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Zumba has taken off in Lincoln, but men seem to be less than hot on joining classes. With dozens of classes in Lincolnshire there is certainly no lack of opportunities. Women in Lincolnshire join in with the thousands who take Zumba as it is one of the fastest growing exercise...

Lincoln has a new weekly newspaper - the Lincolnshire Echo. It was published today and ran to 148 pages.

Being ecofriendly is not only good for the planet but it gives you free electric too, say eco-villagers.  Unity Gardens, near Spalding in South Lincolnshire, is one of the first eco-communities to be created across the United Kingdom. The community is made up of six environmentally friendly bungalows which work with nature to save energy. The Village...

  Two men from Lincolnshire have completed a 26 mile Marathon March for charity. Andy Swarbrooke and Mickey Jackson have spent six months training for the march. The walk is to raise money for two charities close to their hearts; Andy, 29 and Mickey, who is also 29, are aiming...

Popular and historic local newspaper the Lincolshire Echo has announced it is to change to weekly publications. The Echo published a daily paper for the last 118 years, yet now due to business reasons it has to change to every Thursday. The change comes with several mandatory redundancies which are...

Last night, Lincoln's Waterside Shopping Centre was packed with eager students looking for a bargain. The shopping centre, situated in the middle of the Highstreet offered a 20% discount on all stock in the stores involved in a "lock-in". Several stores on the Highstreet also took part. They stayed open until 9pm, three...

Fish pedicures could spread diseases like HIV and Hepititus C, experts have warned. The new guidelines issued by the Governments Health Protection Agency, highlights that those with weak immune systems or diseases like diabetes should avoid the treatment completely. The agency says the problem could arise if bacteria left from...

Lincoln's colourful Moroccan market has been extended due to its unprecedented success. The 38 traders were due to pack up last Sunday, yet organisers Lincoln BIG have decided to extend the event until the end of Wednesday. The market sells a variety of items including authentic wood, jewellery, leather goods,...

A group of young protesters taking part in a recreation of the Jarrow March are visiting Lincoln for a public meeting with the Lincoln Trades Council. Youth Fight for Jobs have recreated the historic event of 75 years ago to highlight an all time high in unemployment figures. The march is in aid...

A Moroccan Market has arrived in Lincoln to spread some of its vibrant culture. The market will let locals experience the sights, sounds and smells of North Africa, as it will be crammed with 40 different traditional Barber tents to explore. Traders offer a variety of artisian products from ceramics and...

Adam Ant, from pop band Adam and The Ants, is ready to stand and deliver a performance at the Engine Shed this January.  The 80’s pop icon will be performing with his new band, Adam Ant and the Good, The Mad and the Lovely Posse.  The upcoming tour will be...

Photo: John LooIt’s available in every shop, everyone has a favourite and this week, you’ll be able to eat more without feeling guilty because it’s chocolate week.  It takes place between 10th and 16th of October.  It was established eight years ago and has been voted the nation's favourite themed week....