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Man found guilty of abducting and raping teenage girl

Jay Savage was found guilty of abducting and raping a teenage girl in Boston.

Savage was convicted at Lincoln Crown Court following a six-day trial. He was found guilty of three offences against the young victim, who he abducted from a park earlier this year.

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via Lincolnshire Live4h ago

Man, 24, died of septic shock days after release from HMP Lincoln

A report concluded that the prison couldn't have done anything to stop his sudden death

via Lincolnshire World4h ago

Parents celebrate miracle twins starting school in emotional milestone

Two Sleaford parents have celebrated an emotional family milestone watching their “miracle” four-year-old twins head off to school for the first time having endured a traumatic start in life.

via Lincolnshire World5h ago

Debut poetry book by dyslexic Mablethorpe mum is an Amazon best-seller

A debut poetry book, compiled by a dyslexic mum from Mablethorpe, is earning rave reviews on Amazon while raising vital funds for a cancer charity.

via Lincolnshire World6h ago

In Pictures: Steampunks delight visitors at historic Gunby Hall site near Skegness

Visitors to Gunby Hall and Gardens were kept entertained by a creative group of Steampunks on Saturday.

via Lincolnshire World6h ago

Annual Battle of Britain tribute in Boston brings three firsts for RAF personnel

Tribute has once again been paid in Boston to those who took part in the Battle of Britain during the Second World World.

via Lincolnshire World6h ago

In Pictures: Moving art project sees 23 Skegness women celebrated in Germany

Twenty three emotional and deeply personal stories from Skegness women have been shared in Germany as part of an art project.

via GrimsbyLive6h ago

'The school is on an upward journey' - massive turnout at Cleethorpes Academy open evening

There was an 'electric' atmosphere, with the school full from start to finish

via Lincolnshire World7h ago

National recognition for excellence -- leisure park celebrates prestigious award

A leisure park at Alford, branded “Lincolnshire’s hidden gem”, is one of only 100 holiday venues in the country to be awarded a prestigious honour.

via Lincolnshire Live7h ago

Pressure mounts on Lincolnshire schools to ban e-scooters after boy’s tragic death

A 14-year-old died in a recent crash in North Hykeham involving an e-scooter

via Lincolnshire World8h ago

Vigil group in Louth sends letter urging Burnham to halt arms sales to Israel

Activists in Louth calling for peace in Palestine have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, calling for arms sales to Israel to be halted.

via Lincolnshire World8h ago

Boston secondary school 'no longer requires special measures', but 'more work needed', Ofsted says

A secondary school in Boston ‘no longer requires special measures’, but ‘there is still more work needed to raise standards’, Ofsted has said.

via GrimsbyLive8h ago

East Coast Padel announces opening day in Cleethorpes

The new padel courts, at the former site of Jungle Zoo, will offer free spots throughout its entire opening day next month

via Lincolnshire Live9h ago

Misconduct hearing to take place for officer who allegedly tested positive for cocaine

It is alleged that Special Constable Samuel Toynbee breached the standards of professional behaviour

via Lincolnshire World9h ago

Council investigates 'vandalism' after felling of mature trees in village

A council is investigating after the felling of trees, described as “vandalism”, in a quiet East Lindsey village.

via BBC Lincolnshire9h ago

Customers to get compensation for water outages

Some 36,000 customers in Scunthorpe and the surrounding area were left with no water last week.

via BBC Lincolnshire9h ago

Punch and Judy Man's treasure trove up for auction

The collection features puppets, booths and props amassed by entertainer Frank Turvey.

via Lincolnshire World9h ago

Grantham-based BGB marks four years of repair market success with the launch of its Circularity Collection service

Grantham-based engineering specialist, BGB , has announced the official launch of its new Circularity Collection Service, marking four years since the company introduced its dedicated repairs and remanufacturing division.

via Lincolnshire World10h ago

More than 200 miles of Lincolnshire roads improved after £12million road works scheme

