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Commanding officer pays tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby
Lieutenant Colonel Jim Taylor MBE, Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has paid tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby, who was killed yesterday.
Report: Lincolnshire village at centre of anti-terrorist operation
A small village on the outskirts of Lincoln has found itself at the heart of the anti-terrorist operation today after claims that one of the suspects allegedly involved in the murder used to live there.
Officers from the Metropolitan police raided a house in Saxilby last night - just hours after horrific pictures of the attack in Woolwich were beamed around the world. James Webster reports.
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Report: Jobs go as paper factory to close
Manufacturing at an historic Sheffield industrial site is set to end after the owners of Oughtibridge Paper Mill announced its closure.
Over 160 jobs could go when the business owned by Swedish firm SCA shuts in 2015. Paper production at the mill dates back to Victorian times. Martin Fisher reports.
Half of the children in the region are unable to swim
There is wake up call for schools and parents after figures revealed more than half of children across our region can't swim.
Safety experts say thousands of primary school pupils will break up for half term next week unable to be safe in and around water.
The warning comes after the the largest investigation into school swimming ever carried out, as David Hirst reports.
Nightclub attack in Lincoln
A 34-year-old man is recovering after an attack Revolutions nightclub in Lincoln. The attack happened between midnight and 00.15am during the early hours of Sunday 19th May 2013.
The victim was stood near the bar when he was allegedly punched to the head by another man, causing an injury to one of his eyes.
There was then a melee inside the club before a group of males and females were ejected onto Park Street.
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Two more arrests in Woolwich murder case
A man and woman, both 29, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in relation to the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich, Scotland Yard has said.
Drummer Rigby was married in Southowram, West Yorkshire, six years ago when Lee was based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.
Extra patrols in Saxilby after Met Police investigation
Lincolnshire Police is supporting the investigation being carried out by our colleagues.
Although we are unable to comment on any aspect of ongoing investigations, we realise the events of the last couple of days will have had a significant impact on people living in Lincolnshire.
We would urge people to be calm and measured in their response to recent events.
We would like to thank the public, in particular the residents of Saxilby for their patience, co-operation and support throughout the day.
Anyone living in the area that has any concerns should approach one of the many officers patrolling the streets over the next couple of days.
Very careful consideration has been given to policing and resources in response to this incident and there are a significant amount of officers patrolling our community.
Photos: Lee Rigby on his wedding day
Soldier brutally murdered was 'a loving father'
– Sergeant Barry Ward, Drum Major Second FusiliersDrummer Rigby was a loving father, with a very bubbly character.
He was an excellent Drummer, loved his job and was a highly popular member of the Platoon.
He had served in Afghanistan as an FSG Operator and was very diligent in his work.
He was always around when needed and will be sorely missed by all members of the Second Fusiliers Corps of Drums.
Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.