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Neglected rivers could increase a risk of flooding

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April 23, 2025

LOCAL LANDOWNERS HAVE A LEGAL DUTY TO LOOK AFTER WATERCOURSES

- BY JAMIE WALLER Local Democracy Reporter

Neglected rivers could increase a risk of flooding

SOME Lincolnshire landowners are making flooding worse by 'neglecting' their rivers and streams, a councillor has claimed.

Anyone who owns land next to a watercourse has a legal duty to maintain it and stop it from becoming blocked - a concept known as 'riparian ownership'.

However, Lincolnshire County Council, which acts as the county's lead flooding authority, has no power to force this work to happen.

There are fears that poorly-maintained rivers could lead to future problems following the devastating Storm Babet and Henk, as well as widespread flooding in January 2025.

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Tree recycling helps out with hospice funds

ST Barnabas’ Tree-Cycle fundraising initiative offers a simple, eco-friendly way for people across Lincolnshire to recycle their Christmas trees, while supporting local hospice care.

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2 mins

December 24, 2025

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Armed cops use stinger to stop drug man's car on cloned plates

VAUXHALL DRIVER CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CANNABIS AND A STRING OF MOTORING OFFENCES

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1 min

December 24, 2025

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Human nature or road design ... What's keeping number of county road deaths so high?

LINCOLNSHIRE ROAD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP KEEN TO PROMOTE EDUCATION

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3 mins

December 17, 2025

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New children's book tells the story of D-Day veteran Harry

PROCEEDS TO GO TO SUPPORT THE TAXI CHARITY FOR MILITARY VETERANS

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2 mins

December 17, 2025

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'There are so many holes I should open golf course'

A WOMAN who lives on a “completely deteriorated” road says repairs to her car have cost over £2,000 this year alone.

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2 mins

December 10, 2025

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Dorrington man hooked up with an Instagram creator for drug deals

COCAINE, £5K IN CASH AND A LOADED SAWN-OFF SHOTGUN ALONGSIDE OTHER WEAPONS DISCOVERED DURING ARREST

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2 mins

December 10, 2025

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Ceremony puts faith in council's gritters

IT'S becoming an annual marker that means we're well into the colder weather in Lincolnshire, and for the end of 2025 with plunging temperatures all around it's the perfect time for the blessing of the gritters.

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1 mins

December 10, 2025

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Delivery driver killed girl, 7, overtaking on dip in the road colliding head-on with car

SUB-CONTRACTOR ADMITTED CAUSING DEATH OF CHILD AND IS JAILED FOR SIX YEARS

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3 mins

December 03, 2025

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Man fined almost £500 for using car jet washer where he shouldn't

ACTION has been taken against a garage worker in Lincolnshire who was using a jet washer outside of a designated area.

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1 mins

December 03, 2025

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Couple concerned after guests created fire risk by charging an electric vehicle at holiday home

HIKE IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION PROMPTS MOBILE HOME OWNERS TO ISSUE WARNING

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2 mins

November 26, 2025

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