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  Hundreds of Lincoln's workers took to the streets as part of what has been called the largest industrial action for a generation. Members of dozens of different public sector trade unions marched together to demonstrate against the government's proposed changes to pension schemes. Protesters from all walks of life...

Think women's sport and you will probably imagine gymnastics, synchronised swimming and volleyball. How about boxing? For the first time women are going to be competing in the 2012 Olympics. Bracebridge boxing club is one of the boxing clubs in Lincoln, and quite a few woman like to punch their...

LSJ News made a young man's dream come true when he was given the chance to host his own radio show.

James Whittingham is an acoustic singer from Coventry who is studying Sports Science at the University of Lincoln. James started his music career, like many, covering songs. After he found this wasn't suiting his voice he started writing his own song. Cityvibe reporter Kelvin Defty caught up with James who...

Lincoln takes 'positive' approach to World AIDS Day

Tonight kick starts the festive season at Lincolnshire's premier youth centre. The Showroom on Tritton Road is holding a two-day Christmas Fayre, which will include everything from a selection of stalls to Santa's Grotto. The event will start tonight at six o'clock with a carol service from the Salvation Army...

Photo: Lee J HaywoodLincoln Cathedral's Great Tom bell is still in need of repairs and may not be ready to chime in time for the New Year's Eve countdown. While Lincoln Cathedral's bells will continue to ring throughout the day, the five-tonne bell will still be out of action for...

Figures obtained from Lincolnshire Police have shown that the number of people reporting instances of domestic abuse in the county is on the up. According to figures gained by LSJ News, over 8500 people reported cases like these in the year running April 2009 to March 2010. This figure is...

An order has been approved by Lincoln City Council to stop anti-social drinking in the city centre. The Designated Public Place Order has given police new powers to confiscate alcohol, issue fines or arrest people on the spot if they fail to comply with the restrictions. The council has been...

Major retail group Arcadia has announced it will close up to 250 of its stores over the next three years, as their leases expire. The retail giant owns Topshop, Topman, BHS, Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Evans, Miss Selfridge and Wallis. The group’s UK like-for-like sales have fallen by almost 40% this year compared...

An inquest into the death of Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham began yesterday (Tuesday) in Lincoln. Lincolnshire police are investigating what happened on November 8, when Flt Lt Sean Cunningham was ejected from his aircraft while it was still on the ground. Sean Cunningham was ejected 200 feet into the air...

A charity in Lincoln is making elderly people feel young again through computer games. Age UK, on Park Street, use a Nintendo Wii to help with exercsies. It helps residents make new friends and interact with each other in a fun environment. While it may take some time for people...