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The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

Pupils in small towns have better educational attainment than in larger towns and cities, a major study by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows.

Pupils from small towns have better educational attainment than in larger towns

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names

John Korchak, managing director of Inform Direct.

Another record year for new businesses in Lincolnshire - see the district breakd...

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

Across the UK, real-terms pay between August and October fell by 2.7 per cent compared with the same period the year before.

West Lindsey wages fall behind in real terms

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.

Most popular Christmas-themed baby names including Holly and Sprout

Victoria Atkins, MP for Louth & Horncastle.

MP Atkins urges veterans to take part in survey

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012

Young and old in Lincolnshire are being urged to get up to date with their Covid jabs.

NHS appeals to young and old to have all their covid vaccinations

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash

John Korchak, director of operations at Inform Direct.

Number of Lincolnshire businesses passes 50,000 mark for first time

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names

A shopper wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, chooses items off the shelves of an Asda supermarket in London on December 14, 2020. - With just over two weeks to go until Britain leaves the EU single market, preparations have been stepped up as fears grow about the impact of customs checks and congested ports. Concern is rising over the supply of perishable fresh fruit and vegetables, much of which is imported from EU countries. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Asda axes Smart Price range in product shake-up launching legal clash with Waitr...

Last year was a record year for new businesses, new data has shown.

Record number of businesses established in Lincolnshire in 2021

Boston borough is the worst area in Lincolnshire for reported fly-tipping cases. Photo by Wyberton Wombles.

Boston borough records the highest number of fly-tipping cases in the county

Martin Lewis is urging people to check their mobile phone contract to see if they are overpaying (Photo: ITV)

Simple Martin Lewis tip could save mobile users hundreds on bills per year

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT customers face 9% price hike from March amid cost of living crisis

Business news.

Businesses positive about news of easing of coronavirus restrictions, but not so...

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Aldi gives all store staff in Lincolnshire a pay rise

Escape the gym and get out into the great outdoors on one of these inspiring Leeds running routes (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to look after your mental health this winter

Have you looked up your name on Urban Dictionary? (Photo: Shutterstock)

New Urban Dictionary ‘name meaning’ Instagram trend explained - and how to take ...

A Covid vaccination taking place at the PRSA in Boston.

People in Lincolnshire urged to take advantage of ‘evergreen’ vaccine offer

This map shows the most popular baby name choices in every area of England and W...

RPI inflation has reached 3.8% in the year to July 2021 (Photo: Getty Images)

Train fares could increase by 4.8% next year in biggest rise in a decade

Police stock image.

Crime in East Lindsey has fallen in the last 12 months

Thousands more workers joined company payrolls in Lincolnshire between May and June, new figures reveal.

Thousands more people in work in Lincolnshire

Two-thirds of people in North Lincolnshire have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Two-thirds of people in North Lincolnshire fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Nearly three-quarters of people in West Lindsey have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Nearly three-quarters of people in West Lindsey fully vaccinated

Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Two-thirds of people in East Lindsey have had both injections

Two-thirds of people in West Lindsey have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Two-thirds of people in West Lindsey fully vaccinated

Hundreds fewer people in North Lincolnshire were claiming unemployment benefits in May than the month before.

Hundreds fewer North Lincolnshire residents claiming unemployment benefits

Hundreds fewer people in North East Lincolnshire were claiming unemployment benefits in May than the month before

Hundreds fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in North East Lincolnshire

The NHS is set to launch Long Covid services for children and young people in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

NHS to launch Long Covid services for children and young people in England

Half millionth Covid vaccination in Lincolnshire. L-R Lynda Stockwell (clinical and operational lead), Dr Amira Ibrahim (on site GP), Alastair Cuthill (volunteer), Karen Hewinson (clinical lead), Harrison Bateman (volunteer), Rebecca Neno (deputy chief nurse LCCG)

CORONAVIRUS: Vaccination milestone as 500,000th person in Lincolnshire given the...

Nearly half of people in Lincoln have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Half of Lincoln residents fully vaccinated

Nearly two-thirds of people in West Lindsey have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Two-thirds of West Lindsey people fully vaccinated

Covid-19 injection. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Lincolnshire coronavirus: Vaccination centres to hit 500,000 milestone

More than a third of adults in North East Lincolnshire do not expect to save money over the next year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

More than a third of people in North East Lincolnshire unable to save in near fu...

Covid-19 cases in the community have surged by 76.5 per cent in one week in England (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid cases surge by 76.5% in 1 week as 21 June lockdown end date looms

A third of people in Lincoln have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

A third of people in Lincoln fully vaccinated against Covid-19

More than two in five people in North Lincolnshire receive both Covid vaccines

More than two in five people in North Lincolnshire receive both Covid vaccines

One in five people in Britain no longer social distancing when mixing households...

74.6% of households in West Lindsey were owners-occupiers in 2019

Rent or buy? Figures reveal housing divide in West Lindsey