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Green light for 3,200 houses in Swanpool despite environmental concerns
The Swanpool development has been labelled as a 'sustainable urban extension' as councillors voted 16 to 11 in favour of the proposals. The development will be Lincoln's biggest project in decades, injecting a huge investment into the city and providing hundreds of new jobs. But it comes with its pitfalls....
County Council loses funding increase battle
The county’s 111 miles of crumbling roads and 72,000 potholes is going to be difficult as the council faces a £12 Million funding shortfall. The current fund stands at £39 Million and will remain that until 2025, the county council was attempted a campaign called ‘fix our funds to fix...
Enjoy free and discounted events as a part of the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend
Over the weekend of the March 26th Lincoln residents will have the chance to enjoy free and discounted events in their own city as part of the Discover Lincolnshire weekend. Residents and visitors will be able to experience free entry at popular sites across Lincoln. There will be free tours...
Andy the ‘Village Idiot’ on quest to visit every parish in England – all 10,000
Lincolnshire-born Andy Smith is on a quest to visit every one of the 10,449 civil parishes in the country- a challenge he estimates could take up to 30 years. Over the course of the past year, he has visited 374 civil parishes across the country and his Youtube channel has...
Is there a lack of EV chargers in Lincoln?
Lincoln, like many other cities across the UK, is moving to an all-electric car future as the government aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025. But is this small city in the Midlands in line with the rest of the country in terms of...
How do you cure wanderlust during the pandemic? By recreating airplane meals at home, of course!
The pandemic has meant that for a lot of us, travelling has been a no go. Unless it’s been for exceptional reasons, the closest many of us can get to an airport is the M25 around Heathrow. In short, we’re all bereft without travelling. It’s one of life’s greatest things....
Lincoln Eastern Bypass Opens to the Public
Lincoln’s new eastern bypass has opened after over a decade of planning and development. The bypass, stretching 7.5 kilometres running between the A158 Wragby Road and the A15 Sleaford, was a project that was anticipated for years. The project was estimated to cost over £120 million and aims to reduce...
The Lincoln Christmas Market has moved online
The City of Lincoln Council has moved Lincoln’s Christmas Market online this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic. It will run throughout the Christmas period until January. The decision was made by the council earlier this year because the event couldn’t be made covid-safe. It has not yet confirmed any...
University of Lincoln students voice fears on Christmas ‘evacuation’ window
While the situation is still developing and exact details are not yet finalised, it was made clear this morning in an internal email that students who wish to return home for Christmas should do from December 3 to 9. It is expected that the majority of university lessons will move...
Top 5 things to do in Queenstown NZ
Enjoy the fun food on offer The three best places to eat at in Queenstown are Fergburger, Cookie Time and Bombay Palace. Fergburger is well-known to travellers as the burger place you must try; they often have queues out the door due to their incredible burgers. For dessert, try any...
Prague – a gorgeous experience with a sinister twist
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic which is a landlocked state in the centre of Europe surrounded by Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. The Czech Republic absorbed much of Bohemia which was at one time a state within the Holy Roman Empire. Prague was the epicentre of...
Lincoln Hospital to remove parking fees
Parking charges at ULHT hospitals to be scrapped
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