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04 Jul 2009 10:46
Man dead, teen shot in Lincs village
A man has been found dead and a teenage girl has suffered bullet wounds to the leg at a Lincolnshire village.The shooting happened at Potterhanworth, near Lincoln, at around 9pm yesterday.The 51-year-old man, from the Grantham area, and the 17-year-old were found in a field behind Foster's Gardens in the village. A gun was also...
City centre traders in Lincoln are "very worried" that the long-awaited Lindongate development may be scrapped or delayed. They are...
Pilgrims boss: Stay in shape or go
Boston United boss Paul Hurst has warned any player that does not comply with the Pilgrims' fitness regime will be shipped out of York...
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04 Jul 2009 02:11
New shopping centre plans in doubt
City centre traders in Lincoln are "very worried" that the long-awaited Lindongate development may be scrapped or delayed.
They are asking a private firm for reassurance that the scheme to completely redevelop the Sincil Street area will still go ahead.
Private firm Modus, which is a partner in the massive...
Hall's conversion plans include hotel rooms
Another hotel could open in Lincoln city centre if council planners give the go-ahead. Oddfellows Hall in Unity Square, off Broadgate...
Man found guilty of raping drunken stranger
A man convicted of raping a drunken stranger as she staggered home from a Lincoln nightclub faces jail. Marek Musial was found guilty...
Mum stole baby milk due to lack of money
A mum stole baby milk because she could not afford to feed her children, a Lincoln court heard. City magistrates heard yesterday that...
Fined for damaging window after row
A trainee army armourer punched a window in rage while arguing with his ex-girlfriend, a Lincoln court heard. Police officers were...
Conservationists batty over barbastelles
Rare bats are spreading their wings and heading north – with conservationists hopeful they may settle in Lincolnshire for the...
Testing times may be ahead for taxi drivers
Every taxi driver in Lincoln will have to take an extra driving test, if a council consultation receives positive feedback. The City...
Abandoned seal 'doing well'
A bomb disposal unit from RAF Coningsby has rescued a seal pup washed up on the Lincolnshire coast. During their daily sweep of the...
Pupils to star in exotic reality TV show
Children at a Lincoln school are planning to wow TV executives in a race to become the faces of an exotic new series. Four up-and-com...
Mike's hour in the spotlight as piece of art
Computer consultant Mike Holmes from Lincoln is to have an hour of fame as a piece of living public art in central London. Mike Holme...
A fitting tribute to the Aussies of Tiger Force
Aussie airmen have been honoured with a memorial at the former base where they trained to take on the might of the Japanese military. ...
Imps set to be priced out of Rene Howe deal
Lincoln City were looking increasingly likely to be priced out of a move for Rene Howe today after Peterborough United demanded £150,000 for the striker. The Imps were hoping to sign the former Kettering forward on a season-long loan deal after manager Peter Jackson held talks with the frontman last weekend. But the City chief's bid to add...
Mat Dowman: Lincs' bubble has not burst
Senior batsman Mathew Dowman believes Lincolnshire are more than capable of roaring back up the Minor Counties Eastern Division table,...
Play your natural game, urges Fell
Mark Fell has told Lincolnshire's batsmen to get back to playing their natural game ahead of the three-day clash with Northumberland at...
Greaves would relish Trinity move
Former Boston United favourite Mark Greaves has admitted he would jump at the chance to join Gainsborough Trinity if he was offered a...
Whitaker claims junior title
Lincolnshire shooters took two gold and two silver medals in the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association's British open handicap-by-distance championship. Will Whitaker was junior champion,...
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TICKETS are now available for a forthcoming charity ball in aid of Cancer Research UK.
The ball is at the Pride of Lincoln, in Whisby Road, Lincoln, beginning at 6.30pm on Saturday, August 29.
And guests attending the evening are being encouraged to wear their wedding dress again.
The event includes a three-course meal,...
Mike's hour in the spotlight as piece of art
Computer consultant Mike Holmes from Lincoln is to have an hour of fame as a piece of living public art in central London. Mike Holme...
Youngsters found out just how tricky it is to sing and dance simultaneously at a children's festival in Lincoln city centre. This week...
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03 Jul 2009 16:50
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03 Jul 2009 07:02
Supermarket expansion to create 150 jobs
PLANS to massively expand the Sainsbury's supermarket in Lincoln could create up to 150 new jobs.
The retailer wants to almost double the size of its current Tritton Road store.
It also plans to significantly increase the number of product lines it carries.
The announcement is being hailed by many as a significant boost to...
Man denies rape of woman he saw trip
A man accused of raping a stranger and stealing her handbag told a Lincoln jury that the woman agreed to sex within minutes of meeting...
Jobs to go at turbocharger company
Job cuts are being made at a manufacturing plant in Lincoln. Napier turbochargers is to lose up to 19 posts at its site in Ruston...
