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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.

Motorist fined for speeding offence

A woman from Horncastle has been fined £125 after being found guilty of speeding on the A158.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick says he has no intention of resigning and has a good relationship with Neil Rhodes.

Lincolnshire’s under-fire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has hit back at his critics and insisted he has no intention of resigning.

Police chairman to step down next month

The chairman of Lincolnshire Crime and Police Panel has confirmed he will quit the post next month.

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel chairman to stand down after ‘farcical’ chief constable saga

The under-fire chairman of Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Panel is to stand down from his role next month in the wake of the suspended chief constable saga.

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VIDEO: Mobile policing in Horncastle video

Horncastle’s mobile police station will be ‘on duty’ at market days in a new initiative backed by Inspector Terry Ball.

Horncastle police crackdown on rural crime

Police in Horncastle have revealed they are successfully dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in several local villages.

Councillor Ray Wootten (left) and Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick (right).

Lincolnshire Police commissioner and crime panel chairman under fire from MPs in Westminster

Two of Lincolnshire highest profile elected policing figures have been probed by MPs this afternoon at a Home Affairs Committee meeting in Westminster.

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Boy, 15, locked up for terrifying sex attack on dog walker

A 15 year old boy who carried out a terrifying sex attack on a woman walking her dog in a quiet Lincolnshire village has been locked up by a judge at Lincoln Crown Court.

Four-year ban for biker after crash

A Bucknall man has been disqualified from driving for four years after crashing his motorcycle whilst drunk.

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Video: Taskforce leader set to get to grips with Lincolnshire Police chief constable’s suspension video

A new taskforce has been created to allow the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel to ‘get to the bottom of’ the suspension of the force’s chief constable in February.

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Teenager fined for drugs possession after party arrest

A teenager from Woodhall Spa has been fined by Skegness Magistrates after admitting possession of the class C drug ketamine.

Man fined for kicking a police officer

A 35-year-old man has been fined £45 after kicking a police officer while he was in a state of drunkenness.

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Video: Uproar as public ‘excluded’ from Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel meeting video

Members of the public have labelled the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel a ‘shambles’ after they were inadvertently excluded from an extraordinary meeting this afternoon.

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Police appeal after trailer stolen near Wragby

Police are appealing for information after a twin-axled trailer was stolen from an address in Linwood.

Police panel to meet on Chief’s position

Members of the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel will meet on Thursday to discuss the recent suspension and reinstatement of Chief Constable Neil Rhodes.

BREAKING NEWS: Concern growing for missing Bardney man

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 58-year-old man from Bardney.

Extaordinary LPCC meeting

An extraordinary meeting of the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel will take place at Tedder Hall, Manby Park on Thursday May 9.

Horncastle man admits drug charge

A Horncastle man has been fined £100 for possessing 16.93 grams of cannabis plant material at an address in the town.

Canines on Patrol in Horncastle

VIDEO: Doggone it! Horncastle police launch new initiative video

Police in Horncastle are at the centre of a new crime-fighting initiative that, if successful, could be rolled out on a nationwide basis.

Rings taken from an address in Tattershall

Police appeal after wedding rings stolen

Police are appealing for information after a Tattershall resident reported her wedding band and engagement rings (pictured) as stolen.

Rings taken from an address in Tattershall

Police appeal after wedding rings stolen

A man, alleged to have stolen a wedding band and engagement rings, could have tried to sell them in the Boston area - according to police.

Police to increase awareness of rogue traders

As part of Rogue Trader week, PCSO Nigel Wass and the Mobile Police Station will be at Watermill Lane Bridge in Horncastle on Saturday April 27.

Timothy Sawyer,fined for dropping  litter in Horncastle

Why £850 court bill isn’t just the ticket

A Woodhall Spa man has been ordered to pay more than £850 after throwing away a £30 parking ticket in Horncastle town centre.

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