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Doctor fears recipe for disaster due to doctor ‘shortage’ at Louth County Hospital

A local doctor has spoken of his fears for a ‘recipe for disaster’ at Louth County Hospital after claiming there were ‘no doctors available’ to deal with a baby. ‘Doctor A’, who does not wish to be identified, told the Leader that the baby had been taken to the hospital on Sunday, December 18. However, he said that there had been no doctors available at the time. He claimed that in the absence of any available doctors, the baby’s condition (which has not been revealed) was diagnosed by a nurse instead. He said that he had to re-assess the child the following day. Although there were no serious repercussions, Doctor A told the Leader that the situation could have been prevented – and condemned what he called the ‘scandal’ of insufficient NHS doctor provision. He added that with tens of thousands of people in an NHS ‘catchment area’ of hundreds of square miles, the situation was a ‘recipe for disaster’. The NHS has denied the allegations and claimed that a doctor was on duty, or available on-site, at all times on the day in question. Craig Mclean, deputy director of operations at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, said: “Urgent care services at County Hospital, Louth, provide a doctor and advanced nurse practitioners. “The on-site Out Of Hours service provides advanced nurse practitioners overnight and an on-site doctor who can be called upon at all times if required. “On Sunday, December 18, the Urgent Care Centre provided a doctor and advanced nurse practitioner service up to 6pm. “The on-site Out Of Hours service provided advanced nurse practitioners throughout the evening and overnight plus a doctor until 6pm - with access to the doctor, who is available on-site, throughout the evening and overnight if required. “County Hospital, Louth, does not provide a paediatric service.” Mr Mclean added: “Although we are unable to comment on individual cases, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns individuals have about the care they have received in order to support our commitment to continued service improvements.”

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2017-01-02 07:33:41

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NHS trust announces latest addition to board

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) has welcomed a new associate non-executive director to its Board. Alan Kent brings more than 30 years’ financial expertise to the role, having worked both within the NHS and the private sector. A qualified accountant and management consultant, he has worked with most types of NHS trusts, including provider and commissioning organisations, and is also a lay member with South Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group. Alan said: “I am very pleased to have joined the Board at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and look forward to working with its teams in continuing to deliver great care, close to home. “Having previously worked with many NHS organisations, I have a good understanding of the challenges they face in delivering excellent care while ensuring good value for money.” Alan has been appointed until January 31, 2020. LCHS Chair, Elaine Baylis, said: “Our non-executive directors are responsible for scrutinising and challenging our quality, finance and performance within the trust and bring a significant amount of experience and leadership from their relevant fields of expertise. “They also play a role in acting as a liaison between the Board and our communities, visiting our teams and services and supporting patient participation, including 15 Steps visits. “We welcome Alan and look forward to working with him in the coming months.”

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2018-02-03 14:00:00

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) has welcomed a new associate non-executive director to its Board.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/nhs-trust-announces-latest-addition-to-board-1-8360389

Can Christmas wrapping paper go in recycling?

Refuse collections begin again this week, but should your wrapping paper or Christmas cards also be in the recycling bin? The answer, according to Lincolnshire County Council, is - it depends. Ian Taylor, waste services team leader, says: “Any wrapping paper without glitter, foil or a shiny coating can be placed in your recycling - so long as all bows, sellotape and ribbons are removed. “Shiny metallic and glitter wrapping paper is not recyclable and therefore needs to go in general waste.” Similar advice is given on Christmas cards. Mr Taylor says: “Plain Christmas cards (without embellishments) can be recycled, however if you have any cards with glitter on them – you should tear them in half and recycle the glitter-free back part and put the glittered front part in the residual waste. “Tinsel, foil decorations, fake or natural Christmas trees, used paper napkins and old fairy lights should also NOT be put in the recycling bin. “You might also have plenty of amazon or other delivery boxes ready to be recycled – please remove all sellotape, paper tape, cable ties and ID labels and these can then go in the recycle bin.” Other festive items which can go in the recycle bin, include: - Aerosol cans (fake snow, de-icer and so on) - just make sure your aerosol can is empty and remember to remove the lid. - Glass bottles (except in East Lindsey) - Mince pie foil trays, if they are washed out. Natural Christmas trees - if you haven’t got a garden waste collection coming up – can be taken to one of our 11 Household Waste Recycling Centres across the county,” adds Ian. For more information on recycling in Lincolnshire, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/recycling

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2017-01-02 06:00:09

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County Councillors agree care leavers strategy

“As any parent would, we’re trying to support our vulnerable young care leavers” — that’s the message from Lincolnshire County Council’s corporate parenting manager. It comes as councillors on Tuesday approved a new care leavers strategy for the authority. Children can go into care for a variety of challenging and difficult reasons, and new research has found when they leave they can struggle to pay all their bills. Recent moves to help care leavers have included several district councils approving council tax discounts of up to 100% for care leavers between the ages of 18-21. Central government has also extended the age to which a care leaver can receive advice and guidance from authorities to 25. Corporate Parenting Manager for LCC Andrew Morris explained how the county council is continuing to help its wards. “We’ve got a legal responsibility as their parent and we’re trying to act as best we can,” he said. “Most young people don’t leave their family home at 18, because the world’s an expensive and busy place, so as a parent to young people we try to offer them support beyond their 18th birthday as any parent would.” Young people who leave care are trying to work, pay their rent and their council tax for the first time he said. Mr Morris says the help can help give care leavers confidence to help them achieve their dreams. Lincolnshire County Council supports its care leavers in a number of additional ways, including university costs and helping to fund driving licences. The help extends to those who have ‘lost their way’ with prisons asked to get in touch with the council if a care leaver is held in custody. “We want to help these young people who have experienced really disadvantaged backgrounds get a good start in life,” said Mr Morris. The leaving care services budget is approximately £1.2 million. The county council currently has more than 600 people in care, 300 young people in leaving care services, a number set to rise following the extension of support up to the age of 25. Anyone who wants to access support can go to the council or Barnardos for more support. Daniel Jaines , Local Democracy Reporting Service

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2018-07-04 17:00:44

“As any parent would, we’re trying to support our vulnerable young care leavers” — that’s the message from Lincolnshire County Council’s corporate parenting manager.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/health/county-councillors-agree-care-leavers-strategy-1-8555636

Master drummers at Lincoln theatre

Experience the power of thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography, synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery and infectious humour – all in a spellbinding display of sheer energy. The Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers are joined by master drummer from Japan Hiroshi Motofuji, for their November 2017 tour, which stops off at Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal Tonight (Friday, November 10). Mugenkyo are the UK’s most successful touring taiko group, renowned for their high-octane energy, contemporary look & sound, and gritty passionate style. Hiroshi Motofuji is one of the top taiko artists in Japan, formerly a frontman of the world-renowned Oedo Sukeroku group, and highly regarded for both his precise technique and as a pioneer of a new hard-hitting direction in taiko currently sweeping across Japan. To buy tickets for the show visit {www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk|www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk|www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk) or call 01522 519999. Tickets cost £22, with concessions £20, children £12.

