LincolnshireLive is the digital news channel of Lincolnshire Echo, Target Series and Retford Times.
We've been at the heart of our communities since 1893 and our mission is the same now as it's always been – to be a fresh voice covering all the stories that matter to you from across our great county.
From in-depth news to what's on information and exclusive sports stories, our website is brought to you by people who are passionate about Lincolnshire and what this area has to offer.
LincolnshireLive was launched in 2016 and is part of Reach PLC.
We are delighted to be a launch partner of The Trust Project as we endeavour to make it simpler for readers of all ages and from all around the world to discover more about who we are and what we believe in.
The maintenance of high editorial standards is at the core of LincolnshireLive's business philosophy.
Reach PLC, our parent company, is a member of and is regulated by IPSO, the Independent Press Standards Organisation.
Our journalists work according to The Editors' Code of Practice, which sets the benchmark for ethical standards in journalism and is enforced by IPSO.
We recognise that protecting the rights of the individual consistently comes into conflict with the public's right to know. This means we have to make difficult judgements, sometimes quickly, which are impossible to get right all of the time. Regular bulletins and seminars give staff the best opportunity to learn from mistakes, whether our own or those of other parts of the media industry.
We are a partner of The Trust Project, an international initiative to make it easier for readers to find out more about the organisations and the people providing them with news, and to support quality journalism.
Verification and fact-checking
We expect our staff to use their best endeavours to verify the stories being put forward for publication.
Unnamed sources
Journalists have an obligation under IPSO's Editors' Code of Practice to protect their sources, but we also have a duty to establish that the sources we use are reliable and that material has been appropriately obtained. Story provenance is ultimately the responsibility of the Editor.
When using unnamed sources, the company relies on the integrity, experience and professionalism of its staff.
If you believe a story we have published is inaccurate, please contact the editorial team. You can:
Email: news@lincolnshireecho.co.uk
Once verified, we will correct the story on the website as soon as possible. Where appropriate, the fact a correction has been made will be noted on the story and/or on the corrections and clarifications page.
If you have an issue about how the LincolnshireLive or any of our print titles has written about you personally or has treated you and wish to make a formal complaint over a potential breach of the Editor's Code of Practice, please see Reach PLC's Complaints Policy and Procedure.
You can also contact IPSO for advice.
There are many ways for you to get in touch with us to have your say.
Got a story? Contact us
Have more information about the story you are reading? Contact the journalist (click on their name at the top of the story to find their contact details)
Leave a comment on a story to give your opinion, join the conversation or add your expertise
Vote in a poll
If you have feedback or a complaint, find out who to contact
Editor: Natalie Fahy
Audience and content editor: Sam Dimmer
Content editor: Kit Sandeman
Reporters: Ashley Franklin, Paul Whitelam, Emily White, Jack Lacey
Facebook community reporter: Jack Flintham
LincolnshireLive is published by Reach PLC, one of Britain's largest newspaper, magazine and digital publishers, with a print and online portfolio reaching 38.6million people every month. The award-winning Reach PLC publications stretch across England, Scotland and Wales, with more than 150 newspaper titles and more than 80 websites. These iconic brands sit at the heart of their communities, forming part of the fabric of everyday life for thousands of people across the UK. Find out which of our regional titles is nearest you, whether online or in print.
Reach PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is part of the FTSE SmallCap Index.
LincolnshireLive does not have a paywall and is available free to readers both on the web and as an app. As such, you are kindly asked to whitelist LincolnshireLive if you are running an ad-blocker.
In addition to newspaper sale price, our titles are funded by advertising, partnerships, sponsorships and affiliate commission, which are regulated by the ASA.
The Company is committed to increasing the service quality, profitability and efficiency of the Company by attracting and recruiting the people who are best suited to meet the standards for the role and the Company without regard to race, creed, colour, nationality (subject to legal eligibility), ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, sex change, sexual orientation, marital status, connections with a national minority, membership or non-membership of a trade union or, unless justifiable, disability.
We pursue a policy of equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
The [Reach PLC] Group continued its commitment to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices to ensure we attract and retain the best people. In 2016, both the number of women within the Group and the number of women occupying senior managerial roles increased to 42% of staff (2015: 37%) and 31% (2015: 24%) respectively. Senior managers have responsibility for key businesses or functions within the Group.
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