East Midlands

A man has been jailed after being found guilty of eight counts of sexual assault against a teenager. Craig Smith of Bruce Road, Coventry, was jailed for eight years after appearing at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday May 17. The 45-year-old engaged in sexual contact with his victim who was a young teenager at the […]

A Lincolnshire man who was a victim of the infected blood scandal hopes to “draw a line” under the situation and “move on” with his life after a damning inquiry report was published. Jonathan Colam-French from Hagworthingham, near Spilsby, was infected with hepatitis C after being given an infected Factor VIII blood clotting product when

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A Lincolnshire crisp company has received £8 million of funding from an American corporation that owns brands like Pepsi and Doritos. Pipers Crisps will be able to use the money to improve its manufacturing site in Brigg and meet the growing demand for the popular snacks. One of the world’s leading food and beverage companies,

A railway company has released thousands of discounted train tickets to the Lincolnshire coast ahead of summer. East Midlands Railway (EMR) is urging its customers from Nottingham to book a train to Skegness in advance and secure a cheap fare. The company has released 6,900 Advance Single tickets priced at £7.70 and 3,450 Advance Return

A Lincolnshire woman says moving to a bungalow has improved her everyday quality of life as figures show demand is through the roof. Bungalows have long been favoured by retirees wanting to downsize or looking to avoid climbing the stairs several times a day. However, figures show that supply isn’t keeping up with demand due

A city street was closed off by Lincolnshire Police due to a medical emergency in the road. Dunford Road in Lincoln was shut in both directions at the Sincil Street junction while emergency services dealt with the incident. Police have confirmed that the incident was not a crash but a person needing assistance in the

Lincoln’s Cornhill Market has finally reopened to the public after a major two-year regeneration project. Previously known as the Central Market, the new venue opened its doors on May 17, exactly 86 years after it first opened in 1938. The £8.7 million refurbishment, which began in May 2022, was made possible through funding from the

A much-loved community radio station based at the University of Lincoln will cease broadcasting on Sunday, June 30. The university’s decision to scrap Siren Radio, which was first established in 1997, sparked outrage among staff, students and volunteers past and present. Formerly known as Siren FM, the station began broadcasting to the city of Lincoln

Three Lincolnshire beaches have once again been named among the best in the country after receiving a prestigious award. Skegness, Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea were all given a Blue Flag award meaning they are among the cleanest and safest beaches for visitors. It is the world’s most recognised award for beaches and marinas and,