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21 Nov 2009 07:04
Swine flu vaccine shortages
Surgeries across Lincolnshire are running "extremely short" of the swine flu vaccine.
An e-mail sent to doctors – which has been leaked to the Echo – confirms rumours that GPs are running out of the vaccine which, it is hoped, will prevent a second huge outbreak of the H1N1 virus.
The e-mail was...
Comment on this storyJury fails to reach verdict in attempted murder case
A jury has been sent home for the weekend in the case of a man accused of stabbing his girlfriend's former partner 11 times during a...
£15m centre for mental health patients
Mental health patients in Lincolnshire are to benefit from a new £15m centre. The facility will replace two existing in-patient...
Echo readers' audience with PM
Two Echo readers got the chance to grill Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who yesterday held his Cabinet meeting in the region. Mr Brown...
Lincoln father jailed for drug smuggling bid
A father-of-two tried to smuggle drugs to his partner while she was serving a jail sentence, Lincoln Crown Court was told today. Anthony Curt sent a package through the post to his partner...
Police out in force on derby day
Police will be out in force today in Lincoln to help quash the threat of derby day football trouble. Lincoln City are playing local...
Anglian Water's leakage statistics revealed
Enough water to fill 84 Olympic-sized swimming pools will have leaked out of pipes across Lincolnshire by the end of today, according...
County does its bit for Children In Need
Hundreds of people in Lincolnshire have been doing their bit for this year's Children In Need. Activities from youngsters and grown-u...
Mum's anger as tot misdiagnosed twice
A Lincoln mother is fuming after her young daughter was misdiagnosed twice in three weeks by an out-of-hours medical service. BillieJ...
Gay-friendly bar re-launched by new owners
A gay-friendly bar in the heart of Lincoln is again proving a hit with punters after its re-opening, the new owners say. Christophers...
Staff at a Lincoln betting shop have been held up a knifepoint in a terrifying raid. Workers were left shaken following the robbery,...
Audio: Lincoln City v Grimsby Town preview
Scott Kerr will make his first start under Chris Sutton when Lincoln City take on arch-rivals Grimsby Town at Sincil Bank.Shane Clarke,...
Big Match Live: Lincoln City v Grimsby Town
Join Chris Brammer in the Big Match Live hotseat for today's crunch League Two relegation derby encounter between Lincoln City and...
Lincolnshire Echo exclusive: Lincoln City in chase for Derry City star James McClean
Lincoln City have been thwarted in their attempt to sign Northern Ireland under-21 star James McClean before today's county derby with...
OOH Lincoln Ladies boss Rod Wilson pleased with impact of Jade Radburn
Rod Wilson has hailed Jade Radburn as OOH Lincoln Ladies' "best signing since Jodie Michalska". Radburn, who joined the Lady Imps from....
Trio do the business for Bracebridge at Midlands Novice Championships
Boxing coach Denny Oliver was celebrating a three out of three haul following their recent Midlands Novice Championships at Coventry....
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20 Nov 2009 13:12
Masked man threatens Lincoln betting shop staff with knife
Staff at a Lincoln betting shop have been held up a knifepoint in a terrifying raid.
Workers were left shaken following the robbery, which saw a masked man threaten them with a 'large blade'.
The man walked into the Betfred store at the Lowfields Centre in Brant Road at 8.01pm on Wednesday, wearing a balaclava and a...
Stars sparkle on Lincoln lights night
Festive lights will twinkle on Lincoln's Christmas shoppers from now until 2010 following the official switch-on. Thousands of people...
Milk firm's plans for dairy outside Lincoln
Europe's biggest dairy could be built just outside Lincoln if a dramatic new proposal reaches fruition. Plans to create a dairy boasti...
Cats in Ermine poisoned by anti-freeze
Three cats on a Lincoln estate have died after being poisoned with anti-freeze. A mother cat and two of her kittens somehow ingested...
Ironing Team steaming ahead in Lincoln
Smartly dressed Lincoln people are ditching DIY and turning to the professionals when it comes to creating the perfect crease. City...
Craig Smith had 'no motive' for knife attack
A man had no motive to try to kill his girlfriend's former partner, a jury was told. Craig Smith, 27, denies being the intruder who...
Lincoln homes targeted in 'crime war'
Police swooped on addresses across Lincolnshire in a fresh crackdown on crime. A stash of electrical goods was seized after propertie...
