Officials at Boston United say work on the club's new stadium is progressing well despite confirming their first home matches will be played more than 50 miles away.

The Pilgrims are still waiting to move into their new home at the Quadrant, but a series of test events need to be carried out before they can welcome fans.

Chairman David Newton says they'll be playing some matches at Gainsborough until the ground is ready:

Lincolnshire’s separate paper and card collection will continue for homes across the county over the next few years after a recent trial was judged as a success, it's been confirmed.

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Over the past 12 months, over 7,200 households in North Kesteven, Boston and South Holland have been putting their clean, dry paper and card into a separate purple recycling bin or bag.

Lincolnshire councillor Eddy Poll said: “Residents have been simply incredible and have really embraced this new initiative.

"In the trial, we collected almost 420 tonnes of clean, dry paper and card, all which has gone to local and UK-based paper mills to be made into paper based products.

"This has saved many road miles, reduced carbon emissions and created a product which can be reused and recycled again."

It was "right" to extend the collection to all households in Lincolnshire over the next few years, Councillor Poll added.

Boston borough is scheduled to go first in spring 2021, followed by North Kesteven in autumn 2021, with a further roll-out to the county’s other districts by 2024.

People are being warned to be on the lookout for starfish on the Lincolnshire coast.

After the stormy weather last week, a large number of the sea creatures (similar to those pictured above) have been washed ashore at Anderby.

The Environment Agency says it's aware of the issue.

However, until it's dealt with dog owners are being warned to keep their animals on leads because coming into contact with the starfish can make them ill.

A judicial review is being sought over a ruling which could see allotments used for housing.

The branch of Argos on Lincoln High Street is to be permanently closed, it's been confirmed.

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The announcement comes after it was confirmed earlier this year that the chain's store in Grantham was also earmarked to close later in 2020.

Meanwhile, the Argos store at the Carlton Centre in Lincoln will be part of a "phased reopening" as coronavirus restrictions ease, the retailer has told the BBC.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire will be providing full commentary of all Lincoln City FC's League and Cup games over the course of the 2020-21 season, it's been confirmed.

It will be the 22nd consecutive year BBC Radio Lincolnshire will have covered City’s games.

Imps’ chief executive Liam Scully said: "We are pleased to be able to partner with BBC Radio Lincolnshire yet again...It enhances the supporters' experience on a matchday, be it live from LNER Stadium or around the country following The Imps.":

The National Trust says it has no plans close one of its Lincolnshire properties to the public.

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An online petition has been created to save Gunby Hall, near Spilsby, after the charity put forward proposals to offer holiday accommodation and afternoon tea packages at the site.

Some people have expressed concern this could spell the end of everyday visits, but Kirsty James, from the National Trust, says that's not the case.

She says: "There will be no change. We do intend to host third party events like The Tiger That Came To Tea and really successful events such as outdoor concerts and theatres.

"Since we've actually re-opened after lockdown we've seen a huge uplift in visitors wanting to explore the outdoors and nature and the gardens and wider estate at Gunby and that will still continue."

A Lincolnshire campaigner says she's worried about the impact the government's new obesity strategy will have on those struggling with eating disorders.

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Thousands more people in England with type 2 diabetes will be offered the chance to try a soup-and-shake diet weight-loss plan for free on the NHS.

Studies show switching to the low-calorie liquid diet can put diabetes into remission.

Experts say they want to help people to be as fit as possible, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.

However, Zoe Burnett from Metheringham, who herself battled for years with an eating disorder, says the move gives the wrong message.

She says: "I completely understand the need for this campaign, however the government is looking at a one size fits all approach.

"Everyone's body is different and not all will respond to these types of diets. They can do more harm than good for both our physical and mental health.

"I've done the shake and soup diet myself and long-term it is not sustainable. The body will enter starvation mode as 1,000 calories is not enough for a full adult to live on.

"As soon as you come off this diet, you will end up regaining the weight - if not more," she adds.

Results from one trial showed almost half of those who went on the diet achieved remission of their type 2 diabetes after one year.

A teenager who carried out a series of street robberies in Lincolnshire with two friends has been sent to a young offenders' institution for three years.