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2017-11-10 13:15:17

Experience the power of thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography, synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery and infectious humour – all in a spellbinding display of sheer energy.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/whats-on/master-drummers-at-lincoln-theatre-1-8239454

“We will name you” - force’s Christmas promise to drink-drivers

Lincolnshire Police has warned convicted drink-drivers that they will be named and shamed ahead of a county-wide campaign over the festive period. The force’s ‘Think Don’t Drink’ campaign will start on Monday 18 December and run into the New Year and will see those convicted of the offence named by the county’s officers. The identities of people found to be driving under the influence of drugs will also be released. The aim is to make people think twice before getting behind the wheel. Inspector Ewan Gell from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Drink-driving is still a problem in Lincolnshire but we are very good at catching offenders. I sincerely hope we don’t have to name a single person over these two weeks. Driving under the influence can be deadly, claims and ruins lives but is easily avoidable. “Do not consume a drop if you are driving and be wary the morning after as you could still be over the limit. If we pull you over the consequences could be a losing your licence, a criminal record or even a prison sentence.” Lincolnshire Police has made more than 1,000 arrests for drink-driving in the last year and more than 150 arrests for driving under the influence of drugs. Over the same period 706 people were charged for drink-driving and 51 for drug-driving during. A recent study by the Press Association found that the force charges more offenders than anywhere else in the UK. John Siddle from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership said: “Drink drivers cannot turn back the clock however, almost all those arrested wish they could. “They stand to lose so much when they make that decision to get behind the wheel – their livelihood, life, other people’s lives and possibly their liberty if they are sent to prison. “The knock-on effects of that will be loss of job, possible loss of home (who pays the mortgage) car insurance increase, possibly a re-sit of the driving test. Despite this some people still choose to drink or drug drive, so I welcome Lincolnshire police’s decision to name those charged with driving whilst impaired, through drink or drugs, which adds to the list of deterrents already in place.” The police are asking concerned citizens to call 101 or 999 in an emergency if they suspect someone is about to drive under the influence.

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2017-12-11 15:44:21

Lincolnshire Police has warned convicted drink-drivers that they will be named and shamed ahead of a county-wide campaign over the festive period.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/crime/we-will-name-you-force-s-christmas-promise-to-drink-drivers-1-8285950

Louth Snooker League: Sibjon amd Shaw lock horns at summit

Week two of the Louth Snooker league Jubilee Knockout served up joint leaders in the Town and Country Club Group. NT Shaw Citroen were held to a 6-6 draw against Louth Travel Centre, with Pete Willoughby putting the hosts in front only for Keith Ingamells to level the scores for the visitors. Sibjon Builders joined them at the summit after they won 8-4 away against Louth Building Supplies. Steven and Martin Kemplay both won for the visitors. In the other game this week, PH Mountain Cardboard Services drew 6-6 with Warren’s Team. Jack Westerby and Sid Bett got on the scoreboard for the hosts only for Tom Garlick and Craig Machin to draw the visitors level. In the Conservative Club group, there are new leaders, with Kitchen Solutions sitting top after they beat Dales Poultry and Game 7-5. Russ Howard and Chris Parker found form for the hosts before Jez Swaby pulled back two consolation frames for the visitors. Top Lads started their campaign with an 8-4 victory against Louth Volks World, with Matt Chandler and Henry McSpadden winning for the hosts. * In the Billiards Knock-out, ABC Riding Wear stayed top despite a 2-1 defeat against MA Stephensons Autos. Mike Rice put the hosts in front, only for Hayden Gavey and Brian Greenfield to clinch victory for the visitors. Marris Carpets moved up into third place after they won 2-1 away against Moran Travel. Darren Merry and Mark Parrinder gave the visitors an unassailable lead before Ray Charlton managed a consolation frame for the hosts. Henry McSpadden put Top Lads in front against Naulls and Dales, but Andy Dunn and Phil Marshall clinched a 2-1 victory for the visitors.

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2018-03-19 17:16:37

Week two of the Louth Snooker league Jubilee Knockout served up joint leaders in the Town and Country Club Group.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/sport/more-sport/louth-snooker-league-sibjon-amd-shaw-lock-horns-at-summit-1-8422036

Console Corner: Assassin’s Creed Origins review

Origins of a new era for Assassin’s. I’m a big Assassin’s Creed fan and even I was growing tired of the copy and paste nature of the series. ACO is quite simply stunning and boasts more mission variety than any other game in the series. The new combat system is infinitely better and rewards thought over button mashing. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist Yes you could argue the formula works so why make drastic changes but it has at times felt like all that has changed is the location. Well Assassin’s Creed Origins changes all that... and then some. As far as I’m concerned this is comfortably the best, most engrossing, engaging, fluid and enjoyable Assassin’s yet in the finest setting. Egypt is brought to life in breathtaking style with great thought to the various cultures in a wonderfully well-woven storyline. The awesome level of detail and sheer expanse makes just watching someone else play an enthralling spectacle. The story and script is the bedrock of everything good about ACO, though. The lead character keeps you fully engrossed in the main story thread while there are also lots of memorable side-events and missions to enjoy along the way. The combat system has been overhauled while the RPG element of the game is more advanced and prevalent than every before. In previous AC titles I have become quickly frustrated with the clumsy camera/controls/parkour system. Although approaching missions in stealth mode is the weak link this time around, all other areas are vastly improved and leaping up structures is now much smoother and less buggy. Egypt can at times be sparse - perhaps a by-product of trying to make things a little too realistic - which is another negative but in no way spoils the overall experience. ACO is quite simply stunning and boasts more mission variety than any other game in the series. The new combat system is infinitely better and rewards thought over button mashing. Levelling up and weapon variety all add to the allure and despite encountering the odd annoying glitch I always wanted to keep playing so good was the storyline, a lot like the best in class Grand Theft Auto games.

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2017-11-19 06:00:00

Origins of a new era for Assassin’s.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/lifestyle/console-corner-assassin-s-creed-origins-review-1-8246640

Brooks Williams plays Faldingworth

Acclaimed American acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter Brooks Williams makes his debut at Faldingworth Memorial Hall this Saturday, November 18. Hailing from Statesboro Georgia - made famous by the blues legend Blind Willie McTell - his style combines roots, jazz, blues, classical and folk, all enhanced by his ‘beautiful’ voice. These talents have enabled him to work extensively for 25 years, making 24 CDs in the process. Some of his CDs are of contemporary folk and some are entirely instrumental. He combines his own songs with carefully selected covers. Support at Faldingworth will be from Lincoln-based Richard Gray The concert starts at 8pm and tickets cost £10, which can be reserved from Andy Watkins on 01522 535770 or email:watkins.folk@gmail.com.

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2017-11-18 08:09:35

Acclaimed American acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter Brooks Williams makes his debut at Faldingworth Memorial Hall this Saturday, November 18.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/whats-on/music/brooks-williams-plays-faldingworth-1-8251693

Horncastle Players create Farndale style mayhem for Macbeth

Hold onto your hats, the ladies are back in town! And this time they are tackling Shakespeare. Members of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society (aka The Horncastle Theatre Co) are here with their latest spectacular production. Spurred on by their indomitable President, Mrs Reece, this dedicated band of thespians aims to bring a little culture to the local community, and at the same time celebrate the Bard’s 400th anniversary. This will be Macbeth as you have never seen it before - it is unlikely even Shakespeare would recognise it as one of his great masterpieces but it’s the thought that counts. The ladies will be creating chaos and mayhem at the Lion Theatre in Horncastle from November 29 to December 2. Tickets are available from Horncastle Music Shop in The Bull Ring, 01507 526566.