Road improvement schemes costing £12 million have been delivered across Lincolnshire this summer.

via BBC Lincolnshire10h ago

Booking system plan for county's tips criticised

The Reform-led Lincolnshire County Council says it hopes the new system will help reduce queuing.

via Lincolnshire Live10h ago

Gang posed as mobile phone providers - promising expensive devices which never arrived

The men handled approximately 1,635 devices and duped network providers out of more than £1.5m in the sophisticated scam

via Lincolnshire World10h ago

Oyez! Oyez! New town crier needed for Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The shout has gone out for a new town crier in the seaside towns of Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea.

via GrimsbyLive10h ago

Grimsby's Fishing Heritage Museum nets prestigious award

Staff at the centre are thrilled to have been recognised for their work

via Lincolnshire World11h ago

Choir serenades popular Olive on her 100th birthday at Horncastle care home

A popular resident of a care home in Horncastle was serenaded by a local choir as she celebrated her 100th birthday at a special party.

via GrimsbyLive11h ago

Young swan feeling 'tender' after flying into path of moving car

The female cygnet attempted to take flight near a bridge in Grimsby but flew directly into a car windscreen

via Lincolnshire World12h ago

'A rare treat for Louth' -- award-winning string quartet to perform at concert

A multi award-winning string quartet with a growing reputation for performance excellence are heading to Louth for a concert.

via Lincolnshire World13h ago

Earthquake registered off the Lincolnshire coast - with 'mild shaking' felt in Skegness and Mablethorpe areas

The sea off the coast of Lincolnshire was rocked by an earthquake on Friday.

via Lincolnshire World13h ago

One of country's leading singing groups to join Louth choir for church concert

One of the country’s leading singing groups are to join the award-winning Louth Male Voice Choir for a concert in town next month.

via BBC Lincolnshire13h ago

Bourne's Hayley Sanderson on Strictly return

Behind the glitterball: Hayley reflects on two decades in Strictly's live band.

via Lincolnshire World13h ago

Gainsborough Trinity boss Russ Wilcox celebrates three years in charge

Promising striker Connor Brown admits he is loving life at Gainsborough Trinity.

via Lincolnshire World13h ago

Police appeal for help in tracing wanted man from Skegness

Police are appealing for help to trace a wanted man from Skegness.

via Lincolnshire World13h ago

Openreach bringing Full Fibre broadband to Mablethorpe

Openreach has started work to build a new broadband network for Mablethorpe – giving residents and businesses access to some of the fastest, most reliable broadband anywhere in Europe.

via Lincolnshire Live13h ago

Dangerous Lincoln predator sentenced for rape and other sexual offences

The offences were committed against three different women

via BBC Lincolnshire17h ago

Thousands to be offered home HPV tests in county

Women in Lincolnshire will be contacted as part of the NHS cervical screening programme.

via BBC Lincolnshire17h ago

Man turned away from tip over DIY waste rules

The local authority says small quantities of DIY waste are accepted at the discretion of staff.

via Lincolnshire Live17h ago

Booking system not the best way to improve Lincolnshire's 11 recycling centres, Tories say

A free system is set to be introduced around November in response to complaints about long queues and traffic chaos

via Lincolnshire Live17h ago

Relief Lincolnshire will not face a tourism tax but businesses are still struggling

“We want to encourage visitors and we want to make sure that they enjoy themselves"

via GrimsbyLive18h ago

Cleethorpes hypnotist helps fisherman quit heavy smoking habit

'It’s amazing really, I have no idea how it works but I don’t smoke anymore'

via GrimsbyLive18h ago

Clever boy! Sniffer dog helped officers find stash of fake cigs and vapes being guarded by 'exploited minion'

'How would you feel if a member of your family was inhaling something that you did not know was in it?'

via GrimsbyLive18h ago

Iwan Morgan on getting his first goal for Grimsby Town

Morgan opened his Mariners account from the penalty spot against Crawley