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The deputy director of the BBC, Mark Byford returned to his home town of Lincoln this week. He was here to give a guest lecture to Journalism students. The BBC has come under fire yet again recently for allowing BNP leader Nick Griffin to appear on Question time, CityVibe@5's Sarah...

The University of Lincoln's Vice Chancellor has completed his last day in the job after 9 successful years at the post. David Chiddick (61)  had originally said he would finish his job when he turned 6o, but then decided to stay a little longer. He has stated that he is very...

Pubs across britain are closing every day. Since the credit crunch hit this problem has got worse. But is it just that? The ties that alot of pubs have to the companies that own them are causing strife as well.  The high prices are affecting the trade as they put...

 A lincoln based cafe called the Healthy Hub has combined with The Government and the Job Centre to help 18-24 year olds who are out of work, gain job experience. The first person to start the 6 month period of the scheme, has been volunteering this past year, and is looking forward...

Prof. Richard KeebleThe leader of the BNP, Nick Griffin, is to launch a formal complaint over his treatment on the BBC's Question Time programme last night.  Mr. Griffin was given a hostile reception by both the audience and fellow panellists and he believes the BBC was biased in its handling...

On this day, 8 years ago, Apple created their first generation iPod. It was an instant success and spawned numerous other devices in the range. With over 55 million units sold worldwide last year, the brand has become hugely successful and has dominated the electronic music industry. This is what...

    Chlamydia has becomse the most common sexually transmitted disease amongst young people in Britain. As a result the government has launched a new campaign to try and raise awareness and encourage testing. Hasina Sacranie has been looking in to this for Siren FM. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted...

Postal Strike History Strike 1 = Thursday 22nd October for 24 hours. 42,000 mail centre and Staff workers walked out. Strike 2= Friday 23rd October fro 24 hours. 78,000 delivery staff walked out. Rowing over pay, working conditions and jobs. Royal Mail made an operating profit of £321bn but it...

Jackson JonesLincoln City Football Club have offered a fantastic offer for students to watch the Imps for just 2 pounds as they face Torquay at Sincil Bank tommorow afternoon.  With an NUS or University card staff and students get to watch the game for the reduced price. Lincoln are currently lying 19th in Lincoln...

After talking to a group of Lincolnshire children it seems there is still hope for the future of keeping our planet green.  The study released this week claimed British children are the worst in Europe for being energy efficient. Questioning 3,000 children in the UK, Spain, Germany and France they...

Universities could be in trouble if they break new government rules. There is now a limit on the amount of students who can be admitted to their institutions and for every student admitted over this, there could now be a fine. The exact amount of the fine is currently undisclosed. The number...

A fourteen-year old motorbiker from Lincolnshire lost out this weekend on the title of Aprilia Superteen.  Lee-Bob Jackson, from North Kesteven School, raced into second place at Rockingham, only four points behind his biggest rival, Wayne Ryan, who was in 10th place. At the start of the final round, Lee-Bob...