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People, Health and Care

Three people sat at a long desk with a window in the centre
From heartbreak to hope – North Lincolnshire couple using...
10 April 2026

A North Lincolnshire couple who turned the worst moment of their lives into a mission to protect other families are…

View of Baysgarth Park with children playing equipment taken from the top of a slide
New play park opens in Barton – built by local families, for...
3 April 2026

Families in Barton-upon-Humber have a brand new place to play this Easter, as the transformed Baysgarth Park play area opens…

Cllr T Mitchell, Cllr N Poole, Cllr R Waltham, Cllr C Patterson - Marie Curie
One less bill to worry about: 12 months council tax removed for...
31 March 2026

Working-age residents in North Lincolnshire facing terminal illness will no longer have to worry about a council tax bill, under…

Boy warms hands above the electric oil radiator
Heating oil costs spike – cash support on the way for...
18 March 2026

Rural households across North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil are set to receive extra help – with funding on…

Group picture of The Way Youth Club with Rob and Julie at the Connect Church on Ashby Road.
Council supports puppet club for young people with additional...
17 March 2026

Young people in Scunthorpe with additional needs have been taking part in a unique creative project thanks to a £4,611…

Photo of care worker and service user in a field.
Budget 2026: Protecting care and independence in challenging...
25 February 2026

North Lincolnshire Council is putting vulnerable adults first, protecting frontline care and support at a time when many councils are…

HY Racing joins the Fostering Friendly Scheme –...
18 February 2026

North Lincolnshire council’s fostering team are delighted to announce that HY Racing has become the newest member of the Fostering…

Fluttering flag advertising Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day to take centre stage at new Normanby Hall Armed...
14 February 2026

Armed Forces Day will take centre stage at a new Armed Forces Festival at Normanby Hall Country Park, giving the…

Group picture in front of the new clubhouse at Epworth Town Colts football ground.
Game changer for Epworth football club with cash confirmed for...
12 February 2026

More residents across the Isle of Axholme will be able to get in on the action after Epworth Town Colts…

Air Fryer, slow cooker and one cup kettle
Hurry now: final free air fryers available for pensioners across...
12 February 2026

Applications have now closed. Pensioners across North Lincolnshire are being urged to act quickly, with just 1,000 free air fryers…

Cllr Rob Waltham and Holme Valley Primary school headteacher, Rachel Stephenson.
From being told “you’re not good enough” to leading an...
30 January 2026

A new episode of the News Direct podcast – Inspiring People – sharing real stories from across North Lincolnshire, shines…

Woman filling a glass up with water.
“Get your act together” – council leader demands...
27 January 2026

The leader of North Lincolnshire Council has demanded urgent action from regional water providers after repeated supply failures have affected communities…

Broken cigarette, and scattered tobacco spelling the word 'stop'
This time, quit smoking – properly
15 January 2026

If quitting smoking is on your mind again this January, here’s the straight truth: waiting for the “right time” hasn’t…

Become a foster carer this New Year graphic. With a dad and soon learning to ride a bike.
“Endless Pots of Love” – Kate and Mark’s Fostering Story.
5 January 2026

For years, Kate and Mark had quietly carried the thought of fostering in their hearts. Their own children were growing…

Have your say - Scunthorpe General Hospital.
Have your say: Residents asked to help shape future investments...
5 January 2026

Following the announcement that the Government will not intervene in NHS plans to strip services from Scunthorpe hospital, North Lincolnshire…