Lincolnshire Magazines

The County Council's press releases are issued by the media communications team on a daily basis.

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The funeral is held for the first of 14 confirmed victims of Wednesday's building collapse in Rio de Janeiro, as the search continues for about 12 missing people.

Clashes erupt in Senegal's capital Dakar, after the top court rules that President Abdoulaye Wade can run for a third term in next month's poll.

David Cameron would be acting like a "dictator" if he allowed same-sex marriages, says the Archbishop of York.

Marouane Fellaini scores a second-half header as Everton come from behind to beat Fulham and earn their spot in the fifth round.

There was standing-room only at Martyrs' Memorial Church in Belfast at a farewell service for the Rev Ian Paisley.

The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.

A tape recording of the 911 call made by friends of Demi Moore, after she suffered convulsions having smoked an undisclosed substance, has been released.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from nearest rival Newt Gingrich in Florida opinion polls, although his national lead slips.

A man convicted of murdering a woman and her two daughters in a 2007 home invasion denies responsibility, as a judge sentences him to die.

Bats are finding a surprising haven in abandoned Israeli bunkers, researchers say.

Watford dominate but Rafael van der Vaart's long-range strike ensures a happy end to the week for Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp.

The Ulster Unionist MLA David McNarry resigns from the Ulster Unionist assembly group.

AC Milan drop out of the running to sign Argentina striker Carlos Tevez from Manchester City.

The social network and Washington State sue a marketing firm over claims that it deceived users by hiding 'Like' buttons. The firm denies the charge.

Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call made on Monday.

A team of demolition workers has discovered a ghostly image while knocking down a former boarding house.

A memorial service for the Worcestershire and England cricketer Basil D'Oliveira has been held at Worcester Cathedral.

A host of international writers including several Nobel laureates issue a joint statement condemning attacks on journalists in Mexico.

Two brothers are charged with the murder of a man who was found shot, decapitated and burnt in Stockport.

The notorious 20-year-old former fugitive known as the Barefoot Bandit is sentenced by a federal judge to six-and-a-half years in prison.

Andy Murray insists last year's straight-sets Australian Open final defeat to Novak Djokovic will not be on his mind when they meet in the semi-finals on Friday.

Security staff were forced to release Andrew Farndon, pictured, as he arrived at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmonds, where staff said they saw a man with a gun.

Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester is to receive a bonus of almost £1m for his work at the bank, which is 83% owned by the taxpayer.

Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester is to receive a bonus of almost £1m for his work at the bank, which is 83% owned by the taxpayer.

Amir Khan still does not have a deal with Lamont Peterson over a rematch with the US boxer waiting until his appeal has been heard.

Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner condemns PM David Cameron for accusing her government of "colonialism" in the Falklands.

Paul O'Connell warns Wales that Ireland are desperate to erase the memory of their World Cup quarter-final defeat in next weekend's Six Nations opener.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the chance to play for his hometown club at Wembley is a "superb" feeling.

Rights campaigners have criticised plans to ask search engines to demote illegal sites in order to fight piracy.

A study of DNA revealed that indigenous people in North America actually came from Altai in southern Siberia - walking across the Bering strait around 13,000 years ago.

Divisional newsletters containing local information regarding Highways and Traffic items.

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Thursday weekly 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Venue: Welton Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: 7pm every Monday & Thursday
Venue: Mablethorpe Trusville Holiday Village

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Thursdays Weekly 9.15-10.45
Venue: Gainsborough - Sure Start Gainsborough Early Years Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: 2.15-2.45pm
Venue: Crowland Library

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: 9.30am - 12.00
Venue: Alford Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm.
Venue: Grantham Library

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Thursday Weekly 1.00 - 2.30
Venue: Lincoln St Giles Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: 9.30-12.30
Venue: Crowland Library

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Every Thursday 6pm - 7pm.
Venue: Grantham The Grantham Church (VA) High School

Date: 25 Mar '10
Venue: Bourne - No Specified Venue

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Thursday Term Time Only 1.30-2.30
Venue: Lincoln Birchwood Sure Start Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Venue: Brigg - no specified venue

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Thursday Weekly 1.15-3.15 at the Parish School
Venue: Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Date: 25 Mar '10
Venue: Grimsby - No Specified Venue

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Every Thursday 9.30am - 11am
Venue: Grantham Swingbridge Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Venue: Holbeach - No Specified Venue

