1. Grimsby bring in defender Ohmanpublished at 18:36 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Grimsby Town sign IF Brommapojkarna defender Ludvig Ohman for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

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  2. Police search as six flee from lorrypublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Two other people were detained on suspicion of illegal entry to the UK.

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  3. Emergency crews plan for no-deal Brexitpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Possible problems could include an increase in the time taken to process traffic.

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  4. Firefighters needed in Lincolnshirepublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    More on-call firefighters are needed in Lincolnshire.

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  5. Lincolnshire's forecastpublished at 17:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    A dry but cold night for Lincolnshire. Here's the latest forecast:

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  6. Hundreds join fly-tipping campaign grouppublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    All reports of fly-tipping posted on the Facebook campaign page are sent to the local council.

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  7. Illegal migrant arrests after lorry escapepublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    A police operation is under way after eight people were seen running from a lorry container in Lincolnshire.

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    Officers were called to the A17 Main Road in Fosdyke just after 13:00 today.

    Two people have been detained on suspicion of entering the UK illegally under the Immigration Act.

    A National Police Air Service helicopter is helping search for the other six.

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    We are asking residents to check their out-buildings and gardens. If anyone sees anyone acting suspiciously they should call us.

    Insp Andy Morrice, Lincolnshire Police

  8. Work starts on Lincoln developmentspublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Work is getting underway on two city centre developments in Lincoln.

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    Boards are being erected around the new Everyman cinema on the Cornhill.

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    On the High Street work is starting to convert the old BHS store into a new Boots shop.

    Boots is relocating from nearby.

  9. Police ask for public's help over Marsh Harrier killingpublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Police are appealing for information after a rare Marsh Harrier was shot and killed.

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    The bird was discovered alive by a dog walker on the bank of the River Humber near Barton-Upon-Humber on 9 September.

    She reported it to the RSPCA and the police were alerted.

    An X-ray revealed that the bird, which later died of its injuries, had been shot.

    All police enquiries have so far drawn a blank and officers are appealing for information from the public.

  10. More money for cancer supportpublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Almost £200,000 has been awarded to Macmillian Cancer Support in Lincolnshire.

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    It comes from one of the NHS commissioning groups in the county.

    It says the extra money will mean the team can build on the 'Living with cancer' scheme over the next two years.

  11. Man held after cyclist's deathpublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a cyclist died following a collision near Sleaford.

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    The emergency services were called to the A607 at Leadenham near Troops garage at about 17:30 yesterday.

    Lincolnshire Police said the arrested man had been released under investigation.

    Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw either a black BMW car or the cyclist in the area at the time.

  12. Rapist fled open prison days after movepublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Wayne Jones, who is serving a life sentence, escaped from North Sea Camp on a stolen bicycle.

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  13. Lincolnshire aims to attracts cyclistspublished at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    There's hope Lincolnshire will soon attract thousands of tourists from Holland and Germany.

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    Cycle England, a new collaboration between Visit Lincoln and Welcome to Yorkshire, is promoting the areas as the perfect places for cycling holidays.

    Visit England has put £1m towards the project.

    It's highlighting routes around the Wolds, from the Humber to the Wash, and in Lincoln.

  14. Hospital parking charges returnpublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    From today you will be charged to park at the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston.

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    Fees at hospitals in Boston, Lincoln and Grantham were scrapped in November after a new number plate recognition system failed.

    It's hoped it will work today in Boston and from tomorrow in Grantham.

    United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust says it won't be relaunched in Lincoln until the end of the month.

    The trust has apologised for the inconvenience over the last few weeks.

  15. Lincolnshire's forecastpublished at 12:53 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

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    It should be dry and sunny in Lincolnshire this afternoon.

    Here's the latest forecast:

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  16. Time to abandon the car?published at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    You're being asked to give up driving for at least one journey this month.

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    Access Lincoln, which promotes more sustainable ways of travelling, want you to sign up to one of its free travel plans.

    You'll get a free light-up shoe clip or travel mug if you sign up at the Access Lincoln Hub on St Swithins Square.

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    All we're asking people to do is make one of their journeys in January by walking, cycling or on the bus as opposed to taking the car. Sustainable transport can often be the quickest, easiest and cheapest option, and it's not only healthier than being sat in the car – it's better for the environment too."

    Alison Mackfall, Access Lincoln project co-ordinator

  17. Lincolnshire MP puts security in the spotlightpublished at 12:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    A Lincolnshire MP is calling for reassurances that he and other members of Parliament will be protected amid claims that some MPs are being threatened and abused.

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    Grantham and Stamford MP Nick Boles has asked the Commons Speaker John Bercow to personally intervene.

    It follows a series of insults leveled by protesters at the Conservative MP, Anna Soubry.

  18. Police to meet Border Force over migrant arrivalspublished at 11:28 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    Lincolnshire Police will be meeting with the Border Force to discuss how to deal with migrants arriving in the county by boat.

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    Four Iranian men were arrested after they came ashore near Mablethorpe at the start of last month.

    It's believed they entered the UK illegally.

    The police are now working with other agencies to deal with any future cases.

  19. Pedestrian dies at Heckingtonpublished at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    A 38-year-old pedestrian has died after a collision at Heckington near Sleaford.

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    It happened on Hale Road at 21:45 yesterday.

    Officers would like to hear from anyone who was in the area around that time and saw either a silver Hyundai Comfort or a black VW Passatt.

  20. Cyclist dies in Lincolnshirepublished at 10:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2019

    A 43-year-old cyclist has died following a collision with a car near Sleaford.

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    As we said earlier the emergency services were called to the A607 at Leadenham near Troops garage at about 17:30 yesterday.

    A 36-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation in connection with the incident.

    Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw either a black BMW car or the male cyclist in the area at the time.