Lincolnshire Echo

Introducing Contactpoint: ; Helping to Keep Children Safe and Healthy

Local councils and professionals - social workers, doctors, headteachers, police officers - are working better, together, because every child matters. At any time, around 3-4 million children and young people in England are receiving some sort of extra help or support. This might involve many different organisations or professionals. Children and their families have a better experience if everyone works together to make sure they get the support they need at the time they need it.

Matt Eyes Win in Derby Clash ; Mckinnells League

LINCOLN-BASED sides Rustons and Lindum 2nds are due to take part in Sunday's Division Three game of the day. And Lindum skipper Matthew Pickering is hoping his policy of using experienced and younger players will pay dividends.

New Signing Kolo's Got That Loving Feeling ; Football

KOLO TOURE wants to repay Manchester City's "love" by helping the club claim a place among the elite. The 28-year-old Ivorian defender claims he already feels at home after signing a four-year contract following his switch from Arsenal for a reported fee of around Pounds 15million.

Big Game in Division One

South Lincs & Border League LINDUM Ramblers play Billingborough in Division One of the South Lincolnshire & Border League in a match that could clear up the top of the table battle.

Lawnmower Contest ; in Brief

THE race is on to find Britain's oldest lawnmower and competition organisers say the most ancient could be in Lincolnshire. The Honda Grass Masters competition rules state entries must be privately owned and petrol powered.

Too Many People Still Drinking Too Much, Says Mp

THE MP for Gainsborough has hit out at the NHS for not doing enough to stop people drinking dangerous levels of alcohol. Edward Leigh, in his role as chairman of the influential Public Accounts Committee, said that almost a third of men and a fifth of women in the UK regularly drink more than the official guidelines state.

Earlier Leak Could Have Caused Burst Water Pipe ; Board Officials Say 'Judder' Effect Could Have Led to Flooding

WATER board officials have now revealed that a burst pipe which flooded three shops in Lincoln city centre may have been due to the "judder" effect of an earlier leak. As reported in the Echo, a deluge of water gushed into the entrances of Topman, BHS and Ann Harvey in St Benedict's Square on Thursday of last week.

23-Year-Old Punched Her Step-Mother

A WOMAN was attacked in her own home by her step-daughter following an argument, a court heard. Danielle Burns-Salmond pleaded guilty at Lincoln Magistrates' Court yesterday to one charge of assault by beating.

Punch and Judy Shows Return to City Centre ; in Brief

A CHILDREN'S puppet show will be back in the city this weekend. A Punch and Judy festival is being held on Saturday, with performances being staged at three separate points in the city.

Police Hit the Streets with Prevention Project ; in Brief

A CRIME prevention campaign is being brought to the residents of a county town. Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Gainsborough will be out in their local areas throughout August as part of Operation Fusion, an offensive to tackle robbery, burglary and vehicle crime.

Hiatt Aims to Raise Profile of Squash ; Squash

BUDDING squash players of all ages in Lincolnshire are being urged to take up the sport. Phil Hiatt, chairman of Lincolnshire Squash Rackets Association, has launched a campaign to get more people in the county playing the game.

Swine Flu Information Put On Networking Site ; in Brief

NHS Lincolnshire has started using social networking website Twitter to announce swine flu anti-viral collection details. Those who are "followers" of NHS Lincolnshire on the site are being linked with information on which health centres across the county are offering the anti-virus, and what dates and times they are open for collection.

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Mischievous Imp Inspires New Children's Storybook ; Author Pens Tale About the City's Most Famous Resident

AN IMPISH tale has been penned about the city's most famous resident. New children's storybook The Lincoln Imp features the mischievous character that legend says caused chaos while the cathedral was being built.

Cathedral Art Display ; in Brief

A GROUP of artists will have their work displayed in an iconic city building next month. The exhibition of work from the Lincoln East Artists will take place in the Chapter House at Lincoln Cathedral from August 11 to August 22.

Youngsters Invited On Bug-Hunting Journey ; in Brief

YOUNGSTERS can get up close to creepy crawlies this weekend with an event at a county woods. Chambers Farm Wood is inviting children to its outdoors space in Bardney to join experts from the Forestry Commission on a bug- hunting expedition.

Church's Angels Set to Be Cleaned

ANGELS adorning the roof of a county church are to be treated to a clean as part of an upgrade project. Ten stone carvings of the heavenly beings are to be taken down from the rooftop of The Parish Church of St Mary in Horncastle when the roof is repaired this summer.

Home Comforts to Aid Premier's Top Teams ; Lincolnshire League

THE top two sides Cleethorpes 2nds and Alkborough both enjoy home advantage in tomorrow's Lincolnshire County Cricket League Premier Division programme, while lowly trio Broughton, Alford and Bracebridge Heath 2nds all face difficult away trips. Dan Tolson's Cleethorpes 2nds - defeated last weekend - now enjoy a lead of only five points, going into tomorrow's clash with Bracebridge at Chichester Road.

Shane Stars As England Stutter

GRAEME SWANN admits England will have to come up with something special to deal with Australia's Shane Watson when the third npower Ashes Test resumes today. Makeshift opener Watson finished on 62 not out after the teams managed to fit in 30 overs, with rain having delayed the start at Edgbaston, as Australia finished on 126 for one at stumps.

Extra Funds: A County Life-Saving [...]

EXTRA FUNDS: A county life-saving charity has been given a cash boost of Pounds 1,800. The money has been presented to the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance service, based at RAF Waddington.