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Ellis Karran

Local Democracy Reporter

Journalism graduate who joined Stonebow Media in 2020 as a News Reporter. Now a Local Democracy Reporter covering Greater Lincolnshire as part of the BBC Local News Partnership.

February 9, 2024 4.00 pm This story is over 13 months old

The scene outside of RAF Scampton, one of Lincolnshire's main issues at present. | Photo: James Turner
By Local Democracy Reporter

Exactly a year to the day since West Lindsey District Council committed to purchase RAF Scampton, a plan foiled by the Home Office’s asylum seeker proposal, that dream of £300 million of local investment could yet be about to make a triumphant comeback.

365 days ago, RAF Scampton looked set to enter a new dawn of history and heritage, as West Lindsey District Council outlined its intention to buy the base from the Ministry of Defence and plough ahead with Scampton Holdings Ltd’s £300 million vision for the area.

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

February 8, 2024 7.00 pm This story is over 13 months old

Protestors have been making noise against oil drilling plans at Biscathorpe for many years now. | Photo: SOS Biscathorpe
By Local Democracy Reporter

Almost £10,000 has been raised by local protestors taking a legal battle to the government over controversial oil drilling plans at an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Biscathorpe.

Last year, Egdon Resources were authorised to proceed with oil drilling in the Lincolnshire Wolds by a government planning inspector — despite objections from residents and councils across Lincolnshire.

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

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