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North Lincolnshire Urged to Become AI Growth Zone

North Lincolnshire Council is calling on Government to designate the area as an AI Growth Zone as data centre investment grows

20 Aug 2026 2 min
Harlaxton Manor Opens to Visitors This August Bank Holiday
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Harlaxton Manor Opens to Visitors This August Bank Holiday

Harlaxton Manor will open its doors on 30 and 31 August, offering visitors a rare chance to explore the historic estate and gardens.

20 Aug 2026 3 min
Imps sign midfielder Konak
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Imps sign midfielder Konak

Lincoln City have completed the signing of midfielder Yunus Konak on a season-long loan from Brentford.

18 Aug 2026 2 min
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BarrowFest brings village together for another summer celebration

Hundreds of people gathered in Barrow-upon-Humber as BarrowFest returned with live entertainment, family activities, food and drink, and community celebrations. Organised by volunteers from Barrow Events Group, the festival brought residents, local businesses and community groups together, with North Lincolnshire Council supporting the event through a £3,000 Community Grant Fund award. Cllr Rob Waltham praised the volunteers behind the event, saying the funding showed how a relatively small amount can make a visible difference when put into the hands of committed local people.

18 Aug 2026 2 min
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Birchwood’s Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board has now been appointed

Birchwood’s Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board has now been fully appointed, with Gregory Hughes as Chair and Gary Smith and Martin Hickerton as Co-Deputy Chairs. The Board will work with City of Lincoln Council and MP Hamish Falconer to shape how £20 million of Government funding is invested in Birchwood over the next 10 years. The programme will be community-led, with residents’ priorities helping to guide improvements to local spaces, strengthen the community and create new opportunities.

18 Aug 2026 4 min
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South Holland Tenants Benefit from Warmer Homes

Green energy improvements are helping South Holland tenants enjoy warmer homes and lower energy bills

18 Aug 2026 3 min
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New Events Venue Opens at Alford Manor House

A new £2.1m events venue, The Orangery, has been completed at historic Alford Manor House

18 Aug 2026 4 min
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Friends take on 122-mile Lincolnshire coast path challenge for air ambulance charity

Two Grantham friends, Luke Davies and Kennzo Southwell, are set to run the entire 196km (122-mile) Lincolnshire stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path from Sutton Bridge to the Humber Bridge this weekend, raising money for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. After seven to eight months of training, the pair will run for up to 12 hours a day across Saturday and Sunday, including taking part in Boston Parkrun during the challenge. They hope to raise as much as possible for the charity while highlighting the lifesaving work of its crews across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

17 Aug 2026 1 min
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Rosegarth Square to officially open this September

Rosegarth Square in Boston will officially open on September 19, celebrating the transformation of a key gateway to the town centre into a modern, accessible public space. The £17.1 million regeneration, funded through £14.8 million from the UK Government and £2.3 million from Boston Partnership Funding, includes The Wave artwork, restored Five Lamps, amphitheatre seating and the restored Boston Buoys. Residents, businesses and community stakeholders are invited to the free family-friendly event, with further details to be announced on Boston Borough Council’s social media channels.

17 Aug 2026 3 min
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Lincoln Heritage Project Celebrates Successful Close

A three-year project celebrating Lincoln’s parks and green spaces has successfully come to a close.

17 Aug 2026 5 min
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North Lincolnshire Council Rated ‘Good’ for Adult Social Care

North Lincolnshire Council has been rated ‘Good’ for adult social care by the Care Quality Commission, recognising its positive impact on residents.

17 Aug 2026 2 min
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Scunthorpe Town Centre Set for New Improvements

Improvements to Scunthorpe town centre will begin in September, including new planting, landscaping and seating.

17 Aug 2026 2 min
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Rosegarth Square Set to Open in September

Rosegarth Square will officially open in Boston on 19 September, following a major regeneration project creating a new gateway to the town centre.

17 Aug 2026 3 min
Sand spectacular to promote Lloyds Tour of Britain Stage Two from Boston to Skegness
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Sand spectacular to promote Lloyds Tour of Britain Stage Two from Boston to Skegness

A unique seaside spectacle will be created on Skegness seafront next week (Thursday, August 20) ahead of the arrival of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men cycle race next month.

17 Aug 2026 2 min
Belton Bowls Club Membership Doubles
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Belton Bowls Club Membership Doubles

Belton Bowls Club has grown to more than 60 members with support from an £8,900 council grant.

13 Aug 2026 2 min
Lincoln Crematorium to open its doors to help people learn more about bereavement service
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Lincoln Crematorium to open its doors to help people learn more about bereavement service

City of Lincoln Council is holding a free open day at Lincoln Crematorium on Saturday 5 September, 10am–2pm, offering tours, workshops and the chance to learn about cremation, memorials and bereavement support. No booking is required, and visitors can meet the Bereavement Services team and partner organisations.

12 Aug 2026 2 min

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