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My Lovely Lincoln: radio host feels spoilt for choice in historic city
Gareth Dowson is a radio host on Lincoln’s community station LCR FM. The 44-year-old also works in the haulage industry. Q: What’s your favourite thing about living in Lincoln? A: Lincoln has changed an awful lot in the 34 years I’ve been here, particularly because of the university. The amount...
Lincoln City Women suffer heavy defeat at home to Northampton Town.
City started brightly in the first 15 minutes before Bell tucked her shot into the bottom corner putting the visitors ahead. Bell went on to register a 12-minute hat-trick and put her side 3-0 up. Her pace beat the Imps high defensive line leaving her with acres of space in...
Businesses on Lincoln High Street struggle as rising drunkenness disrupts operations and deters customers.
Lincoln High Street bars on a Thursday night Drunken behaviour stemming from local bars has become a concern for businesses on Lincoln’s High Street, affecting both customer experiences and shop viability. As the nightlife scene thrives, establishments are struggling with patrons consuming excessive alcohol, creating disturbances on the High Street....
Lincolnshire record store celebrates 20 years thanks to revival of vinyl
It’s Saturday morning and the Off the Beaten Tracks record shop in Louth is as busy as always. Music-lovers crowd the stands hunting for new finds, bargains and rarities, while a constant stream of fresh sounds pour out of the store's sound system – a mix of alternative artists and...
STACK Lincoln: new food vendors revealed as £3 million complex prepares for big opening
STACK Lincoln has announced several new vendors which will be available at the new complex. The street food and entertainment venue will contain various stalls showcasing foods from around the world. The new complex will be in the St Marks area of Lincoln at the site of the old Argos...
Fewer bills, better health: living off-grid on the rise across the UK
The act of an individual transitioning to a more simplistic, stripped-back way of life can be categorised as living off the grid. As a definition, off-grid implies little to no connection to any main public utilities such as energy grids or water supplies. This lifestyle covers a wide spectrum and...
Is British-Fusion food the new standard?
British food has the reputation of being uninspired and bland. It isn’t a sought-out cuisine that tourists flock to. Yet the pallets of UK citizens stretch far beyond the countries’ borders. Cultural diversity continues to grow in the UK, which is clear through the increasing available cuisine options. An example...
Imps at 140-years-old: Lincoln City prepare for major milestone with cut-price tickets
From August onwards 140 Lincoln City FC supporters will be going to the LNER Stadium to watch games for just under £6.09 per match. Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the club later this year, it was announced that there would be 140 Rilmac memberships available, costing only £140 for the...
Major mental health crisis looms as Lincolnshire farmers fear for future
An astonishing 95 per cent of young farmers say poor mental health is the biggest hidden danger in agriculture today, according to the Farm Safety Foundation. Louth Park Farms manager Ian Watson. Ian Watson, manager for Louth Park Farms Ltd, said: “There are a variety of challenges that we as...
No cash for Lincolnshire’s pothole crisis
Some 5,500 miles of Lincolnshire's roads are in disrepair but the council plans to cut its road fixing budget. Pothole uploaded to 'Pothole Watch' Facebook group Residents claim streets are ‘plagued’ and road surfaces are ‘deteriorating’, but while the Council fix approximately 110,500 potholes every year, a recent decision will...
Historic wool shop reopens in mediaeval church
A wool and knitting supplies shop is among former Lincoln Market stall holders who have reunited to set up shop in an mediaeval church. Linda Hodds has been running her stall, The Woolbox, for over 40 years, after she took it over from the last owner. She says that her...
Rock n roll prodigy: 12-year-old Lincolnshire drummer tours Asia in famed musical
A 12-year-old from Lincolnshire is rock n rolling across Asia after being chosen to star in the School of Rock musical as it tours South Korea and Hong Kong. Sam Bickmore, from Grantham, became one of the UK’s youngest people to achieve the highest-level qualification in drumming after earning a...
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