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Lincoln Christmas Market is back
There are stalls all around the castle being set up in preparation for the Christmas market. “It is great to be back”. That was the overall feeling from councillors and market traders with the return of the Lincoln Christmas Market for the first time since 2019....
Students come together in memory of murdered former student, Grace Millane
This week marks the third anniversary of the death of former University of Lincoln student Grace Millane, who was murdered during a gap year in New Zealand in 2018. Every year since 2019 the University of Lincoln Hockey Club, the society of which she was a member, with support from...
Protests against violence on women to continue in Lincoln
Following a successful Reclaim the Night march by University of Lincoln students last week, more events are planned to continue supporting the movement. Students gathered outside the Student’s Union on Thursday night to show solidarity against harassment and sexual assault on women. The night began with motivational speeches, advice, and...
Women’s safety : CCTV is not enough.
The City of Lincoln Council is proposing the introduction of 15 new CCTV cameras around the city as one way of making the streets safer for women. This proposal comes following government funding under the Safer Streets Campaign and is a response to the public call...
“It shouldn’t be up to girls to protect themselves”
In the past month there have been 18 reports of spiking in Lincolnshire, two of which are being investigated as spiking via injection. A rise in spikings have left young women in Lincoln, and nationwide, scared to go on nights out. The advice given is to wear long sleeves, use...
Lincoln City approach £2.3 million target needed to develop Stacey West Stand
Lincoln City are edging closer to the £2.3 million expansion of the iconic Stacey West Stand at the LNER Stadium. The Red Imps Community Trust teamed up with Lincoln City in September to launch the Stacey West Investment Bond (SWIB). The bond allows investors to help fund the development with...
£175k makeover grant given to Lincoln High Street
£175,632 has been awarded to the City of Lincoln Council in partnership with Lincoln BIG and Visit Lincoln. The grant was part of the Government’s Welcome Back Fund. This funding provides cities across England with £56 million, to support safe return to high streets after the COVID-19 pandemic. The money...
Residents volunteer in West End clean up
This week residents of the West End of Lincoln took part in a voluntary litter pick to help clear the streets. There was a total of around 20 volunteers working throughout the day on Tuesday, November 2. They collected 19 bags of litter. The litter pick forms part of the...
Is there a lack of EV chargers in Lincoln?
Lincoln, like many other cities across the UK, is moving to an all-electric car future as the government aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025. But is this small city in the Midlands in line with the rest of the country in terms of...
How has Tik Tok impacted the fashion world?
Regardless of if you are on Tik Tok or not, you will be aware of the app that has amassed over 3.7 million users in the UK. Despite nearly being banned in the US earlier on in the year, Tik Tok is an ever-growing presence in the social media and...
Should transgender athletes compete in the category that matches their gender identity?
Transgenders face a battle to compete at the highest level of sport (All images provided on this page are by Unsplash.com). The participation of transgender athletes in professional competition has been nothing short of controversial. The hot topic has not only been met with sport regulation...
Lincoln residents are organising a yard sale to rid clutter
Researchers have made connections between low quality work environments, such as cluttered offices with harsh lighting, and a reduction in work productivity and job satisfaction. Disorganised or cluttered workspaces, specifically, seem to increase levels of stress and anxiety. WERA: Lincoln's West End Residents Association group have arranged a West End Yard Sale on Sunday...
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