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On grid! The reason why Lincolnshire is attracting so many solar projects

14 April 2025
On grid! The reason why Lincolnshire is attracting so many solar projects

On grid! The reason why Lincolnshire is attracting so many solar projects

14 April 2025

Lincolnshire is becoming a hotspot for solar farms.


Unlucky hockey club becomes homeless for the second time

10 April 2025
Unlucky hockey club becomes homeless for the second time

Unlucky hockey club becomes homeless for the second time

10 April 2025

A hockey club says losing its pitch for the second time in a year has been “a massive loss”.


Ambulance bosses say changes made to stop ‘perfect storm’ that led to service’s first critical incident

12 March 2025
Ambulance bosses say changes made to stop ‘perfect storm’ that led to service’s first critical incident

Ambulance bosses say changes made to stop ‘perfect storm’ that led to service’s first critical incident

12 March 2025

A Lincolnshire ambulance boss says that changes have been made to stop a repeat of the “perfect storm” that hit the service in January.


Major solar farms plans for Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire sent to government

04 March 2025
Major solar farms plans for Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire sent to government

Major solar farms plans for Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire sent to government

04 March 2025

Plans for a large solar farm which will stretch across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire have been submitted to the government.


‘You’re not welcome’ - residents send strong message to solar developers

05 February 2025
‘You’re not welcome’ - residents send strong message to solar developers

‘You’re not welcome’ - residents send strong message to solar developers

05 February 2025

Defiant residents told solar farm developers they didn’t want a scheme anywhere near their village at a busy public meeting.


‘The money is colossal’ - why struggling farmers are turning to solar

13 January 2025
‘The money is colossal’ - why struggling farmers are turning to solar

‘The money is colossal’ - why struggling farmers are turning to solar

13 January 2025

A Lincolnshire farmer says renting out land to solar farm developers is five times more profitable than growing food on it.

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Solar farm firms ‘circling the area’ as leader raises concerns over amount of proposals

10 January 2025
Solar farm firms ‘circling the area’ as leader raises concerns over amount of proposals

Solar farm firms ‘circling the area’ as leader raises concerns over amount of proposals

10 January 2025

A council leader says he’s worried about the amount of solar farms in Lincolnshire after the announcement of big plans for another large one.

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Plans for one of biggest solar farms in area revealed

09 January 2025
Plans for one of biggest solar farms in area revealed

Plans for one of biggest solar farms in area revealed

09 January 2025

A renewable energy developer has announced plans for a new solar farm which would be one of the biggest in Lincolnshire.

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35-home development plan withdrawn after negative public response

18 December 2024
35-home development plan withdrawn after negative public response

35-home development plan withdrawn after negative public response

18 December 2024

The third set of housing plans for a Lincolnshire village submitted in the last decade have been withdrawn - after a negative public response.


Lincolnshire farmer say they won't backdown after protest closes

19 November 2024
Lincolnshire farmer say they won't backdown after protest closes

Lincolnshire farmer say they won't backdown after protest closes

19 November 2024

One of the Lincolnshire farmers behind a mass rally in London says they won’t give up the fight against government tax plans.


‘I can only hope that I stay healthy for the next five years!’ Leadenham farmer says inheritance tax announced in Budget will ‘cripple’ rural businesses

01 November 2024
‘I can only hope that I stay healthy for the next five years!’ Leadenham farmer says inheritance tax announced in Budget will ‘cripple’ rural businesses

‘I can only hope that I stay healthy for the next five years!’ Leadenham farmer says inheritance tax announced in Budget will ‘cripple’ rural businesses

01 November 2024

Changes to inheritance tax announced in the Budget will ‘cripple’ family farms, a Lincolnshire farmer has warned.


Nottinghamshire NHS organisation targets waste to avoid frontline cuts

12 October 2024
Nottinghamshire NHS organisation targets waste to avoid frontline cuts

Nottinghamshire NHS organisation targets waste to avoid frontline cuts

12 October 2024

The NHS body which organises Nottinghamshire’s healthcare says it needs to use “every single penny to best effect” to deal with budget challenges.


NHS calling for all eligible residents to get their covid and flu jabs

10 October 2024
NHS calling for all eligible residents to get their covid and flu jabs

NHS calling for all eligible residents to get their covid and flu jabs

10 October 2024

The county’s seasonal flu and covid vaccine campaign has begun, with NHS experts warning more people need to take up jabs to avoid preventable deaths.


Hospital trust which treated Nottingham attacker trying to ‘minimise risk’ of similar incident

09 October 2024
Hospital trust which treated Nottingham attacker trying to ‘minimise risk’ of similar incident

Hospital trust which treated Nottingham attacker trying to ‘minimise risk’ of similar incident

09 October 2024

The NHS trust facing fierce criticism for its treatment of Nottingham attacks kille Calocane says it is minimising the risk of a future incident.


Calls to reform special educational needs system as council faces growing demand

08 October 2024
Calls to reform special educational needs system as council faces growing demand

Calls to reform special educational needs system as council faces growing demand

08 October 2024

Support is improving for Nottinghamshire children with special educational needs – but some leaders think the national system needs to be overhauled.


Hospital trust draws up plans for extra beds to meet winter pressures

07 October 2024
Hospital trust draws up plans for extra beds to meet winter pressures

Hospital trust draws up plans for extra beds to meet winter pressures

07 October 2024

An NHS trust’s leaders have warned of a ‘difficult winter’ and say they may struggle to find enough beds to meet demand.


‘Sick society’ putting unsustainable pressure on NHS, leaders say

04 October 2024
‘Sick society’ putting unsustainable pressure on NHS, leaders say

‘Sick society’ putting unsustainable pressure on NHS, leaders say

04 October 2024

Widespread health problems mean pressure on the NHS will only get worse over time, leaders of a Nottinghamshire hospitals trust have warned.

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Plans submitted for first phase of 1,800-home development

02 October 2024
Plans submitted for first phase of 1,800-home development

Plans submitted for first phase of 1,800-home development

02 October 2024

Details have been revealed on what the first homes in a 1,800-home development near Newark could look like.


Council’s three biggest financial risks

27 September 2024
Council’s three biggest financial risks

Council’s three biggest financial risks

27 September 2024

A council has named the three financial risks which are likely to cause problems for its budget this year.


Councillors claim they’re treated as ‘useful idiots’ by county leaders

26 September 2024
Councillors claim they’re treated as ‘useful idiots’ by county leaders

Councillors claim they’re treated as ‘useful idiots’ by county leaders

26 September 2024

Opposition councillors say they’re being treated as ‘useful idiots’ in how Nottinghamshire County Council makes some key decisions.

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