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Oliver Castle

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Lincoln, Stamford
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Covers:  News, politics, councils, lifestyle, arts, culture, food and drink, sport.
Local Democracy Reporter for Lincolnshire based @lincs_online. Views are my own. Got a story? Email: oliver.castle@iliffemedia.co.uk

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Oliver Castle’s Biography

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I'm a multi-media journalist with experience working for a variety of media outlets including the BBC, ITV, Bauer, Reach PLC, The Independent and Sky News. I'm passionate about all aspects of news and I enjoy producing content for a wide range of media platforms.

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I freelance for a range of media platforms and publications. I'm currently freelancing for Reach as a freelan…

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Plans for new business off A1 in Lincolnshire given the green light

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By Oliver Castle Verified
| Yahoo News UK Verified
Plans for 18 self storage units on land off the A1 have been given the green light. Members of South Kesteven District Council's (SKDC) planning committee gave the go-ahead for the fixed self-storage units to be installed at Secure Self Storage (a1) Ltd, Great North Road, Colsterworth. The site, which adjoins a petrol station, is located on land next to the northern carriageway of the A1.
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Decision on whether developers can ditch Pennine Way Bridge referred to Government

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By Oliver Castle Verified
| Yahoo News UK Verified
A decision on whether developers will be allowed to ditch a new bridge will be referred to the Government after the applicants said they're unwilling to deliver it. Members of South Kesteven District Council's (SKDC) planning committee decided to refer an application to remove the requirement to install the Pennine Way bridge to be built at Poplar Farm in Grantham to the Government for consideration – in the hope the Secretary of State will refuse and side with the council.
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Council reconsiders closure of respite centres

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By Oliver Castle Verified
| Yahoo Canada Verified
Oliver Castle - Local Democracy Reporting Service Sat, July 11, 2026 at 11:44 a.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Families previously met to discuss the proposals [BBC] A council is looking to extend the contract of an organisation that runs two at-risk respite centres while it considers what to do with them.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

As a photojournalist for a local magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, I'm not old enough for that!

How is social media changing news?

More people are getting their news from social media than traditional media like TV, radio and newspapers.