New planning rules mean farmers be flexible with fresh revenue streams: From today Lincolnshire farmers will be able to convert unused buildings into homes and shops thanks to new planning laws. The changes give farmers greater freedoms to diversify and… dlvr.it/T79jxh

New County Council Chairman names two charities he’ll support: Macmillan Cancer Support and Blind Veterans UK are the charities pf choice for support from Lincolnshire’s new County Council Chairman Eddie Strengiel. Elected as Chairman at last week’s AGM… dlvr.it/T79hcz

15 projects awarded funding to support skills in North East Lincolnshire: Fifteen projects focused on supporting skills and education across North East Lincolnshire have been awarded a funding boost through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The… dlvr.it/T781D5

New garden provides sanctuary at hospital: Hospital patients and staff in Lincoln will be able to retreat to a new garden funded through charitable donations. The garden has been opened at Lincoln County Hospital and is the first of three to be created… dlvr.it/T71T5s

New experience in leisure and hospitality set for Lincoln as STACK opens its doors: The journey is finally over – STACK Lincoln is now opening its doors and bringing a whole new experience in leisure and hospitality to the city. Seven days a week, from… dlvr.it/T71Pbk

National Lottery grant keeps charity on the road: Grimsby-based Linkage Community Trust’s  awarded £164,316 in National Lottery funding to support its sensory outreach service. The charity, that supports people with learning disabilities and autism, will… dlvr.it/T70w2v

North Lincolnshire considers plans for one of Europe’s largest data centres: Plans have been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council to develop one of Europe’s largest data centres on land near South Killingholme and the A180. If approved, the Humber… dlvr.it/T6zMWN

Community celebration of Sutton-on-Sea history to take place: A free celebration of Sutton-on-Sea’s rich history and culture is set to take place this June, as part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership’s Arts Council England NPO project.… dlvr.it/T6zKRs

Revesby Country Fair set to “thrill, excite and astonish” families this summer: Revesby Country Fair, a popular Lincolnshire family day out, will return this summer with crafts, country pursuits and cooking. Taking place at Revesby Park on Sunday 4th… dlvr.it/T6w8XJ

Freemasons support Lincolnshire couple’s campaign to prevent unnecessary deaths from ‘undercover killer’: North Lincolnshire couple Steve and Gill Ayling have dedicated their lives to beating an ‘undercover killer’ that lurks undetected and then takes… dlvr.it/T6vrlz

City of Lincoln council elects new leader: Cllr Naomi Tweddle has been formally appointed as the new Leader of City of Lincoln Council at its Annual General Meeting. She has been Labour councillor for Minster ward in the city since 2016, and the… dlvr.it/T6vbnW

TV presenter to get honorary doctorate from Bishop Grosseteste University: BBC TV presenter Peter Levy is alongside a children’s author and an Armed Forces Champion to receive honorary awards from Bishop Grosseteste University next week. Two awardees are… dlvr.it/T6vY4v

Scunthorpe and Grimsby to share almost £500,000 to revitalise town centres: Grimsby town centre and Scunthorpe High Street are amongst ten struggling high streets chosen to take part in a new government pilot – the High Street Accelerators programme – to… dlvr.it/T6vV94

It’s A Knockout event to raise funds for hospitals charity: Plans are underway to bring It’s A Knockout to the county in aid of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity. Gather a team to take part in the action-packed day, which will be held on Sunday… dlvr.it/T6vV8n

New benches to get people talking in Grantham: Three benches in Grantham’s parks are being designated as places where a chat with a friendly stranger is welcome. ‘Happy To Chat’ benches have been installed in Wyndham, Queen Elizabeth and Dysart Parks and… dlvr.it/T6vV5s

New South & East Lincolnshire Cultural Conference to take place at Blackfriars Theatre: A new South & East Lincolnshire Cultural Conference is taking place for the first time at Blackfriars Theatre, Boston, on Wednesday 22 May, from 9.30am to 4pm. The… dlvr.it/T6sxBg

Lincolnshire schools get funding boost from Bookmark Reading Charity: More schools in Lincolnshire will get the chance to boost their child reading programmes with the offer of a potential £1,000 for new books and resources. Bookmark Reading Charity is… dlvr.it/T6sTwh

Fire crews pass £80,000 fundraising target: Over the last year, firefighters and staff at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have been raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity with the aim of raising at least £80,000 in the charity’s 80th year. The combined… dlvr.it/T6sRv7

American military nostalgia visit for RAF Saltby D-Day commemoration: A D-Day 80th anniversary event at Saltby airfield on 8 June will turn back the clock to commemorate its wartime role. RAF Saltby was home to America’s 9th Troop Carrier Command during… dlvr.it/T6sJjH

Venue reborn to boost social life of North Lincolnshire village: A bid writing service set up by MP Andrew Percy has helped to save the former St Oswald Church Hall in Keadby near Scunthorpe and convert it into a public hall. Funding attracted for the… dlvr.it/T6rr7h