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Even though this years series of Dancing on Ice received its lowest ever viewing figures, the number of people ditching their everyday footwear for ice-skates is on the rise. The National Ice Centre (NIC) in Nottingham is where it started for ice dancing champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and...

Lincoln born musician Ian Brough, is set to release a second album this year. Ian's album entitled Car crashes and Part Time Lesbians, follows a second collaboration with local producer and fellow musician, Sam Harrison. He said that this album is a lot different to his first, Surrounded by Autism...

As the UK re-enters a recession, thousands of families are still feeling the pinch. More people than ever are now using short term financial solutions to pay everyday costs, and it is estimated the industry will grow by another 40% in the next few years. These ‘quick loans’ allow the...

Earlier this year local authorities, councils and colleges across the country took part in a week of activities and events to celebrate the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week. The week ran from February 6th to the 10th and aimed to raise awareness of apprenticeships and the positive impact they have...

BG Futures is Bishop Grosseteste University's brand new business incubation centre. The business and enterprise hub celebrated its official opening in January after a £1.8 million extension and renovation to its smaller predecessor The Sky Centre. The hub provides office space at competitive rates as well as in-house support and advice...

In 2010 it was announced that the United Kingdom had the third highest immigration rates in Europe, with more and more people coming here more than ever. The dream is to gain prosperity and find a better place for their family. But some immigrants find it's not the dream they...

Lincoln can now add another honour to its already long list - that of the esteemed "Purple Flag Award". The award, which has recently been given to five new UK cities, acknowledges the city as a leading light in a new central government iniative to offer a welcoming centre for...

Have you ever found yourself drawing a picture whilst concentrating on something else? The art of quick drawing has been celebrated today during National Doodle Day to raise awareness of epilepsy. Elaine Quigley, from the British Institute of Graphologists, told City Vibe that doodling was used to "reinforce an idea"...

Christianity in the eyes of many is not seen as a modern religion, but one that struggles to connect and intergrate with modern life. This view of christianity means that younger generations of people are struggling more and more to find a reason to commit to the faith, and with...

A new housing scheme proposed by Lincoln City Council could help young people get their foot on the property ladder. The £2 million project would mean that initial housing deposits could be lowered to as little as 5%, enabling more people to secure their first house. This investment would close...

The latest unemployment statistics for Lincoln stand at 5.4% whereas in the same month 7 years ago they were at under half the amount at 2.6%. In Lincoln the recession has hit just as hard as all over the UK and small businesses around the city are suffering. Anne Lawlor...