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Police appeal for information after empty pushchair reportedly rolled into path of lorry near Boston

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Police are appealing for information in relation to a ‘very distressing incident’ near Boston, in which an empty pushchair was reportedly rolled into the path of a lorry, leading to a collision between the two.

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January 7, 2026 |


Eight million bin collections in 2025: delivered

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Nearly eight million bin collections were made across North Lincolnshire in 2025.

In total, council crews carried out more than 7.9m household collections alongside more than 30,000 collections for local businesses.

Cllr Rob Waltham leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is what delivery looks like. Week in, week out, across the year there are millions of collections completed across North Lincolnshire.

“It’s a service people expect to work – and because it usually does, it’s easy to take it for granted. But the reality is a huge operation, run well, by people who take real pride in what they do.”

Crews are out in all weathers, early mornings and busy holiday periods, keeping streets clean and supporting local businesses.

Cllr Neil Poole, deputy leader, said: “When you look at the numbers, this council delivers at scale, and we’ve kept garden waste collections fee while other councils charge extra.

“You don’t protect a service like this by standing still though and as we start the New Year, we’ll be clear with residents about changes coming and why they matter – so this service stays strong for years to come.”

New bins comings soon

A new recycling system is being introduced in April 2016. The new simpler recycling system means residents will get:

  • A single, larger 240L burgundy bin for all dry recycling: plastic, metal, glass, card and paper.
  • A weekly garden and food waste collection in one bin – still free of charge.
  • A fortnightly general waste collection for anything that cannot be recycled.

Residents who prefer to keep their current recycling container can opt out through a simple online form.

Deliveries of the new bins to households will begin shortly after the council receives its first shipment – of British made bins – in January.

Cllr Poole added: “Behind every bin put out and taken away is a team delivering one of the most important services we provide; eight million collections a year tells its own story.”

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January 7, 2026 |

‘A park with real heart’: Mellors Group’s latest major attraction  takeover sparks excitement

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The family-owned Mellors Group, best known locally for operating Fantasy Island and the Skegness Pier, has announced its latest major acquisition — Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

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January 7, 2026 |