People, Health and Care
From heartbreak to hope – North Lincolnshire couple using...
A North Lincolnshire couple who turned the worst moment of their lives into a mission to protect other families are…
New play park opens in Barton – built by local families, for...
Families in Barton-upon-Humber have a brand new place to play this Easter, as the transformed Baysgarth Park play area opens…
One less bill to worry about: 12 months council tax removed for...
Working-age residents in North Lincolnshire facing terminal illness will no longer have to worry about a council tax bill, under…
Heating oil costs spike – cash support on the way for...
Rural households across North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil are set to receive extra help – with funding on…
Council supports puppet club for young people with additional...
Young people in Scunthorpe with additional needs have been taking part in a unique creative project thanks to a £4,611…
Budget 2026: Protecting care and independence in challenging...
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 –...
North Lincolnshire council’s fostering team are delighted to announce that HY Racing has become the newest member of the Fostering…
Armed Forces Day to take centre stage at new Normanby Hall Armed...
Armed Forces Day will take centre stage at a new Armed Forces Festival at Normanby Hall Country Park, giving the…
Game changer for Epworth football club with cash confirmed for...
More residents across the Isle of Axholme will be able to get in on the action after Epworth Town Colts…
Hurry now: final free air fryers available for pensioners across...
Applications have now closed. Pensioners across North Lincolnshire are being urged to act quickly, with just 1,000 free air fryers…
From being told “you’re not good enough” to leading an...
A new episode of the News Direct podcast – Inspiring People – sharing real stories from across North Lincolnshire, shines…
“Get your act together” – council leader demands...
The leader of North Lincolnshire Council has demanded urgent action from regional water providers after repeated supply failures have affected communities…
This time, quit smoking – properly
If quitting smoking is on your mind again this January, here’s the straight truth: waiting for the “right time” hasn’t…
“Endless Pots of Love” – Kate and Mark’s Fostering Story.
For years, Kate and Mark had quietly carried the thought of fostering in their hearts. Their own children were growing…
Have your say: Residents asked to help shape future investments...
Following the announcement that the Government will not intervene in NHS plans to strip services from Scunthorpe hospital, North Lincolnshire…