Emma Petrie

A remembrance service marking the 81st anniversary of VJ Day was held at Hull's Paragon Square cenotaph. Hull City Council had the cenotaph and nearby Boer War monument cleaned by hand using a non-abrasive process, leaving veterans, families and local officials pleased with their improved condition. The restoration was undertaken by Joel Haigh in memory of his grandfather, a D-Day veteran, while attendees used the service to honour those who served in World War Two and later conflicts.

Artists will create a 48-by-40-metre sand poster on Skegness beach on 20 August to promote the Tour of Britain men's cycle race. The event will include street entertainment in Tower Gardens, while the race's second stage will begin in Boston on 3 September and finish in Skegness after a 180.2km route. The first stage will start and finish in Lincoln the previous day.

Zest Theatre has brought its free pop-up youth space, The Zone, back to Lincolnshire for the summer holidays. The programme offers workshops and creative activities for 11- to 18-year-olds in Lincoln, Gainsborough and Spalding, while a mobile version will tour Lincoln estates from 3 August to 4 September. Supported by the City of Lincoln Council, the project aims to give young people safe, welcoming places to socialise, create and take part in activities including gaming, crafts, music and board games.

Firefighters continued tackling a large blaze at agricultural buildings on West Road in Pointon, near Bourne, Lincolnshire, after it began on Saturday afternoon. Four crews remained at the scene on Sunday, and the extent of the damage was not yet known.

Hundreds of people joined a parade and city-centre celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Pride in Hull. Organiser Andy Train said the event, which began in 2002, contributes more than £1m annually to the local economy and provides important support for LGBTQ+ people and allies. Participants including inclusive rugby team member Harry Bradford highlighted the importance of visibility amid ongoing attacks on LGBTQ+ communities, while NHS Humber Health Partnership representative Stuart Cutts praised the event's positivity and broad appeal.

Scunthorpe Pride will go ahead on 29 August after public donations and sponsor support raised the £20,000 funding shortfall. Organisers had feared cancellation after applications to the National Lottery and other funders were rejected. The free event will include a town-centre parade, live music, a fun fair and a food market, providing an accessible celebration for local families.

Firefighters responded to multiple fires across Lincolnshire on Saturday. A large blaze involving agricultural buildings was reported in West Road, Pointon, near Bourne, while earlier fires in Kirton Holme and Billinghay severely damaged trailers, vegetation and 14 hectares of crops.

Strongman Stuart Lambert pulled a 64-tonne train 25m along the Yorkshire Wolds Railway in Fimber, completing the feat in 54 seconds after six months of training. Spectators, including rail enthusiasts and his family, praised the achievement, and Lambert said he was pleased with the result and open to future challenges.

A flotilla retraced a historic 1826 voyage to commemorate Goole’s bicentenary, marking the town’s origins linked to the Aire and Calder Navigation Company’s canal expansion. Residents and historians highlighted the significance of the waterways, including the heritage vessel Pauline. Events continue through the weekend celebrating Goole’s development from farmland to a major canal port.

Year 4 pupils at St Nicholas Primary School created illustrated signs encouraging visitors to report anti-social behaviour in Hull parks through a QR-code system. Initiated by Hull Youth Parliament and Young Mayor Eunice, the pilot project is supported by Hull City Council and the Safer Hull Community Safety Partnership, aiming to enhance safety and community involvement. The QR code links to StreetSafe, allowing anonymous reporting of concerns. School staff emphasise the importance of youth participation and empowerment in community issues.

Residents and businesses in Skegness are being surveyed on whether they are willing to pay additional council tax to keep street lights on overnight. Lincolnshire County Council’s part‑night lighting scheme currently switches off most lights between midnight and 06:00 to cut costs. Councillor Danny Brooks supports restoring full‑night lighting, estimating a £90,000 conversion cost that could be spread over several years. The survey, running until 28 July, aims to guide the town council’s decision by assessing community support for reversing the switch‑off.

A new volunteer-run hub operated by the charity Help the Homelezz has opened in Goole to offer homeless people showers, hot drinks, food and access to support agencies. Founded by Mark Penn, who previously experienced homelessness, the initiative was funded by community fundraising. Penn and his son John expressed gratitude to volunteers and hope to expand the service to additional locations.

Lincolnshire County Council outlined proposed transport improvements including upgrades to key roundabouts, widening of the A15, and enhancements to bus stations and shelters. The plans, intended to reduce congestion and improve safety, would be funded through the government’s Local Transport Grant between 2026 and 2030 if approved. Following internal review, the proposals would be submitted to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority and then to the Department for Transport for consideration.

Two Lincolnshire firefighters who joined the UK International Search and Rescue deployment to Venezuela describe extensive destruction following major earthquakes, including widespread structural collapses and thousands left dead or homeless. The team of 68 UK personnel conducted searches and structural assessments across affected areas in La Guaira and La Llanada despite challenging conditions. Fire service leadership highlighted the importance of ongoing specialist training and commended the responders for their work during the recovery efforts.

A new musical titled Girl And A Gansey is being developed by writer John Slater, inspired by Stephen Carvill’s Gansey Girl sculpture on Bridlington’s north pier. Slater is seeking up to 24 cast members and inviting the public to an open script read-through on 16 August at The Sefton Hotel. Set in Bridlington in the late 1890s, the production features 10 songs already previewed online and will be staged at Spotlight Theatre, with performance dates yet to be announced.

The Red Arrows performed a flypast in New York as part of nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The display was part of a broader UK Armed Forces presence that included the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines Band. Wing Commander Sasha Nash expressed pride in the team's participation, while the visit also included stops in Maryland with further displays planned in Wisconsin, Maine and Michigan.

Ten years after 3,200 volunteers posed nude and painted blue for Spencer Tunick’s Sea of Hull installation, participants are being invited to share their memories as part of the Ferens Art Gallery’s centenary celebrations. The gallery is displaying images and a film from the 2016 event while collecting stories from those involved, many of whom recall increased confidence and lasting friendships. Organisers highlight the project’s impact and the strong emotional connection participants still feel toward the experience.