Andrea Scholes

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes

A military veteran is gearing up to complete his 20th charity challenge as part of a mission to raise £50,000 for Help for Heroes. Adrian Pearson will embark on an ambitious series of endurance events this year, including six Heroes Hikes across the UK and two 10k running events. Since 2011 he has raised money with street performances on the flute, by taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, the Burma Trek and a five-day hike across Hadrian’s Wall.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes

A woman called the police after a dog tried to bite her while she was out walking. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the incident at Quarry Farm on the edge of Stamford. The woman was walking her own dog when she was approached by a Labrador off its lead. The dog jumped up at her and tried to bite her before it was put on a lead. The victim later realised her jacket was ripped. The incident happened at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, May 7 near Little Casterton Road.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes

Afternoon tea on a steam train - could there be a more British way to spend a Sunday afternoon? The team at Nene Valley Railway have joined forces with Central Cafe and Tea Rooms to offer a new experience which will appeal to trainspotters and foodies alike. We were invited to join the maiden voyage which took place on Sunday (May 11). Passengers travelled in the original wood-panelled Orient Express Restaurant Car which was built in Italy in 1927.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes

This afternoon (Friday) the House of Commons will vote on the third and final reading of a hugely significant piece of legislation. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill seeks to allow adults in England who are terminally ill to be provided with assistance to end their own lives. This legislation was first introduced by the Kim Leadbeater MP, the Labour MP for Spen Valley, as a Private Members’ Bill.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes

Tributes have been paid to a man who was the driving force behind a sports club and a pillar of his community. David Moss died on April 7 just two months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was the chairman and head coach of Rutland Canoe Club, a trustee of Langham Village Hall, a volunteer driver for Voluntary Action Rutland and worked with Oakham School pupils on their Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions.