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House prices boosted by population growth

House prices are falling across the country but Lincolnshire homes are weathering the storm much better than most, according to new figures.

The average price of a house has fallen by 10.1 per cent nationally to £165,529 since last year, according to the latest data from the Land Registry.

But Lincolnshire has only seen a drop of...

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Child killer still on the loose

Peter Bastin.

A child killer who absconded from an open prison in Lincolnshire remains on the run. Police have launched a country-wide appeal for...

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I climbed Steep Hill 50 times for my mum

Mark Smith

A university student walked up and down Lincoln's aptly-named Steep Hill 50 times in a day. Super-fit University of Lincoln student...

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Armed robbers 'whack' postmaster in raid

Ancaster Post Office

Four masked men armed with baseball bats raided a Lincolnshire post office and hit a member of staff before escaping with cash. The...

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Deck the halls with handcuffs, whisky and sausages

Christmas wreaths filled with whisky bottles, police helmets, food and clocks have gone on display in Lincoln. Seventy wacky designs can now be seen at a city church for the Bailgate Traders...

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87 patients have ops cancelled

87 patients have ops cancelled

A total of 87 operations due to take place at Lincolnshire hospitals were cancelled in October, new figures reveal. Reasons for the...

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Businessmen face fraud retrial

Businessmen face fraud retrial

Two Lincolnshire businessmen are due to face a retrial on a charge of fraud in April next year. Lincoln Fraser (37) and Jared Brook...


Moped rider hurt in taxi crash

Moped rider hurt in taxi crash

A moped rider suffered minor injuries in a collision involving a taxi. The crash happened outside Bishop Grossesteste University Colleg...


60ft turbine could end electric bills

North Hykeham Town Council's offices in Fen Lane

A towering 60ft wind turbine could be installed outside a town council building to provide it with electricity. North Hykeham Town...

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Gloom is lifting at York Street

Steve Welsh.

On a foggy day at York Street, Boston United gained a result to help lift some of the gloom surrounding the club. After the Wednesday night victory over FC United of Manchester in the FA Trophy and the news that the club will receive the money earned from cup competitions this season, following an agreement with the FA that an outstanding fine...



Peter Swann on Gainsborough

Peter Swann

AN AWKWARD customer may be the catalyst to the future success of Gainsborough Trinity. In 2004, on the opening night of The Sands jazz...


Peter wants youngsters to push on

City boss Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson has urged Martin Pembleton and Gary King not to let their careers go up in smoke after revealing his disappointment with...


Jodie brace seals points

Jodie Michalska.

Two second-half goals from Jodie Michalska gave OOH Lincoln Ladies victory in a controversial clash away at Manchester City. The Ladies...


VIDEO ONLINE: Title hopes dashed

Amir Unsworth.

Amir Unsworth cut a forlorn figure in the dressing room after his dreams of winning the International Masters lightweight title were...







 

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Take That album smashes store record

Take That's new album The Circus is set to be a supermarket's fastest selling day one release ever.

Asda said that nearly 20,000 copies would be sold by the end of Monday, smashing the previous record set by The X Factor's Leona Lewis, who sold 13,000 on day one last year.

In the battle of the charts, Take That are outselling...

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Secret gig for X Factor final four

X Factor finalists performed a secret gig for competition winners

The X Factor finalists have performed a secret gig for competition winners. Diana Vickers, Eoghan Quigg, Alexandra Burke and boy band...

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Tina Fey's hubby opens up about scar

Tina Fey was once attacked by a stranger who slashed her face, her husband has revealed. The 30 Rock star was five when the incident occurred in the front yard of her home, leaving a scar on...

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Forgers target Tennant's Hamlet

David Tennant's forthcoming stint as Hamlet in the West End has been targeted by ticket forgers. The play starring the Doctor Who actor, which has already done sell-out business for the...

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Clooney wanted to direct Frost/Nixon

George Clooney wanted to be at the helm of Frost/Nixon

George Clooney was desperate to direct the movie Frost/Nixon - but was turned down. British writer Peter Morgan revealed Hollywood...

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