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Police and crime commissioner Alan Hardwick

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner under fire again in damning report from MPs

Stronger scrutiny is required of elected police commissioners to prevent “maverick decision making”, a damning report by MPs has warned.

The scene in Woolwich, south London, where a man was killed and two others were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds (Yusuf_Kayalar/PA)

VIDEO: WOOLWICH MURDER INVESTIGATION: Police raid Lincolnshire home video

Anti-terror police investigating the “barbaric” murder of a soldier in London have searched a property 150 miles away in Saxilby near Lincoln.

£3.5m fine for EMAS after failure to meet target for life-threatening calls

East Midlands Ambulance Service has been fined £3.5m after it failed to meet a national target for patients involved in life-threatening injuries.

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At the double: George 'Johnny' Johnson (left) with fellow Dambusters survivor John 'Les' Munro.

Dambusters veteran George ‘Johnny’ Johnson says he’s proudest man alive

The evening sun just manages to penetrate the cloud-laden skies above Woodhall Spa.

Timebank members celebrate the groups first anniversary

Horncastle Timebank celebrates first anniversary

Horncastle Timebank celebrated its first anniversary with a reception at Horncastle College’s Business Centre.

Sky divers Justin Burnett and Christine Learmonth with Paul Martin, officer manager of LIVES.

Love is in the air for Horncastle couple

Christine Learmonth and Justin Burnett are just like any other engaged couple in that they can’t wait to ‘tie-the-knot.’

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Trophy winners at Horncastle Indoor Bowls Club, from left to right, Nora Flint, Peter Smith, Margaret Smith, Shirley Swift.

BOWLS: Horncastle members bowled over by success

Teams from Horncastle Indoor Bowls Club produced impressive performances in a national tournament at Hopton on Sea.

GOLF: Woodhall Spa’s India Clyburn keeps it in the family

When it comes to golf, talented teenager India Clyburn is clearly following in the footsteps of sister Holly.

GOLF: Woodhall Spa star Nathan Kimsey moves up world rankings

Woodhall Spa star Nathan Kimsey has climbed to 23rd place in the latest world rankings after two recent rock-solid performances.

Horncastle U-11s who opened their season in impressive style

CRICKET: Bell chimes in with a winning display for Horncastle U11s

Horncastle U11s enjoyed an impressive win against local rivals Alford in their first competitive cricket match.

So close: Jade Windley (left) and Samantha Murray who reached the final of a top tournament in South Africa

Windley enjoys African dream

Local tennis ace Jade Windley is celebrating after impressive performances in a world class tournament in South Africa.

Horncastle Town Reserves celebrate their victory in the Challenge Cup final against Ivy Tavern.

FOOTBALL: Horncastle Reserves lift Challenge Cup after 5-0 domination

Happy Horncastle Town reserves lifted the Challenge Cup last Saturday after a stunning 5-0 victory against red-hot favourites Ivy Tavern.

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