Proposals

A solar farm

Government claims solar farms would use less agricultural land than golf courses

An illustrative layout for the 73 new homes. Image: SKDC

Plans submitted for 73-home development in Ancaster

A pigeon in Boston town centre, flying near the Herbert Ingram Memorial, with others sat on the Grade II listed, former Barclays building.

Clampdown on feeding of wild birds in Boston, including use of fines, approved

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills

Dyson was founded by Sir James Dyson in 1991

Dyson to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of global restructure

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

The former golf centre closed in 2016.

Holiday home and retail units plan for former golf centre in Wainfleet

A petition opposing the Sleaford Market Place plan has been delivered to North Kesteven District Council, triggering the threshold for the issue to be debated at Full Council. Photo: Yvette Henson

Residents present 900-strong petition against Sleaford Market Place plan

Sleaford Market Place plans - the planters would be reduced in size by 10 per cent until revised proposals.

Sleaford Market Place plans set to return to committee for third round

New extension plans for Leasingham St Andrew's C of E School. Photo: Google

Improvements planned for three county primary schools

Virgin Media O2 will cut up to 2,000 jobs

Virgin Media O2 to cut more than a tenth of UK workforce

An image of the proposed homes.

Major West Lindsey housing scheme set for green light

Millions of patients in England will be able to get prescriptions for seven common conditions, plus the contraceptive pill and more blood pressure checks, directly from pharmacies under new plans to tackle the GP crisis in the UK.

Pharmacies to offer prescriptions for 7 new conditions amid GP crisis

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Skegness Town Hall into a 57-bed luxury hotel.

Proposals for Skegness Town Hall to be converted into 57-bed luxury hotel

Pope Francis allows women to vote in bishops’ meeting for first time

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

129 Cineworld venues face risk of closure

The 129 Cineworld cinemas at risk as chain struggles to find buyer

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023

The PCS Union (Credit: Getty Images)

PCS union announce 100,000 members will strike on Budget Day

Sketch of the proposed extension at the Royal Hotel in Skegness.

Plan for 50 new luxury rooms at hotel in Skegness wins approval

Leading UK vet calls for outright ban on owning dogs with cropped ears

British passport prices are set to rise next month

Passport application fees to increase next month

The speed limit for some of the 50mph stretch of the A17 is proposed to be reduced to 40mph. Photo: Google

Plans for 40mph zone on A17 between Heckington and Boston scaled back

Britain’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman addresses delegates on the third day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Credit: Getty Images

Home Secretary plans to crack down on protests with new bill

An artist's impression of what the new mental health facility could look like.

New multi-million pound 19-bed mental health facility planned for Boston

Proposed design of the equestrian holiday development at Helsey Farm Livery in Hogsthorpe.

'Holiday with your horse' plan for coast near Skegness

The closing date to the Clean Growth Accelerator Fund is February 28.

Applications wanted for new £2m fund to help Greater Lincolnshire businesses tac...

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£2m fund set up to help tackle impact of climate change

An artist's impression of the proposed B&M store for Mablethorpe.

Proposed B&M store in Mablethorpe could create 40 new jobs

One of the planning documents, showing the location of the proposed homes. The A16 can be seen to the west of the planned development site.

Dozens of objections against plans for 198 homes in North Thoresby

Council leaders are asking residents of Scunthorpe and Ashby for their views on transforming a patch of unused land into urban orchards

Proposals launched for urban orchard and community allotments

Households warned they will need up to 7 bins each as part of major rubbish coll...

Residents of Pickworth, Newton and Walcot protesting a proposed wind farm. Pictured at the South Kesteven site looking south towards Pickworth.

"You don't save the planet by destroying the countryside"

Proposals for improved facility for vulnerable young people

Craig Elliott. Photo: Eric Brown

Boston United boss Craig Elliott reacts to proposals for combined National Leagu...

Many supermarkets are encouraging card payments (Photo: Shutterstock)

Latest rules on cash payments at UK supermarkets - including Asda, Tesco and Sai...

Boston Council agrees tax increase

COUNCIL TAX: Boston Council approves 2.57% increase in its share of the tax

A sketch of how Boston's Market Place would look after the work had been completed.

TEN YEARS AGO: Plans go on show for £2m re-vamp of Boston’s Market Place

Meadowhall in Sheffield. Picture: Chris Etchells.

All you need to know about Meadowhall

Energy firms could get powers to cut off EV charging at peak times

A national lockdown has not been ruled out, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it could be imposed as the “last line of defence" (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts are recommending a 2 week national lockdown to coincide with October sch...

Ashley Coates. Photo: David Dales.

Boston Rugby Club are going up as champions

Fourth-place spot for Red and Greens

Coun Co9lin Davie

Major new business park plans bring jobs boost for Skegness

An aerial view of the planned site

Proposals to build 256 homes near Boston unveiled

Revised plans for the animal rendering plant at Jerusalem Farm in Skellingthorpe.

Council rejects plans for ‘Smelly Skelly’ animal rendering plant

Lincolnshire county council set to refuse ‘Smelly Skelly’ plan

RAF College Cranwell. EMN-191107-154822001

Proposals to close off road passing by RAF College Cranwell to tighten security

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Multi-million pound plans to redevelop Boston town centre revealed by man set to...

The Ropery Inn, Gainsborough. Photo: Google.

‘Unsightly’ Gainsborough pub to make way for 14 new flats

Plan for founder of RAF College Cranwell statue approved

The new East Midlands trains will have smart-ticketing, more seats and a more comfortable and reliable service for passengers. ANL-190413-075523001

Brand new trains with more seats welcomed for service to Boston and Skegness

RAF Cranwell proposes statue for ‘Father of the RAF’

The photograph of an addict in Tower Gardens that shocked residents. ANL-191002-080756001

Police and council unite to drive out crime in Skegness

Public exhibition on the plans for the Priory Shopping Centre

Shoppers were invited to view future plans for Worksop’s Priory Shopping Centre