Firms' anger at residents-only parking plans
Business owners are outraged at plans to introduce residents-only parking in Lincoln's Burton Road. Independent firms in the area are...
Help ensure Lincoln men don't abuse Asbos
Police are asking for the public's help in ensuring two men stick to the terms of their Asbos. Lincolnshire Police and the City of...
£16m increase for Lincoln Council taxpayers
Council taxpayers in Lincoln are handing over £16m more than a decade ago. The revenue raised from the tax has actually increased...
Lincoln officer who helped catch Yorkshire Ripper has died
The man who helped catch the Yorkshire Ripper has died. Sir Andrew Sloan, a former assistant chief constable at Lincolnshire Police,...
City Slickers: Chris Sutton and Anthony Pulis look ahead to the League Two clash with Grimsby Town
It's all change as Guy Walker puts the questions to football writer Mark Whiley in this week's City Slickers.The Echo's finest...
Lincoln City insist they are not the worst disciplined side in League Two ahead of Grimsby Town derby clash
Lincoln City have rejected the suggestion they are among League Two's bad boys ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash with red card regulars...
Lesley Goddard named Lincolnshire Sports Personality of the year
Shooting star Lesley Goddard has been named as Lincolnshire's Sports Personality of the Year at a glittering ceremony organised by the...
Lincoln rugby coach Graham Stickler ready to give youngsters a go against Peterborough Lions
Young players at Lincoln RFC who have been waiting for their chance to impress head coach Graham Stickler may just get their wish this...
Market Rasen & Louth target an upset against Newark in NLD Cup
Just like the FA Cup, there can be big shocks in the world of rugby union and that is what Market Rasen & Louth coach Simon Green...
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Festive lights will twinkle on Lincoln's Christmas shoppers from now until 2010 following the official switch-on.
Thousands of people gathered to watch the High Street be bathed in multi-coloured lights, which were officially turned on by comedy duo Cannon and Ball just before 7.30pm last night.
The feisty...
Youngsters will be able to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus at several different Lincolnshire venues this year. Children...
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19 Nov 2009 19:01
City centre roadworks set to finish early
Traffic chaos in the city centre could be over a week ahead of schedule, Lincolnshire County Council has announced. Silver Street in...
Lincoln City video: Jamie Clarke on Grimsby Town clash
In-form Lincoln City forward Jamie Clarke admits he is relishing the prospect of his first Lincolnshire derby on Saturday.Speaking to...
The threat of a touch-line ban is still looming over Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton, who has yet to decided whether to admit or deny...
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18 Nov 2009 22:42
Parents outraged at school 'snooping'
Parents of Lincolnshire children who have just started school have been sent an 83-point Big Brother-style questionnaire probing into family life.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services has begun sending out questionnaires to parents of every child who entered reception class in September.
Along with routine health questions,...
Comment on this storyJob fears as B&Q plan to axe night-shift
Staff have expressed serious concerns about plans to axe night shifts at a Lincoln store. A total of 18 workers would see their curre...
'Human beavers' risk major flood with dam building
Dam builders are being sought after creating flood risks on a Lincolnshire river. Huge dams have been created across the entire waterwa...
Councillors row over 'meeting' with suspended planning officer
A SENIOR Conservative councillor has admitted meeting a planning officer who was suspended as part of a fraud investigation. Adam...
Charity helps youngsters turn their lives around
Young people are being helped to get their lives back on track by a Lincolnshire charity. While the news seems to be filled with...
Accused 'was at mum's house at time of attack'
A Lincoln man accused of attempting to murder his girlfriend's former partner told a jury he was at his mother's house at the time of...
X-rays at walk-in centre 'would take pressure off A&E'
People who think they might have broken a bone could soon be x-rayed at Lincoln's hugely successful NHS Walk-In Centre. The idea to...
Cash-strapped homeowners in house repairs 'time-bomb'
Thousands of Victorian homes in the county are in a severe state of disrepair, new research has revealed. Analysis has found that...
Stamp End lock clean-up reveals lost purses
Purses that were lost in the 1990s have been found at the bottom of a 12ft lock in Lincoln. British Waterways engineers discovered a...
Roadworks chaos could soon be over
Traffic chaos in the city centre could be over a week ahead of schedule, Lincolnshire County Council has announced. Silver Street in Lincoln has been closed off to traffic since Monday last...
