Environment

Volunteers from Anglian Water joined in the Great British Beach Clean.

Poor turnout for litter pick in spite of Skegness being named dirtiest beach

Saltfleetby Sand dunes. Photo: Natural England Paul Glendell

First King’s Series National Nature Reserve on Lincolnshire coast launched by Na...

Member of Parliament Victoria Atkins at a Back British Farming Day 2023 event at the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons.

Louth & Horncastle MP backs British farming

Plans have been unveiled for a solar farm either side of the River Trent. (Photo by: Pixabay)

New solar farm that could power more than 200,000 homes annually proposed

The storm brewing over Skegness. Photo: Aiden Richardson

Massive storm finale to hottest weekend of year in Skegness

The location for the proposed Fosse Green Energy Park.

Comments wanted on plans for solar energy park in North Kesteven

NKDC planners have submitted their Local Impact Report to the planning inspector looking at the Heckington Fen Solar park plans. (File picture for illustration only)

Council calls on Secretary of State ‘to be mindful’ when deciding on solar park

Works are due to begin to replace the current signal crossing in Burgh le Marsh.

Crossing the road in Burgh le Marsh to be better for environment after roadwords

The River Bain at St Lawrence Street/Conging Street

Grand plans for Horncastle's Riverscape project launched

Skegness Central Beach looking relatively clean - with Phil Gaskell (right). of Coastal Access for All, and John Byford.

‘Dirtiest beach in UK’ claims ‘rubbish’ says Skegness

Ron Moonesinghe, from British Music Service.

Music man Ron joins Repair Cafe

The Parker family from Doncaster enjoying the heatwave in Skegness.

Here’s how to enjoy heatwave in Lincolnshire safely at home or visiting beach

Haith's Julianne Jessett, Seb Oliver, Chris Smith and Charlotte Nugent.

Seb’s impressive design for Haith's

The community garden site off Old Gallamore Lane. Image: Yvonne Horrocks

Rasen Community Garden open day event

A still image of the dolphin leaping out of the water.

Rare sighting of a dolphin leaping out of the water off Lincolnshire coast

Litter on a beach in Skegness.

Skegness revealed at 'dirtiest beach' in the UK in new survey

The UK Government has announced plans to streamline planning rules for onshore wind projects (Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

Fears onshore wind turbines could spoil Lincolnshire countryside

Hemswell Antique Centre is the latest company to join West Lindsey District Council’s Commercial Waste Service

Hemswell Antique Centre joins scheme to help reduce its carbon footprint

Roman pottery found during archaeological surveys at the site of the proposed Heckington Fen solar park.

Archaeology found on solar park site

Be on the lookout for Asian Hornets in Lincolnshire.

Help to halt Asian Hornets

The River Bain seen from Jubilee Way.

Horncastle River Enhancement receives nearly £200,000 in UK Shared Prosperity Fu...

Funding for Energy Bus secured to tackle fuel poverty

The rescued cygnet with an 'angel wing' deformity. Photo: Lincs Police

Police wildlife officers rescue ‘ugly duckling’

Climate Central shows huge swathes of Lincolnshire under threat from flooding by 2030. | Image: Climate Central

Professor highlights climate-induced flooding concerns for Theddlethorpe

Make sure you don’t miss the change to bin collections.

August Bank Holiday bin collection changes

The Sutton on Sea Beachcare volunteers who attended the Clean up. Photos: Mick Fox

Keeping our coastline clean - the hard work of Sutton on Sea Beachcare

Lincolnshire Node and South of A52 Project Scope Removal.

Outer Dowsing selects cable route for offshore wind farm

Nuclear Waste Services say the site would create 4,000 jobs, and safely store the radioactive material.

Leaders call for quicker end to uncertainty on Theddlethorpe nuclear waste site

Rosemary Robinson and Eddie Francis from XR Lincolnshire. (Photo by: James Turner/Local Democracy Reporting Service)

‘Wake up’ – Activists warn of sewage threat to Lincolnshire’s waterways

The duckweed and azolla weed spreads across the surface of the River Witham in Boston each summer.

River weed blight forces cancellation of popular annual event in Boston

Kirton High Street is to receive a regeneration grant of more than £236,000.

Community projects around Boston to be awarded over £500,000 in funding grants

Carl and Kate of Hedera Artistry with Kate Giffen (centre) and Kids Patch children.

Un-bee-lievable gift from Hedera Artistry to Kids' Patch Horncastle

Winner – adult category - Dave Darmon – duck with attitude.

Winning River Slea wildlife photos mark project completion

Coun Stephen Bunney, chair of the Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change member working group

New campaign urges communities and businesses to help protect our environment

The solar farm plans for Gonerby.

Council set to discuss solar farm plans near Folkingham

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is looking at potentially building a nuclear waste storage site at Theddlethorpe. Photo: Kurnia Aerial Photography

Motions calling for public test of Theddlethorpe nuclear dump are withdrawn

A drone image of the 'Postcard from the Edge' to the Prime Minister, which was created on Skegness beach.

Postcard from the edge to PM - 'Don't let us drown'

A map of the Lincolnshire Coastal Highway from Horncastle to Skegness. Image: LCC

£210m relief road project to Skegness is shelved

Gainsborough was visited by three Royal Horticultural Society

Judgement day for Gainsborough as In Bloom judges take a tour of the town

Kirton Lindsey builder Dave Capell, who helped transform the space, with Huntcliff School students

Kirton in Lindsey school give derelict space a new lease of life

Purple recycling bins are set to be rolled out in South Kesteven.

Lincolnshire purple bin roll-out moves on

The fire was caused by an electrical item or battery in amongst the waste

Recycling reminder to residents after fire at Gainsborough recycling centre

An artist's impression of how the Boston Alternative Energy Waste scheme would look off the banks of the Haven.

Plans to build waste-powered renewable energy plant in Boston approved

Inside the council chamber. Picture: James Turner/Local Democracy Service

Proposed solar farms in Lincolnshire equivalent to 62 Hyde Parks

The sewerage in Louth canal. Photos supplied.

Blockages cause sewerage to pour into Louth waterway

A previous Sleaford Repair Cafe. They are proving so popular more volunteer fixers are needed.

Successful repair cafe needs more help

You can now compare the cost, travel time and CO₂ emissions of your train journey against the equivalent trip by road.

Compare cost, travel time and CO₂ emissions of train journey to going by road

Right Thing Right Bin - 90 per cent of all the rubbish put in residents’ recycling bins at home is exactly the right materials. Image: LCC

Recycling boost as residents know their rubbish

Promotional air fresheners were handed out as part of the educational project at William Alvey School.

Council air quality project expanding

The winners pictured with Boston Preservation Trust members and the Boston Mayor.

Buildings and sites that bring 'pride' to Boston are recognised at awards night

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The participants of the Wheels for Life launch at the Meridian Centre in Louth. Photos: John Aron Photography

'Wheely' great scheme by Active Lincolnshire

The car spotted driving with the bonnet up. Photo: Lincs Police RPU

Motorist spotted driving with bonnet covering windscreen

Jayne Longden and Carl Shaw outside the Haighwayman pub in Skegness.

Well-known pub in Skegness to get £290k transformation - and new name