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Thursdays Weekly for 16 weeks. 18.30 - 20.30.
Venue: Billinghay Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Venue: Horncastle - No Specified Venue

Date: 25 Mar '10
Time: Every Thursday - 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Venue: Market Deeping Children's Centre

Date: 25 Mar '10
Venue: Lincoln - No Specified Venue

Illegal tyre dumping 'nightmare' - A warning is issued of the dangers of illegal tyre dumps as officials start to clear 7,000 left on farmland. [Front Page News]

Ship sinking costs Carnival $95m - The sinking of the Costa Concordia could cost parent firm Carnival up to $95m (£62m; 75m euro), the firm says. [Front Page News]

Sherlock Holmes WILL return for a third series next year, BBC confirms - Audiences were left unsure if the cantankerous detective would return after he appeared to 'die' with his reputation in tatters in Sunday night’s show. [Show Biz]

Luton airport planning expansion - Plans to increase annual passenger capacity to 18 million at London Luton Airport and create 6,000 new jobs are revealed. [Business]

Yummy mummies take to the catwalk as New York Fashion Week set to star a mothers-only runway show - Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show will give women inspiration when it comes to wearing outfits that can be easily transformed to take a mom from homes to evenings out. [Femail]

British surgeons pioneer surgery with robotic arm to fix blood vessel - Doctors at St Mary's Hospital in London have saved a man's life by performing a world-first heart operation using robotic technology. [Health]

Nationwide launches market-leading 18 month 0% purchase credit card - but there¿s a catch - Nationwide Building Society is launching an 18 month 0 per cent interest purchase credit card tomorrow – but you must be a current account customer to get it. [Money Mail]

Sainsbury's lands latest blow in supermarket petrol price war with '10p off a litre' promotion - The promotion will last from tomorrow until Sunday, and also applies to online shopping. Morrisons are also slashing prices at the forecourt from Monday. [Money Mail]

Games legacy boost for graduates - Glasgow City Council is unveiling a £10m scheme that aims to provide 1,000 jobs for graduates as a 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. [Front Page News]

Nasa announces 2014 test flight of its Orion deep space capsule - The Orion capsule, which is being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp, would fly aboard a Delta 4 or Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. [Sciencw]

Colombia fashion week 2011: Butt implants and 'mountains of cocaine' - A behind-the-scenes look at Colombia fashion week makes up the latest installment in the Fashion Week Internationale series - and reveals the Colombian obsession with plastic surgery. [Femail]

Thousands join remembrance events - Thousands of people of Wales across are joining remembrance events as a weekend of tributes begins to war victims. [Front Page News]

High fibre diets CAN reduce the risk of bowel cancer - By compiling existing research involving data from almost two million people, scientists found that a high-fibre diet offers significant protection against the disease, the third most common form of cancer in Britain. [Health]

UK could face double-dip recession, warns EU as Britain prepares for economic 'Armageddon' - David Cameron and Vince Cable put on a united front as a report was published that laid bare the toll of the turmoil in the eurozone on our economy. [Money Mail]

Jilly Cooper silenced by a Woman's Hour question about her husband's love affair - When Jilly, pictured with husband Leo Cooper, wrote a book of advice for married women, one tip was that a wife should sometimes turn a blind eye to her spouse’s affairs because they can blow over. [Femail]

The father of a little boy who has battled cancer is outraged after heartless thieves stole a charity box for children suffering with the same condition.

Gary Albans had put the Chelsea's Angels collection box on the counter of Tazmania Tattoos after getting help from them for his son Spencer, 5.

Spencer began fighting a cancer called neuroblastoma in early 2010. He was finally given the all-clear a few months ago but still has to have check-ups every four weeks.

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David Holdsworth has lavished praise on Joe Anyon for not sulking about his exile from Lincoln City's first team as he hailed the goalkeeper's "impeccable" attitude.

The former Port Vale stopper was in brilliant form in Tuesday night's 2-0 win against Southport as the Imps sealed their first win in 2012.

Anyon had lost his place to Gateshead's Paul Farman after he was sent off in Holdsworth's first game in charge at Alfreton in the FA Cup.

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NHS staff who look after thousands of wheelchair users say they face an uncertain future now the contract for the service they provide could be privatised.