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2017-11-16 16:14:49

Hold onto your hats, the ladies are back in town! And this time they are tackling Shakespeare.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/horncastle-players-create-farndale-style-mayhem-for-macbeth-1-8244561

Starving donkeys saved from death by eating Mars bars

Two starving donkeys rescued from almost certain death have been saved - by eating Mars bars. Smokey and Twiglet did not even have the strength to stand up when they were rescued by Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary in Huttoft. Volunteer Ross Clarke with Twiglet - so named because of how thin he was when he was rescued. The emaciated pair were left to starve in the Yorkshire area - before staff at the sanctuary heard their plight and set out to help them. But the two animals were so weak, they no longer wanted to eat. “The donkeys hadn’t been fed or looked after in three months and were kept in a yard where they didn’t even have grass to eat,” said sanctuary owner Tracey Garton. “If we hadn’t received the call about them when we did, they would be dead now.” The animals had pressure sores all over their bodies where they had been laid down for so long. Volunteer Ross Clarke gives the donkeys a Mars bar treat “We brought them back here and put them in a stable but we couldn’t get them to eat anything,” said Tracey. “They just had no interest in living anymore.” Staff tried various things, leaving buckets of food in their stables overnight, but the pair just wouldn’t eat. “Then I remembered years ago I had tempted a sick donkey to eat with a Mars bar so we tried that and it worked. It’s not ideal food to give donkeys, but it was better than nothing at that stage.” Once the pair were interested in food again and gained some energy they were given proper feed. Sanctuary volunteer Chelsie Healey with 'Beryl' - one of the resident chickens. They have now gained weight and are living a healthly life grazing among the sanctuary’s other reisdents - 49 donkeys, four zebra-cross donkeys, two mules, two horses, three ponies and various chickens and cats. Tracey added: “They are doing really well - but still request a Mars bar every day. However, we only give them as an occasional treat now.” The sanctuary is appealing for funds to help them pay for their rising vet bills after a number of the animals recently underwent costly veterinary treatment. They are also looking for donations of prizes and bottles of drink for their tombola. If you can help, visit their website where you can make a donation via Paypal.

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2017-08-14 19:38:15

Two starving donkeys rescued from almost certain death have been saved - by eating Mars bars.

http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/starving-donkeys-saved-from-death-by-eating-mars-bars-1-8102955

Two-vehicle collision near St Bernard’s Avenue junction

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in Louth late yesterday evening (Tuesday). The incident took place near the junction between St Bernard’s Avenue, Eastgate/Eastfield Road, and Riverhead Road shortly after 10pm. It involved two vehicles, one of which is reported to have been a motorcycle. The rider was taken to hospital with ‘injuries that are not life changing or life threatening’, according to Lincolnshire Police. If you witnessed the incident, contact police on 101 and quote incident number 433 of July 3.

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2018-07-04 09:47:04

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in Louth late yesterday evening (Tuesday).

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/two-vehicle-collision-near-st-bernard-s-avenue-junction-1-8555239

Relive summer that changed the world at Grimsby Auditoirum

Take a nostalgic journey to the incredible summer of 1967 at Grimsby Auditorium this week. The Summer of Love anniversary concert is a celebration of the flowers, psychedelia, freedom, peace, love and a whole host of unforgettable music that inspired a generation. It was the summer that became one of the most important cultural moments in history. Featuring original footage captured in the era, The Summer of Love blends film from the defining decade with a full live band to create a phenomenal performance of hits, such as ‘California Dreaming’, ‘San Francisco’, ‘Turn Turn Turn’, ‘Somebody To Love’, ‘Happy Together’, ‘Brown Eyed Girl’, and more than 40 more classics from the sensational summer. The 1960’s proved to be a turbulent, political decade, and one of many changes. These struggles had a lasting impact on the decade, and are an important part of the show. Events such as Haight Ashbury, Vietnam, race tensions in the states, experimentations with drugs, youth culture and the draft are respectfully covered within the show. Director Stuart Price said: “It’s a celebration of the culture of the era and it’s a celebration of the freedom and the love of the era. "1967 was a time of real change - artists such as The Doors and Jimmy Hendrix were pushing musical boundaries that inspired generations to come. "There was a real energy about the recordings back then and we want to make sure that this concert captures that energy - taking the audience right back in time.” Musical Director Jake Field leads a world class live band featuring many West End musicians and vocalists in this dynamic concert performance. He added “This show brings together all the elements that made The Summer of Love in 1967 so special and iconic. "The music is set against a backdrop of original and nostalgic 1960’s film footage that documents the key political and cultural at that time.” The tour, produced by Maple Tree Entertainment Ltd, wqill be at Grimsby Auditorium on Tuesday November 21. The show starts at 7.30pm, with tickets £21 and £23; children £11 from the box office on 0300 300 0035 or book on line at www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

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2017-11-20 06:45:58

Take a nostalgic journey to the incredible summer of 1967 at Grimsby Auditorium this week.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/whats-on/music/relive-summer-that-changed-the-world-at-grimsby-auditoirum-1-8253115

Popular walking festival finale to be held in South Elkington

The picturesque village of South Elkington, near Louth, will host the grand finale of the 14th annual Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival this Sunday (June 3). The 16-day festival, hosted by Heritage Lincolnshire in partnership with the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service, will conclude with a family-friendly event featuring music, walks and refreshments.The programme of walks on offer during the day will include: • A 3-mile walk out to South Elkington from Hubbards Hills; • A 5-mile walk in the woods around South Elkington; • A 1.5-mile village walk which will give walkers the chance to discover the beauty and history of South Elkington; • An 8.6-mile ‘leg stretcher’ across medieval villages and hidden hamlets; • A 3-mile valley woods and stream walk; • A 4.5-mile ‘back to the car’ walk for those who have parked at Hubbards Hills. Festival co-ordinator Natalie Lunt said: “Pull on your walking boots and come join us for a fun packed day!” Visit www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk for details.

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2018-05-31 08:15:00

The picturesque village of South Elkington, near Louth, will host the grand finale of the 14th annual Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival this Sunday (June 3).

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/popular-walking-festival-finale-to-be-held-in-south-elkington-1-8515730

Louth Indoor Bowls Club: Kestrels fly high, but ladies defeated in county league

Louth Indoor Bowls Club’s ladies’ team put in a valiant effort in a county league match at Lincoln, but returned with little to show for their efforts. Despite missing one or two regular players, they had led by 10 shots after 16 of the 21 ends, but could not maintain the momentum and eventually lost by 109 shots to 81 with one rink win. At club level, two more winter league champions were confirmed last week. In the Monday Lunchtime Triples League, Kestrels clinched the title when overcoming a poor start to beat Big Bird 20-11. And Taylor Made secured the Afternoon Triples title when narrowly edging to a 13-11 victory over second-placed S.O.S. * The keen battle at the top of the Evening Fours continues with second-placed APS seemingly the favourites after they squeezed through 15-14 against Roundheads. It kept them two points behind Fast Shippers, but with three games in hand. Shippers were given a tough game by Stags, but hung on for a 16-15 win. * It’s also tight in the Ladies’ League where a comfortable 27-3 victory over Woodentops saw Canaries open a three-point gap. Tyros slumped to a 24-6 defeat against Flyers and dropped to third, allowing Follies to move into second spot after beating Anglers 11-10. * There was a surprise defeat in Division Two of the Friday Mixed Pairs League where leaders Lorraine Evans and Malcolm Wade were edged out 12-11 by Eileen Rayner and Graham Wood. They still remain top the table by one point. There was also defeat for Division Three leaders Anne Burchell and Ian Bertram who were thumped 20-8 by Janet Norman and Robin Barrow. The loss saw their advantage cut to two points as Gill and Pete Fletcher saw off Pat Morley and Malcolm Pearce 19-6.

