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Atlantis Alliance Hub Officially Launches in Mablethorpe
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Atlantis Alliance Hub Officially Launches in Mablethorpe

New Mablethorpe hub launched to support coastal safety and emergency services

24 Jul 2026 2 min
Lightwaves Festival Returns to Lincolnshire's Coast This October
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Lightwaves Festival Returns to Lincolnshire's Coast This October

The popular festival of light, art and storytelling returns with four unique events across East Lindsey

23 Jul 2026 3 min
George Wickens Signs New Long Term Lincoln City Contract
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George Wickens Signs New Long Term Lincoln City Contract

The Imps' number one goalkeeper has committed his future to the club until 2029

22 Jul 2026 3 min
Conor McGrandles Agrees New Long Term Deal
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Conor McGrandles Agrees New Long Term Deal

The title-winning midfielder has committed his future to the Imps until 2028

22 Jul 2026 3 min
Five North Lincolnshire Parks Receive Green Flag Awards
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Five North Lincolnshire Parks Receive Green Flag Awards

Five local parks have been recognised with prestigious Green Flag Awards for their quality, facilities and community value

22 Jul 2026 2 min
Ryley Towler Extends Lincoln City Stay Until 2030
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Ryley Towler Extends Lincoln City Stay Until 2030

The defender has committed his future to the Imps after signing a new deal until 2030

22 Jul 2026 3 min
Gallagher joins Barnet on loan after penning new City deal
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Gallagher joins Barnet on loan after penning new City deal

Oisin Gallagher has signed a new contract keeping him at the Imps until the summer of 2029, with the club having a further one-year option, he will now continue his development with a season-long loan at Sky Bet League Two side Barnet.

22 Jul 2026 2 min
Okoro signs new deal with Imps
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Okoro signs new deal with Imps

Zane Okoro has committed his long-term future to Lincoln City after signing a new contract with the Imps until 2029 before joining Tranmere Rovers on a season-long loan.

21 Jul 2026 2 min
Lincolnshire students benefit from “life-changing” STEM bursary
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Lincolnshire students benefit from “life-changing” STEM bursary

Over 100 students in Lincolnshire have been supported by a £500,000 fund through the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology

20 Jul 2026 4 min
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance get ‘take off’ approved for a Nottinghamshire Airbase
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Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance get ‘take off’ approved for a Nottinghamshire Airbase

Planning permission has been granted for the development of a new airbase in Nottinghamshire for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) Charity. The move will provide critical infrastructure to support the expansion of LNAA’s life-saving service, where on average, crews respond to four missions a day - and so far in 2026, an average of five missions a day.

20 Jul 2026 3 min
Christmas For CAMHS Launches Christmas in July Appeal
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Christmas For CAMHS Launches Christmas in July Appeal

The Lincoln charity is asking for festive DVD donations to support young people in hospital this Christmas

17 Jul 2026 2 min
Magna Radio Makes a Splash at Lincoln Dragon Boat Race to Support Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
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Magna Radio Makes a Splash at Lincoln Dragon Boat Race to Support Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance

The Magna Radio team swapped microphones for paddles at this year's Lincoln Dragon Boat Race, taking to the water as the Backstroke Boys and Girls in a colourful display of 90s fancy dress, all in support of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.

16 Jul 2026 2 min
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
Government announces decision on Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire
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Government announces decision on Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire

Government confirms plans for the future structure of local government in Greater Lincolnshire.

16 Jul 2026 2 min
North Lincolnshire Council Leader Welcomes British Steel Nationalisation
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North Lincolnshire Council Leader Welcomes British Steel Nationalisation

Cllr Rob Waltham has welcomed the nationalisation of British Steel and called for long-term investment in Scunthorpe

15 Jul 2026 1 min

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