NHS Lincolnshire confirmed the contract, which expires on March 31, has gone out to tender.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (ULHT), which currently runs the service, says it is not making any staff redundant and they will all transfer to the new provider once one is appointed.

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With Sincil Bank deemed "unfit for purpose" by Lincoln City's board, the club is to start scouring the city for locations for a new stadium. John Pakey and Leigh Curtis report...

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Even in the rollercoaster world of Lincoln City fans, the last week has been a momentous one.

First, chairman Bob Dorrian announced a £500,000 rescue package to ensure the club's short to medium-term future.

Then, at a press conference on Monday he admitted Sincil Bank – the club's home since 1895 – is not fit for purpose.

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What gets me about eating at an Indian restaurant is that I struggle to pick out a curry.

I can spend what can seem like an eternity going over a menu, struggling to decide what I want. Will I want something with a kick? Do I need something a bit mild? Maybe just a bit of spice?

And what happens? More often than not I cannot make up my mind and end up ordering a chicken biryani.

In fact, I've ordered that rice dish so many times I am now known as 'Biryani Boy' by my colleagues at work.

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Having both been rejected by the management team of Rob Scott and Paul Hurst, Boston United and Conor Marshall are probably a suitable match.

This time last year, the 18-year-old was one of the stars of the Grimsby Town youth set-up.

The Mariners manager at the time, Neil Woods, had promised him a professional contract and the future was looking rosy for the promising defender.

Then Woods, Marshall's mentor at Blundell Park since the age of 11, was sacked.

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Excellent GCSE results have pushed Lincolnshire up to an all-time high in the school league tables. Based on pupil achievements in 2011, Lincolnshire has reached 32nd place out of 152 local authorities, marking a climb of two places from last year. This is thanks to 62.2 per cent of pupils in the county who attained five or more A* to C grades at GCSE – including English and maths. Lincolnshire is now four per cent higher than the national average and three per cent higher than last year's results. It also represents a ten per cent increase since 2008.

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A man arrested on suspicion of being involved in the murder of Sonny Grey is believed to have killed himself.

The man was arrested with three other men in December. The three men are due to answer police bail in February.

Romany traveller Mr Grey, 70, died after three robbers attacked him in his home in Westwick Gardens, Lincoln, on October 29 last year.

They poured boiling water over him before making off with cash and distinctive jewellery. He died from his injuries two days later in hospital.

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Japanese food chain wagamama is on the verge of opening a restaurant in Lincoln.

The chain, whose mantra is "positive eating", confirmed it is ironing out the final details of a new establishment.

And the Echo understands its new home will be the Harbour Masters Office in Brayford Wharf North.

A spokesman said: "wagamama has confirmed they are in the final stages of negotiations to open a new restaurant in harbourside, Lincoln.

"However, we cannot provide any specific location details or opening date at this present moment.

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A pensioner and his partner were killed in a car crash caused by an inexperienced young driver who got lost on the way to her first day in a new job, a court heard.

Don Johnson and Jean Matthews died after 21-year-old Lindsay Smith's car drifted onto the wrong side of the road and collided head-on with their vehicle.

Lincoln Crown Court was told that Mr Johnson, from Mill Mere Road in Corringham near Gainsborough, was driving Mrs Matthews, who lived at Grantham, to her work as a potato harvester.

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Marouane Fellaini scores a second-half header as Everton come from behind to beat Fulham and earn their spot in the fifth round.

Marouane Fellaini scores a second-half header as Everton come from behind to beat Fulham and earn their spot in the fifth round.

Watford dominate but Rafael van der Vaart's long-range strike ensures a happy end to the week for Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp.

Watford dominate but Rafael van der Vaart's long-range strike ensures Tottenham win 1-0 at Vicarage Road in the FA Cup.

Jack Wilshere suffers a blow in his attempt to recover from an ankle injury sustained in pre-season.

Newport Gwent Dragons fly-half Jason Tovey is set to join Welsh Pro 12 rivals Cardiff Blues in the summer.

Co-hosts Gabon snatch an incredible late winner to put them through to the quarter-finals and send Morocco out.

The managers of Liverpool and Manchester United urge players and fans to act responsibly during Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie.

The managers of Liverpool and Manchester United urge players and fans to act responsibly during Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie.

Police are investigating after a "malicious communication" - reportedly containing a bullet - was sent to Queens Park Rangers' training ground.