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2018-03-19 17:36:04

Louth Indoor Bowls Club’s ladies’ team put in a valiant effort in a county league match at Lincoln, but returned with little to show for their efforts.

https://www.louthleader.co.uk/sport/more-sport/louth-indoor-bowls-club-kestrels-fly-high-but-ladies-defeated-in-county-league-1-8421927

Medical school to open at Lincoln

A new medical school is to be established in an exciting collaboration between the University of Lincoln and the University of Nottingham to offer first-class medical education in Lincolnshire. The universities today (Tuesday) announced the new University of Nottingham Lincoln Medical School will go ahead after a successful joint bid for more funding to increase medical school places. When at full capacity in a few years’ time, the new school will deliver medical training to around 400 undergraduate students in the historic city of Lincoln. Students will study for a University of Nottingham BMBS medical degree at the University of Lincoln site on the Brayford Pool. Clinical placements will take place at hospitals, GP surgeries and other healthcare units in the county in collaboration with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust and the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The announcement follows a successful bid for funding to the Higher Education Funding Council England and Health Education England last year in which the Government invited bids from new or existing medical schools for allocation of an extra 1,000 new undergraduate medical education places in England. The expansion of undergraduate medical training is part of a plan to increase the number of UK-trained doctors to ease staffing shortages in the NHS. The universities of Lincoln and Nottingham have secured funding for an initial 80 first year undergraduate places in September 2019 with a further 80 per intake in subsequent years. As the second largest county in England with a rural and ageing population, Lincolnshire has traditionally struggled to recruit and retain doctors and other healthcare professionals. The shortage of doctors in the past year at the county’s hospitals and GP surgeries has been described as critical by health bosses, especially during winter months. Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Science at the University of Lincoln, Professor Libby John, said: “The University of Lincoln has been working for some time with our local health community to develop a medical school for Lincolnshire. We are delighted we can announce that, with our partners the University of Nottingham, we are achieving that ambition. “The University of Nottingham Lincoln Medical School in partnership with the University of Lincoln will help to widen access to the study of medicine across the local region. We want to encourage students in local schools to think about studying medicine here with us. In the longer term this will develop a pool of high-quality medical experts within the Lincolnshire community. “The Medical School will make a huge difference to the people of Lincolnshire who will benefit from the establishment of this hub of medical expertise. It will be underpinned by the University of Lincoln’s outstanding infrastructure, research and employer partnerships. I am grateful for the enormous support we have had from the Lincolnshire community in our bid to establish a medical school for the region.” Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham, Professor John Atherton, said: “We are very pleased and excited to announce this historic collaboration between two leading providers of education in the healthcare sector. “We have been training doctors at Nottingham for almost 50 years and as a result standards of healthcare in the East Midlands have risen dramatically in that time. “Our popular and pioneering medical degree is delivered by teachers who are also hands on clinicians and often world-leading clinical researchers in their field.” Efforts to fill vacancies in rural areas in recent years have included recruitment from abroad and the retraining of doctors from overseas who arrived in the UK as refugees. It is hoped the new Medical School in Lincoln will address future projected shortages of doctors by offering first class training that will encourage graduates to complete their junior doctor training locally and apply for jobs in the region. Jan Sobieraj, Chief Executive at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “We are delighted a Lincolnshire medical school has been announced. This is fantastic news for the University, the NHS and our patients. I like to say well done to the universities for all their hard work in making this happen. Lincolnshire has a severe shortage of doctors in a range of specialities, and ULHT is greatly affected by this. We believe a local medical school will help us in the longer-term with recruiting doctors and keeping them in county, as people tend to stay in the areas where they train.” Prospective medical students will be able to apply through UCAS for the five year University of Nottingham BMBS medical degree (A100) at Lincoln from September 2018 for entry in September 2019. Both universities have a strong commitment to widening participation to a career in medicine and have additionally established a six year degree with a Foundation year (A108), designed to widen participation in medicine, will also be available to applicants from non-traditional backgrounds. Applicant interviews will take place in Lincoln at the Sarah Swift Building, Brayford Pool campus, which also houses the University of Lincoln’s Schools of Health and Social Care, and Psychology.

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2018-03-20 06:32:13

A new medical school is to be established in an exciting collaboration between the University of Lincoln and the University of Nottingham to offer first-class medical education in Lincolnshire.

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Photo of the week: Mablethorpe through the looking glass

This week we’ve got this rather different photograph of Mablethorpe thanks to one of our readers, Martin Turner. It’s a shot of the beach, but has been captured through a glass sphere, making it a bit different and giving it a very special effect. Do you have a landscape or nature photograph of the local area that you would like to share with us? Please email your pictures to: chloe.west@jpress.co.uk, and next time it could be your photograph appearing on our page.

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2018-02-03 10:15:25

This week we’ve got this rather different photograph of Mablethorpe thanks to one of our readers, Martin Turner.

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Hollie Jo’s half marathon in memory of Jake Havercroft

A South Somercotes woman will tackle a gruelling half-marathon in just two weeks time, raising money for her friend who sadly died at the age of 18 earlier this year. Hollie Jo Topliss, 21, is preparing to take part in the Great Birmingham Run - the UK’s second biggest annual half marathon event - on Sunday October 15. Jake Havercroft. Hollie Jo, who currently studying at Birmingham University, will raise money for two causes that are close to her heart: the Teenage Cancer Trust, and the mental health charity Young Minds. She was inspired to run in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust following the death of her friend, Jake Havercroft, who sadly died on August 9 following a short battle with cancer. At the time of his death, Jake was just one week away from receiving his A-Level results at Monks’ Dyke Tennyson College. Hollie Jo told the Leader: “I have known Jake for a long time, since we were young. “My friend is with his brother, and my boyfriend is his cousin. It is a tragedy that Jake died so young - he was a legend. “When I was deciding which charities to run for, I chose to help raise awareness as Jake suffered with a rare form of cancer which doesn’t usually occur in men before around 40 years old.” Hollie Jo chose to support her other charity, Young Minds, as it is close to her heart due to the personal battles with mental health that she and her sister, Amy, have faced. Hollie Jo is currently in the final year of her three year university course in mental health nursing. She said: “I started running over a year ago, since I started university. “I decided to take my running a step further, and started training towards the half marathon in May this year. I am now able to run the 13.1 mile distance.” At the time of the interview, last week, Hollie Jo said she was hoping to raise around £200 for each of her two charities. However, thanks to the generosity of her friends, family and well-wishers, she has now raised around £300 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and almost £150 for Young Minds. She added that she was ‘super happy’ with this sum, and wishes to thank everyone who has kindly made a donation so far. If you would like to sponsor Hollie Jo, visit her fundraising page at www.justgiving.com/teams/Hollieshalfmarathon. From there, you can follow the links at the bottom of the web page to donate to either the Teenage Cancer Trust or Young Minds.

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2017-10-07 09:05:00

A South Somercotes woman will tackle a gruelling half-marathon in just two weeks time, raising money for her friend who sadly died at the age of 18 earlier this year.

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They’re cute and they’re cuddly but...seal pups are causing traffic chaos at Donna Nook

Lincolnshire Police are backing calls for action to cope with thousands of visitors clamouring to see the annual birth of seal pups at Donna Nook. They say the repercussions of emergency vehicles struggling to access gridlocked roads are ‘incomprehensible.’ Last year was a record breaker for the birth of the pups, with reports that one weekend in November attracted 11,000 visitors - and 3,000 cars. PC Rich Precious, Community Beat Manager for Louth Rural and The Wolds, has warned unless action is taken, the ‘consequences could be incomprehensible.’ He said: “Concerns and fears from the community of North Somercotes and the surrounding villages were brought to my attention in November regarding the growing numbers of people and associated vehicles that were travelling to Donna Nook. “Whilst for local businesses - and from an economic point of view - this is extremely positive, it’s appeared we had got to a point that at the height of the season where the road networks and the management of that traffic simply could not cope.” Signs were put up to advise motorists of a one-way system, but there have been claims they were ignored. PC Precious revealed he had seen vehicles tailing back over three miles. He said: “One of my biggest concerns is, should an emergency vehicle need access it would simply not be possible. “The repercussions of this very real scenario are incomprehensible. It is not acceptable and something needs to be changed.” North Somercotes Parish Council is concerned the seals have become too popular, especially for the single-track roads. Neil Drewery, vice chairman of the Parish Council said last season (November-December) was the biggest and busiest he had seen. He added the site access needed improving but had ‘no clue’ who would take responsibility. A multi-agency meeting was called last November to explore ways at how visitor numbers could be better managed. PC Precious said a number of proposals were made. A further meeting has been arranged for early March. PC Precious reassured residents he was doing everything possible to improve the situation. Coun Richard Davies, executive member for Highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “The seals can put the whole area into a gridlock during peak times so discussions are underway to make things better for the future. “For example, as part of some work being planned by the Environment Agency, there is a planning condition to widen Marsh Lane, which is the access road to the car park. “We’re also considering putting formal traffic regulation orders in place, including enforced parking restrictions and implementing a one-way system. “These, combined with local people and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust looking into solutions for the areas they manage, would resolve the problem so that the area can handle the influx of visitors.” A spokesman for the Trust said they did not want to say anything until after the March meeting.

