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Lincoln students set up pro-Palestine encampment on university campus
Students at the University of Lincoln have started an encampment on campus in support of Palestine. The Palestine Solidarity Society put up tents in front of the Lincoln Arts Centre on Monday night to protest the conflict in Gaza and show their support for people in Palestine. Protesters released a...
End of an Era? The death of the UK’s nightlife scene
Clubs closing, the rise of unsociable young people after the pandemic and an increase of non-drinkers – what does this mean for Britain’s big nights out? Venue curfews, pricey pints and the cost-of-living crisis – clubbing as we know it is in complete decline. The ‘Big Night Out’ is an...
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...
UK Education: Outstanding or Inadequate?
A 2021 YouGov survey found that Ofsted judgements and reports were the third and fourth highest factors for parents when choosing an education provider for their children. Deputy headteacher Kate Roberts, 53, at Anston Greenlands Primary School in Sheffield commented “Ofsted only see a snapshot of a school and they...
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...
A deadly sinkhole has opened in the Sincil Bank area of Lincoln
Lincolnshire County Council is advising members of the public to avoid a Lincoln Street after a sinkhole appeared out of nowhere. It was discovered on Hermit Street on Friday 29th March, and access has been blocked via Portland Street. Early stages of the Hermit Street sinkhole Toni Colley, who...
Gainsborough Paralympian is “Getting Back to his best” following Injury heading into Paris Games
Jack Hodgson, now aged 27, is looking to compete for the British judo team in the +100kg men's category at the Paris Paralympics, which begins in August. The judo champion took gold at the Junior World Championships in 2015 and bronze at the European Championships in 2019. Despite picking up...
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...
A slice of kindness: Lincoln’s Let Them Eat Cake group takes on homelessness
A dedicated group of volunteers in Lincoln is committed to supporting and reducing the everyday challenges of the city's rough sleepers. Every Monday night since its establishment in 2017, the nonprofit organisation Let Them Eat Cake has given food and necessities to the homeless population in Lincoln. Marion Foster and...
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