Lincolnshire Echo

No Merci ; Swinburn Prepares for Title Clash Against French Fighter

AN historic rivalry will be renewed when Steve Swinburn fights for the vacant European kickboxing title later this year. Swinburn will represent the pride of England in his battle for the EFK European super-welterweight championship against four-time French national champion Laurent Debbono, who has a record of 32 wins from 42 fights.

Button: I Want to Top the Podium Again ; Formula One

JENSON BUTTON is desperate to savour that winning feeling again as he continues to stumble his way towards the Formula One world title. For the first time this season Button not only failed to pick up a point, he failed to finish a race after crashing out of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.

Collingwood Is Already Planning Caribbean Campaign ; Cricket

PAUL COLLINGWOOD'S official mandate as England's Twenty20 captain may only last until today, but the Durham batsman is already planning on taking on the world in the West Indies next year. Collingwood captained the side in this summer's World Twenty20 on home soil and was again handed the job for the two-game series against Australia, which started with Sunday's washout at Old Trafford and continues tonight at the same ground.

Terry Signs New Blues Contract ; Five-Year Deal Sees Captain Commit His Future to Chelsea

CHELSEA captain John Terry has signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2014. The 28-year-old England defender, Chelsea's most successful captain, has been at the club since the age of 14.

Jailed Clarification ; in Brief

IN Saturday's Echo an article titled 'Pounds 650k Heroin Dealer Jailed' the picture caption stated that Thomas Conway had been jailed for two and a half years after being caught with Pounds 650k worth of heroin. Conway had actually been jailed for dealing amphetamines and cannabis in order to pay off the people who had lost out when his 10- kilo heroin stash was discovered by Dover customs officers - as stated in the article.

Injury Clinic Plans ; in Brief

A FORMER charity shop will become a sports clinic, if plans are approved. Plans have been submitted to the City of Lincoln Council to convert the former Strut in the Community charity shop in High Street, Lincoln, to an injury clinic.

Have Your Say On Health Service Issues ; in Brief

A PARENT group is urging people to attend a consultation on health services. The Lincolnshire Parent Carer Council wants parents and carers to have their say on a range of issues including access to paediatricians and medication.

Ian's Bid to Help Baby Unit Is All in His Kiss ; Smooch Up for Auction On Ebay to Raise Cash for Hospital

THE kissing booth has been brought into the digital age as a Lincoln father-of-two tries to raise money by selling a smooch online. Ian Anderson, 32, a labourer from Lincoln's West End, is selling the loving kiss on popular online auction site, eBay.

Your Stars

Everything must have a beginning. I know you are scared, but hold your head up high. Life and love are about to get very interesting for you. Clues come via a text or phone call. You're now entering a really busy period of your life. Just make sure you are not swapping quality for quantity. Less really is more, especially if you are to finally get those finances back in shape.

Beevor Band Concert ; in Brief

Have a Say On Housing ; in Brief

RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on the future of housing. West Lindsey District Council has set up an online questionnaire to help the council develop new services.

Chalice Reinstated ; in Brief

CHURCHES across Lincolnshire are reinstating the chalice in Eucharistic services following its withdrawal in response to the swine flu pandemic. The Diocese of Lincoln issued advice in July that withdrawing the common cup was probably the best course of action.

Becky Finishes Charity Ride Despite Fracture ; in Brief

A COUNTY student has completed a 545 mile sponsored bike ride - with her arm in a cast. Becky White, 19, from Willoughby near Alford, was due to cycle from Edinburgh to London to raise money for Right to Play - an organisation that provides sport and play equipment to youngsters in developing countries.

Quarter of Pupils Are Missing Out On Meals ; Parents Urged to Check If Children Can Claim Free Dinners

A DRIVE is on to get more Lincolnshire families to apply for free school meals for their children. Research by the School Food Trust shows that regionally a quarter of children may be missing out on free lunches.

St Barnabas Coffee Event

SCRUMPTIOUS scones, tea and coffee will all be on offer to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice in Gainsborough. The coffee morning is being held on Thursday, September 10 from 10am until 11.30am.

Nurses Take Experiences to Europe

TWO nurses at Lincoln County Hospital have been invited to share their experiences of a new hospital service with experts from across Europe. Specialist macular nurses Elaine Davis and Amanda Williams will travel to the European Society of Ophthalmic Nurses and Technicians conference in Barcelona on September 12 to give a presentation on their nurse-led AMD clinics.

Energy Saving Advice for Elderly

OLDER people will given a warm welcome with a month of energy saving advice organised by Age Concern Lincoln. Staff at the charity in Park Street will be on hand to explain how it is possible to save money while conserving energy over the coming winter months, also offering advice on a range of key issues important when the temperature begins to drop.

Windmill Farm 'Would Power 50,000 Homes'

AN ENERGY company is developing plans to power 50,000 homes with a new wind farm near Sleaford. Farmland in Heckington Fen, east of Sleaford, is the favoured location for the Ecotricity project which could provide 50 Mega- Watts of power and save 71,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted each year.

Salon to Help Charity ; in Brief

ONLY a week remains for people to book in at a city salon to raise money for charity Women for Women. Karen Rands, 52, a receptionist at Mark Jeff 's in Bailgate is trying to raise money for the charity by taking part in a five-day cycle event alongside the Great Wall of China next September.

Library Revamp Work Progressing Well ; in Brief

WORK to revamp Lincoln Central Library is progressing well, according to the county council. The library is due to reopen fully on Monday, November 2 and will operate a self-service borrowing facility freeing up staff time to help people with more complex enquiries.