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Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

The proposal for Woodhall Spa includes a play area, a new road junction and a footpath.

Lucy Green was diagnosed with progressive bulbar palsy after difficulties speaking and swallowing.

Sir Edward Leigh, who has been campaigning for the service, says he is “deeply disappointed”.

PC Aodan O’Neill admitted driving dangerously after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Lincoln.

NHS England ranks Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 134th out of 134 acute trusts.

Charley Marshall, 20, who is serving with the Grenadier Guards, is given a suspended sentence.

A recruitment fair has been held for workers of Lindsey Oil Refinery, who face losing their jobs.

It comes during the Nigerian president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

James Savage, 33, is remanded in custody and is due to appear at Lincoln Crown Court in April.