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Jason James will face trial on 26 June after pleading not guilty at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court.

Gary Skellett died after colliding with a car in Witham on the Hill, near Bourne, in March 2025.

The plant would produce enough electricity to power around one million homes, a developer says.

Police were called to reports of a collion on Eleanor Street in Grimsby.

The artwork, on Castle Street in Grimsby, was created by an artist known as Stake Art.

A man was found on Union Street, Market Rasen, with suspected stab wounds, Lincolnshire Police says.

Inspectors say Lincolnshire Police’s handling of sex offenders no longer poses a risk to the public.

A by-election will be held to fill a vacancy in the Axholme Central and Brumby wards of North Lincolnshire Council on 26 March 2026.
The deadline for applications for a proxy and for Voter Authority Certificates is 18 March, 5pm.
Further info: northlincs.gov.uk/elections.

As part of the Great British Spring Clean, Kirton Lindsey Litter Pickers are hosting community litter picks:

•Saturday 14 March, 10am -12pm
•Sunday 22 March, 2pm -3.30pm

Everyone is welcome to go along. The group will meet at the Town Hall.

#GBSC #KirtonLindsey

A much-loved local landmark is set for a fresh chapter as Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre receives new investment to mark its 20th anniversary.

Celebrating two decades at the heart of Barton’s natural landscape, Waters’ Edge has become a free, family-friendly destination for outdoor discovery, with accessible trails, hands-on exhibits and space for people of all ages to enjoy nature together.

The investment will make Waters’ Edge more comfortable, more engaging and better for the environment.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We are committed to investing in the places that matter most to our communities. By backing destinations like Waters’ Edge, we are supporting local pride, encouraging visitors and strengthening a tourism offer that is sustainable for the future.”

Visitors will see refreshed exhibition displays, more efficient heating to keep the building comfortable year-round, and renewed outdoor decking areas.

The improvements will roll out across the year, with work planned to keep disruption to a minimum. There may be some short-term changes to access at certain points.

Cllr Christine Patterson, cabinet member for healthy lives and places, said: “Waters’ Edge has been a much-loved place for people to enjoy nature, learn about the local environment and spend time together for 20 years. This investment will enhance the experience for visitors, improve comfort within the building and help ensure the centre remains welcoming and accessible for years to come.”

Work started recently with the removal of the existing decking around the centre as the first stage of the programme.

In April, new exhibition displays will be installed, offering refreshed content and an enhanced experience for visitors of all ages.

Across spring and summer, ground source heating will be introduced, improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact and supporting a more comfortable indoor environment year-round. Replacement decking will also be installed during this period, renewing key outdoor areas.

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