Lincolnshire Echo

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Starter's Orders

CONNECTIONS of Wannabe King hope the cheekpieces continue to work the oracle when the progressive three-year-old goes for the totesport.com Cambridgeshire at Newmarket tomorrow. The colt, trained by David Lanigan, has won his last three races since being fitted with the headgear after failing to live up to expectations.

Harley Holds On to Title

Badminton SOME 32 of the county's best badminton players were taking part in the annual Lincs Restricted Badminton Tournament at North Kesteven Sports Centre.

Pride and Glory On the Line in Derby Encounter ; Lincoln V Sleaford

TOMORROW'S long-awaited derby clash between Lincoln and Sleaford is expected to be a "dog-fight" with both teams seeing it as a chance to put their first points on the board. The local rivals meet at the Lindum tomorrow (3pm) for their Midlands Two East (North) encounter and Lincoln head coach Graham Stickler says he is ready to unleash players who are more battle- hardened for a game which looks like being a fierce derby classic.

Rasen Ready for a Step Up in Class Against Melton ; Market Rasen & Louth V Melton Mowbray

MARKET Rasen & Louth coach Simon Green says tomorrow's meeting with Melton Mowbray could be the "kick up the backside" his team needs as they attempt to cement their place at the higher level. Green claims his all conquering side, who won an unprecedented treble last season, will come up against far better opposition this season after moving up to Midlands Two East (North), writes Dave Marshall.

Plans for Six Flats

SIX new apartments will be constructed in the city if planners give the go-ahead. Clubeasy, which manages student accommodation across the city, has submitted an application to change a building into flats.

Police Raid Suspected Drug Dens After Tip-Offs

POLICE have acted on information given to them by the public to raid three suspected drug dens. Officers from Park Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team executed search warrants on properties in the south of the city.

Drive for More Specials ; in Brief

A RECRUITMENT drive is under way to appoint more special constables in Lincolnshire. A promotional event is being held in Horncastle Community Centre from 10am on Saturday, October 17, followed by two other dates in Boston and Mablethorpe on October 29 and November 12.

Horse Falls Into River ; in Brief

FIREFIGHTERS were called to the aid of a horse that had fallen into the river. A crew from Lincoln South Fire Station was assisted by specialist animal rescue units from Lincoln and Grantham.

Health Centre Plans ; in Brief

AN EXTENSION will be built on to a city health centre, if planners give the go-ahead. A planning application has been submitted to the City of Lincoln Council to build a single-storey side extension at Boultham Park Medical Centre.

Homeless Man in Court ; in Brief

A MAN accused of robbery has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday. Carlo Benetello, 22, is alleged to have snatched a handbag from a woman walking in Monks Road on Wednesday.

Sneak-in Burglary ; in Brief

A SNEAK-in burglary in the Whisby area, just south of Lincoln, is being investigated by police. Officers are appealing for witnesses to the burglary in which a laptop, two digital cameras and jewellery were taken from a home.

Police Arrest Man On Suspicion of Murder ; in Brief

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a Lincolnshire home. Police were called to Broadgate in Spalding when they received reports of someone being seriously injured at 7.31am yesterday.

'200 Jobs Under Threat' in Siemens Shake-Up ; Union Fears City Posts Could Be Axed

UNION bosses fear hundreds of jobs could be lost under restructuring plans by Lincoln engineering firm Siemens. Representatives of Unite claim to have seen documents which suggest the company is looking to shed 200 posts in Lincoln and a further 50 in Europe.

Barcelona Midfielder Xavi Risks Wenger Wrath ; Football

BARCELONA midfielder Xavi has risked infuriating Arsenal by expressing his ambition to play with Cesc Fabregas at the Nou Camp and claiming his Spain team-mate has "Barca DNA". Fabregas (pictured left) started his career at the Catalan giants before Arsene Wenger recruited him in 2003 as a 16-year-old - but he has consistently been linked with a return to La Liga since establishing himself in the Premier League.

Points From the Post

VOLUME OF TRAFFIC: Local people's objections to the site of Lincoln's proposed new mosque are not racist or anti-Muslim. The city council''s planning permission last year for St Matthew''s Church to be converted to a mosque was subject to certain conditions. One of these, condition eight, reads: Adequate land shall be reserved within the curtilage of the site at all times for the parking, loading, unloading and manoeuvring of all vehicles expected to call at the permitted development at any o...

Siemens' Decision Is Sign of the Times ; Views From the Web

NOT surprised that Siemens has put the project on hold. Not surprised, too, if nothing is done to complete it in the future. Not surprised, as well, if the company moves away from Lincoln. Not surprised also if it takes manufacturing to another country.

Let People Have Say On Their Local Government

THE movement towards co-operation between county and district authorities appears to be gaining momentum. Recently Lincolnshire County, West Lindsey District, City of Lincoln and North Kesteven District councils have agreed to work more closely together over strategic planning.

We Have Grown Immune to Facts of Animal Slaughter

I GREW up on a farm in the mountains of South Wales and understood all about life and death and the utilisation of beasts from birth (Animal rights protest at farm, September 28). I have always loved animals and have always surrounded myself with animals.