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Six candidates are vying to become the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire

Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election 2025: Everything you need to know

One in 10 working age people in Gainsborough are claiming disability benefits, new research suggests

One in 10 working age people in Gainsborough on disability benefits

Polls open on May 1

List of West Lindsey candidates revealed for County Council elections

The late Laura Barlow, of Sibsey, with husband Mike.

Campaign over face-to-face GP appointments debated in Parliament

Trevor Young. Photo: Paul Otter

Trevor Young to fight Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral election

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaving 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Lincolnshire leader reacts to Chancellor's spring statement

Coun Martin Hill.

Lincolnshire leader reacts to Chancellor's spring statement

(Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Skegness Conservative Branch chairman Cllr Dick Edginton.

Votes for Reform let in Labour

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

Lincolnshire County Council has revealed that it repaired more than 100,000 potholes in 2024

More than 100,000 potholes repaired across Lincolnshire in 2024

Lincolnshire County Council has branded local government funding “not fit for purpose” as it claims it misses out on £120m per year

County council missing out on £120m per year in 'disappointing' system

Lincolnshire County Council offices, Newland, Lincoln. Credit: LDRS

County council missing out on £120m per year in 'disappointing' system

Malcolm Farrow, OFTEC, is urging more people to explore a career as a heating technician

More heating apprentices needed in Lincolnshire as industry faces skills crisis

Alexander Kirk outside Lincolnshire County Council offices. Photo: Submitted

First-time Labour candidate challenges long-standing council leader

Lincolnshire County Council offices, Newland, Lincoln. Credit: LDRS

Reform to fight every Lincolnshire seat in next election

Lincolnshire County Council.

Lincolnshire County Council confirms elections to go ahead in May

Vicki Michelle backs the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting - Animal News Agency

'Allo 'Allo! star Vicki Michelle urges Lincolnshire residents to write to their ...

The current government has been criticised for capping inheritance tax relief for farms, meaning they could face huge bills for assets which are passed down

Councillors claim ‘both parties to blame’ for the current farming crisis

Farming news.

‘Both parties to blame’ for farming crisis say West Lindsey councillors

Lincolnshire flag.

Smaller parties accuse Labour and Tories of ‘Faustian bargain’ to share seats

Thursday's SKDC Cabinet meeting. Photo: James Turner

South Kesteven District Council opens consultation on council tax increase

Stars including Bill Bailey (pictured) are backing calls for the ban to be enacted quickly - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Lincolnshire resi...

MP Richard Tice: "We have gained thousands of new members and set up branches across the whole of Lincolnshire."

MP welcomes poll showing Reform are now Tory’s main Lincolnshire competition

The residents of Scampton are hopeful about the former airbase’s future after a tumultuous year, but say quick action is needed

Scampton residents call for ‘quick action’ at former RAF base

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

Conservative MP Victoria Atkins, who has issued an end-of-year message for her constituents in Louth and Horncastle.

'I am determined to stand up for residents in 2025' says Louth and Horncastle MP

Coun Martin Hill.

COLUMN: Huge change in a politically momentous year

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

Conservative MP Victoria Atkins is urging people to support small and local, independent businesses in the Louth and Horncastle area.

Support your local shops and businesses, urges Louth and Horncastle MP

The six Conservatives hoping to become Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. Photo: Facebook/LDRS

Six Conservatives hoping to become mayor of Greater Lincolnshire

Victoria Atkins (fourth from left), MP for Louth and Horncastle, joins farmers and fellow Conservative MP, Sir Edward Leigh, who represents Gainsborough, at the farmers' protest in Westminster.

Louth and Horncastle MP joins thousands of farmers in protest at Westminster

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Victoria Atkins, Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle, defended rural communities and family farms when delivering a speech in the House Of Commons.

'Farmers feel the government is coming after them,' MP Atkins tells Commons

Oil heated households call on the Labour government to keep a commitment made to hold a consultation on the rollout of renewable liquid fuels

Labour urged to keep promises made to oil heated households in Lincoln

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Victoria Atkins, the Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle, who has criticised the new Labour government's first Budget.

'Budget of broken promises has betrayed rural Lincolnshire', claims MP Atkins

Farmer warns Budget will put farms out of business

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget
Watch as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces funding for schools in the budget, along with a change to universal credit.

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

The Home Office has confirmed that work to close the former RAF Scampton has begun

Home Office confirms work to close Scampton has begun after concerns were raised

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: Lessons for the new gover...

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Skegness Town Council.

Skegness council backs ‘Save Winter Fuel Allowance’ petition

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”