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A Lincoln chef and distillery entrepreneur now also makes and sells a range of sauces based on the periodic table of elements, with some of them too hot to handle for many.

Nerd Sauce is the latest creation by Sam Owen, owner of the Salted Orange Food Company, and the idea came in the spring of 2020 when weddings and events were cancelled by coronavirus lockdown.

The sauces are inspired by the periodic table, with each sauce having its own elements of local ingredients and hot chillies.

The daunting Naga Death Sauce, containing one of the hottest chillies in the world. | Photo: Steve Smailes

The hottest sauce on offer is the Naga Death Sauce, at a mind-blowing 1.3 million Scoville units, and has a pretty intense slogan of “quite simply, this is how death feels”.

In stark contrast to that, the Sriracha inspired Kashmiri sauce has just 2,000 Scoville, the opposite end of the spectrum to the Naga Death Sauce.

There are a total of 12 sauces on offer at the moment. | Photo: Steve Smailes

Other sauces include a ketchup mixed with balsamic vinegar and paprika, and an American BBQ sauce with molasses, Worcester sauce and cider vinegar.

The first 12 flavours have now been launched by Nerd Sauce, and more creations are expected to come in the near future.

Beetroot ketchup puts a Lincolnshire produce twist on the classic. | Photo: Steve Smailes

Owner of Nerd Sauce Sam Owen said: “As a chef, I believe that flavour and quality is everything, and through Nerd Sauce I wanted to bring something new to the table (pun intended), something with locally sourced, naturally good quality ingredients, and that isn’t filled to the brim with water or thickener.

“I believe that sauces are much more than their ingredients, and the range we have launched today, has something for every taste from the Sunday roast right through to the Friday night takeaway, some have been inspired by the classics, whilst others are like nothing you have tasted before.”

You can browse the selection online on the Nerd Sauce website, with prices varying from £2.85 to £5 a bottle.

The Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 aircraft has completed its last operational flight from RAF Waddington after 14 years of service.

The aircraft was commissioned through engineering firm Raytheon UK in response to an Urgent Operational Requirement during Operation Herrick in 2008, for an Airborne Stand-off Radar.

Five aircraft were acquired and V (Army Corporation) Squadron, which is based at RAF Waddington, was reformed to operate the aircraft. It has flown around 32,300 hours and conducted approximately 4,870 sorties during its service life.

The Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 aircraft has flown circa 32,300 hours. | Photo: SAC Shauna Martin/MOD © Crown Copyright 2021

Sentinel’s longest flight of 12 hours and 30 minutes was achieved on March 30, 2011 during Operation Ellamy in Libya. Its final flight was carried out on Thursday, February 25 this year.

The withdrawal from service was first announced as part of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review

The surveillance role of the Sentinel will now be carried out by other aircraft in RAF service, including the newly introduced Poseidon and forthcoming Protector amongst others.

The Sentinel R1 aircraft of V (Army Cooperation) Squadron, which is based at RAF Waddington. | Photo: SAC Shauna Martin/MOD © Crown Copyright 2021

The Sentinel has been involved in multiple operations. | Photo: SAC Shauna Martin/MOD © Crown Copyright 2021

Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Dominic ‘Dutch’ Holland, said: “It has been an absolute privilege to have commanded V (AC) Squadron.

“It is a fantastic Squadron, with wonderful people, that has delivered exceptional results on multiple operations across the globe.

“Pivotal to that success has been the fantastic effort and support from across the whole of the Sentinel enterprise.”

The Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 aircraft carried out its last operational flight in February 2021. | Photo: SAC Shauna Martin/MOD © Crown Copyright 2021

The Sentinel has been involved in multiple operations including Op Herrick (Afghanistan), Op Telic (Iraq), Op Shader (Iraq/Syria), Op Turus (West Africa), Op Ellamy (Libya), Op Newcombe (North Africa), Op Pitchpole (UK Floods), and Op Kipion (Middle East).

On the squadrons recent return from Op Shader, Vice Admiral Sir Ben Kay, the UK Commander of Joint Operations, said: “Right to the end of its commission, V(AC) Squadron has been a constant among my deployed Force Elements. It is a record to be proud of.”

North Lincolnshire Council has approved a 3.48% council tax increase for 2021/22, which works out as a 45p weekly increase for a Band D property.

The authority’s Full Council meeting on Thursday afternoon approved general council tax to increase by 1.48% alongside a 2% rise for adult social care.

The council tax rise is smaller than the assumed full amount indicated in council papers earlier this month of 4.99%.

A grant scheme was proposed to help businesses create new jobs across the coming months in response to the pandemic, with more details to be released soon.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council said: “Over the last year, COVID has put our systems through a real test, giving us a clearer picture of what works well and what does not.”

He added: “Now we have a very serious plan for investment across the coming five years that will create jobs. These proposals will create a more attractive environment for businesses to invest.”

Councillor Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council. Picture: Calvin Robinson.

Last week, the authority’s neighbour, North East Lincolnshire, approved a 4.98% council tax increase for 2021/22 – with 3% going towards adult social care.

This will see a £1.52 per week increase for a Band D property – £79.04 annually.