Lord Lieutenant says counties should merge
Amid revelations the new High Sheriff for Lincolnshire lives north of the official border in North Lincolnshire, the county's Lord...
Touchline ban is a possibility for Lincoln City boss Chris Sutton
The threat of a touch-line ban is still looming over Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton, who has yet to decided whether to admit or deny an FA...
Boston United fail to lure striker Miles Hunter away from Sleaford Town
Boston United have admitted defeat in their attempt to lure Sleaford Town hot-shot Miles Hunter to York Street – but joint-manage...
Boxer Ryan Clark is looking to deliver a knockout guarantee
Rising star Ryan Clark is predicting the first knockout of his fledgling career when he competes on a show staged at Rushden &...
Gary Taylor narrowly misses out on Commonwealth Games place
Shooting sensation Gary Taylor has agonisingly missed out on qualification for the Commonwealth Games by one position. The 18-year-old...
Bracebridge boxers maintain places in novice championships
Bracebridge boxing club's interest in this year's novice championships is still very much alive, with three of their boxers through to the next...
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18 Nov 2009 05:37
Young people account for half of deaths on Lincoln roads
Young people account for half of the deaths on Lincoln's roads, according to official figures.
Statistics published by the Department for Transport (DfT) showed six of the 12 fatalities in the city over the past four years were aged 25 and under.
The victims include pedestrians, motorcyclists and passengers, as...
Call for new powers on domestic violence
New powers to combat domestic abuse have been proposed – as a serial woman beater from Lincolnshire handed himself in to police. ...
Football fan fined for 'blurting out' racism
A football fan racially abused a Lincoln City player because of a bad tackle during a game, a court heard. Michael Windmill visited...
Man 'didn't know attacker's name'
A man who was allegedly stabbed almost a dozen times at his home told a paramedic he did not know his attacker's name. Anthony Dawido...
World first as jet pilot clocks up 1,000 hours
A Typhoon pilot from Lincolnshire has become the first in the world to clock up 1,000 flying hours in the fighter jets. In a historic...
Train ticket prices rise, parking fees fall
There's good news and bad news for Lincoln's rail passengers – fares will go up but car park charges have gone down. Fees at...
Gainsborough councillor's A&E petition
Bitter personal experience of a late-night emergency admission to hospital has prompted a petition to get a Lincolnshire town's A&E...
Botanist's call for breadfruit display
The plant which was one of the causes of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty could soon be putting down roots in Lincoln. In the 18th centu...
Seal pup found at RAF base returned to wild
An abandoned seal pup found by staff from a Lincolnshire airbase has been released back in to the wild. The grey and white speckled...
£450k to buy sports wheelchairs for schools
Dozens of sports wheelchairs are to be bought for Lincolnshire schools thanks to a new £450,000 scheme. Lincolnshire Wheelchair...
War hero memorial 'looks like old lady'
A row has broken out over a campaign to honour one of the Second World War's forgotten heroes. A project to erect a temporary statue...
Chris Sutton charged with improper conduct
Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following Saturday's touchline incident at...
Long injury lay-off is likely for Lincoln City's Sergio Torres
Lincoln City boss Chris Sutton is resigned to being without Sergio Torres "for a long time" after admitting the severity of the winger'...
Adam Millson on his way back for Boston United
Boston United midfielder Adam Millson's long road back to recovery from injury will come to an end on Tuesday when he takes on Hucknall...
Sleaford Town striker Miles Hunter attracting interest
Sleaford Town striking sensation Miles Hunter is a wanted man. Manager Brian Rowland revealed that several clubs from the United Counti...
Life is tight at the top of the Lincolnshire League
Things have tightened up at the Sills and Betteridge Lincolnshire League summit, with the top three all failing to win. First and secon...
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17 Nov 2009 13:22
GPs offered £1k bonus to cut drugs
Doctors in Lincolnshire are being offered a £1,000 cash bonus if they manage to hand out fewer antibiotics this winter.
A scheme launched this week allows GPs to pick up a 50p bonus for each of the 1,900 patients they have, on average, on their books.
In order to qualify for the bonus, GPs – who already...
Comment on this storyRetailers hope for late night shopping boost
Retailers in Lincoln are hoping that late night shopping will improve sales, following poor trading throughout the year. Although...
