate the art of play

People across North Lincolnshire will be invited to rediscover their inner child as part of a new project celebrating the games, toys and playground memories shared across generations.

6 Jul 2026 2 min
School cadet group seeks new volunteer instructors
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School cadet group seeks new volunteer instructors

A military cadet group in a Grantham school is looking for new adult instructors to help it expand.

6 Jul 2026 2 min

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