Lincoln Crown Court heard that Ethan Nicholas Brown,19, of Matmore Gate, Spalding, together with two teenage accomplices, targeted lone people out at night in Spalding.

In all four incidents, Brown and a teenage boy assaulted and robbed their victims, while a teenage girl filmed it on her mobile phone.

In one attack, a man was hit on the head, kicked and punched and had a cigarette stubbed out on his neck. The three then ran off with his wallet and phone.

Brown admitted two charges of robbery, two charges of attempted robbery and a further charge of assault with intent to rob.

Judge Catarina Sjolin Knight told Brown: "This was planned behaviour, targeting lone victims at night and there was the use of gratuitous violence.

"It was truly terrifying for your victims and these were truly cowardly acts by you," she added.

The cases of two other teenagers are due to be heard at a youth court later.

A large number of starfish have washed up on a Lincolnshire beach.

They may look intriguing, but people - especially pet owners - are being warned to keep away:

The government needs to trust people to take their own coronavirus safety measures, according to a Lincolnshire Conservative MP.

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Speaking in the House of Commons, Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh (pictured) told Health Secretary Matt Hancock he felt older people were being patronised.

He said: "We don't want to have this thing that the man from Whitehall knows best. The man from Whitehall doesn't know best - especially as he changes his mind every two minutes.

"So, can we get back to being a proper Conservative government and trusting the people and let the people decide about their own health?" he asked.

Responding, Mr Hancock denied the government was being heavy-handed.

He said: "The goal is to have as little intervention, as targeted intervention, as possible, subject to keeping the virus under control. That is what we are trying to do."

Police in Lincolnshire faced conditions "like the Wild West" when 10 officers were injured in assaults over the Bank Holiday weekend, it has been claimed.

Two officers were injured and had to be cut from the wreckage of their patrol car after it was rammed off the road in Skegness.

Supt Paul Timmins said he was "really angry" about the attacks.

"No officer, nobody should be subjected to that sort of level of violence when they go to their work," he said.

"We're here to help and support our communities and work with our communities and it really angers me that there is a section of our community that thinks it's OK to punch a cop or to drive into a police vehicle."

Mr Timmins said the injured officers suffered from whiplash injuries. Four other officers required hospital treatment after being attacked over the weekend.

He added: "It felt a little bit like the Wild West over the weekend."

Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones described the ramming of the police cars as "truly shocking" and called for people who damaged police equipment to be forced pay the full amount for repairs.

The number of reports of fly-tipping has more than doubled across Boston in the last year, the council has revealed.

Between March and July this year, there were over 1,050 reports of fly-tipping in Boston, compared to just over 400 in the same period last year.

The coronavirus lockdown is being blamed by Boston Borough Council for the rise, with many people using it as an opportunity for a domestic clear-out.

Jen Moore, the authority's environmental supervisor, says the council's now ready to get tough on the fly-tippers.

She says: "We're working with a company that is hoping to put mobile CCTV up around the borough, especially in the hot spots. We're practically ready to go on that.

"Hopefully that will make a big difference and we'll be able to find out exactly who is dumping this stuff."

Two officers were cut out of their car during a weekend of attacks in which 10 officers were hurt.

Archaeologists working to preserve an Anglo Saxon cemetery near Lincoln say they have made "exciting" discoveries just one day into the project.

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The cemetery, near Cammeringham, was discovered last year by metal detectorists who found weapons, dress accessories and at least one cremation dating back to the 5th or 6th Century.

Now, Network Archaeology is aiming to find and record the cemetery to give a better understanding of life and death in early Saxon Lincolnshire.

So far, an Anglo Saxon pot which is thought to contain a cremation has already been found by archaeologists this week, as have other human remains and iron objects.

Lisa Brundle, finds liaison officer at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "This is really exciting. It is such an important and significant site for our Lincolnshire heritage.

"We've seen amazing jewellery, brooches and weapons found here previously, including a brooch showing a mysterious moustached man. He is thought to have provided the wearer with luck. Who knows what we might find this time?"

The project can be followed on the Searching for Saxons Facebook page.

An Army officer from Sleaford is set to swim the English Channel to raise awareness of mental health issues among service personnel and to raise money for charity.

