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Lincoln United are hosting a memorial day for club stalwart John Wilkinson.  On Saturday, July 6, an Allen Crombie XI will take on a Brendon McDaid XI in honour of the former Whites’ manager, who died in 2021. His son, Sam, who is Lincoln’s current vice-chair, said: “It’s a memorial game for...

Over twenty points behind in every poll, set for a record defeat and staring years of political oblivion in the face, you’d be forgiven for thinking it couldn’t get any worse for the Conservative Party. Except earlier this month it did. Enter Nigel Farage: darling of the Brexit-supporting right-wing, new...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scores of passionate demonstrators have flooded the streets of Lincoln in a call for justice and freedom for Palestine. The "Stop the Bombs" march stretched from the Cardinal's Hat pub to the Cornhill Quarter, drawing attention to the ongoing plight of Palestinians suffering during the Israel-Hamas war. Banners and chants demanding...

A 12-year-old from Lincolnshire is rock n rolling across Asia after being chosen to star in the School of Rock musical as it tours South Korea and Hong Kong. Sam Bickmore, from Grantham, became one of the UK’s youngest people to achieve the highest-level qualification in drumming after earning a...

A non-profit charity organisation in Lincolnshire says it has been misunderstood by most people as ‘just a food charity.’   Feeding Gainsborough is not just a food supplying organisation, but also an establishment that provides comprehensive support for individuals navigating life’s challenges.   Julie Musonda, director, said: "I need people to...

Young cricketing superstars from Lincolnshire have toured South Africa as part of a winter training camp. The tour around Cape Town was led by Coach Eddie Burke, who heads the U18s and U16s at Lincolnshire County Cricket Club, along with manager and stats expert Raj Barla, with 18 players and...

Lincolnshire’s famous steam and vintage rally has become the latest county event to be cancelled – a massive blow to tourism and the local economy. Glyn Macdonald, 75, who was the director of the event, announced they had to close after 38 years, citing rising costs and an aging committee...

After nearly four decades, the iconic Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally has been permanently cancelled due to various insurmountable challenges. The rally, a mainstay of the Lincolnshire Showgrounds's August bank holiday weekend, has been running at a deficit for the previous two years due to growing expenses.  Chairman D. Glyn...