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Fire-fighters in the Lincolnshire area have faced threats, abuse and aggression whilst trying to save people's lives. Figures released by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue revealed ten separate incidents involving, verbal abuse, aggression and threatening behaviour towards fire fighters in 2009 alone. Jodie Enderby is just one of many Lincolnshire based Fire-fighters who...

It will be an emotional day tomorrow for everyone connected with Lincoln City after the passing of former manager Keith Alexander earlier this week. A minute’s applause will be held in honour of the Imps legend ahead of their League two game against Rochdale at Spotland tomorrow. Lincoln face a...

Thursday marked the 13th annual World Book Day, celebrated in the UK and Ireland. The joint initiative between book publishers and retailers is held to celebrate the enjoyment of books and reading, particularly for primary school chidlren. Children all over the UK are given £1 book tokens to spend on a choice...

Courtesy of: Dan GallagherFans have been paying their respects to former Lincoln City manager Keith Alexander, who died in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Alexander, who suffered from a brain aneurysm in 2003, had recently taken time off from his role as manager of Macclesfield Town through poor health. But his unexpected death...

CityVibe@5 reporter Adie Bell chats to Su Roys who has researched the Lincolnshire dialect. From its history, to her favourite words and why it’s important that the Lincolnshire dialect is preserved.   You can listen to Adie’s interview with Su below by clicking the ‘play’ button.  

Will your child miss out on their first school?On Monday 540,000 children applied for their places at secondary schools. However, an estimated fifth of these will have been turned away from their first choice and their parents will have to settle with taking them to second and third choice schools...

Can you face the Lincoln dragons?Businesses in Lincoln are undergoing talks with the University of Lincoln about a Dragons Den style competition aimed at students. The Enterprise @ Lincoln group have come up with the idea that students can pitch their business ideas to a panel of ‘Lincoln Dragons’. The...

Ethnic minorities in the UK are more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness than White British people. Figures obtained by CityVibe@5 through a request made under the Freedom of Information Act, showed that the number of ethnic minorities with mental illness has more than doubled in the past four years. Hasina...

Courtesy of: KaterhaOne in twelve people aged between fifteen and twenty-four are found with Chlamydia, with most cases in the UK found in Lincolnshire. A new scheme has been announced by NHS Lincolnshire to spread awareness and aim to reduce these levels. Positive Health has been commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire...

British supermarkets and the policies they practice have been called into question once again after a new Tesco Express store was opened in Lincoln city centre. Siren FM reporter Adam Brannon has been following the story.

Lincoln have been rated the 6th most dangerouse place to go out in the UK according to a Home Office report. But why is this? click on the jaudio below to hear our reporte Tom Anstey talking to Police officer Mark Garthwaite.

A woman has been forced to flee her home after years of paranormal torment. 26 year old Jade Callaby has lived in her home at Prial Avenue for six years and refuses to ever go back after strange goings on such as electrical appliances turning them selves on and off,...