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Joseph Verney

Local News Reporter

Joseph joined the team as a news reporter in February 2018. He has a keen interest in sport and loves to write features about people and their experiences. He also likes to insert puns into stories where appropriate.

February 26, 2024 10.47 am This story is over 13 months old

A proud day for Lord Cormack, as he is given Freedom of the City of Lincoln. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Distinguished former MP Lord Patrick Thomas Cormack, who was also chairman of the Historic Lincoln Trust, has sadly died at the age of 84.

Grimsby-born Lord Cormack was a teacher before becoming a Conservative MP between 1970 and 2010. During that period he was also knighted in February 1995.

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February 26, 2024 9.58 am This story is over 13 months old

A round-up of the weekend's local rugby action.

Skegness Rugby Club celebrated their 75th anniversary at the weekend with a tournament involving other local clubs.

Horncastle and Lincoln’s 3rd XV also competed in the tournament that was played in a great spirit on the milestone day for Skegness Rugby Club on Saturday.

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