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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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North Lincolnshire Council said 1,000 air fryers were still to be handed out as part of an energy saving scheme to help reduce household bills.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The BBC asked people in Barton, North Lincolnshire, which has a number of pubs, how much they would pay for a pint and whether £7.50 was too much.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

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

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

North Lincolnshire Council has given out thousands of air fryers to pensioners and low-income families over the past year in order to cut fuel bills.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

In many parts of the country, as for example at Crowle, in North Lincolnshire, the bell is still rung under that name.

From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William

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