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Scavengers scattering rubbish from bags or ‘smelly, eyesore’ bins? Readers join the divisive refuse debate

Scavengers scattering rubbish from bags or ‘smelly, eyesore’ bins? Readers join the divisive refuse debate

Scavengers scattering rubbish from bags or ‘smelly, eyesore’ bins? Readers join the divisive refuse debate

23 June 2025

To bin or not to bin?… that is the question that has been dividing our readers this week.


Campaigners say mega chicken farm is ‘health disaster waiting to happen’

Campaigners say mega chicken farm is ‘health disaster waiting to happen’

Campaigners say mega chicken farm is ‘health disaster waiting to happen’

23 June 2025

Campaigners say a mega chicken farm proposal is a ‘health disaster waiting to happen’.


A successful nesting season for some birds, others less so

A successful nesting season for some birds, others less so

A successful nesting season for some birds, others less so

22 June 2025

Our nature columnist writes about the birds that have a successful nesting season - and some that have not.


‘Our flood risk assets are in the worst state of repair they have been in for many years’

‘Our flood risk assets are in the worst state of repair they have been in for many years’

‘Our flood risk assets are in the worst state of repair they have been in for many years’

22 June 2025

Drainage chiefs say squeezed Government budgets could be leaving us vulnerable when our flood defences are a ‘worst state of repair’.


Plans for 25-hectare battery energy storage system on farmland

Plans for 25-hectare battery energy storage system on farmland

Plans for 25-hectare battery energy storage system on farmland

22 June 2025

An application to site a 25-hectare battery energy storage system on farmland land has been lodged.


Thanks for your efforts to throw away less and recycle more

Thanks for your efforts to throw away less and recycle more

Thanks for your efforts to throw away less and recycle more

21 June 2025

The leader of Rutland County Council writes about changes to waste collections.


Time to have your say on pylons as more details emerge on major plan

Time to have your say on pylons as more details emerge on major plan

Time to have your say on pylons as more details emerge on major plan

21 June 2025

Residents are being urged to make sure they have their say on a huge National Grid project impacting the area.


Recycling advice given after flytipped sex doll discovered

Recycling advice given after flytipped sex doll discovered

Recycling advice given after flytipped sex doll discovered

20 June 2025

The discovery of a sex doll dumped on a town street has prompted an appeal for people to think twice about how they dispose of their waste.


Councillors recommended to approve introduction of wheelie bins to improve recycling rates

Councillors recommended to approve introduction of wheelie bins to improve recycling rates

Councillors recommended to approve introduction of wheelie bins to improve recycling rates

20 June 2025

A decision on whether to introduce wheelie bins as part of a £3million scheme is due to be made by councillors next week.

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Authority spends £4million on improving homes but received 700 reports of damp and mould

Authority spends £4million on improving homes but received 700 reports of damp and mould

Authority spends £4million on improving homes but received 700 reports of damp and mould

20 June 2025

Officials have responded to more than 700 cases of damp, mould and condensation in council homes.


‘Hopefully government will see sense and take notice of Lincolnshire people’

‘Hopefully government will see sense and take notice of Lincolnshire people’

‘Hopefully government will see sense and take notice of Lincolnshire people’

19 June 2025

Lincolnshire's environment chief has issued a stark warning about the future of British farming.

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Tory leader vows to reverse ‘immoral and cruel’ family farm tax during visit to Lincolnshire Show

Tory leader vows to reverse ‘immoral and cruel’ family farm tax during visit to Lincolnshire Show

Tory leader vows to reverse ‘immoral and cruel’ family farm tax during visit to Lincolnshire Show

19 June 2025

The leader of the Conservative Party has vowed to reverse the family farm tax, arguing it has discouraged investment in farming.

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River Trent levels declining quicker than expected due to dry weather

River Trent levels declining quicker than expected due to dry weather

River Trent levels declining quicker than expected due to dry weather

19 June 2025

Water levels in the River Trent are declining quicker than expected due to the prolonged dry weather.


‘I would normally say that I hope the Lincolnshire Show continues to get better and better but I don’t think it can get much better’

‘I would normally say that I hope the Lincolnshire Show continues to get better and better but I don’t think it can get much better’

‘I would normally say that I hope the Lincolnshire Show continues to get better and better but I don’t think it can get much better’

19 June 2025

The deputy leader of Lincolnshire County Council has insisted the Lincolnshire Show should be cherished for years to come.


Woodland glamping retreat could transform unused village plot

Woodland glamping retreat could transform unused village plot

Woodland glamping retreat could transform unused village plot

19 June 2025

Plans have been submitted for an off-grid glamping park and woodland in a village.


Waste collections could change with wheelie bin rollout back on the table

Waste collections could change with wheelie bin rollout back on the table

Waste collections could change with wheelie bin rollout back on the table

18 June 2025

The way a district’s residents get rid of their waste could be set to change — with a switch to wheelie bins back up for debate.

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‘It stinks and there are rats as rubbish hasn’t been collected’

‘It stinks and there are rats as rubbish hasn’t been collected’

‘It stinks and there are rats as rubbish hasn’t been collected’

17 June 2025

A town centre passageway is being marred by a disgusting smell and rats due to piles of rubbish.

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Visitors to get sneak peek of new wildlife park

Visitors to get sneak peek of new wildlife park

Visitors to get sneak peek of new wildlife park

17 June 2025

A site earmarked for a new nature-inspired visitor attraction is to host a programme of ‘preview’ events beginning this month


Volunteers, charities and conservation groups unite at event

Volunteers, charities and conservation groups unite at event

Volunteers, charities and conservation groups unite at event

16 June 2025

An “eco fair” at a village church has taken place as part of a national campaign encouraging communities build a greener future.


Leaders oppose pylon plan and vow county ‘will not be a dumping ground for outdated and ugly infrastructure’

Leaders oppose pylon plan and vow county ‘will not be a dumping ground for outdated and ugly infrastructure’

Leaders oppose pylon plan and vow county ‘will not be a dumping ground for outdated and ugly infrastructure’

16 June 2025

Reform UK leaders from Lincolnshire have strongly opposed a major National Grid scheme, despite the introduction of shorter pylons.

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