Stab victim's 'contradictory claims'
The victim of a stabbing who claims to have identified his attacker had earlier told police he did not know who did it, a Lincoln court...
'I need access to my wife's grave'
A disabled Lincolnshire pensioner regularly shut out from visiting his wife's grave has urged councillors to approve plans for better...
Uriah Heep record stop-smoking song
Smokers across Lincolnshire a new assault on their desire to light up – courtesy of 1970s rockers Uriah Heep. The "Beach Boys of...
Gelder Group gets leisure centre contract
A company from Lincoln has been chosen to carry out the final stages of a new leisure centre in the county. East Lindsey District...
Council on target with 4,000th home facelift
A project to upgrade Lincoln council homes is more than three-quarters finished. A total of 4,000 homes owned by the City of Lincoln...
Firm lodges wind farm appeal
Planning inspectors could be called in to decide whether a wind farm can be built in rural Lincolnshire. Renewable energy company...
Children in Need breathes life into youth club
A youth group in Lincoln is going from strength to strength, after receiving £70,000 from Children in Need over the past three...
Charities get share of supermarket cash
A pot of cash is up for grabs for Lincolnshire charities, and shoppers are being urged to nominate their favourite local group. The...
Latest Children's Classic, The Water Babies
Children at Branston Junior School dived into reading as they submerged themselves in the latest Children's Classic – Charles...
Lincoln City boss Chris Sutton counts the missing men ahead of Grimsby clash
Injuries, illness and suspension could rob Lincoln City of almost their entire left-hand side for Saturday's crunch League Two relegation derby...
Lincoln City chairman Steff Wright stands by manager Chris Sutton
Steff Wright has launched a stern defence of Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton following Saturday's "Battle of the Bank". Sutton was...
Callum Johnson wins gold by beating Macedonian Ivan Johnoski in 30 seconds flat
Callum Johnson bagged a gold medal in a multi-nations tournament in Macedonia as he smashed his opponent in the final within the space...
Simon Green believes Market Rasen & Louth have more in the tank
Market Rasen & Louth coach Simon Green insists his side can still improve despite moving up to second in the Midlands Two East...
Red & Greens get in the winning habit as they beat Grimsby
Graham Stickler believes his Lincoln side has got into a "winning habit" as they overcame Grimsby 16-12 on Saturday despite a disappointing second...
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16 Nov 2009 06:29
Nature reserve could hide £1 billion oil lake
A billion pound oil lake could lie beneath a Lincolnshire wildlife reserve – with oil prospectors preparing to drill a test well in search of the "black gold".
Oxfordshire-based Europa Oil and Gas are preparing to drill 1,000m down through the sandstone to seek what they believe could be up to 20 million barrels of the fossil fuel,...
Reformed drug dealer spared jail
A reformed drug dealer from Lincoln was spared jail by a judge after staying out of trouble for six months. Michael Burley, 26, was...
Memorial tournament for murder victim
Friends and family members of a young murder victim from Lincoln have played in a football tournament held in his memory. Carl Taylor,...
'No fear' in giving DNA to database
Many people have criticised the police DNA database – but Lincolnshire man Brian Alford is not one of them. The Lincoln pension...
Lincoln council fraud probe slammed
Plans to use more councillors to investigate fraud allegations at a Lincolnshire council have been slammed as being part of a Conservat...
Santa takes up residence in Central Market
Youngsters will be able to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus at several different Lincolnshire venues this year. Children...
Drugs farm landlord quits
A pub landlord quit after a police raid revealed a cannabis farm had been set up in the attic, a Lincoln court heard. Officers went...
Churchill's D-Day cigar is 'priceless'
A student from Lincolnshire who owns a cigar half smoked by Winston Churchill said he would be prepared to sell the artifact - but only...
Home repossessions rate is slowing down
Fewer cash-strapped homeowners in Lincolnshire are being pursued by lenders through the courts, it has been revealed. Banks and landlor...
Crash causes long delays
Early Christmas shoppers and visitors to Lincoln got caught up in tailbacks caused by a four-vehicle crash on Tritton Road. The inciden...
Church training school to go back to its roots
An agreement that will see the Lincoln School of Theology return to its original home in Steep Hill has been signed at a special ceremo...
