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Immigration changes could impact social care and horticulture

Care for older and vulnerable people along with food production could be impacted by proposed changes to immigration rules, say local experts.

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‘I will always be a champion for my area and I won’t be told what to do’

A councillor who will soon be taking on a senior county leadership role says he will always be a ‘champion’ for his area — but won’t be bosses around.

‘The proposal is unlikely to promote a peaceful and integrated co-existence’ Plans to extend traveller site refused

A plan to expand a traveller site has been refused due to its ‘inappropriate size’.

‘Investigation standards have deteriorated’ Watchdog raises serious concerns about our police

There are serious concerns about the performance of Lincolnshire Police, a watchdog has said.

Event to welcome new traders to market

New traders will be heading to a town market at a summer event.

Mental health charity partnership champions employee wellbeing

A major prepared food company has announced a partnership with Samaritans to underpin its commitment to wellbeing.

Opening date for fast food restaurant and drive-thru announced

The opening date for a highly-anticipated burger chain restaurant and drive-thru has been announced.

Man dies after three-vehicle crash

A man in his 70s from the Spalding area has died after a crash on the A52.

Part of former bank could become an apartment

A developer has shown a high rate of interest in converting part of a former bank into a two-bedroom apartment.

Plumbing firm’s youngest franchise owner expands business to Lincolnshire

A plumbing group's youngest-ever franchise owner has expanded his business into Lincolnshire.

‘We need to make sure war memorial looks as good in 100 years as it does now’

Repairs that will restore an eye-catching war memorial back to its former glory will go ahead.

New energy projects announced as National Grid launches consultation

A fresh round of consultation is being launched today on more electricity projects which will be constructed in Lincolnshire.

Appeal lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand for mayor

An appeal has been lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand in the first mayoral election for Greater Lincolnshire, a council has confirmed.

‘It’s time for grown up politics’ Greater Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns on cross-party teamwork and why Labour’s Andy Burnham is her role model

“I always say the only time to be political is when it’s election time. Now we’ve got real work to do.”

Police treating car fires as ‘deliberate’

Police are investigating two car fires which took place in the early hours of the morning.

Plans to convert former warehouse into flats

A former warehouse could be transformed into 25 flats.

Parade passed peacefully says police inspector

Motorists who flouted road closures in place for Spalding Flower Parade were among the issues dealt with by police over the weekend.

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Spalding secure first league victory of the season

Moulton complete victory treble after derby win over rivals.

Ladies add another title to the Clarets collection

Ladies first team and girls side are celebrating success at Deeping Rangers.

Missed chances cost Crowland in their bid for cup glory

Bees are beaten on penalties after goalless stalemate with Warboys.

Fresh faces help Spalding make a winning start to new season

Goals for debutants helps to secure win in league opener.

‘Expectations even higher’ after Spalding United narrowly miss out on play-off spots

Spalding United will kick off next season with ‘expectations even higher’ following their play-off near miss.

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Who will be named ‘best ferret’?

Judges will have their weighing scales and tape measures out for an pet show with a difference.

Event to welcome new traders to market

New traders will be heading to a town market at a summer event.

Children’s charity hosts fun day for families with life-limiting conditions

A charity-backed day of celebration is returning this summer, promising joy for children with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses.

Production moves one step away from national theatre final

A local cast and director are one performance away from reaching a national theatre final.

Award-winning restaurant to open in town

An award-winning restaurant with franchises in Lincolnshire has announced that it will soon be opening its doors in a new location.

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