Day: October 4, 2025
British Transport Police appeal over sexual assault on train
Detectives are investigating a sexual assault that took place on board a train from Lincoln to Grimsby. The British Transport Police is now appealing for witnesses following the incident on Saturday, August 2. A man was travelling with a young girl and her mother on the East Midlands Railway service between 6.30pm and 7.40pm. It
We went behind the scenes at one of UK’s last coal fired fish and chip shops
Nestled into the Lincolnshire countryside is one of the last coal fired fish and chip shops in the UK. The Upton Fish and Chip Shop near Gainsborough is believed to be one of only two businesses still using a coal range to cook, with the other working range being in County Durham.The takeaway is only
Lincolnshire was the UK’s most lethal place to drive last year, new data shows
New data shows Lincolnshire was the most lethal place to drive in the UK last year as campaigners call for action to make Britain’s roads safer. Figures from the Department for Transport show there were 1,602 fatalities on British roads in 2024, a slight one per cent decrease from the previous year. A total of
Santa’s sleigh in search for a new home in Grantham
A community group is looking for a new place to store their sleigh as Christmas approaches. The Grantham Lions previously stored Santa’s ride in a council depot under a temporary agreement, which came to an end. Conservatives have accused Reform of “evicting Santa”, but the administration says it hasn’t received a request to house the
Residents allowed to return to luxury Lincoln flats after fire risk
Residents have been allowed to return to a luxury block of flats which was evacuated six months ago due to fire risk. One The Brayford, on Lincoln’s waterfront, was issued with a prohibition notice in April, forcing 51 residents to move out. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are now satisfied with work that has been carried