Cole Newark is told he must serve at least 20 years for the murder of 40-year-old Darren Birks.

More people are trying out skateboarding in Boston after a new park opened in Central Park, it's being claimed.

The skatepark opened last week after a three-year campaign

It has 22 different challenges for BMX and scooter riders, skateboards and rollerskaters.

The A16 is currently closed at Spilsby.

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is attending, according to Lincolnshire Police:

David Brown says it was wrong of him to join the Zoom meeting while he was behind the wheel.

The University of Lincoln has seen a big rise in people applying to study to become a paramedic or midwife, it's been confirmed.

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The number of people wanting a place on one of the university's health and social care courses is up by almost 30% compared to this time last year, it says.

Applications for the nursing degree are also up 20%, according to the University of Lincoln.

It's thought the focus on NHS staff during the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on the number of people considering work in the health sector.

After 16 gruelling hours, an Army captain from Sleaford has completed his swim across the English Channel.

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Capt Harry Grantham has been raising money and awareness for people struggling with their mental health.

Despite shoulder pain, he battled on to complete the epic journey.

Plans for the return of crowds at sporting events in England are going to be reviewed.

Pilot events in September will be restricted to 1,000 fans, with social distancing measures in place, according to the Prime Minister.

Liam Scully, CEO of Lincoln City Football Club, says it's now a case of a wait-and-see.

Gediminas Vaitkus, 43, died five days after he was found with a serious head injury in the street.

Lincoln United and Dunston UTS withdraw from the 2020-21 FA Cup, following Covid-19 cases at both clubs.

Staff at an animal rescue centre have praised the efforts of people in Lincolnshire after thousands of pounds was raised to save the lives of four homeless raccoons.

The raccoons were left without a home after an animal college had to close, but the Ark Wildlife Park in Stickney - which was approached to help - couldn't afford to re home them.

However, thousands of pounds was donated in just 24 hours to help the raccoons - similar to the one pictured which is also cared for at the Ark.

Offers of help to build an enclosure for them were also made by local businesses, according to Jamie Mintram from the Ark.

The footage appears to show David Brown driving while taking part in a virtual council meeting.

Trains are being delayed between Sleaford and Boston because of a points failure.

Engineers are on site, according to Network Rail:

Lincoln United are out of the FA Cup.

It was announced yesterday eight players had tested positive for Covid-19.

The club had hoped to play a match against West Bridgford this weekend.

However, that's now been cancelled following talks with health officials:

Footage appears to show David Brown attempting to respond to questions and take part in a vote.

Lincoln Cathedral lost almost £769,000 between April and July due to the coronavirus lockdown, it's been revealed.

Staff at the famous cathedral say that number will continue to rise while visitor numbers remain restricted due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.

A "Provide, Protect, Preserve" recovery appeal has been launched to raise £1.5m to stabilise the finances of the cathedral, which dates back to the 11th Century.

Superfast 5G mobile internet services have now been rolled out in parts of Lincoln, it's been confirmed.

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Telecoms company 02 says it has launched the network in the city centre.

5G is the next generation of mobile internet connection and offers much faster data download and upload speeds.

Through greater use of the radio spectrum, it will allow far more devices to access the mobile internet at the same time.

O2 says faster broadband will help the economy recover from the impact of Covid-19.

The Village Church Farm Museum in Skegness has been forced to shut for two weeks due to coronavirus.

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The decision's been made to close the site after a relative of one of the volunteers there tested positive for Covid-19.

Staff say it's a precautionary measure and hope their supporters will understand and bear with them during the closure.

There are currently delays to train services between Sleaford and Skegness.

It's because of a points failure at Boston:

Lincolnshire has been added to the list of places where badger culls can take place, the Natural England government agency has confirmed.

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The move is part of efforts to control tuberculosis in cattle.

The latest expansion of the cull comes despite the government signalling its intention to gradually phase out badger culling to tackle TB in livestock.

The licences mean up to 70,000 badgers could be killed this year across much of England as part of efforts to control TB in livestock, which can catch the disease from the wild animals.

The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has condemned the decision.

Tammy Smalley, the trust's head of conservation, says: "Lincolnshire is a low risk area and, as of yet, we've still seen no evidence from the government agencies about why they're including Lincolnshire."

However, Anne Harrison, who has a herd of 400 pedigree cattle at Boothby Pagnell, says TB is a "real worry".

"If we find one [with TB] then I can't sell them to another pedigree breeder and that's income," she says.

Lincoln United has given more details about the eight players at the club who tested positive for coronavirus last week.

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The club says that following the positive Covid-19 test of one of its men's development team players, all the men's first team and development team players were tested on 3 September.

As a result of those tests, there were eight positive results - four in each squad.

The players who tested positive "are all well and self-isolating", according to a statement issued by the club, external.

The statement adds: "The football club, with the support of the Hartsholme Social Club, contacted the environmental health department's manager at the City of Lincoln Council. We have complied with all measures, guidance and requirements asked of us."

"As of now, the club has reviewed its Covid-19 risk assessment and progressed with further measures, beyond FA guidance, to ensure our club members continue to feel safe and enjoy their footballing experience at Lincoln United FC," the statement concludes.