Two men who took part in a ‘terrifying’ house robbery near Boston, in which an imitation firearm was pointed at three women – one of whom was seven months pregnant – have been jailed for more than 23 years in total.
Two men who took part in a ‘terrifying’ house robbery near Boston, in which an imitation firearm was pointed at three women – one of whom was seven months pregnant – have been jailed for more than 23 years in total.
A driver who left a mother and daughter seriously injured after falling asleep at the wheel has been given a suspended jail sentence.
Drivers are being warned of a month-long road closure as a major £670,000 resurfacing scheme gets underway between Bardney and Stainfield.
A packed programme of performances, workshops and family-friendly activities will bring colour, creativity and entertainment to the Lincolnshire coast this weekend as SO Festival returns.
The dream of bringing a cinema back to Sleaford has moved a step closer after plans for a new four-screen venue were officially submitted.
Strict rules on dog mess in Boston – that can see owners slapped with a £100 fine for not carrying a poo bag – need to stay, according to councillors.
Tech platforms | Concerned AI | David Sullivan | Contacting MPs | Mogging
Why is it that in the coverage of the downsides of the activities of the tech bros’ platforms, the term “social media” is used (Ministers may try to curb spread of misinformation during social unrest, 6 June). “Social” implies care, consideration and cooperation. It’s time commentators dumped this cosy terminology and named it for what it is – antisocial media.
Colin Hines
Twickenham, London
• Michael Peel (Letters, 3 June) rightly says that AI has no empathy, but it can appear otherwise. On “hearing” my exclamation of “Oh no!” while watching nestlings being devoured by a predator on the TV show Springwatch, a convincingly concerned voice from my phone asked: “Are you alright? Can I help?”
Barbara McDowell
Ludlow, Shropshire
Defying searing heat, a dad from Horncastle has completed a 200-mile bike-ride marathon inside two days to raise money for children with special needs.
Half a million pounds could be allocated to help support community projects in Lincolnshire.
