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Dangerous dogs have become centre of attention once again. The government announced a possible policy where all dog owners would have to be insured against their pets attacking people. A week later and they have decided to go no further with the policy. Despite the U-turn dangerous dogs are still...

It’s World Sleep Day today and there are numerous events taking place across the globe to raise awareness about sleep related problems.   It is estimated that 1 in 5 people suffer from problems with sleep in their lifetime and recent studies have shown that an adult should, on average...

Young people throughout Lincolnshire are being urged to take up voluntary roles within the local community.  City Vibe at 5 reporter Adie Bell Found out more. If you want to get involved in volunteering or just want more information then follow this link to the Volunteer centre website. http://www.volunteercentrelincoln.org.uk/index.html

Staff working in Lincolnshire libraries are facing abuse from members of the public.   A report from Lincolnshire police show thirty-seven reports of anti-social behaviour in our libraries.This is a thirty-two-percent increase from 2008. The list of offences include indecent exposure, public urination, theft, verbal harassment and even death threats....

Ever fancied racing a duck? This Sunday you can take part in the Lincoln International Duck Race! The rules are simple. Loads of rubber ducks will be thrown into the Brayford at the Odeon and the first rubber duck to reach the ‘Witch and the Wardrobe’ pub wins. The prizes...

Cityvibe@5's reporter Jack Watt, LIVE from the World Cup display at Sincil Bank. In case you missed it on Siren 107.3 FM, we've got our special on-location report from the World Cup's showing at Sincil Bank. Flown in by helicopter, the World Cup will only be shown in Lincoln before...

A judge has ruled that the BNP's membership constitution could be discriminatory to non-whites. The political party recently voted to allow non-white members to join but Judge Paul Collins ruled that they could still discriminate. He quoted the 1976 Race Relations Act and said the BNP's rules can single out...

Three  inmates have escaped from a Lincolnshire prison potentially causing panic across the county.  The men, one of whom is a registered sex offender have been identified as Edward Braime, 39, Johnthan Dawson, 31, and Frederick Gray, 31.  The police have issued descriptions of the men and are advising members...

  We are England – the official Commonwealth England competition that aims to find the ultimate photographic symbol of England. The competition wants entrants to send in their personal photographs of what makes England great. This is the chance to celebrate ‘Englishness’ as well as get your photography exhibited in a...

On the anniversary of 9/11 a Lincolnshire youth was found in possession of a pipe- bomb, hidden in his house. Michael Taylor, of St Peter’s Avenue, Lincoln, was spotted in his local library researching terrorist attacks, explosives and the IRA. Lincolnshire based youth Taylor, 20, was arrested after a pensioner...

With nearly 250 fatalities over the past four years on Lincolnshire roads, the safety of smaller cars has come under question. Recent figures released show that 9 fatal accidents have involved Ford Fiestas, whilst Vauxhall Corsas have been involved in a similar number of fatalities. This suggests that smaller cars...