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Tribute to record-holding cyclist The family of veteran cyclist Kenneth Usher, killed in a crash in Lincolnshire, pay tribute to him.

Hospital 'hit by staff shortage' United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust says a staff shortage is to blame for the problems highlighted in a critical report into standards in one ward at Lincoln County Hospital.

BNP man put up anti-Islam posters Former BNP member Darren Conway, of Gainsborough, is convicted of a religiously aggravated public order offence after plastering his window with anti-Islamic literature.

Project to upgrade flood defences Flood defences are being strengthened around a Lincolnshire village as part of a £300,000 project.

Finance boss suspended by council The deputy chief executive of a Lincolnshire local authority is suspended over allegations of misconduct.

Stolen cash machine found at farm A cash machine stolen by thieves using a tractor to remove it from a wall is recovered by police at a Leicestershire farm.

Minister warned over social care Council leaders in the East Midlands warn of 'unsustainable' costs of residential care for the elderly.

Unseen royal photographs unveiled A man from Lincolnshire has released unseen pictures of the royal family taken by his father.

In pictures: Snow in Lincolnshire Beautiful pictures of the Lincolnshire countryside after the snow fell at the weekend.

Lincoln City P-P Braintree Town Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier fixture between Lincoln City and Braintree Town is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Hickman to race for MSS Kawasaki Louth racer Peter Hickman joins the MSS Kawasaki team for the 2012 British Superbike Championships.

Lincoln sign quartet of players Lincoln City sign striker Jefferson Louis, winger Nialle Rodney and utility player Peter Bore, and take striker Louis Almond on loan.

Imps part company with McCallum Gavin McCallum leaves Lincoln City by mutual consent.

Lee delight at Pilgrims' late win Joint-manager Jason Lee praises his Boston United side as they snatch a late 2-1 victory at Corby Town in Blue Square Bet North.

Football commentaries Listen to BBC Lincolnshire commentary of Lincoln City's FA Trophy second round replay at Carshalton Athletic

AUDIO: BBC Introducing: Hype-O Listen to tracks performed by hip-hop supremo Hype-O in the BBC Lincolnshire Introducing studio.

VIDEO: Twinning inspired festive market Lincoln's Christmas Market success was inspired by a German twinning visit more than 25 years ago.

VIDEO: Grimsby volunteer wins BBC award A 74-year-old volunteer from Grimsby has been honoured for his work on encouraging sport with a disabled charity.

Live views of Skegness beach See the latest webcam view of Skegness beach from the RNLI coastcam

Live views of Mablethorpe beach See the latest webcam view of Mablethorpe beach.

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Lincoln City P-P Braintree Town Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier fixture between Lincoln City and Braintree Town is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Hickman to race for MSS Kawasaki Louth racer Peter Hickman joins the MSS Kawasaki team for the 2012 British Superbike Championships.

Lincoln sign quartet of players Lincoln City sign striker Jefferson Louis, winger Nialle Rodney and utility player Peter Bore, and take striker Louis Almond on loan.

Imps part company with McCallum Gavin McCallum leaves Lincoln City by mutual consent.

Lee delight at Pilgrims' late win Joint-manager Jason Lee praises his Boston United side as they snatch a late 2-1 victory at Corby Town in Blue Square Bet North.

Lincoln City commentary Listen to BBC Lincolnshire commentary of Lincoln City's FA Trophy second round replay at Carshalton Athletic

Milly Dowler killer seeks appeal Former bouncer Levi Bellfield is due to seek permission to appeal against his conviction for the kidnap and murder of teenager Milly Dowler.

Lloyds Group to shed 1,000 jobs Lloyds Banking Group announces it is to shed nearly 1,000 jobs and close three of its administration sites in England.

'Last' WWI service veteran dies A woman thought to be the world's last known surviving service member of World War I dies aged 110.

Woman held over Tube 'race rant' A suspect is arrested after video footage emerges of a woman apparently abusing ethnic minority passengers on a Tube.

UK temperatures set to reach -15C The UK is braced for its coldest night yet this winter as temperatures in some parts of England could reach as low as -15C.

Charge over Strictly man's murder A man is charged with the murder of an electrical and lighting expert who worked on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

US firm to print Olympics tickets A US firm has been handed the multi-million-pound contract to print the tickets for the London Olympics, sparking criticism from a British firm.

Deer 'ripped to shreds' by dogs The RSPCA appeal to find the owners of three lurchers which "ripped to shreds" a deer in Darlington.

Redknapp tax trial jury sent home The jury in the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial is sent home for the day with deliberations to continue on Wednesday.

Doctor jailed for A&E sex assault A doctor is jailed for sexually assaulting a patient at a Hertfordshire hospital's accident and emergency department.