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2018-02-03 12:30:00

Lincolnshire Police are backing calls for action to cope with thousands of visitors clamouring to see the annual birth of seal pups at Donna Nook.

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Care workers are one step closer to bagging coveted award

Employees at the Lincolnshire-based Tanglewood Care Homes are one step closer to winning a coveted prize as part of the 2018 Care Home Awards. In June, employees will be heading to the final round at an award ceremony in London. Here they will find out if they have won awards in the group or individual categories during the Health and Care Show. Tanglewood is shortlisted in the following categories: • Best Small Care Home Group • Best Non-Clinical Facilities • Best for Garden and Outdoor Space • Best for Specialist Care • Best Care Home in a Group Tanglewood Care Homes have facilities in Coningsby, Horncastle, Alford, Boston and Spalding. Tracy Ann Shelbourn, founder and director of Tanglewood Care Homes, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be finalists for not one, but five awards at the Care Home Awards this year. “It’s always rewarding to see that the Tanglewood team is being recognised for our caring commitment to the entire Tanglewood community. “We are looking forward to attending this year’s event and to celebrating the very best in social care with our industry colleagues. “We sincerely hope that another coveted award will accompany us back to Lincolnshire.” The nominations follow a host of recent award wins for Tanglewood employees, who picked up two awards at the Lincolnshire Care Awards in February and were also highly commended in a third category. The Care Home Awards recognise excellence and innovation in care homes and suppliers across the UK. Organiser of the awards, Matthew Davies, said: “There’s a real sense of mounting anticipation as the entries go forward to the final stages of judging. “There are some wonderful stories being told and in some categories the judges will have their work cut out in trying to finalise the results. “I’m not one of the judges but even I understand just how brilliant some of the work is that’s being initiated and carried out by care homes.” • At last year’s ceremony, Tanglewood scooped the award for the best non-clinical facilities.

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2018-04-24 18:00:00

Employees at the Lincolnshire-based Tanglewood Care Homes are one step closer to winning a coveted prize as part of the 2018 Care Home Awards.

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Ice warning issued by Met Office for Tuesday morning as motorists warned to be prepared for big freeze

With temperatures set to plummet well below zero degrees tonight the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for the evening and tomorrow morning. A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Ice is expected to form on some surfaces from late Monday afternoon and last overnight into Tuesday morning. The warning from the Met Office "There will probably be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some injuries possible from slips and falls. "Temperatures are likely to fall rapidly below freezing later on Monday across much of the area. This will lead to icy stretches, particularly where snow melt has occurred during the day, or where a mix of rain and snow has fallen across the south of the area." The Met Office weather warning is in force between 4pm today, Monday, and 11am tomorrow, Tuesday December 12. RELATED: 10 key DOs and DONTs of snow and ice driving

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2017-12-11 19:27:51

With temperatures set to plummet well below zero degrees tonight the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for the evening and tomorrow morning.

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Kenwick Park golf: Marital bliss and golfing honours for Chris and Polly

They say the key to a good marriage is truth and love, but if Chris and Polly Hunt’s round in the Newton Trophy was anything to go by, a shared talent for golf doesn’t do much harm either. An outstanding 39 points gave them the prestigious trophy from Spencer and Donna Wood who finished second with a respectable tally of 35, followed by Past Captains Cup organiser Jenny Cutts (left) and winner Sue Sykes EMN-170814-102626002 Graham and Sue Sykes (34pts). In the competition for non-married couples, Ron Irwin and Wendy Green stormed to 43 points, leaving their opponents in the distance with an impressive eight-point lead from Dermot Dreelan and Karen Archer. * After two days of torrential rain, the Kenwick Park course was in good condition for 11 former lady captains as they played an individual stableford for the Past Captains Cup. Sue Sykes played well to win with a good score of 35 points. As well as presenting the cup, Jenny Cutts generously provided afternoon tea in the clubhouse for everyone taking part. * In the August Medal, Daniel Mountain (10) won Division One with a nett score of 69, while In Division Two, Kevin Cowdroy (16) took the top spot with a stunning nett 62. Les Bullen (26) shot nett 68 to win Division Three. The event was one to remember for Wayne Melton who recorded his first hole-in-one at the second, striking his 165-yard six iron straight into the bottom of the cup.

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2017-08-14 10:30:17

They say the key to a good marriage is truth and love, but if Chris and Polly Hunt’s round in the Newton Trophy was anything to go by, a shared talent for golf doesn’t do much harm either.

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FILM REVIEW: Paddington 2

Michael Bond’s furry fun loving, marmalade endorsing, orphaned little bear is back. Since his first excellent big screen adventure, Paddington (once again voiced by Ben Whishaw) has happily settled in with the Brown family and become a popular and useful member of the local community. Now his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday approaches and he must find a perfect gift for her, as luck would have it, a unique pop up book of London has been found in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop. The only drawback is that it costs a grand and so Paddington enters the world of work in order to save up and buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief and see justice done. The good news is that this sequel is simply superb on all levels, packed with genuine wit and winning performances from the human contingent, and blessed with a fun lite-weight plot which bounds along without ever being tiresome… Baddie of the piece is the villainous Phoenix Buchanan (a wonderfully OTT performance from Hugh Grant sending himself up) - a bitter faded actor looking to launch is own one man show on the West End. The detective subplot leads to a hair-raising finale that sees a steam powered chase, hand-to-hand combat and an anxious life-or-death moment that had the children in the screening I caught this at squealing in delight. Due to some miscarriage of justice, Paddington finds himself behind bars but being a cheerful young bear he has in no time befriended the dangerous criminals he’s locked up with who include Knuckles McGinty (Brendan Gleeson), T-Bone (Tom Davis) and Jimmy the Snitch (Robert Stevenson). The CGI animation is exceptional, Paddington himself is a walking, talking, wonder and other nice touches abound such as a moving scene of 2D paper cut-outs which mimic the classic ‘70s TV show). Everything works so well, director Paul King has served up a winning treat, refreshingly free of cynical cash grab merchandising (unless you count the numerous plugs for marmalade) – effectively capturing a joyful innocence. This is a must see for anyone who with children or those who are just young at heart. Paddington 2 really is the Empire Strikes Back of furry animated comedies – it’s un’bear’ably good family friendly fun. Rating: 4/5 Review by Matt Adcock

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2017-11-19 10:00:00

Michael Bond’s furry fun loving, marmalade endorsing, orphaned little bear is back.

