The family of a 20-month-old boy who died following a collision near Sleaford last year have released a tribute to him, describing him as ‘a little ray of sunshine’ and the ‘missing piece of our family puzzle’.
July 16, 2026 | News Editor
A vibrant pop-up youth club is coming to Gainsborough this summer, giving young people across the district access to a range of free activities, creative workshops and informal hangout spaces.
July 16, 2026 | News Editor
Scunthorpe factory expropriated from China’s Jingye and ministers will ask a valuer to assess compensation
British Steel has formally been taken into public ownership 15 months after the government stepped in to prevent the closure of its steelworks in Scunthorpe and the loss of 4,000 jobs.
Keir Starmer on Thursday said it was in the national interest for the government to take over the factory from its Chinese owner, Jingye, in one of the last significant actions overseen by him as prime minister after the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act received royal assent on Wednesday.
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July 16, 2026 | News Editor
Plans for extra care housing scheme move a step closer in Sleaford
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James Quirke says he will appeal the £100 fine because he had no idea feeding birds is an offence.
July 16, 2026 | News Editor
The new Reform-led council is scrapping plans to remove parking bays and pedestrianise the square.
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The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
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Residents nearby were evacuated during the incident
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The steel works’ interim CEO described it as a ‘momentous day for British Steel, and everyone connected with our business’
July 16, 2026 | News Editor
North Lincolnshire Council’s Conservative administration remain opposed to an increased annual housebuilding target
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