Impressive new Lincoln City signing Michael Gordon promising more
Imps debutant Michael Gordon relaxed at home with a bit of bubbly on Saturday night – but the lively winger insists Imps fans can look...
Lincoln City preparing for FA rap
Lincoln City are bracing themselves for another slapped wrist from the Football Association following the touchline tear-up that marred...
Mark Hudson set for Mariners switch
Mark Hudson may have played his last game for Gainsborough Trinity with Grimsby Town set to sign the highly-rated midfielder. The Mariners...
Lincoln ladies hammer Scunthorpe
ROD WILSON praised his foreign imports as OOH Lincoln Ladies were comprehensive 10-1 victors over Scunthorpe Ladies in the first round...
Sleaford Town progress in FA Vase
Gary Walters' second half penalty was the difference as Sleaford Town kept their FA Vase dream alive after a 2-1 win against 10-man...
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Youngsters will be able to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus at several different Lincolnshire venues this year.
Children hoping for their favourite toy can ask Father Christmas when he flies in to local farms, shopping complexes and garden centres in the next few weeks.
One venue pulling out all the...
Themes for Lincolnshire's biggest airshow have been announced. The RAF Waddington International Air Show is using three themes to...
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14 Nov 2009 23:30
Battle of Sincil Bank: Moses Swaibu audio
Lincoln City have drawn 1-1 against Cheltenham at Sincil Bank in a game which will be remembered more for the sendings-off of manager Chris Sutton,...
Join Sam Parker in the Big Match Live hotseat for Lincoln City v Cheltenham, in League Two.With both sides at the wrong end of the...
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14 Nov 2009 05:43
Police hunt for girl-beating thug
A violent thug with a string of convictions for assaulting women is on the run from a Lincoln bail hostel.
A police hunt is under way in the Lincoln area after Dean Goss, 28, failed to return to a bail hostel in the city.
He had been released on licence in October after serving a 12-month prison sentence for...
Man robbed by female escort and her partner
A rogue escort robbed a man at his Lincoln home – triggering fears that other attacks may have occurred. The police are hunting for clues after the 51-year-old man was attacked by the...
Man accused of making 2,423 indecent photos
A man from Lincoln has appeared in court accused of making 2,423 indecent photos of children and possessing one extreme pornographic...
'Give county fair share of rail cash'
Rail bosses have been urged to give Lincolnshire its fair share of a £3.25n cash pot for improving train stations. Facilities at...
Teachers keen to hear results of lesson time trial
Headteachers in Lincolnshire are eager to hear the outcome of a school experiment in the North East. Monkseaton High School in Whitle...
Patients sent outside of county for treatment
More than a third of Lincolnshire patients needing knee and hip operations are sent outside the county for treatment. This results in...
Evidence of Lincolnshire's first pub
Evidence of the first ever pub in Lincolnshire has been found at a village near Lincoln. The discovery has been documented in a new...
Records Society puts 800 years of history online
Original documents from Lincolnshire's history are to be searchable online. Books including a translation of the Doomsday Book and...
New high sheriff of Lincolnshire appointed
A new high sheriff of Lincolnshire has been appointed to serve the county – despite not being a resident. John Arthur Cadas...
Sample flavours of Germany at market
Christmas market-goers will this year be able to get a decidedly German take on their favourite Lincolnshire foods. This year's event...
Road weight limit lift would be a bridge too far
Residents in two Lincolnshire villages fear road safety could get worse after councillors lifted weight restrictions on a narrow railwa...
Big Match Live: Lincoln City v Cheltenham
Join Sam Parker in the Big Match Live hotseat for Lincoln City v Cheltenham, in League Two.With both sides at the wrong end of the...
Clarke thanks ex-boss Schofield
Shane Clarke hopes to heap more pressure on one of his biggest supporters when John Schofield brings Cheltenham Town to Sincil Bank...
Wallis training the next generation of squash stars
England's number one over-45 squash star Fran Wallis is bringing the next generation into the game, while still preparing herself for...
Wilson ready to experiment in cup tie
New OOH Lincoln Ladies signing Jade Radburn will be part of an experimental side that will travel to Scunthorpe United in the Lincolnsh...
Bowser sets new record at Poppy Five Mile race
Matt Bowser set a new personal best and smashed the course record at the Poppy Five Mile race at Boston. Lincoln Wellington Athletics Club...
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