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Daniel Jaines

Local Democracy Reporter

Daniel Jaines has been working as a journalist in Lincolnshire for over a decade. He joined Stonebow Media in 2018 as a Local Democracy Reporter, covering local authorities across Greater Lincolnshire for the BBC Local News Partnerships scheme.


Climate Change Conference COP28’s conclusion has left Lincolnshire leaders and campaigners disappointed.

The event concluded with its first, though not legally-binding, agreement to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, marking a major shift in 30 years of summits. The deal, however, does not include the clearer “phase out” of fossil fuels, as advocated by some nations, and allows for “transitional fuels” like gas.

Read the full story on MyLocal Lincolnshire, the new home of The Lincolnite

Southgate car park in Sleaford may become housing after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal for its continued operation.

This halts Nick Allen and Rob Wilcox’s management of the Southgate car park in the town. Despite its last temporary permission expiring in October 2020, Southgate Car Park continued operations, leading to an enforcement notice from North Kesteven District Council.

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