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Capt Harry Grantham had to seek help himself several years ago due to personal problems he was struggling with.

The colleague who first noticed a change in Capt Grantham's behaviour and who suggested he seek help, former serving Maj Nigel Mudd, will be in the support boat when the cross-Channel attempt is made on 7 September.

Capt Grantham (pictured) said: "If I can help make at least one person’s life better as a result of the money and awareness raised by my Channel swim I’ll be delighted.

"I’m hoping for calm waters, but as I tell the soldiers who take their horses to the beach each year to improve their riding abilities, the most important thing is to have Army Confidence.

"If you can believe you can do something, you’ve done all the preparations you need and you’ve got a strong team supporting you, nothing can stand in your way," he added.

All money raised will go to the Royal Artillery Charitable Fund which works to support the gunner community which Capt Grantham remains a part of.

A new consultation is under way at Lincoln Cathedral over possible job cuts, it's been confirmed.

The posts which are now at risk are in the cathedral's refectory, which is closing.

As part of a different process across all departments due to the coronavirus pandemic, 13 members of staff have already applied for voluntary redundancy, the cathedral says.

In a statement, a spokesman said: "It is with regret that we can confirm that we have entered into a period of consultation with regard to closing the Refectory at Lincoln Cathedral.

"This process is ongoing and therefore, out of respect for our staff, congregation and customers, we will not be commenting further until the process is complete.

“In July, cathedral staff were invited to apply for voluntary redundancy. As a result of this process, 13 applications were accepted from staff across all departments.

"Between them, those leaving us have given 243 years' dedicated service to the cathedral and it is exceptionally difficult to say farewell to friends and colleagues in such circumstances.

"As we navigate this difficult path, we are working carefully to support all staff at a time of uncertainty and sadness."

A number of Lincolnshire pubs and restaurants will continue to offer the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, even though government support for it has now ended.

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The scheme saw the government pay for 50% of customers' bills every Monday through to Wednesday during August as coronavirus restrictions were eased.

Chris Bulaitis, who owns a number of venues in Lincoln, says it's worked so well he's going to continue to offer the discount in September - and may extend it again after that.

He said: "It's helped our industry tremendously and I think the customers have lapped it up. We've been extremely busy every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all the way through August. I believe it has helped reintroduce people into some great pubs and restaurants.

"I'm a great believer in not shutting doors before horses bolt and not making decisions until you see how things progress.

"If customers love it and it makes commercial sense to us, then let's face it, it's keeping our staff employed and we're proud of the fact we've not made any redundancies."

A baby hare which was hand-reared by a family in Lincolnshire returns to see them almost every day - more than two months after it was released in to the wild.

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Natasha Terry and her family, from Gosberton, took in the baby animal - which they named Clover - at the start of lockdown.

They had found a dead hare in their garden and quickly realised Clover was probably an orphan.

They sought information on the internet as rescue centres were closed, feeding Clover milk and then vegetables and keeping her in their living room until they released her back in to the wild eight weeks later.

But two months on, Clover still regularly comes into the Terrys' garden, and has even ventured back into the house.

Mrs Terry, 43, said: "She's been in a couple of times now - the back door's open and I think she just thought she'd come and see where she used to live.

"It's not really like having a little bunny rabbit that quite happily hops around your lounge, she's definitely far more a wild animal.

"And things are very much on her terms - if she didn't want you to touch her, that was it, but if she fancied having a little cuddle she'd come and jump up and sit on your lap.

"She hopped off and we thought we might see her once or twice, but to our surprise she comes back on a daily basis pretty much to come and say hi."

Police are appealing for witnesses after a biker was killed in a three-vehicle collision in Lincolnshire at the weekend.

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Emergency crews were called at about 21:10 to the scene of the crash on the A1121 Boardsides at Hubberts Bridge, near Boston.

A 33-year-old male motorbike rider from Boston died as a result of the collision, according to Lincolnshire Police

The crash involved the rider's red Lexmoto LXR 125, which was travelleing east towards Boston, a silver Skoka Kodiaq and a Mercedes LGV, both of which were travelling west.

Anyone who saw what happened, or who has dash cam footage of the vehicles involved immediately before the collision, is being asked to contact police.