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A Lincolnshire Wig Bank has officially opened its doors to the public. Established  by volunteer stylist Tracy Harper, the free service caters for people who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy. Operating from St Barnabas Hospice therapy centre on Hawthorn Road in Lincoln, the appointment only service is open between 9am and...

For many young people in Lincoln, politics may not be the most exciting topic or even something that bothers them in the slightest. However, Lincoln Labour candidate Lucy Rigby believes that the voting age should be re-assessed to allow sixteen year olds a voice. Rigby explained that "it may seem...

Plans will allow pedestrians to cross the level crossing at all times. Photo via "Ingy the Wingy" (Flickr)Plans for a new footbridge over Lincoln's high street level crossing have been approved. The crossing, which once had a footbridge 30 years ago, will have a new crossing built in an attempt...

Here at City Vibe we decided to go along and have a look at an event to celebrate the poet Robert Burns at the Lincoln Drill Hall. The event was attended by around 50 people who decided to try their legs at Ceilidh dancing and their voices at singing. Event...

Lincolnshire Road Safety is cracking down on uninsured drivers. The partnership is warning, that new technology will make it easier to catch those drivers without insurance. Daniel Baker has been speaking to John Siddle to find out more. Listen below to the full interview.

With the festive period well underway Lincolnshire Police are cracking down on drink drivers. This is an annual campaign, highlighting the dangers of driving with excess alcohol. We are halfway through the month, and twenty one arrests have already been made for drink driving offences. These offenders are now named...

The Lincolnshire Drink Drive Campaign has begun. So far seven people have been arrested since the campaign started six days ago. John Siddle, the Communications Manager for the Lincolnshire road Safety Partnership confirmed that this year there have been two deaths related to drink driving and 69 people have had...

The Gas Safety Authority warns that up to 1 in 7 privately let homes in the East Midlands may have unsafe gas work.

This week is Alcohol Awareness week 2013, the annual event runs from the 18-24 November. The week is led by charity Alcohol Concern and this year, the theme is conversations about alcohol. It is hoped that people will use the opportunity to talk about alcohol related health issues and other...

Campaigners and religious figures have said the British Army should stop recruiting under 18 year olds. Recruits can currently volunteer from the age of 16. Human rights group Child Soldiers International called for the age to be raised in an open letter to the Ministry of Defence. Christian peace groups...

More than a thousand complaints have been made about used cars sold in Lincolnshire, a representative for Lincolnshire Trading Standards has said. As part of their "Check it, Don't Regret it" campaign, part of National Consumer Week, Lincolnshire Trading Standards and the Citizens Advice Bureau have released a used car...