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Police appeal for calm on 'stab' estate

Police at the scene in Coleridge Gardens

Police have urged residents of Lincoln's St Giles estate to remain calm after a man was stabbed in the neck.

Officers say the alleged knife attack on a dog walker in a park off Coleridge Gardens should be regarded as "an isolated incident".

They have also pointed out that the number of recorded violent crimes in Glebe ward fell...

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Hapless pair fail in Brayford boat raid

Brayford Pool

Two bungling thieves who went on a stealing rampage at a Lincoln marina used a dinghy to try and transport their loot, a court heard....


Governor flags up plans for Lincoln Prison

Lincoln Prison governor Michael Wood

A display of patriotism at Lincoln Prison could become a daily affair if plans for a flag-pole get the go-ahead. Governor Michael Wood...

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Samurai sword charge man in court

Samurai sword charge man in court

A Lincoln man charged with brandishing a samurai sword in a public place has appeared in court. Alan Heggie (54), of St Catherines,...


Death crash blamed on 'second motorist'

A VAN driver accused of causing a fatal collision during an overtaking manoeuvre blamed the tragedy on another motorist. Bradley Quickfall had already overtaken a car in his white Ford...

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Morris dancers have youth on their side

Morris dancing is still popular

Morris dancing is alive and kicking in Lincolnshire despite a claim it could be extinct within 20 years because young people are too...

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'Slap on wrist' for visiting Tory

Karl McCartney (left) and Jeremy Hunt

A leading Conservative MP has received a slap on the wrist for his recent visit to Lincoln. Shadow Minister for Culture, Media and...

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Eastern migrants heading for home

Daniel Kopec would like to return to Poland

The streets of Lincoln are no longer paved with gold according to the city's diminishing Eastern European population. Latest statistics...

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Six £1,000 Echo prizes up for grabs

Six £1,000 prizes must be won in the Echo's grab a grand competition

Readers are being offered the chance to win £1,000 in cash in a new Lincolnshire Echo contest. The Grab a Grand competition is just the...

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Elding vows to stay away from 'comfort zone'

Anthony Elding says he has moved to Lincoln City in search of regular, first-team football.

Highly-rated striker Anthony Elding insisted it was his choice to join Lincoln City as he vowed not to let his career become a "comfort zone". The former Stockport ace this week wrapped up a move to Sincil Bank when he joined the League Two Imps on a three-month loan deal from Crewe. Elding has flitted in and out of Crewe's first-team, making...



St Giles record sensational victory

Action from Hunters Leap v Ruston Sports.

Pride of place this week in the Sills and Betteridge Lincoln Sunday League goes to St Giles, the current leaders of Division Three....


Tributes paid to Terry Bates

Terry Bates, who has died at the age of 72.

Lincolnshire cricket is mourning the loss of former county team manager Terry Bates, who has died at the age of 72. Bates, who was...


Hykeham Town thrash champions Skegness

The year kicked off in the Sills and Betteridge Lincolnshire League with plenty of goals. Top scorers were leaders Hykeham Town, who hit eight past champions Skegness Town. There were four...


Holders ease through to semi-finals

Scott Westerman, of FC Ruston United. United defeated Market Rasen Town in the Amateur Cup.

Holders AFC Victory booked their place in the semi-final of the Moorlands Railway Sports and Social Club-sponsored Amateur Cup, along...







 

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Kara: I won't clash with Paula

Kara DioGuardi doesn't believe she'll clash with Paula Abdul

Kara DioGuardi doesn't believe she will clash with Paula Abdul on American Idol.

The songwriter, who is the latest addition to the judging panel, said the pair have already worked with together - on Kylie Minogue's Spinning Around.

"Paula and I co-wrote my first international hit," Kara said. "I feel indebted to her for that, and...

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Polanski conviction details revealed

Any bid by Roman Polanski to dismiss his conviction will be fought

Roman Polanski has been told by US prosecutors that they will fight any bid to dismiss his 1970s conviction for sex with a 13-year-old...

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Mel B scared of going solo in Vegas

Mel B is scared of going solo in Las Vegas

Mel B says she is "scared" at the prospect of performing a solo show in Las Vegas. The former Spice Girl is moving to the US city for...

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Daniel Craig 'loved Defiance story'

Daniel Craig and Satsuki Mitchell arrive for the European premiere of Defiance

Daniel Craig starred in his latest film for the love of the story it told, he said. Speaking at the European premiere of holocaust-the...

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Winehouse 'just friends' with Josh

Josh Bowman says he is just friends with Amy Winehouse

Rugby player Josh Bowman has insisted he and Amy Winehouse are just friends. The Rehab singer and the rugby hunk have been pictured arm...

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