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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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Plans for extra care housing scheme move a step closer in Sleaford

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged sexual assault which took place on a public footpath in Skegness.

Personnel from RAF Marham’s Lightning Force travelled to RAF Coningsby last week to undertake ‘hot pit refuelling’ training on the F-35B Lightning

A public health officer with Lincolnshire County Council is going the extra distance to support those affected by suicide – by completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

People are being asked for their views on how Lincolnshire County Council can better support unpaid carers across the county.

Natureland Seal Sanctuary is to begin a monthly beach clean in Skegness – in an effort to protect local marine life from litter pollution.

A special safety warning has been issued by RNLI Lifeguards across Lincolnshire as the country prepares to cheer on England for their match with Argentina tonight (July 15).

Plans for a 20mph speed limit on a sharp bend known for large vehicles overturning have been rejected.

West Lindsey District Council has approved plans for a £190,000 refurbishment of ageing public toilet facilities in Caistor, Market Rasen and Gainsborough.