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VIDEO: WOOLWICH MURDER INVESTIGATION: Police raid Lincolnshire home

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:07:05 GMT

Anti-terror police investigating the “barbaric” murder of a soldier in London have searched a property 150 miles away in Saxilby near Lincoln.

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner under fire again in damning report from MPs

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:17:42 GMT

Stronger scrutiny is required of elected police commissioners to prevent “maverick decision making”, a damning report by MPs has warned.

£3.5m fine for EMAS after failure to meet target for life-threatening calls

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:03:52 GMT

East Midlands Ambulance Service has been fined £3.5m after it failed to meet a national target for patients involved in life-threatening injuries.

Video: Call for dog walkers in Louth to help to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the police

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:41 GMT

Dog walkers in Louth are being called upon to help to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the police in the town.

Top trial riders help make Spilsby Bike Night the best yet

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:23 GMT

Britain’s top female trials rider Emma Bristow amazed the crowds in Spilsby yesterday with her jaw-dropping skills and bravery at the town’s ‘best ever’ Bike Night.

Video: Anger as Hubbard’s Hills bridge is damaged by ‘boozed up’ vandals

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:51:00 GMT

“You have to ask why they do it.”

Councillor accuses East Lindsey District Council of abandoning Louth Cattle Market

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:32:24 GMT

A Louth Councillor has claimed East Lindsey District Council are guilty of ‘poor economy’ after ‘not bothering with the cattle market for year after year after year’.

‘Gifted land’ siting former Louth Swimming Pool to be sold off to make way for 29 new houses

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:35:12 GMT

Land siting the former Louth Swimming Pool which was donated for the benefit of local people in 1976 is set to be sold off to make way for housing.

Art exhibition at Mablethorpe

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:13:50 GMT

Come along to an art exhibition at Mablethorpe’s Community Hall, Stanley Avenue from Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27.

Mablethorpe market is the real deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:53:36 GMT

Mablethorpe market is the real deal after mayor of the resort, Joyce Taylor signed the national charter, pictured with senior trading standards officer Jasmine Brown.

World ranking for beaches in Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:48 GMT

Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea have been recognised for securing ‘some of the best beaches in the world’ after passing challenging criteria.

Bernard is elected as new mayor for Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:21 GMT

Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea Town Council’s longest standing member Bernard Dobbs has been elected as mayor for the fourth time.

Chalets open for half term and bank holiday in Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:32:25 GMT

As families look for some fun in the sun this bank holiday weekend and during half term week, the district council’s paddling pools and beach chalets will all be open to the public in Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea.

Criminal damage to Sutton on Sea beach chalet discovered by patrolling police officer

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:35:43 GMT

A police officer on a routine patrol discovered criminal damage to a beach chalet in Sutton on Sea on Sunday.

Narrow one-way street in Louth leaves lorry driver red faced

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:05:25 GMT

A hapless lorry driver caused a stir on Monday night when his huge truck became stuck whilst trying to navigate the wrong way up a narrow street in Louth.

Video: Are you this week’s Louth Big Night Out winner?

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:25:46 GMT

Are you this week’s Louth Big Night Out winner?

Government pressure could force through sale of Louth Cattle Market to retailers

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48:36 GMT

Pressure from the government could force through the sale of Louth Cattle Market to a supermarket chain, according to council chiefs.

Summer’s coming! Free Sunglasses at Original Factory Shop in Mablethorpe

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:44 GMT

Pick up this week’s copy of the Leader (out Wednesday, May 22) to claim a free pair of sunglasses at The Original Factory Shop in Mablethorpe.

Police release e-fit of suspect after indecent exposure in Mablethorpe

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:57:13 GMT

Police have released an e-fit image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an incident of indecent exposure in Mablethorpe.

Bernard Dobbs is the new mayor for Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:40:53 GMT

At the Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea Town Council meeting last night (Monday), Coun Bernard Dobbs was elected to be the new mayor for 2013-2014.