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RUMOUR MILL: | Costa to sign five-year Chelsea deal| Neuer dismisses Man City link| Rose snubs China offer| Griezmann has ‘doubts’ over move to Premiership

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ready to pen a new £57million five-year contract after turning down a big-money move to China. (The Sun) Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer dismissed speculation linking him to Manchester City, saying that there has been “no contact” between himself and former Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola. (The Independent) Tottenham defender Danny Rose has snubbed £14.5m-a-year offer from Shanghai SIPG to stay at White Hart Lane and win trophies. (The Sun) Atletico Madrid’s highly-rated forward Antoine Griezmann has moved to cool speculation that he is set for a summer switch to Manchester United, admitting that he has ‘doubts’ about moving the England. (Daily Mirror) Out of favour winger Nolito has been warned he needs to improve his performances on the training pitch if he wants to return to first team action at Manchester City. (Daily Mail) Jose Mourinho will sit down with Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to discuss his Manchester United future this week. (The Sun) Manchester United failed with an £84m swoop for Thomas Muller last summer, according to Bayern Munich’s Jan-Christian Dreeson. (Daily Star) Chelsea and Tottenham are ready to pounce for Isco after Real Madrid stalled contract talks with the Spanish playmaker until the end of the season. The 24-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of next season. (The Sun) West Ham midfielder Mark Noble has opened up on his football future, admitting he cannot see himself playing for another club between now and the time he retires from the game. (Daily Mail) Manchester United are interested in making a move for Croatian midfielder Milan Badelj after scouting the Fiorentina star earlier this month. (The Sun) Tottenham will make another attempt to lure Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha to White Hart Lane in the summer. (Daily Express) Arsenal, Watford and Lazio are set to battle it out for the signature of teenage Toulouse star Alban Lafont. The highly-rated 18-year-old goalkeeper has been a sensation in Ligue 1 and has caught the eye of several clubs. (Various)

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2017-02-15 09:27:39

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Witness plea after jewellery is stolen from home in Marshchapel

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a home in Marshchapel. The home in Sea Dyke Way was broken into some time between September 15 and 18, A lock was broken to gain entry and jewellery was stolen. Officers investigating the burglary would like hear from any witnesses. If you can help them quote incident 265 of 18 September.

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2017-10-06 17:03:54

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a home in Marshchapel.

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Hubbards Hills arson: Do you recognise these people?

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a group of people who may be able to help with their investigation into the fire at Hubbards Hills earlier this week. The fire - which is being treated as arson - took place on Monday evening (May 28), and resulted in a wooden rain shelter being destroyed. The arson sign was put up at Hubbards Hills after the fire earlier this week. (Picture: Twitter/Louth Fire Station). Today (Wednesday), a police spokesman said: “We believe the people in the photo may be able to help with our enquiries. “We would like anyone who can help identify who they are or anyone who has information to call us on 101.”

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2018-05-30 15:39:26

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a group of people who may be able to help with their investigation into the fire at Hubbards Hills earlier this week.

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‘Like grandfather, like grandson’ at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

A Louth man has taken a novel approach to the traditional sponsored head shave - by only having half of his hair removed until he reaches his next target. As reported in last week’s edition, Cheyne Leftley-Walker, 41, decided to have half of his head and face shaved after surpassing his £100 target for ‘Decembeard’, helping to beat bowel cancer. Cheyne said: “My original target was £100, and I was surprised how quickly I reached it. I have honoured that target, but I have decided to continue raising funds. “My next target is £250, and if I reach that stage I shall do a full head and face shave. I shall then continue raising funds throughout December for a further target - which I shall not reveal just yet! “I decided to raise funds for Decembeard as cancer is something that has touched my family in unfortunate circumstances. “It is such an ugly disease and there are so many unknowns about it. “Whilst there are many charities who do amazing fundraising for cancer related benefits, Decembeard is a charity that I could really connect with as a long- standing bearded man.” • If you would like to find out more, or make a donation, visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cheyne-leftley-walker-decembeard-2016

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2017-01-02 17:35:58

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First table top sale of 2017 for windmill

Waltham Windmill‘s first table top sale of the New Year will be taking place at St Giles Big Hall in Church Lane, Scartho, on Saturday, January 14. Sellers can set up from 8.15am (tables provided). Buyers can enter from 9am. Adults entry is 20p and children are free. Plus there will be hot drinks and bacon buns on sale. All tables must be pre booked by phoning 01472 823444 or 01472 316597.

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2017-01-02 10:30:54

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Here’s how to be part of Great British Bake Off 2018 - apply now

Applications are now open for the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off. If you are brilliant with brioche, marvellous with meringue or super with Sponge, then why not put your baking skills to the test? Contestants and stars of the Great British Bake Off 2017 SUS-170825-150836001 Producers of the show - which controversially moved to Channel 4 from the BBC ahead of the last series - are looking for a fresh batch of brilliant, amateur bakers to ‘dough’ battle and enter the tent for the ninth series of The Great British Bake Off. Channel 4 confirmed earlier this month that Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will return to front the show next year. “If you or someone you know, is ready to sieve the dream,” say the producers, “then why not take a whisk and apply now?” Deadline for all applications is Sunday 7th January 2018. You can apply online at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk, phone 0207 067 4837 or email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk

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2017-11-16 09:26:00

Applications are now open for the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off.

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Big savings on tickets for Boxing Day at Market Rasen Racecourse

Horse racing fans can get their hands on tickets for the big Boxing Day fixture at Market Rasen Racecourse on Black Friday at a discount of 25 per cent! For 24 hours on Friday, November 24, Tattersalls enclosure badges will cost £30 for two - the standard price is £20 each. With accompanied children admitted free of charge, it makes for a very affordable day out. Boxing Day racing at Market Rasen is always a great chance for families and friends to continue the festive feeling, with many people in Lincolnshire enjoying a once-a-year chance to go to the races. It’s as much a part of Christmas in Lincolnshire as turkey, mulled wine and crackers. Such is the meeting’s popularity that the attendance has topped 9,000 spectators in each of the last three years. There’s a packed programme of jump racing, including the annual Clugston Lincolnshire National. Like the ultimate Aintree race – the Randox Health Grand National - stamina is crucial for the Lincolnshire National, which is run over a distance of three and a half miles. Further details about Market Rasen Racecourse, including ticket purchases, can be found at marketrasen.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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2017-11-22 11:00:00

Horse racing fans can get their hands on tickets for the big Boxing Day fixture at Market Rasen Racecourse on Black Friday at a discount of 25 per cent!

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Lincolnshire NHS: ‘Look out for family and friends during winter’

Lincolnshire East Clinical Commissioning Group is urging people to look out for elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbours this winter, and make sure they have the support they need during the winter months. Older people and those with long-term health conditions are particularly susceptible to illness and isolation at this time of year, yet it can sometimes be difficult for those at risk to admit they need help. Sarah Southall, Deputy Chief Nurse at the Lincolnshire East Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Winter is a time when communities should come together to support people in need and encourage them to seek medical assistance before illness becomes so serious they need to be admitted to hospital. “All too often elderly and vulnerable people end up in hospital for lengthy stays with symptoms that might not have become so serious and could have been managed at home if only they’d sought and received help. “This is often as a result of people trying to push on through adversity because they don’t want to cause inconvenience to their families with something they feel is insignificant. “However, for those people aged 75 or over, or with long-term conditions such as a respiratory illness, it is important not to wait when you feel ill – you should get help straightaway. “Local pharmacists are a great source of advice and will be able to recommend an over the counter medicine to alleviate your symptoms or tell you if you need to see your GP. “If you have a friend, neighbour or relative who is vulnerable you can do your bit by checking in on them regularly and making sure they have everything they need to stay well this winter. Lincolnshire East CCG has come up with the following tips on how to help elderly and/or vulnerable people you might know: • Drop in to see them and check if they are well at least once a week – more often if the weather turns cold. • Check they are feeling well and don’t let them brush off your questions if you are concerned they are trying to hide an illness, particularly if they don’t seem their usual self or they look unwell. • If they are feeling ill, encourage them to visit their local pharmacist without delay and give them a lift if you can. • Ask if you can collect any prescriptions they need or take them to their GP for any appointments. • Tell them to call 111 if they feel unwell when pharmacies are closed – a trained NHS healthcare adviser will be able to help. • Make sure their home is heated to at least 18-21 degrees C throughout the winter. • Ensure they are eating well and have a good supply of essential and store cupboard food to keep them going, and offer to help them with shopping if they struggle with mobility. • Encourage them to get heating and cooking appliances safety checked – and recommend a trustworthy gas and heating engineer or electrician if you know one. • If it snows clear their path, front steps or doorway areas for them – or better still, encourage them to stay in. For more information on staying well this winter, visit www.nhs.uk/staywell

