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Defence Employer Recognition Scheme  Gold Award for NKDC
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Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for NKDC

North Kesteven District Council is among 162 employers across the UK to be recognised with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award for going above and beyond for the Armed Forces Community.

16 Jul 2026 2 min
Distance no barrier: Council backs hundreds of students to reach college
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Distance no barrier: Council backs hundreds of students to reach college

Hundreds of young people across North Lincolnshire will continue to receive support with the cost of travelling to college and sixth form – helping ensure where they live does not limit the opportunities available to them.

16 Jul 2026 2 min
Over 300 Year 6 pupils to get IMPowered for the next big step
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Over 300 Year 6 pupils to get IMPowered for the next big step

This week, Year 6 pupils from across 11 primary schools in West Lindsey will take part in Lincoln City Foundation’s IMPowered workshops, a programme designed to support young people as they prepare for their transition from primary to secondary school.

14 Jul 2026 2 min
Celebrate the great outdoors at this year’s 158th Heckington Show
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Celebrate the great outdoors at this year’s 158th Heckington Show

Explore nature, family activities and outdoor adventures at the 158th Heckington Show.

14 Jul 2026 3 min
Sleaford-on-Sea returns with popular pop-up beach for longer this summer
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Sleaford-on-Sea returns with popular pop-up beach for longer this summer

Sleaford-on-Sea returns to the Market Place for four weeks of free family fun this summer

14 Jul 2026 2 min
Central Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks
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Central Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks

Boston Borough Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Central Park for the first time.

14 Jul 2026 4 min
Hunt launched after two waste-filled articulated trailers dumped in Scunthorpe
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Hunt launched after two waste-filled articulated trailers dumped in Scunthorpe

A major investigation has been launched after two articulated trailers packed with waste were abandoned on a road near Flixborough Industrial Estate.

9 Jul 2026 2 min
Range of community groups benefitting from NK Community Lottery Grant Fund
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Range of community groups benefitting from NK Community Lottery Grant Fund

Over 20 community, voluntary groups and charities will benefit from a combined total of £10,000 in the latest round of funding through the North Kesteven Community Lottery Grant Fund.

9 Jul 2026 4 min
Local fundraiser to walk from Nottingham to Lincoln Cathedral for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
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Local fundraiser to walk from Nottingham to Lincoln Cathedral for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance

A local fundraiser is preparing to take on a major walking challenge from Old Market Square in Nottingham to Lincoln Cathedral to raise money for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.

9 Jul 2026 1 min
Tougher action available against private landlords who fail to fix dangerous homes in East Lindsey
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Tougher action available against private landlords who fail to fix dangerous homes in East Lindsey

East Lindsey District Council has welcomed an additional power that will help it take tougher action against landlords who fail to fix dangerous housing problems.

9 Jul 2026 1 min
Badger bend reopens as months of disruption come to an end
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Badger bend reopens as months of disruption come to an end

College Road in East Halton has reopened to traffic – with the final safety barriers now installed. It brings months of disruption to an end and allows residents and businesses to stop using the 30-mile diversion that has been in place while the road underwent a major rebuild.

9 Jul 2026 1 min
Last chance to apply for “high-quality” teacher training programme praised for exceptional support and inclusion
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Last chance to apply for “high-quality” teacher training programme praised for exceptional support and inclusion

With just a couple of days left before applications close, aspiring teachers are being urged to apply now for the North Lincolnshire SCITT Partnership’s highly rated teacher training programme.

9 Jul 2026 2 min
A growing success: New Holland secures new allotment land
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A growing success: New Holland secures new allotment land

New Holland Parish Council is set to expand green spaces and meet growing local demand for allotments thanks to a £15,000 community grant from North Lincolnshire Council. The parish council has also invested £21,213 of its own funds to support the project.

9 Jul 2026 1 min
City and ProAmpac agree landmark 10-year stadium naming rights deal
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City and ProAmpac agree landmark 10-year stadium naming rights deal

Lincoln City Football Club and ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, have announced a landmark 10-year agreement under which the Club's Stadium will be renamed ProAmpac Stadium.

8 Jul 2026 2 min
Council unveils restoration and extension plans to secure the future of Spalding Cemetery
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Council unveils restoration and extension plans to secure the future of Spalding Cemetery

South Holland District Council is setting out ambitious plans to safeguard the future of Spalding Cemetery for generations to come, with proposals for the restoration of some of the site's most significant historic features alongside an extension to create more usable plots.

8 Jul 2026 2 min
Council leader renews call to extend protected Lincolnshire Wolds landscape
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Council leader renews call to extend protected Lincolnshire Wolds landscape

North Lincolnshire Council is calling on the Government to finally deliver long-promised protection for the northern Lincolnshire Wolds after years of delay.

8 Jul 2026 1 min

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