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COLUMN: Finding links to the 19th and 20th century in a 13th century setting

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As part of an ongoing restoration and redevelopment of Greyfriars, in Broadgate, Lincoln – being delivered in partnership by Heritage Lincolnshire and the City of Lincoln Council to reopen this 800-year-old building to the public – a number of fascinating historic discoveries have been uncovered.

July 16, 2026 |

‘A little ray of sunshine’ – Family of 20-month-old who died following collision near Sleaford release tribute to him

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The family of a 20-month-old boy who died following a collision near Sleaford last year have released a tribute to him, describing him as ‘a little ray of sunshine’ and the ‘missing piece of our family puzzle’.

July 16, 2026 |

British Steel is taken into public ownership to save UK supply

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Scunthorpe factory expropriated from China’s Jingye and ministers will ask a valuer to assess compensation

British Steel has formally been taken into public ownership 15 months after the government stepped in to prevent the closure of its steelworks in Scunthorpe and the loss of 4,000 jobs.

Keir Starmer on Thursday said it was in the national interest for the government to take over the factory from its Chinese owner, Jingye, in one of the last significant actions overseen by him as prime minister after the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act received royal assent on Wednesday.

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July 16, 2026 |