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Padel courts in a former farm shed - latest planning developments in North Lincolnshire
A round-up of recent notable planning developments in North Lincolnshire, including the continued growth of padel courts and a former village pub set for conversion
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Care home residents feel the love with global pen pals project
'It was wonderful to hear their news and share memories'
North Lincolnshire's Armed Forces Day event is moving to be 'bigger and better'
The change will give the annual event 'space to do more'
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Misogynistic comments over female firefighters made by members of the public
'Discriminatory attitudes have no place in our organisation or in the communities we serve'
Northern Lincolnshire AI Growth Zone bid classed as 'high-potential opportunity' by Government
North Lincolnshire Council has ambitions for its geographic area to be at the forefront of the AI revolution
Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - February 18, 2026
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
British Steel lands major new Turkiye high-speed rail deal
As a result of the contract, 23 new roles have been created at British Steel and it has resumed 24 hours a day manufacture of rail for the first time in over a decade
Humberside Fire & Rescue Service to use £3.5m reserves despite council tax charge rise
The agreed rise follows a recent public consultation.
Pothole 'blitz' taking place in North Lincolnshire
The council says it is 'fixing the roads people actually use every day and doing it efficiently'
'Once these are gone, they're gone' - Pensioners urged to get free air fryers with only 1000 left
'If you’re eligible and haven’t applied yet, don’t miss out'
Gas works and road closures among latest public notices
A round-up of recent public notices in northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe strongman continues to power to victory despite severe autism struggle
'My powerlifting has been part of my autism routine for that long I don’t know what else to do'
‘Immaculate’ six-bedroom family home for sale in sought-after village location
The kitchen and bathrooms have recently been upgraded
North East Lincolnshire has among highest rates of school fines for unauthorised holidays
Recently released Department for Education data shows there were 2,623 fines issued for unauthorised absences for family holidays in North East Lincs
Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - February 11, 2026
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Ashby High Street convenience store gets alcohol licence granted
The store has been granted a licence to be open between 5am and 11pm
New sewer calls for Scunthorpe or capacity concerns 'will hamper development'
Every housing development on the western and southern edges of the town is now always accompanied by its own pumping station, due to main sewer capacity issues
Grimsby Community Energy awarded £100,000 for battery energy storage system
Grimsby Community Energy will get £100,000 from Great British Energy
New family-run gym wants to be 'a safe space for everybody'
The gym combines two passions - exercise and Lego
New junction set for 'smart traffic lights' - what you need to know
Work will start in the spring