Trauma centre could save one life a month
One life a month could be saved in Lincolnshire by new plans for a trauma centre, say NHS bosses. An average of 12 county patients...
And the best village in Lincolnshire is...
Residents of a picturesque village are celebrating after their home was named the best place to live in Lincolnshire. Belchford,...
Teens risk lives in 30ft bridge plunge
Children as young as 11 and 12 are joining teenagers in death-defying 30ft leaps into a Lincolnshire river. Horrified residents...
To infinity and beyond ... For show
Diehard Red Arrows fans could be treated to the sight of a new display manoeuvre at a Lincolnshire air show. The Infinity Break will...
Age is not a problem for the county's plucky OAPs
Pensioners living in Lincolnshire are proving that you are never too old to feel young. The county has a vast elderly demographic who...
Microbiology lab will be monitored at new home
A health committee has pledged to monitor a microbiology lab at Scunthorpe after losing the battle to keep the lab at Lincoln County...
Yobs smash way into nursery and grab till
Heartless yobs caused £1000 worth of damage after they smashed their way into a Lincolnshire nursery. Fun Farm Day Nursery, in Stephe...
War veteran's medals to be auctioned off
The medals of a Lincolnshire soldier who served in both world wars will be sold at a city auctioneers. Major Leslie Walkinton, who...
Oakes is not out of the picture
Lincoln City boss Peter Jackson threw Stefan Oakes a career lifeline today by admitting the midfielder could still have a future at Sincil Bank. The Imps have yet to receive any offers for their underachieving star after the Echo revealed how they were prepared to cut their losses on the ex-Wycombe ace last month. Lincoln are still waiting to...
Misses cost the Imps as Celle win friendly
Lincoln City manager Peter Jackson was satisfied with the workout his players received as they lost 1-0 to TuS Celle FC in a pre-season...
Dunning aims to help Trinity achieve ambitions
Darren Dunning wants to become a history-maker at Gainsborough Trinity and help propel the Blues to the promised land of the Blue Squar...
Furniss backs Allen for Commonwealth Games spot
Lincoln Vulcans head coach Fred Furniss believes the club's top female swimmer, Sophie Allen, is on course to grace next year's Commonw...
Sportlight is on basement teams at halfway stage
The first half of the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League season draws to a close with a weekend of games that could impact, particularly...
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02 Jul 2009 20:20
Three-car crash shuts A46
A crash involving three cars brought traffic to a standstill in Lincoln.The smash happened on the A46 city bypass southbound between the Carholme Road roundabout and the Skellingthorpe Road roundabout.The vehicles were a blue Citroen Saxo, a white BMW 3-Series and a Jaguar X-Type.The drivers of the Saxo and the X-Type were not...
Massive £75 million cuts are to be imposed on Lincolnshire's hospitals in a move that could see 300 jobs axed. The dramatic cuts will...
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02 Jul 2009 10:45
Horror as car smashes into surgery
Staff at a Lincoln doctors' surgery have spoken of their horror after a woman reversed her car into a busy waiting room. Woodland...
More county patients suffering serious injuries will be able to be treated in Lincolnshire's hospitals, under new plans. But those...
Water officials have reassured Lincolnshire residents there is no threat of a summer hosepipe ban despite soaring temperatures. Met...
Scott Loach switch likely to create cash bonus for Lincoln City
Lincoln City could be set for a bumper cash windfall after former keeper Scott Loach was linked with a £6m move to Tottenham. Reports in the national press claim Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is ready to bid for the England under-21 stopper, who left City for Watford in 2006. The Imps have already netted £40,000 after the 21-year-old made...
Rob Burch quietly confident ahead of Imps' new campaign
Confident keeper Rob Burch believes a reduction in expectation levels will benefit Lincoln City ahead of this season's promotion assaul...
Boston United sign Tyrone Kirk and Chris Wood
Joint-manager Paul Hurst believes new signing Tyrone Kirk will capture the imagination of Boston United's fans this season. The highly-...
Steve Plater insists nothing is won yet
Steve Plater insists the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship is a marathon not a sprint as he gears up for round six at...
The fixtures are out, and this week the Imps get their pre-season campaign underway. Football is coming back, and we want you, the...
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02 Jul 2009 00:04
£75m hospital cutbacks could lead to job losses
Massive £75 million cuts are to be imposed on Lincolnshire's hospitals in a move that could see 300 jobs axed.
The dramatic cuts will force health bosses to slash hundreds of temporary posts over the next five years in a desperate bid to chop the county's £373m hospital budget.
Recruitment freezes as well as not...
Horror as car smashes in to surgery
Staff at a Lincoln doctors surgery have spoken of their horror after a car reversed into a busy waiting room. Woodland Medical Practi...
Stranger 'surprised' at woman's rape allegation
A woman allegedly raped by a stranger told her housemate she had been mugged when she arrived home in the early hours without her keys...
