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31 Oct 2009 16:04
Harsh reality training for our soldiers
Soldiers from Lincolnshire will be deploying to Afghanistan for the first time next year.
The Echo can reveal the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment – known as the Poachers – will be put on standby for duty in the war-torn country from autumn next year.
The move will come when the unit goes to Cyprus as the theatre of...
Comment on this storyGainsborough's population could double
Outline plans to double the size of a Lincolnshire town have been submitted to the local authority. The Gainsborough-based development...
Problem traffic lights are staying put
Moving a set of traffic lights to improve traffic flow through the centre of Lincoln has been ruled out by council officers. It emerge...
£1.7m to kick-start new homes project
A total of 55 new homes could be built on the edge of a north Lincoln estate by 2011 after the Government gave Miller Homes £1.7m...
Groups march through streets to raise issues
Taking to Lincoln's streets with placards raised might remind you of bygone decades but marches are making a comeback. Two groups of...
County is pretty in pink for fundraiser
More than a hint of pink was on display around Lincolnshire as people dressed up to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The Wear...
Bid to attract international students
The cultural face of the city could change dramatically if plans being drawn up by the University of Lincoln are realised. The universi...
I am going to represent the constituency the best I can
Londoner Stephen Phillips was less than a fortnight ago named as Douglas Hogg's Conservative replacement in Sleaford and North Hykeham....
Give a black cat a home this Hallowe'en
The RSPCA is urging Lincolnshire's cat lovers to overcome their superstitions this Hallowe'en and give a black cat a new home. Rescue...
Memorial for bomber crew killed in crash
A wartime bomber crew who died when their aircraft crashed in thick fog in Lincolnshire will be commemorated. The story of the crew...
Train barriers brought traffic to a standstill in Lincoln for 20 minutes – after an elderly woman got her shopping trolley stuck...
Audio: Lincoln City v Morecambe
Lincoln City have lost 3-1 at Morecambe this afternoon.The Imps turned in a pitiful first half performance against the Shrimps and...
Big Match Live: Morecambe v Lincoln City
Lincoln City journey to lowly Morecambe tomorrow aiming to end their goal draught and move up the League Two table.Will they do it? Will Sergio...
Chris Sutton convinced Lincoln City will find their target
A patient Chris Sutton is convinced Lincoln City will soon rediscover their touch in front of goal and insists: "We're not being negative"....
Lincoln Orienteering Group hold first Winter Series event at West Common
The first event of the Lincoln Orienteering Group's Winter Series takes place today on West Common, Lincoln. There is a short course of...
Lincoln Wellington team ready to go in National Cross Country Relays
CROSS country relay team member Aaron Scott believes he and his Lincoln Wellington Athletics Club team-mates can turn heads at the...
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