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Gainsborough falls silent to mark First World War centenary - in pictures

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This morning will be dry with sunny spells with a possible scattering of showers later on.

Sunny spells set for today

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The number of people using food banks in the county continues to rise. Photo: PA/Andy Buchanan

Charity blames Universal Credit for rise in food bank use

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How to join our World War One photo gallery of appreciation

How to join our World War One photo gallery of appreciation

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WEATHER: A wet morning but a bright afternoon across Lincolnshire today

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Gainsborough prepares to remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

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Feature: ‘My whole future has been wiped out...’

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WEATHER: Sun, showers and thunder across Lincolnshire today

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Meisha and Vincent with their camper van close to a beach in Marseilles, France.

Couple’s ‘amazing’ six-month tour of Europe in a camper van

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Thanks to those who united on Memory Walks to tackle dementia

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Bassetlaw pair who caused death of pregnant mum have jail sentences reduced

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Eileen 'Ike' West, the American author of the new book.

Book launched after blunder and near-fatal accident involving author

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Chancellor Philip Hammond on his visit to Eminox.

Chancellor in Gainsborough the day after his Budget

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The penalty fares scheme is to be introduced on Northern's Sheffield to Lincoln route.

Northern to introduce penalty fares on Sheffield to Lincoln route

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Breaking these 13 parking laws could land you with a fine

The 13 obscure parking laws which could land you a massive fine

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Bassetlaw pair who caused death of pregnant mum have jail sentences reduced

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Gainsborough nightlife ‘safer’ after closure of town centre pub

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Police call centre staff are skilled in seeking information from callers who may not be in a position to communicate effectively

This is what to press on your phone’s keypad to make a ‘silent call’ to police in an emergency

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NMAC cyber crime

Cyber criminals blackmail scam claiming they’ve recorded videos of the victim watching adult material

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Charity calls for more Government support for parents after average cost of childcare in Lincolnshire revealed to be £4.25 an hour

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Less five year-olds in Lincolnshire are hitting their school targets. Photo: PA/Barry Batchelor

Less five-year-olds are hitting their school targets in Lincolnshire

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More than 10,000 pupils missed school during the first two terms last year. Photo: PA/Ben Birchall

More than 10,000 children regularly missing from Lincolnshire’s schools last year

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The number of students starting work after leaving school has fallen. Photo: PA/Steve Parsons

Fewer pupils in Lincolnshire starting work straight after leaving school

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More than 2,500 students will have to resit their GCSE English and maths exams. Photo: PA/David Davies

More than 2,500 Lincolnshire teenagers face compulsory resits after failing English and maths GCSEs

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Software trailblazers win third award of year

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The charity Gingerbread wants more support for parents from the Government in the face of rising childcare costs

Charity calls for more Government support for parents after average cost of childcare in Lincolnshire revealed to be £4.25 an hour

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Dozens of families have had benefit caps imposed on them. Photo: PA/Yui Mok

Charity warns that benefits cap is ‘tipping families into homelessness’

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Dozens of families have had benefit caps imposed on them. Photo: PA/Yui Mok

Charity warns that benefits cap is ‘tipping families into homelessness’

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Charity blames Universal Credit for rise in food bank use

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The charity Gingerbread wants more support for parents from the Government in the face of rising childcare costs

Charity calls for more Government support for parents after average cost of childcare in Lincolnshire revealed to be £4.25 an hour

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Gainsborough nightlife ‘safer’ after closure of town centre pub

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Demands on social care budgets continue to rise

Stretched £151 million social care system in Lincolnshire hopes for Budget boost

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Sir Edward Leigh MP

Gainsborough MP hails Government achievements on jobs and wages for the young

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Job losses feared if popular green energy scheme in West Lindsey is forced to close

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Heavy rain leaves High Street in Scotter flooded.

Flooding fears alarm villagers in Scotter

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Blue tit. Photo by Marc Whitlock.

Steps you can take to protect our garden birds from disease

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Weather forecast.

Friday's weather forecast promises a nice start to the weekend

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Health More Health >>

Feature: ‘My whole future has been wiped out...’

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The number of false alarms at the hospital trust has concerned the fire service

Increase in false fire alarms at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

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Demands on social care budgets continue to rise

Stretched £151 million social care system in Lincolnshire hopes for Budget boost

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Doctors have signed off thousands of fit notes in the last year. Photo: PA/Anthony Devlin

Doctors to get help with signing thousands off sick in west Lincolnshire

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Condoms must always be used during sex, says Public Health England, to protect infections such as syphilis.

Syphilis shock as cases more than double in Lincolnshire

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