Work on Whitton Gardens café underway
The project, part of West Lindsey District Council’s £ 18 million town centre regeneration programme, will see the building on the riverside in Gainsborough converted into a cafe, providing new …
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Ian Knowles, Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council, steps down
Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council has announced he will retire at the end of June 2025, marking the conclusion of a distinguished career in local government spanning more than 30 years.…
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Farmer’s frustration at floods for fourth time in 14 months
A Lincolnshire farmer is calling for more government action after his farm was flooded for the fourth time in 14 months. Charles Anyan, who runs a 350-ha arable farm in Springthorpe, near Gainsborough…
Crime
Gainsborough man pleads guilty to murder of 69-year-old in Lincoln
A 27-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder at Lincoln Crown Court. Owen Blades, of Tennyson Street, Gainsborough, was due to stand trial on Thursday, January 2, after being charged with the murder…
Crime
80kg of cocaine being delivered to Gainsborough has been seized by police
The drugs were seized as part of an operation that saw police at the Corringham Industrial Estate area on Friday, 8 November, led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) in partnership wi…
Business
Blyton: public consultation launched on plans for energy storage between Blyton and Pilham
The community’s views are being sought on proposals for a new battery energy storage facility (BESS) between Blyton and Pilham. The site, known as Blyton Energy Storage, will be able to provide …
Crime
Police appeal: damaged windows in Gainsborough
As part of an ongoing investigation into reports of damaged windows in the Gainsborough area, the Police are issuing a fresh appeal to identify the people riding or having access to the bike pictured …
Crime
Gainsborough man pleads guilty to murder of 69-year-old in Lincoln
A 27-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder at Lincoln Crown Court. Owen Blades, of Tennyson Stre…
80kg of cocaine being delivered to Gainsborough has been seized by police
The drugs were seized as part of an operation that saw police at the Corringham Industrial Estate ar…
Police appeal: damaged windows in Gainsborough
As part of an ongoing investigation into reports of damaged windows in the Gainsborough area, the Po…
Parksprings: man arrested on suspicion of firearms offences
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with an investigation into a firearm being disc…
Wanted: John Thomas Maughan
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for help to find John Thomas Maughan, aged 32, from Gainsborough. …
Trial date set as woman pleads no guilty
Stephanie McLaggan, 37, of North Warren Road, Gainsborough, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gill…
Local Politics
Ian Knowles, Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council, steps down
Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council has announced he will retire at the end of June 202…
Lincolnshire leaders seek talks on Scampton future
In September, the new Labour government scrapped plans to convert the base into an asylum centre, sa…
Stephen Bunney reappointed chairman of the District Council
West Lindsey District Council has appointed Cllr Stephen Bunney as Chairman of the Council for a sec…
Gainsborough MP doesn’t want the Treasury to stop train service plans
Rumours of a return to action for a direct train route from Cleethorpes to London have been rumbling…
“Time for a change”: Councillor digs at Gainsborough MP over criticism of devolution consultation
A senior Lincolnshire County Councillor has suggested it could be “time for a change” in the Gainsbo…
Cllr Matt Boles disapproves Gainsborough housing development
A Gainsborough councillor has raised concerns over the development of 49 new homes alongside the Riv…