East Midlands

Councils across the country are dealing with higher costs and uncertainty over the economic future as they try to balance their budgets. Every local authority is legally required to set a balanced budget, meaning they don’t spend more than they receive. Several local authorities have effectively gone bankrupt in recent years – most recently Nottingham […]

The bar which is causing police the most problems in Lincolnshire will lose its licence next month. The Grapes on Southgate in Sleaford often has large groups of customers spilling into the road with a “serious level of violence” breaking out, police say. The venue’s owners and manager were called before a licensing hearing at

Lincolnshire Police is investigating two reports of indecent exposure in the city centre. The two incidents were reported by separate witnesses on Friday, November 15 in St Marks, Lincoln. At around 9.55pm a woman was walking from the Pure Gym off The Sidings to her parked car outside the old Toys R Us store. As

A converted Lincolnshire lighthouse turned holiday let with stunning views has scooped a national award. Owners, Douglas and Susan Hilton, are celebrating after winning Best Historic Property at the Sykes Gems Awards 2024 for their holiday home The Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse based in Sutton Bridge. The awards, run by staycation specialist Sykes Holiday Cottages,

Repair works are underway at an unusual historical landmark on a vast Lincolnshire estate. Bellmount Tower near Grantham was built in the 18th century and, at the time it was erected, seven counties could be seen from its top viewing gallery. The Grade II listed tower is located just outside Belton Park and the vista

Drivers are being warned of long delays on the A15 this evening (Friday, November 15) following a crash on the A15. The Eastern Bypass is currently blocked after a road closure in both directions. Two cars have been involved in the accident, which has happened between A158 Wragby Road East and Greetwell Road. Motorists have

Lincolnshire’s highways boss and the people of Mablethorpe can breathe a sigh of relief after a road damaged by badgers was fixed ahead of schedule. Emergency roadworks took place on Seaholme Road in Mablethorpe after badgers dug tunnels under the road, causing it to collapse. Because of the badger breeding season which runs from the

A YouTube couple with more than 84,000 subscribers filmed their trip to an iconic Lincolnshire seaside town. The travelling pair, named Jay and Karolina, wanted to pay a visit to Skegness to see if the town was really as bad as some people make out – and they left pleasantly surprised. Jay starts the video

The parts of England and Wales where people are dying faster than the next generation is being born have been revealed in a new map. Last year, deaths outnumbered births in the UK for the first time in nearly 50 years, excluding the pandemic. This was the case for every district in Lincolnshire. East Lindsey

Police have swooped on a property in Lincolnshire this afternoon (Wednesday, November 11) after firearms, mortar shells and grenades were discovered. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has also descended on the property following the discovery. Lincolnshire Police said: “Officers are on scene at a property in Chapman Street, Market Rasen where a number of