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What to expect from the weather today

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Childhood obesity is still a big concern. Photo: PA/Gareth Fuller

Government urged to act after NHS findings show more than one in five year six children in Lincolnshire are obese

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Rain and wind will hit the region this weekend.

What will the weather be like this weekend? Everything you need to know

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Weather forecast

Here's what the weather is looking like in Nottinghamshire this weekend

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Lord Sugar should look in West Lindsey for his next apprentice

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Fracking given the green light after legal challenge fails

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Pair stole items from Gainsborough Tesco

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Call for action after figures show educational gap is widening between children from poor backgrounds and their classmates

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Watch out for mattresses being sold door to door

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Here’s what to expect from the weather today

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Men jailed for causing death of pregnant mum after botched van tow causes major crash

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Motorists have 13 months to redeem the offer

How to get a FREE MOT from Halfords

Transport

Highways England is testing varying the speed around roadworks on motorways

Speed limits around roadworks on motorways set to increase

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Union suspends strike pending talks in driver-only trains row

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How the World Cup is affecting our driving

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Crime More Crime >>

Fracking given the green light after legal challenge fails

Environment

Mark Creswell (left) and Craig Williamson were jailed after admitting fraud. Photos: HMRC.

Company bosses jailed over £360,000 tax fraud

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Strathmore Close, Hucknall

Hucknall woman accused of killing partner at hot-tub party

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Nottinghamshire police are appealing for people not to use the 999 phone line with non-emergency enquiries.

Nottinghamshire police urge people not to dial 999 for non-emergency enquiries

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Education More Education >>

Government urged to act after NHS findings show more than one in five year six children in Lincolnshire are obese

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Key Stage One pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are falling behind other pupils at the same stage. Photo: PA/Barry Batchelor

Call for action after figures show educational gap is widening between children from poor backgrounds and their classmates

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Exciting plans to double the size of Gainsborough primary school

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Schoolchildren gathering around one of the stands at the Construction Week event.

Schoolchildren learn about careers in building industry

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Take Five youngsters at the school with staff and Coun Tracey Taylor, of Nottinghamshire County Council.

School hails breathing techniques that help kids to relax

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Business More Business >>

Lord Sugar should look in West Lindsey for his next apprentice

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Mirco businesses have declined in the county. Photo: PA/Joe Giddens

Fall in number of mirco-businesses in Lincolnshire

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Sainsburys is offering thousands of Christmas jobs

Sainsburys and Argos are offering an incredible 11,500 Christmas jobs

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Schoolchildren gathering around one of the stands at the Construction Week event.

Schoolchildren learn about careers in building industry

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Politics More Politics >>

Gainsborough waste collection issues to be investigated amid calls for greater enforcement

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A Brexit blog by Dr Nik Kotecha, OBE, chairman of the East Midlands Chamber Brexit Advisory Group and chief executive of the Loughborough-based Morningside Pharmaceuticals

Brexit Blog: Top Tips For Businesses

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A Brexit blog by Dr Nik Kotecha, OBE, chairman of the East Midlands Chamber Brexit Advisory Group and chief executive of the Loughborough-based Morningside Pharmaceuticals

Brexit Blog: Is Your Business Ready?

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West Lindsey District Council spends £6m to purchase Gainsborough property

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Florence Spicksley, seen here with former constituency MP Viscount Crookshank, was the first woman elected to Gainsborough Urban District Council. Her grandson Philip is hoping to see her pioneering achievements recognised with a permanent tribute from West Lindsey District Council.

Grandson says first woman councillor deserves Gainsborough street name

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Fracking given the green light after legal challenge fails

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The problem has been causing issues in the Gainsborough South West Ward.

Gainsborough waste collection issues to be investigated amid calls for greater enforcement

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The distinctive green-fanged spider.

‘Cannibal’ green-fanged spider with ‘bite like deep injection’ invading UK

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An array of trophies and large crowds at a previous Sturton and Stow Show.

Popular Sturton and Stow Show still going strong after 131 years

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Health More Health >>

Government urged to act after NHS findings show more than one in five year six children in Lincolnshire are obese

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TV presenter Anna Williamson is supporting World Mental Health Day

TV presenter backs World Mental Health Day and urges people to look out for early warning signs of mental illness

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Cases of liver disease have gone up in Lincolnshire. Photo: PA/Niall Carson

Huge rise in hospital admissions for alcohol-related liver disease

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A typical St Barnabas Hospice Tree Of Life, adorned with lights dedicated in memory of loved ones.

Memories film lights up hospice’s tree celebrations

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Take Five youngsters at the school with staff and Coun Tracey Taylor, of Nottinghamshire County Council.

School hails breathing techniques that help kids to relax

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