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December 2025

Cllr Rob Waltham talking to James Sweeting from Lincoln & York
No Nonsense. No Gloss. Just the Truth: Rob Waltham sits down...
9 December 2025

News Direct has launched a bold new episode featuring James Sweeting, Chairman of Lincoln & York, in a conversation that…

Doctors, nurses and patients in a hospital corridor.
Government refuses to step in and stop NHS plan to strip...
8 December 2025

North Lincolnshire Council has responded after receiving a letter from the Minister of State for Health confirming that the Government…

Street Beat - PA community grant
Street Beat empowers local youth to take centre stage
7 December 2025

Young people in North Lincolnshire are being given the chance to move, express themselves, and build confidence through Street Beat…

Myos House - Winter warm packs and energy-saving appliances.
Winter warm packs and low-energy appliances delivered to Myos...
6 December 2025

Elderly residents at Myos House in Scunthorpe have received free low-energy cooking appliances and winter warmer packs as part of…

Four people, two with spades, planting a sapling in a field
Rooting for 250,000 trees – join the final push this...
5 December 2025

250,000 new trees – that’s the milestone in sight as the winter planting season begins in North Lincolnshire. Now, residents,…

External view of Church Square House, North Lincolnshire Council offices.
Council finances remain stable despite funding cuts and rising...
5 December 2025

North Lincolnshire Council has reported a strong mid-year financial position, achieved through careful planning and a continued focus on value…

Packet of cigarettes
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Scunthorpe...
4 December 2025

North Lincolnshire Council’s Trading Standards participated in a national initiative targeting criminal exploitation of high street businesses and found 13,240…

Make UK business conference - Cllr Rob Waltham opening
Council partners with Make UK to help local businesses navigate...
3 December 2025

North Lincolnshire’s manufacturers were given a crucial boost this week as business leaders gathered for a specialist summit designed to…

Older man on a bus walking past others to find a seat.
Enhanced travel for 25,000 older and disabled residents to be...
2 December 2025

Thousands of older and disabled residents will continue to benefit from free and enhanced bus and rail travel in North…

Girl in a santa hat with the NL Active logo
A festive fun guide to Christmas break activities at NL Active
2 December 2025

Calling all grown-ups! From 22 December to 4 January, NL Active centres will be bursting with holiday fun to keep your…

Podcast 4 - Lillie and Lucy
Dancing Tiger Scrapstore takes centre stage in latest ‘News...
2 December 2025

Two of Scunthorpe’s most creative community champions are the stars of the latest News Direct podcast, as council leader Rob…

A lineup of six people inside a blue and white classroom
More children set to learn and thrive in their own community as...
1 December 2025

More children with additional needs will be able to stay in their local community to learn, grow and thrive thanks…