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‘Reckless’ police officer gave acquaintance access to work laptop

25 July 2025
‘Reckless’ police officer gave acquaintance access to work laptop

‘Reckless’ police officer gave acquaintance access to work laptop

25 July 2025

A Lincolnshire Police officer resigned from the force after giving an acquaintance access to his work laptop.


Bragging police officer shared footage of himself Tasering suspect with a friend — and sent ‘incredibly offensive’ messages

25 July 2025
Bragging police officer shared footage of himself Tasering suspect with a friend — and sent ‘incredibly offensive’ messages

Bragging police officer shared footage of himself Tasering suspect with a friend — and sent ‘incredibly offensive’ messages

25 July 2025

A former police officer sent footage of himself Tasering a suspect to a friend, bragging the man had “gone down like a sack of potatoes”.

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‘We don’t run away from dealing with climate change… it’s good business’ - council leader

25 July 2025
‘We don’t run away from dealing with climate change… it’s good business’ - council leader

‘We don’t run away from dealing with climate change… it’s good business’ - council leader

25 July 2025

A council has doubled-down on efforts to reduce its carbon emissions.


Residents say business expansion will be ‘totally detrimental’, but applicant argues plans will save 125 jobs

24 July 2025
Residents say business expansion will be ‘totally detrimental’, but applicant argues plans will save 125 jobs

Residents say business expansion will be ‘totally detrimental’, but applicant argues plans will save 125 jobs

24 July 2025

Residents say a business’s expansion plans will mean more disruption for them after efforts to find a compromise failed.


‘Absolutely disgusting!’ Residents controversial housing plan will ‘dominate’ village

24 July 2025
‘Absolutely disgusting!’ Residents controversial housing plan will ‘dominate’ village

‘Absolutely disgusting!’ Residents controversial housing plan will ‘dominate’ village

24 July 2025

Residents say a controversial housing plan which has won approval will ‘dominate’ their village.


‘Combative’ leadership or ‘inexperienced’ members? What led two Lincolnshire councils to dethrone their leaders

24 July 2025
‘Combative’ leadership or ‘inexperienced’ members? What led two Lincolnshire councils to dethrone their leaders

‘Combative’ leadership or ‘inexperienced’ members? What led two Lincolnshire councils to dethrone their leaders

24 July 2025

Two council leaders have been thrown out of office this month in a remarkable series of events.


New council hierarchy unveiled after leader ousted

23 July 2025
New council hierarchy unveiled after leader ousted

New council hierarchy unveiled after leader ousted

23 July 2025

A council has unveiled its new top team after the former leader was ousted on Monday.


Backlog of hundreds of coroners’ cases getting cleared but ‘there’s still long way to go’

22 July 2025
Backlog of hundreds of coroners’ cases getting cleared but ‘there’s still long way to go’

Backlog of hundreds of coroners’ cases getting cleared but ‘there’s still long way to go’

22 July 2025

Bereaved families are getting answers sooner as a backlog of hundreds of coroners’ cases is finally being cleared.


Ousted council leader blasts ‘ambition and treachery’ after 14 of her group resigned

22 July 2025
Ousted council leader blasts ‘ambition and treachery’ after 14 of her group resigned

Ousted council leader blasts ‘ambition and treachery’ after 14 of her group resigned

22 July 2025

A council leader has been ousted after the majority of her party quit.


Watchdog says police officer who allegedly kicked innocent dog walker in face must undergo hearing… despite force saying there was no misconduct

18 July 2025
Watchdog says police officer who allegedly kicked innocent dog walker in face must undergo hearing… despite force saying there was no misconduct

Watchdog says police officer who allegedly kicked innocent dog walker in face must undergo hearing… despite force saying there was no misconduct

18 July 2025

A police officer who allegedly kicked a man in the face while attempting to catch a thief will face a misconduct hearing.


Appeal dropped against Andrea Jenkyns’ right to stand as mayor

15 July 2025
Appeal dropped against Andrea Jenkyns’ right to stand as mayor

Appeal dropped against Andrea Jenkyns’ right to stand as mayor

15 July 2025

An appeal against Andrea Jenkyns’ right to stand as mayor has been dropped.


Police force facing prospect of going bankrupt

15 July 2025
Police force facing prospect of going bankrupt

Police force facing prospect of going bankrupt

15 July 2025

Lincolnshire Police is facing the prospect of becoming the first force in the UK to go effectively bankrupt.

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Clash over how to split the county

15 July 2025
Clash over how to split the county

Clash over how to split the county

15 July 2025

A war of words has broken out between Lincolnshire councils over the latest plans to redraw the political map.

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Mayor’s office says early discussions have started to bring back Lincoln Christmas Market

13 July 2025
Mayor’s office says early discussions have started to bring back Lincoln Christmas Market

Mayor’s office says early discussions have started to bring back Lincoln Christmas Market

13 July 2025

Andrea Jenkyns says an attempt has begun to bring back the Lincoln Christmas Market, although questions remain about how feasible this is.


Areas won’t be forgotten as council begins latest regeneration efforts

11 July 2025
Areas won’t be forgotten as council begins latest regeneration efforts

Areas won’t be forgotten as council begins latest regeneration efforts

11 July 2025

A council says areas won’t be forgotten as it begins its next regeneration efforts.


‘Most residents won’t notice the difference!’ Business as usual at council which ousted leaders and will take two months to find successors

11 July 2025
‘Most residents won’t notice the difference!’ Business as usual at council which ousted leaders and will take two months to find successors

‘Most residents won’t notice the difference!’ Business as usual at council which ousted leaders and will take two months to find successors

11 July 2025

“It’s business as usual!” Those are the words a council spokesperson has offered to reassure residents after its leaders were ousted.


Have your say on oil drilling plan

11 July 2025
Have your say on oil drilling plan

Have your say on oil drilling plan

11 July 2025

Residents are being urged to have their say on the latest stage of a long-running legal battle over oil drilling.


Police cannot meet ‘unrealistic’ patrol targets - commissioner

10 July 2025
Police cannot meet ‘unrealistic’ patrol targets - commissioner

Police cannot meet ‘unrealistic’ patrol targets - commissioner

10 July 2025

Police can’t afford to put on extra patrols during the summer which the Government has promised, its commissioner says.

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‘Fantastic news!’ Excitement as Government gives thumbs up to dual carriageway plan

10 July 2025
‘Fantastic news!’ Excitement as Government gives thumbs up to dual carriageway plan

‘Fantastic news!’ Excitement as Government gives thumbs up to dual carriageway plan

10 July 2025

News that the Government has agreed to fund a new dual carriageway was met with cross-party excitement this week.


Council backs ‘most sensible’ option as county’s political map set to be redrawn

08 July 2025
Council backs ‘most sensible’ option as county’s political map set to be redrawn

Council backs ‘most sensible’ option as county’s political map set to be redrawn

08 July 2025

Lincolnshire County Council is backing what it says is the ‘most sensible’ option as the political map is redrawn.


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