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RNLI crew rescues grounded yacht The RNLI is called out to rescue a yacht which ran aground on the Lincolnshire coast near Skegness.

Plans to replace EMDA submitted Plans to replace the East Midlands Development Agency are drawn up by an alliance of businesses and politicians.

Event tackles waterway disorder Police and other agencies are hosting an event to help tackle riverside disorder in east Lincolnshire.

Council considers future of care Lincolnshire County Council is thinking of moving its entire home care provision to the private sector.

Woman denies child kidnapping A woman appears in court to deny kidnapping two children in Lincolnshire.

Arson spree prompts witness plea A series of arson attacks has left a Lincolnshire community "shocked", according to the authorities.

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Pilgrims hail Jelleyman signing Boston United joint boss Rob Scott says he is delighted at the club's signing of defender Gareth Jelleyman.

Plater makes his track comeback Lincolnshire racer Steve Plater returns to the track for the first time since breaking his neck and arm in a crash in May.

Lincoln hold Norwich to stalemate Lincoln City's pre-season friendly against Norwich City ends in a 0-0 draw at Sincil Bank.

Twigg retains England squad place Lincolnshire's Georgie Twigg is in the England women's hockey squad for two World Cup warm-up games.

Connor seals Mansfield Town deal Mansfield Town sign former Lincoln City striker Paul Connor on a one-year deal.

Sutton's Lincoln set to improve BBC Lincolnshire assess the Imps season ahead

A new-look Imps BBC Lincolnshire's Blast reporter Joe Plewes reviews Chris Sutton's new recruits

Clapham comes back to his roots Lincoln City's Jamie Clapham returns to his home-town club

Man dies as powerboat overturns A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex.

Symphony celebrates Yorkshire Day A symphony featuring more than 200 amateur musicians and lyrics by a 98-year-old great grandmother will air later to celebrate Yorkshire Day.

Man wanted over murder in Spain Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.

Knifepoint bid to kidnap girl, 12 Police are seeking a man who attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint as she was walking along a street in Essex.

Probe as wedding guests fall ill The Health Protection Agency investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.

Men face court on murder charge Two 28-year-old men are charged with the murder of a man in West Yorkshire.

Huntley 'should not sue' prison Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his claim for compensation after having his throat slashed by an inmate, victims campaigners have said.

Chinese lantern causes crop fire A Chinese lantern, released as part of birthday celebrations, causes a severe crop fire when it lands in a barley field.

Bike hire fee lifted after glitch Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.

Sir Bobby remembered one year on One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park.