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Calls to lobby MPs over ‘worrying’ lorry driver shortage

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Mr Brewster, of Ashby-cum-Fenby, said the shortage is because there is not enough people coming into the industry due to the expense involved. “I have lobbied both of our MPs and one of them, Martin Vickers, is actually on the transport select committee.
January 27, 2016 |

New dial-a-bus service to serve 50+ locations

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Places in North Lincolnshire initially served by CallConnect will include Brigg, Brigg Garden Centre, Humberside Airport, Barnetby, Bonby, Broughton, Cadney, Castlethorpe, Cleatham, Croxton, Elsha, Gainsthorpe, Greetwell, Hibaldstow, Howsham, 
January 27, 2016 |

​Warning! The freak winter of 1947 was also mild up to January 20 …

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​Warning! The freak winter of 1947 was also mild up to January 20 …Britain is set for a big freeze as the unseasonably mild weather comes to an end, with temperatures dipping as low as -11C in some areas this week. The Met Office has issued weather warnings for 70mph winds, more than 1.5 inches of rain and two inches
January 11, 2016 |

​Current river levels in Grimsby – LIVE data to monitor risk of flooding

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​Current river levels in Grimsby – LIVE data to monitor risk of floodingWhile the Grimsby area has been very lucky compared to flooding in other parts of the country, we have suffered in the past and it remains a worry for householders. Back in June and July 2007, Yorkshire and Humberside was the region worst affected by …
January 4, 2016 |

Lincolnshire flood plain housing to have £13 million defence scheme

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Lincolnshire flood plain housing to have £13 million defence schemeEngineering consultancy Mott MacDonald has been appointed by North Lincolnshire Council to design a £13 million flood defence scheme for the new Lincolnshire Lakes multi-village development near Scunthorpe, UK. The £1.2 billion Lincolnshire Lakes …
December 25, 2015 |

New care service addressing loneliness for Keelby residents

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With the groundwork completed, and a central office, based in Aylesby, the charity is now able to pursue its aims of recruiting volunteers and carers to offer a service focused on the needs of Keelby residents. Volunteer co-ordinator John Spowage …
December 22, 2015 |