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2017-02-15 06:25:30

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Grammar pupils in Louth bag the silver in national quiz competition

A clever quizzing quartet from King Edward VI Grammar School in Louth recently won second place in the national schools University Challenge. The team, which included Rowan Roddick, Jack Leeming, Fraser Whittock and Ben Jeffrey have been able to hone their skills during their time at King Edward’s which has helped them get through the different rounds and into the finals which were held at the University of Lincoln. To get to the finals, the team beat last year’s winners St Ivo school and also beat the team from the independent sector’s Nottingham High School. Headmaster at the grammar school in Louth, James Lascelles praised the performance of the team. “Rowan, Ben, Jack and Fraser have always been keen quizzers and debaters,” Mr Lascelles said. “It is great to see how their confidence has developed over the years through the many opportunities they have had to engage in public speaking.” There were 10 teams in total in the final rounds; the majority from the independent sector. The different rounds included history, general knowledge, science, art, architecture and many more. In the finals King Edward’s were pipped at the post by an excellent performance from Southend High School for Boys. The King Edward’s team only missed out on four key questions, which resulted in them ending up with a final score of 280, compared to the winning total of 315. Mr Lascelles added that the students pulled out a really impressive performance that was one to be proud of.

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2017-10-06 18:33:54

A clever quizzing quartet from King Edward VI Grammar School in Louth recently won second place in the national schools University Challenge.

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NHS CRISIS: Fears more than half of A&Es may be lost

Dozens of accident and emergency units are facing closure or being downgraded in a far-reaching overhaul of urgent care which senior doctors warn would have “disastrous” consequences for the NHS. An analysis of documents drawn up to remodel the health service in England shows that 24 casualty units from Durham to Somerset have been marked for potential closure despite record demand for A&Es and serious overcrowding across the country as the NHS goes through its most severe winter crisis since records began. Last month produced the worst performance for A&E waits in 13 years. NHS bosses who have drawn up the changes as part of efforts to plug a £22bn hole in the health service budget by 2021, insist that concentration of specialist urgent services could save lives and there are no plans for a “significant” reduction in the existing number of 175 emergency units. But one senior emergency doctor told this newspaper that the plans amount to proposal to “make the River Nile run backwards” by planning for a reduction in demand for A&E services at a time when Britain has a growing and ageing population. HOW NHS SERVICES IN YOUR COUNTY COMPARES TO THE REST OF THE COUNTRY Research based on 44 regional blueprints by the Johnston Press Investigation Unit reveals that managers are planning to cater for up to 30 per cent fewer A&E visits and plans have already been advanced to downgrade units to urgent care centres (UCC) with fewer specialist or consultant-grade staff. In north east London, the King George Hospital will see its A&E become a UCC by 2019. Similar plans are under consideration in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, and Poole in Dorset. In Staffordshire, health bosses have set a goal of a 30 per cent reduction in A&E visits; in Norfolk the figure is 20 per cent. A separate study by the Health Service Journal (HSJ) has found that around 15 per cent of the total number of A&Es face closure or downgrading with several areas facing “either/or” decisions between neighbouring units. Under the five-year project to plug the hole in the NHS budget in England, Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) have been drawn up for each of 44 “regions” to remodel services. A key part of the scheme is to reduce reliance on hospitals, in particular A&E units, by expanding primary care into integrated “hubs” staffed by GPs and other carers, bolstered by technology and teams to carry out home visits. But emergency medicine experts argue that the NHS lacks the additional beds and community care resources that would be required to cope with such a change. At a time when 12-hour trolley waits have doubled in the last two years, they accuse managers of basing the future of the health service on “wishful thinking and rhetoric”. According to leaked figures, some 780 people last month waited more than 12 hours for a bed while in A&E - compared to 158 in January 2015. Dr Chris Moulton, vice president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), said: “A&E units are already desperately short of capacity and hospitals have almost 100 per cent bed occupancy. The suggestion that you can close A&E departments and then somehow fewer people will become ill is clearly ridiculous. And anyway, it is not people with minor illnesses but elderly patients with serious conditions who are the ones lying on A&E trolleys waiting for beds and then languishing on the wards awaiting social care. “The problem is that the STPs are trying to design the health service around the fallacy that you can downgrade A&E departments and then not provide comparable capacity elsewhere. They are predicting a pattern of falling demand when A&E attendances have consistently risen for decades. There is no clear indication as to how this miracle might be achieved.” He added: “We have a rapidly growing and ageing population and therefore the idea that the health service won’t have to deal with even higher numbers of people requiring emergency care and hospital admission in the future is like hoping that the River Nile will run backwards.” The professional body said that while it agreed that numerous units were facing change, it was only aware of five A&Es at immediate risk. But it warned that a decision to implement 24 closures - equivalent to one in six of the total - was unthinkable. The HSJ, which said it was aware seven closures or downgrades already in the pipeline, found that 26 hospitals were involved in “head to head” comparisons which could result in one unit being maintained or upgraded to offer full emergency services while the other nearby A&E could be closed or offer reduced care. Such decisions are being considered in Shrewsbury and Telford; and Bedford and Milton Keynes. Some clinicians argue that such moves to concentrate staff in two overstretched A&Es into a single unit can be a sensible use of resources and will not necessarily result in a loss of capacity. But campaigners and experts warn that widespread closures will result in longer journeys to the nearest emergency units and place an unsustainable burden on remaining services. Dr Taj Hassan, RCEM president, said that while the STPs had “admirable” ambitions they were in their present form “unworkable”. He said: “If it were to come to pass that one in six emergency departments are downgraded, the effects would be disastrous. “Closure of any emergency department will naturally require more beds to be found elsewhere - patients do not just disappear when an option for care is removed.” The National Health Action Party, which campaigns for improvements in health service funding and staffing, said the STPs offered a grim picture which could ultimately see the number of full A&Es whittled down 70. A spokesman said: “According to the STPs, to make the NHS affordable and sustainable, we the public must get used to longer ambulance journeys for emergency care, longer waiting times for treatment. There is a shortage of doctors and nurses. Our A&Es no longer have a mid-winter crisis, they have a year-round crisis.” At the heart of many STPs is a new strategy which will seek to divert many people from attending casualty by referring them to a range of alternative services from walk-in minor injury units (MIUs) to teams dedicated to treating people at home. The North and Central London STP envisages an Acute Care At Home service under which patients, for an example an elderly person who has suffered a fall judged by paramedics not to require A&E treatment, will be referred electronically by ambulance staff to an alternative team who will visit within 12 hours. Clinicians agree that such schemes are desirable but question whether they will save money or function effectively. In north Essex, managers are considering plans to two out of three minor injury units while in Worcestershire last month four MIUs were closed for three days so staff could be redeployed to support struggling A&Es in Worcester and Redditch. An NHS England spokesman said: “The number of people seeking urgent care is on the rise so overall we expect the range of services available to them to expand over coming years. “Within that overall expansion, it may be possible to improve care and save lives with some concentration of specialist urgent services. This approach has increased the chances of surviving a major trauma in this country by 50 per cent, and only today the Stroke Association have called for more concentration of stroke units to improve outcomes. However we do not expect significant numbers of A&E changes in the years ahead, and many schemes were in fact decided on many years ago so this is a rehash of old news.”

