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Some people walk away. Some people foster.
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Some people walk away. Some people foster.

If you’ve ever wondered whether fostering could be right for you, now is the time to find out.

8 Jul 2026 1 min
RAF Veterans to Mark Bomber Command 90th Anniversary
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RAF Veterans to Mark Bomber Command 90th Anniversary

Hundreds of guests, including WWII veterans and senior RAF commanders, will gather at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln later this month to commemorate the sixth International Bomber Command Day.

7 Jul 2026 2 min
City of Lincoln Council proposes new safety measures for its parks and open spaces
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City of Lincoln Council proposes new safety measures for its parks and open spaces

City of Lincoln Council is set to introduce new measures aimed at helping keep its parks, lakes, and open spaces safe for residents and visitors to enjoy.

7 Jul 2026 2 min
Second phase of Story Tellers ‘Arts in Heritage’ programme gets underway in Lincolnshire
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Second phase of Story Tellers ‘Arts in Heritage’ programme gets underway in Lincolnshire

In collaboration with A&H (www.artsandheritage.org.uk) and Spalding Gentleman’s Society, The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, through Story Tellers, is launching the next phase of an exciting cultural programme designed to bring new investment and creative opportunities to heritage organisations, artists and communities across Lincolnshire.

7 Jul 2026 1 min
Council plays a blinder with game-changing boost for youngsters
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Council plays a blinder with game-changing boost for youngsters

Dozens of young people - including those with special educational needs and disabilities - will now be able to take part in free football sessions to boost fitness levels and build their confidence.

7 Jul 2026 2 min
New school parking rules to keep children safer
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New school parking rules to keep children safer

Parents and carers who stop on double yellow lines outside schools to walk children to the school gates will now be fined – under new rules designed to improve safety around schools.

7 Jul 2026 1 min
Today’s the day: Magna Radio and Magna Mix launch brand new weekday schedules
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Today’s the day: Magna Radio and Magna Mix launch brand new weekday schedules

Magna Radio and Magna Mix are delighted to reveal brand new weekday schedules across both stations, bringing together familiar local voices, fresh shows and more of the music Lincolnshire loves, from breakfast right through to the small hours.

6 Jul 2026 3 min
East Lindsey District Council approves plans for latest phase of £20m Investment Fund to deliver more for local communities
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East Lindsey District Council approves plans for latest phase of £20m Investment Fund to deliver more for local communities

East Lindsey District Council has given the go-ahead for ambitious plans for the second phase of the £20m East Lindsey Investment Fund (ELIF).

6 Jul 2026 4 min
Back of the net: Council support helps Barton Junior Football Club bag their training goal
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Back of the net: Council support helps Barton Junior Football Club bag their training goal

From first touches to cup-winning performances, young footballers in Barton are being given more chances to train, develop and thrive thanks to an £8,937 community grant from North Lincolnshire Council.

6 Jul 2026 3 min
Find your inner child: £5,000 grant helps Wilderspin Museum celebrate the art of play
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Find your inner child: £5,000 grant helps Wilderspin Museum celebrate the art of play

People across North Lincolnshire will be invited to rediscover their inner child as part of a new project celebrating the games, toys and playground memories shared across generations.

6 Jul 2026 2 min
School cadet group seeks new volunteer instructors
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School cadet group seeks new volunteer instructors

A military cadet group in a Grantham school is looking for new adult instructors to help it expand.

6 Jul 2026 2 min
OutWax to provide Free Ear Health checks at  Community focused Living & Ageing  Wellness Event in Boston!
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OutWax to provide Free Ear Health checks at Community focused Living & Ageing Wellness Event in Boston!

OutWax, a dedicated provider of comprehensive ear health service is excited to announce its active participation in the upcoming Living & Ageing Wellness Event. This significant community gathering, collaboratively hosted by the NHS and the Boston Primary Care Network is scheduled for July 6th at the Princess Royal Sports Arena, Great Fen Road, Wyberton, Boston PE21 7PB.

2 Jul 2026 1 min
Better pool, better changing rooms, better roof: £1.2m investment announced for better Riddings
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Better pool, better changing rooms, better roof: £1.2m investment announced for better Riddings

A major refurbishment programme is set to transform Riddings Community Hub, with the council set to invest in significant improvements to secure the future of one of the area's most valued leisure facilities.

2 Jul 2026 2 min
Real homes, real communities: Fresh vision for Trent Vale and six new villages
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Real homes, real communities: Fresh vision for Trent Vale and six new villages

A fresh vision for western Scunthorpe has been revealed - with six new villages set to bring new homes, green space and communities for local families.

2 Jul 2026 2 min
Private landlord fined following City of Lincoln Council prosecution
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Private landlord fined following City of Lincoln Council prosecution

Private landlord, Anita Sharma, has been fined £4,000 after City of Lincoln Council successfully prosecuted them for seven breaches of housing management regulations at a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Lincoln.

2 Jul 2026 2 min
‘Storytelling Festival’ comes to Jubilee Park – backed by the East Lindsey Investment Fund
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‘Storytelling Festival’ comes to Jubilee Park – backed by the East Lindsey Investment Fund

A brand new 3-day festival is coming to Lincolnshire this summer – thanks to support from the East Lindsey Investment Fund and crowdfunding.

2 Jul 2026 1 min

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