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The BBC’s Deputy director general, Mark Byford, has defended the decision to invite BNP leader Nick Griggin on tonight's eidtion of Question Time.

Twitter, the social networking site, has helped create an intergalactic first. McFly yesterday became the first band to have one of their songs played in space following an online campaign. The band members urged their followers on Twitter to tweet “#stargirlinspace” months ago, and this was eventually noticed by NASA....

There was an oil spill today on Steep Hill, causing people to slip over. Grit was put over the oil in an attempt to make it safe to walk on, however due to the weather conditions, it was being washed away almost as soon as it was put down. Cones...

Careers advice in the Uk's schools and univesities has been labelled as unsatisfactory. However, the University of Lincoln offers a range of facilities to help students and give careers advice. It is called Opportunities at Lincoln and is situated in the university's main building.

A new vaccination for swine flu is now being given out to try to stop the spread of the virus. First in line to recieve the jab are hospital workers and ward patients, as they are most at risk. Doctors and nurses need the vaccine in order to stop them...

Four fire engines were called to deal with a fire at the student accommodation Brayford Quays at lunchtime on Tuesday. The fire caused an entire block to be evacuated and the riverfront to be closed. It's believed that the fire originated in the kitchen of Flat 14, Block One. The cause...

National Baking Week is well underway with people up and down the country putting their baking skills to the test. The intiative which runs from the October 19 - 25 aims to get more people into baking as well as general cooking. The campaign is being supported by TV  chef Rosmary Sharger of...

 Two students have come up with an unconventional way to tackle crime in Lincoln.  On Monday 19th October a big hug will take place outside the Stonebow in the Town Centre.  The hug will last for one minute. This comes after crime in Lincoln has been publicised with an attack on...

The planning application to build a mosque in Lincoln has been rejected by Lincoln City Council. The proposed site is in Church Street off Boultham, Park Road, but after a recommendation from planning officers to refuse it, the council declined the application. The city’s Islamic Association were given permission in...

A former police officer talks to LSJ News about a new theatre production on road safety that's aimed at young adults.

Hundreds of Lincoln students have still not received their loans, three weeks into the new academic year. Some universities, including Lincoln, have had to offer short-term loans to students to help them until the full amount comes through. The Student Loans Company has been criticised by students. Many say that the SLC staff have been unhelpful in the way the staff...

This weekend sees the start of the Religious festival Diwali. Diwali is known as the festival of lights. The lighting of lamps is all important symbolising good over evil. The Hindu faith believes that the world of darkness represents ignorance and evil, whereas light shows knowledge and good.  Light is seen as the...