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2017-02-15 06:00:08

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East Midlands residents ‘illegally stream and download online content 16 times per month’

A brand new study undertaken by a broadband comparison website has polled a cross-section of Britons in order to reveal the locations in the UK where the most illegal internet downloads or streaming take place. More than two thirds of British adults confess to illegally downloading or streaming content regularly, with Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead amongst the most popular TV shows to be viewed this way in the UK. The research, conducted by www.broadbanddeals.co.uk, of 4,372 adults aged 18 and over, formed part of a wider study into illegal streaming and downloads. In order to uncover geographical differences in download and streaming habits, respondents were spread equally across the 12 UK regions. All participants were initially asked: “Have you ever knowingly downloaded or streamed content illegally through your phone, computer, television or other device?”, to which more than two thirds (67%) admitted to doing so ‘on a regular basis’ (at least once a month or more) and a further 14% said that they did so ‘occasionally’. When asked to clarify what they’d previously downloaded or streamed illegally; ‘TV shows’ (88%), ‘Football matches’ (60%), ‘Films’ (63%), ‘Music’ (53%) and ‘Games’ (36%) emerged as the top five answers given by relevant respondents. Of those polled, more than one in ten (11%) confessed to researchers that they were unaware if they’d ever illegally downloaded or streamed content. Next, all relevant individuals who’d stated they streamed or downloaded TV shows were given an extensive list of popular series and asked to state which they’d watched illegally, with the most common shows emerging as follows: • Game Of Thrones – 26% • Breaking Bad – 17% • The Walking Dead – 14% • The Big Bang Theory – 8% • Grand Tour – 6% Finally, all respondents who’d ever downloaded or streamed content illegally on the internet were divided into the regions in which they lived and asked to state how many times, in a typical month, they did so. The average answer for each area emerged as follows: • South West – 24 (number of times respondents illegally stream/download content online per month) • London - 22 • Wales - 21 • West Midlands - 18 • South East - 16 • East Midlands - 16 • North East - 15 • Yorkshire & Humberside -14 • East of England - 12 • North West - 12 • Northern Ireland - 11 • Scotland – 10 Anyone who’d illegally streamed a football match previously was asked what team they supported, which revealed ‘Manchester United’ (21%), ‘Arsenal’ (19%), Chelsea (15%) fans to be the most likely to do so. Tom Rodgers, spokesperson for www.broadbanddeals.co.uk, said: “It seems from our research into the downloading habits of Britons that a very small percentage of people see an issue with essentially viewing content that has been obtained illegally. “Whilst it may not seem as serious as some offences, it is by no means a victimless crime. “When someone makes the decision to illegally obtain music, games, films and TV shows there are large numbers of ‘behind the scenes’ individuals, like session musicians, production assistant and junior animators, that are unfairly losing out on money and royalties and potentially the opportunity to work on such creative projects in the future.”

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2017-08-14 20:50:47

A brand new study undertaken by a broadband comparison website has polled a cross-section of Britons in order to reveal the locations in the UK where the most illegal internet downloads or streaming take place.

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Musical maverick opens Jockey Club Live season at Rasen

Excitement is growing ahead of the opening Jockey Club Live event this Friday, June 1, at Market Rasen Racecourse. Musical maverick Plan B will be taking to the stage at the end of the race meeting, which features seven jump races, sponsored by Drayton Motors of Lincolnshire. Brit Award winner, acclaimed director and actor, Ben Drew released his fourth album, Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose, last month. Now the stage is set for a live open-air performance at Market Rasen. Nadia Powell, General Manager, Market Rasen Racecourse, said: “Jockey Club Live concerts are now hugely popular annual events in Lincolnshire - with racing and music fans. “Our visitors have enjoyed seeing superstars like Tom Jones, Jess Glynne, Olly Murs and Kaiser Chiefs in recent years, attracting record crowds. “Plan B is a marvellous attraction and thousands of his fans have been snapping up tickets for the racing and the concert. “We are also delighted to welcome Drayton Motors of Lincolnshire as sponsor of all the horse races during the afternoon.” Visitors are being encouraged to enjoy the racing ahead of the concert, which will take place after the final race scheduled for 5.20pm. Tickets for Jockey Club Live are for both the racing and the concert. The racecourse is made up of three enclosures during racing - County, Tattersalls and Lawn Enclosure. The first horse race is at 1.40pm, with gates open two hours before. Tickets can be booked online at marketrasen.thejockeyclub.co.uk or call 0344 579 3009. Delays can be expected leaving the racecourse car park after the event. The racecourse closes at 8pm. • The second Jockey Live event at Market Rasen will see Brit-award winning singer Paloma Faith bring her unique sound to the Legsby Road course. Tickets for the event on Saturday August 18 are on sale now; details as above.

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2018-05-31 08:01:49

Excitement is growing ahead of the opening Jockey Club Live event this Friday, June 1, at Market Rasen Racecourse.

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2017-10-07 00:56:36

Today’s matches...

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Louth police investigate Boyes theft

Police are appealing for information that could help them with an investigation into a theft-from-shop incident that took place on Wednesday (December 6). Two men entered the Boyes store in Mercer Row, Louth, and have taken a display of branded jumpers and hoodies. Do you know either of these men? Both men have returned to the store later in the afternoon only to be challenged by staff on this occasion. The first man was described as being of average height, with shaved light brown hair, and described as wearing all dark clothing, approximately 30-40 years old. The second man was described as of a similar age, taller than the first man, with dark stubble, and described as wearing all dark clothing, and a dark coloured knitted hat. If you recognize the people in the photos, call Lincolnshire Police on 101 as the two men may be able to help with their enquiries. If you have any information, including being approached by somebody selling branded jumpers and hoodies in the last few days, contact 101 and state that this is under incident 256 of December 6.

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2017-12-11 12:45:52

Police are appealing for information that could help them with an investigation into a theft-from-shop incident that took place on Wednesday (December 6).

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Jewellery stolen in Marshchapel burglary

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Marshchapel, and are warning residents to be vigilant. A home in Sea Dyke Way was broken into at some point between the September 15-18, and the police launched a public appeal this week. A lock was broken to gain entry and jewellery was stolen. Officers investigating would like hear from any witnesses, who should call 101 and quote incident reference number 265 of September 18.

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2017-10-07 07:05:05

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Marshchapel, and are warning residents to be vigilant.

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A Mother Never: Chris Boyer's Selfless Act For The Love of Dog - 100.7 KFM-BFM - San Diego Radio - kfmbfm.com

Boyer + Brandy + a jar of peanut butter... What could be weird about that? Earlier this week, Boyer revealed an intimate, heart-felt secret. Boyer admitted that his heart goes out to his beloved dog(wife) Brandy because, since she's spayed, she will never experience the joys of motherhood. To make her heartache a little less for what she'll never be, Boyer lets her lick his face clean just like she would a pup of her very own. "When I realized my dog Brandy would never know the motherly joy of having puppies, I decided I would lie in bed and allow her to lick my face clean like she would one of her young, needy, beautiful offspring. A portion of the joy of motherhood would be hers." This is a peek inside that loving experience...

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2018-02-02 00:00:00

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The DSC, George Clooney & The Golden Ratio of Beauty - 100.7 KFM-BFM - San Diego Radio - kfmbfm.com

No doubts that you've heard of The Golden Rule or perhaps a Golden Shower, but have you ever heard of the Golden Ratio of Beauty? It's a bit math-y and a tad science-y, but in a nutshell, the Golden Ratio are the measurements that, according a couple of really, really old Greek guys, are the most aesthetically pleasing proportions for our human eyes to look at. [If that wasn't a technical enough definition, here you go.] For example, George Clooney has been deemed to have the world's most handsome face, according to the science of the Golden Ratio. [But did you really need science to tell you that?] From 'not bad' to 'you are good looking!', here's how the DSC crew measured up to the Golden Ratio: Want to see how you measure up? Check it out right here!

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2017-07-28 00:00:00

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And The Most Unattractive 'James Bond' Is... Daniel Craig? - 100.7 KFM-BFM - San Diego Radio - kfmbfm.com

What? How is that even possible? Blame the Golden Ratio! Awhile back, the DSC crew put their faces to the Golden Ratio test. From 'You are ugly!' to 'You are good looking!', see how the whole crew stacked up, and then take the test for yourself!

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2018-02-02 00:00:00

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