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Rare Sir Isaac Newton coin released in Lincolnshire - The coins are initially being released into tills at Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire, where Sir Isaac was born.
New Lincolnshire Police logo criticised by public - The logo is criticised by the public for looking like it has been "knocked up on a home computer".
Boston murder: Police given more time to quiz suspects - Police are investigating a murder after a man died after being attacked in Boston, on Saturday.
Fake Dyson vacuum service family jailed for Â£1.5m fraud - The mother and son preyed on vulnerable people and charged vastly inflated prices for the work.

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Rare Sir Isaac Newton coin released in Lincolnshire

The coins are initially being released into tills at Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire, where Sir Isaac was born.

New Lincolnshire Police logo criticised by public

The logo is criticised by the public for looking like it has been "knocked up on a home computer".

Boston murder: Police given more time to quiz suspects

Police are investigating a murder after a man died after being attacked in Boston, on Saturday.

Fake Dyson vacuum service family jailed for £1.5m fraud

The mother and son preyed on vulnerable people and charged vastly inflated prices for the work.

Northern to cancel more than 50% of trains on strike days

Northern Rail says only 46% of its normal timetable will operate on both strike days

Handcuffed fence-climbing escapee Aurimas Butkys jailed

Aurimas Butkys's escape from a police station was described by officers as "embarrassing".

Seafront fire 10 years on

A massive fire on 17 August 2007 destroyed a number of buildings near Skegness seafront.

National Trust memberships hit new high of five million

The charity's chairman, Tim Parker, says people go to its sites to escape "busy, noisy" technology.

Notts County 4-1 Lincoln City

Notts County continue their sensational form as they stretch their unbeaten run to eight games with a 4-1 win over Lincoln.

Community Clean Up

Posted by Administrator : Thursday 14th March 2013

BRUSHES AND MOPS AT THE READY! Many members of our community make their mark on our local streets by joining various local Scunthorpe cleaning initiatives throughout the community in a bid to keep our parks, streets, roads and pavements looking clean and look after.

Push For Local Apprenticeships

Posted by Administrator : Monday 11th March 2013

INVESTING IN THE LOCAL WORKFORCE. The Scunthorpe council and government have tried many initiatives over the years, one being local apprenticeships.

Do You Support Your Local Businesses?

Posted by Administrator : Wednesday 6th March 2013

LENDING YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT. Do you use your local shop? Do you go to the local pub? Do you visit your local butcher? Many studies have shown that support in local businesses is on the up.

What Is Next For Our Local Public House

Posted by Administrator : Saturday 2nd March 2013

THERE IS NOTHING WORNG WITH A GOOD LOCAL. It is no secret that our local pubs have suffered in the last decade due to numerous factors such changing nightlife trends (Bars and Clubs), the recession (meaning people have less to spend), alcohol awareness campaigns, the general costs of ale and rent and increases in government tax’s on alcoholic beverages.

Council Tax Rises As Councils Set To Save Money

Posted by Administrator : Friday 1st March 2013

MORE CUTS..... GREAT!!! Many councils across the UK now have the choice to either increase council tax, raise the funds by cutting back on other factors or even worse they do both.

Dealing With Stress At Work

Posted by Administrator : Monday 25th February 2013

ARE WE GETTING TOO STRESSED AT WORK? While some workplace stress is completely normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and impact your physical and emotional health. This means your ability to deal with it can mean the difference between success or failure.

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