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Lincolnshire GPs facing ‘workforce crisis’ despite rising patient demand
GPs across Lincolnshire are facing a “workforce crisis”, according to a medical expert and local doctor.

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'Make them listen': Communities urged to take part in consultation
Lincolnshire County Council is urging communities to take part in National Grid’s latest consultation on the Great Grid Upgrade in a bid to ‘make them listen’.


Milestone for new Travelodge hotel in Skegness as scaffolding is removed
Scaffolding has finally been removed from the new Travelodge hotel building in Skegness – but the official opening date has still not been confirmed.

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Sunshine Cereals show attracts crowds to Lincolnshire
The sun came out to attract the crowds to Lincolnshire’s annual Cereals event.


Everything you need to know about about 140th Lincolnshire Show
The much-loved Lincolnshire Show returns this week – with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and TV presenter Matt Baker joining the celebrations in its 140th year.


Butlin's in Skegness nominated for two top UK holiday resort awards
Butlin's in Skegness has been nominated for a top UK holiday resort award – but it needs your help to bring it home.


‘Mission Possible 2’ milestone for air ambulance with addition of second helicopter
Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance is gearing up to save more lives in 2027 with the addition of a second helicopter.


Summer of fun and music gets underway in Skegness
Skegness is gearing up for a summer of fun and music this June as the holiday season gets underway.


New signage proposed for Skegness Tower Cinema
New signage could soon be installed at Skegness Tower Cinema under plans submitted to East Lindsey District Council.


'Low-height' pylons alongside Wolds proposed in changes to National Grid Upgrade as new consultation begins
'Low-height' 40-metre high pylons alongside a ‘short’ stretch of the Lincolnshire Wolds are amongst changes being proposed as a new consultation begins on the National Grid Upgrade.


Five minutes from the beach, three bedrooms and a £35,000 starting price - look inside this Skegness home in need of a little TLC
The three-bedroom property is close to the sea front


Police appeal for help in locating wanted man from Chapel St Leonards
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for help to locate a 28-year-old man from Chapel St Leonards who is wanted in connection with a serious assault.


Skegness Town Council to debate plans to place sleeping pods for homeless in seafront car park
A senior town councillor is gathering support to oppose proposals regarding where in Skegness to place emergency sleeping pods for the homeless.


'Low-height' pylons alongside Lincolnshire Wolds proposed in changes to National Grid Upgrade
'Low-height' 40-metre high pylons alongside a ‘short’ stretch of the Lincolnshire Wolds are amongst changes being proposed as a new consultation begins on the National Grid Upgrade.


COURT RESULTS: Latest selection of Lincolnshire court results
Here is our latest selection of cases completed at Lincolnshire’s magistrates’ courts ...


We always knew it! Skegness ranked amongst best resorts in UK
Skegness – once described in a suvey by the consumer watchdog Which? as a ‘vulgar hellhole’ with a ‘brown sea’ – has received a positive boost by being ranked amongst the best seaside resorts in the UK


Appeal after man is arrested in connection with alleged serious assault in Chapel St Leonards
Lincolnshire Police are appealing to the public for help with an investigation following the arrest of a 30-year-old man in connection with a serious assault that reportedly took place in Chapel St Leonards.


Linconshire businesses urged not to miss out on royal recognition
Lincolnshire businesses and organisations are being encouraged to apply for a King’s Award for Enterprise to recognise their achievements.


Big steps in memory of young man, 21, who took his own life
A group of friends are taking big steps in memory of a young man who tragically took his own life at the age of 21.


The worrying stats that make a dental college so important for Lincolnshire
Visiting a dentist in Lincolnshire has been labelled a 'rich man's game'