£11m boost for trauma services
More county patients suffering serious injuries will be able to be treated in Lincolnshire's hospitals, under new plans. But those needing treatment after suffering a major trauma –...
No sign of hosepipe ban
Water officials have reassured Lincolnshire residents there is no threat of a summer hose pipe ban despite soaring temperatures. Met...
Riders' tribute to scooter-loving Ryan
Scooter riders have paid a moving tribute to a teenager killed on the roads in Lincolnshire. Around 20 bikers took part in a memorial...
Mum admits misuse of £6k council grant
A single mum of three used a £6,000 council grant for a Lincolnshire kid's club to pay for her grandmother's operation, a court heard....
Bloodsucking eels to return to our rivers
Bloodsucking medieval eels could soon be found across more of Lincolnshire's waterways, thanks to Environment Agency plans. Lampreys,...
Future of Lincoln to London train in doubt
The future of a two-hour train between Lincoln and London is in question after National Express was stripped of its East Coast rail...
Michael Jackson photos in family exhibition
An art exhibition in Lincoln is keeping it in the family with a talented trio joining forces to showcase their work. The top attracti...
Look out for water man
A Bogus caller claiming to be from Anglian Water is being hunted by Lincolnshire police. A man claiming to be an official from Anglia...
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01 Jul 2009 13:55
Join the Echo's fans' panel for 2009/2010 season
The fixtures are out, and this week the Imps get their pre-season campaign underway. Football is coming back, and we want you, the fans, to play a part in our coverage of the club this season. The Echo has run the fans' panel for the last two seasons. Our numbers have swelled since the beginning and we are looking for more recruits to put across...
Sam Mullarkey's career at Lincoln City is finally over after he turned down the option of joining them for pre-season training. Imps...
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01 Jul 2009 02:59
Government to take over East Coast train line
Rail services on the East Coast main line in Lincolnshire will now be run directly by the Government.
The franchise to run the route was taken off National Express this morning after it lost £20m in the first half of this year.
Full figures are expected to be released later today.
It is understood that the Government has...
Swine flu school defends staying open
A school has defended its decision to stay open after it was revealed that a teacher contracted swine flu. The teacher at Ellison...
Woman raped and bag stolen, jury told
A woman was raped as she walked home from a club in the early hours after celebrating a friend's birthday, a court heard. Marek Musia...
Brake pipes cut on two city cars
Police are asking residents to be vigilant after brake pipes on two cars were cut. The brake pipe to a car parked in Walford Drive,...
Inspectors apologise for review flaws
INSPECTORS have apologised to Lincolnshire's biggest employer about the way they assessed it last year. A legal action challenging...
Lab move goes ahead, despite battle
CAMPAIGNERS appealing to keep microbiology services for Lincoln County Hospital on site have lost a long-fought battle. Those fearing...
Fan's tattoo tribute to Michael Jackson
A music fan has demonstrated his devotion to tragic pop star Michael Jackson with a tattoo of him on his arm. Like millions of fans...
Disgraced bank manager to appeal
A former bank manager who landed a £460,000 court bill after he was convicted of stealing £166,000 from elderly customers has been...
Greenfly set to swarm in the warmer weather
Gardeners can expect to find clouds of greenfly descending on their prize plants this summer. Bug and wildlife experts say that the...
Community work for dad who attacked mum
A Lincoln dad who grabbed his ex-girlfriend's throat while she held their one year old daughter has been spared jail. Lincoln Magistr...
Showcasing young talent
THE work which goes on in Lincolnshire on behalf of children, young people and families is being showcased at a conference today....
Sam no longer a Lincoln man
Sam Mullarkey's career at Lincoln City is finally over after he turned down the option of joining them for pre-season training. Imps boss Peter Jackson had hoped the former Nottingham Forest youngster would link-up with the Imps for their trip to Germany and win himself a new one-year deal. But the player, who also rejected a new contract at...
Fine figures for Bruce
Timberland's Bruce Donald claimed astonishing bowling figures of six for four as Nocton were skittled out for just nine in Division...
Veteran backs Skegness to progress
Sleaford's veteran all-rounder Stephen Bradford backed Skegness to maintain their title challenge after the seasiders ended his side's...
Top two taste defeat
The top two teams in the Lincolnshire League Premier Division both tasted defeat, widening the chase for the coveted championship pennant after an absorbing round of fixtures. Leaders...
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Youngsters found out just how tricky it is to sing and dance simultaneously at a children's festival in Lincoln city centre.
This week children from 30 primary schools are descending on Lincoln to perform live and take part in music workshops.
Events are being held in High Street, St Benedict's Square and Castle Square during the...
The grounds of Lincoln castle echoed with music and applause as the first Midsummer Magic folk concert held the rain at bay. Despite...
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30 Jun 2009 17:52
Mr Burnham announced today that the former Lincoln-based testing service, which moved Scunthorpe in April, can operate from 29 miles away.
He agreed with recommendations made by The...
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