Horncastle, England News

East Lindsey District Council has appointed Nathanial Lichfield to carry out the study looking at whether there is a need for 'increased food retail provision' in Louth, Alford and Horncastle.

Anglian Water began work last week to re-line more than five kilometres of sewerage pipes in Mablethorpe, Withern and Horncastle.

Businesses in the Horncastle area are sharing the secrets of their success and supporting each other through challenging times at a new networking group.

The Environment Agency is carrying out the work on the banks of the River Bain and Horncastle Canal, upstream and downstream of Horncastle.

Based on pupil achievements in 2011, Lincolnshire has reached 32nd place out of 152 local authorities, marking a climb of two places from last year.

THREE 40ft long crochet lions are set to be a focal point during a summer of sport, heritage and culture in Louth.

Three road blocks were created at West Ashby, the A158 at High Toynton and near Shearman's Wath where police stopped cars to check if they were carrying stolen scrap metal.

Police set up check points at roads going into Horncastle to stop and search vehicles that could be carrying scrap metal.

The Environment Agency is spending A 100,000 to repair damage on the Horncastle Canal and River Bain, near Horncastle.