Lifestyle
Opinion: Grammy nominations a snub to this year’s best music
The Grammy Awards have long been a breeding ground for controversy. From refusing to televise the rap category in 1989 to The Weekend getting snubbed completely in 2021, it seems like they can never get it right. And this year is no different. Taylor Swift and Ice Spice’s Karma being...
Lincoln’s love for Lego as interest in famed bricks keep building
Whether you enjoy the mini-figures or the big Star Wars sets, it's the famed toy that is loved the world over. Now, Lincolnshire is getting in the Lego mood, with a new evening group for enthusiasts and a shop dedicated to the iconic bricks - opened by a former plumber....
Lincoln woman speaks out after XL Bully ban
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlBfsfcFnpo A Lincolnshire dog rescue owner has called the Government’s XL Bully ban ‘absolutely preposterous.’ Sally Turzanski, owner of Lincolnshire rescue ‘Breeds in Need’, says that it is ‘just ridiculous’ to introduce another banned breed because of recent attacks. The rules of the ban mean Ms Turzanski can no longer...
Lincolnshire hopes to attract thousands more visitors in 2022
The visitor survey will run until September 2022 and will give Lincoln businesses an idea of what tourists look for when visiting the city and wider areas within Lincolnshire. Laura Freer, head of marketing at Visit Lincoln explains why this survey is so important for the county. “The purpose of...
Healthy Houseplants: The mental health benefits of indoor gardening
When surrounded by greenery outdoors, perhaps the next most natural thing for us to do is to bring fresh foliage into our homes as well. In a time of confinement, there was a societal need to brighten up our personal spaces and the indoor plant market boomed with plant sales...
Becoming eco-friendly doesn’t have to be an economical burden
From the catwalks to our wardrobes, nearly every one of us has a desire to be wearing what’s “in” right now, and it’s even better when these garments are a fraction of the price whilst still looking high-end. Fast fashion has grown exponentially in recent years, and our love for...
Boston secures £21.9m funding for town centre regeneration
The project is expected to bring more people to the town to live, work and shop. Areas for improvement include ‘healing the High Street’, regenerated transport links as well as a contemporary housing development. Neil Kempster, from Chestnut Homes and Chair of the Board for the Boston Town Deal said:...
Lincoln gets ready for a visit from Hollywood!
The Apple TV+ production directed by Ridley Scott and staring Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix will depict Napoleon’s rise to power through the lens of his volatile relationship with Empress Josephine. Phoenix will take the lead role of Napoleon Bonaparte, with Empress Josephine being played by Venessa Kirby after the British actress...
Protests against violence on women to continue in Lincoln
Following a successful Reclaim the Night march by University of Lincoln students last week, more events are planned to continue supporting the movement. Students gathered outside the Student’s Union on Thursday night to show solidarity against harassment and sexual assault on women. The night began with motivational speeches, advice, and...
£175k makeover grant given to Lincoln High Street
£175,632 has been awarded to the City of Lincoln Council in partnership with Lincoln BIG and Visit Lincoln. The grant was part of the Government’s Welcome Back Fund. This funding provides cities across England with £56 million, to support safe return to high streets after the COVID-19 pandemic. The money...
How has Tik Tok impacted the fashion world?
Regardless of if you are on Tik Tok or not, you will be aware of the app that has amassed over 3.7 million users in the UK. Despite nearly being banned in the US earlier on in the year, Tik Tok is an ever-growing presence in the social media and...
Are more people moving to London?
Since last year London rental prices have increased by 1.2 per cent. Despite this increase and the many hurdles of Covid-19 people are still eager to move to London. Currently, the cost of an average house share in London is £902, per calendar month. This may be a hefty amount, in...
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