North Lincolnshire

British

/ ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a unitary authority of NE England, in Lincolnshire: formerly (1975–96) part of the county of Humberside. Pop: 155 000 (2003 est). Area: 1497 sq km (578 sq miles)

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Hundreds of households in North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil will receive £300 support to help with rising heating and energy costs, the district council has said.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

More than 600 households in the area have already registered for support, and North Lincolnshire Council is urging others to do so as soon as possible.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Natasha Woroch, 25, died in a crash in North Lincolnshire in July 2023.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

The airline was launched in 1997 and is based at Humberside Airport in North Lincolnshire.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

He succeeded to the baronetcy in 1873, and from 1874 to 1880 was Conservative M.P. for North Lincolnshire.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

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