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‘I’m not sure she properly realises the amount of farmland that is still being affected’

‘I’m not sure she properly realises the amount of farmland that is still being affected’

A councillor fighting against plans to build solar panels on Lincolnshire farmland has handed hundreds of letters from residents to the government.
Couple committed to helping say: ‘There’s no need for anyone to be scared of a bat’

Couple committed to helping say: ‘There’s no need for anyone to be scared of a bat’

With the long, warm summer evenings here, you’re more likely to spot a flying mammal that has proved a little divisive.
Debate continues over town bridge closure

Debate continues over town bridge closure

Readers have shared their thoughts on what’s in the news.
Councillors and community groups support rebrand of jobs scheme

Councillors and community groups support rebrand of jobs scheme

A Restart Scheme has been rebranded – but its mission to support people into work remains unchanged.
Major drugs crackdown leads to arrests and protection of vulnerable people

Major drugs crackdown leads to arrests and protection of vulnerable people
How our MPs voted on controversial welfare cuts

How our MPs voted on controversial welfare cuts
Firefighters explain how you might be putting yourself in danger when charging your devices

Firefighters explain how you might be putting yourself in danger when charging your devices

More than 1,000 electrical fires have taken place in Lincolnshire in the last five years, new figures have revealed.
Children invited to join nature-themed reading challenge

Children invited to join nature-themed reading challenge

Children are invited to join a nature-themed reading challenge at county libraries this summer.
Leader wants ‘criminal’ pylon plan to be scrapped and calls for oil and gas to be used instead
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Leader wants ‘criminal’ pylon plan to be scrapped and calls for oil and gas to be used instead
Concerned councillor not satisfied with answers on ‘urgent’ flood measures
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Concerned councillor not satisfied with answers on ‘urgent’ flood measures
‘Wheelie bins are not the way forward’

‘Wheelie bins are not the way forward’
Hospitals to honour ‘lasting legacy’ by raising flags for every organ donation

Hospitals to honour ‘lasting legacy’ by raising flags for every organ donation
Why checking your pet’s microchip could save you a fine

Why checking your pet’s microchip could save you a fine
Services will be cut as new council leader faces up to ‘difficult decisions’
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Services will be cut as new council leader faces up to ‘difficult decisions’
Vow to avoid ‘mad’ and ‘dangerous’ county split

Vow to avoid ‘mad’ and ‘dangerous’ county split
Increasing hospital car parking prices is a ‘tax on the sick’
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Increasing hospital car parking prices is a ‘tax on the sick’
Health service to make job cuts

Health service to make job cuts
Foot patrols to rise as police secures extra £1m to tackle ASB
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Foot patrols to rise as police secures extra £1m to tackle ASB
Recycling charge for bottles and cans called ‘farce’ and ‘absolute tosh’
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Recycling charge for bottles and cans called ‘farce’ and ‘absolute tosh’
Lincolnshire’s role recognised in national industrial strategy

Lincolnshire’s role recognised in national industrial strategy
Food waste collections will be rolled out in stages - but don’t fear the ‘bin police’
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Food waste collections will be rolled out in stages - but don’t fear the ‘bin police’
Man to stand trial accused of multiple car thefts and burglaries

Man to stand trial accused of multiple car thefts and burglaries
Gritter team addressing driver shortage due to ‘severe winter’ fears

Gritter team addressing driver shortage due to ‘severe winter’ fears
‘Madness to close bridge at height of tourist season’
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‘Madness to close bridge at height of tourist season’
‘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 residents deserve health services that are tailored to their needs and I don’t feel the proposals offer this’
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‘Our residents deserve health services that are tailored to their needs and I don’t feel the proposals offer this’
How your MP voted in assisted dying bill
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How your MP voted in assisted dying bill
Special educational needs hubs approved for county

Special educational needs hubs approved for county
Puppy business’ breeding manager found guilty of causing more than 80 dogs unnecessary suffering

Puppy business’ breeding manager found guilty of causing more than 80 dogs unnecessary suffering
‘We need to make sure we support Israel in its activity to defend itself and protect itself’
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‘We need to make sure we support Israel in its activity to defend itself and protect itself’
Council to consider £7m special educational needs hub plans for schools

Council to consider £7m special educational needs hub plans for schools
Disabled man left ‘traumatised’ after ambulance service fails to collect him for 7 appointments in 9 months

Disabled man left ‘traumatised’ after ambulance service fails to collect him for 7 appointments in 9 months
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