Sharon Edwards

Lincoln

Political Reporter at BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Personal account of Sharon Edwards, Political Reporter @BBCRadioLincs and Politics North. Children’s writer.

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Lincolnshire dental school to train hygienists and nurses

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Sharon Edwards

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, According to a 2023 survey by Healthwatch Lincolnshire, 45% of residents in the county have no access to an NHS dentistPolitical Reporter, LincolnshireA training centre in Lincolnshire offering courses in dental hygiene and therapy will open in 2026. The University of Lincoln has been granted funding of £1.5m to establish the facility. Vice chancellor Prof Neal Juster said it was "a first step towards training dentists themselves".
Lincolnshire nuclear waste storage plan thrown out after vote

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Sharon Edwards

Image caption, Councillors and members of the public celebrate outside County Offices, Lincoln, earlierPolitical Reporter, LincolnshireLincolnshire will not be used to store nuclear waste after the county council voted to withdraw from the process. Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), a government body, had earmarked an area near Louth, in East Lindsey, as a possible site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF).
Lincolnshire's St Barnabas Hospice to shed jobs amid rising costs

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Sharon Edwards

Image caption, Becky Franks, of St Barnabas, says hospices could reduce services if not funded properlyPolitical Reporter, LincolnshireA hospice charity in Lincolnshire says it needs to shed jobs and cut costs to avoid going into deficit. St Barnabas Hospice is asking staff to consider "voluntary resignation" to address "growing financial pressures". Becky Franks, director of patient care, said the charity was "taking action now" to ensure "we're still here in 40 years".
'Serious concern' over Lincolnshire Police crime investigations

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Sharon Edwards

Inspectors found officers only met incident response targets in 52.6% of cases, which meant the force was "missing opportunities to safeguard the public and reduce crime". They said in the year ending March 2024, black people were nearly five times more likely to be stopped and searched or subjected to force than white people. The report said there were "gaps" in the records to explain why.
Lincolnshire council leader Sean Matthews dismisses DEI training

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sharon Edwards |Tim Iredale |Emma J. Petrie

Council leader 'will not take diversity training'Sharon Edwards, Tim Iredale and Emma PetrieBBCLincolnshire County Council leader councillor Sean Matthews told BBC Politics North he plans to "cut out the waste"The new leader of Lincolnshire County Council says he will not take part in diversity training in his new role. Speaking on BBC Politics North, Reform UK's Sean Matthews also said he was not interested in climate change and that his priorities were to save money and "cut out the waste".
Lincolnshire council leader Sean Matthews dismisses DEI training

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Sharon Edwards |Tim Iredale |Emma J. Petrie

Presenter Tim Iredale asked Bennett if she thought diversity training was a good use of taxpayers' money. She said: "Absolutely, because I think that we have long-term historical prejudices, long-term historical discrimination. "Fixing that is not just the right thing to do morally, it's the thing that ensures that we have the best possible council services, that we are able to engage everyone in our community and that the council services meet the needs of everybody in that community.
Reform UK's mayoral candidate challenged over her right to stand

2 months ago | bbc.com | Sharon Edwards

Reform UK candidate challenged over right to standSharon EdwardsPolitical reporter, LincolnshireBBCDame Andrea Jenkyns is standing for mayorA formal objection has been made over the Reform UK candidate in the race to be elected Greater Lincolnshire mayor. Dame Andrea Jenkyns is the subject of a challenge over whether she is entitled to be on the electoral roll in the county, which is one of the criteria for being a candidate.
Reform UK's mayoral candidate challenged over her right to stand

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Sharon Edwards

Image caption, Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing for mayorPolitical reporter, LincolnshireA formal objection has been made over the Reform UK candidate in the race to be elected Greater Lincolnshire mayor. Dame Andrea Jenkyns is the subject of a challenge over whether she is entitled to be on the electoral roll in the county, which is one of the criteria for being a candidate. The BBC understands that a formal hearing will be held on Friday, less than a week before the election.
Council paying thousands in taxi fare for former private pupil

Mar 23, 2025 | bbc.com | Sharon Edwards

'Private schools VAT hike costing taxpayers more'Sharon EdwardsPolitical Reporter, LincolnshireBBCAva, aged 14, now travels an hour each way to a state schoolA mother in Lincolnshire has said the government's decision to impose VAT on private school fees is costing taxpayers more money. Sarah said the county council was having to pay up to £8,000 a year to transport her daughter to the nearest available state school after she withdrew her from a private school.
Council 'explores options' for replacement

Feb 24, 2025 | bbc.com | Sharon Edwards

Council 'explores options' for new sports centreLDRSDeepings Leisure Centre closed in 2021A council will "explore options" to build a sports hall and related facilities on the site of an existing leisure centre. Deepings Leisure Centre closed in July 2021 due to a faulty roof. A local volunteer group attempted to raise £4m to refurbish it but has now conceded defeat.