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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War. Over 27 million soldiers died during this conflict, and including civilian deaths, the total reaches closer to 60 million. The Lincolnshire Ex-Services Association (LExSA) is an organisation...

Photo: Dave Pearson Today: Starting dry, but with a mix of low cloud, mist and patchy fog. Later this morning becoming brighter for a time, before cloud increases from the west. Later this afternoon rain will spread across all areas, becoming heavy at times. Maximum temperature 10 °C. Tonight: Rain,...

The sales of retro sweets have increased hugely during the recession as shoppers find new ways of indulging themselves. Figures show that sweets such as fizzy cola bottles and rhubarb and custards have risen by 70% in some shops and other sweets like sherbet...

Bicycle wheels, pushchairs and road signs are just a few of the things that were pulled out of Sincil Drain earlier this week. Volunteers from around Lincoln joined together in a community project to help clean up the Sincil Drain area of Lincoln....

Photo: Melissa RuddThe University of Lincoln has a massive range of societies, many that you might not have even heard of. Earlier this week the sports team went out in search of an obscure society and we came across the Ultimate Frisbee team. Being a relatively new society to the...

The deputy director of the BBC, Mark Byford returned to his home town of Lincoln this week. He was here to give a guest lecture to Journalism students. The BBC has come under fire yet again recently for allowing BNP leader Nick Griffin...

The University of Lincoln's Vice Chancellor has completed his last day in the job after 9 successful years at the post. David Chiddick (61)  had originally said he would finish his job when he turned 6o, but then decided to stay a little longer. He has stated that he is very...

Pubs across britain are closing every day. Since the credit crunch hit this problem has got worse. But is it just that? The ties that alot of pubs have to the companies that own them are causing strife as well.  The high prices are affecting the trade as they put...

 A lincoln based cafe called the Healthy Hub has combined with The Government and the Job Centre to help 18-24 year olds who are out of work, gain job experience. The first person to start the 6 month period of the scheme, has been volunteering this past year, and is looking forward...

Prof. Richard KeebleThe leader of the BNP, Nick Griffin, is to launch a formal complaint over his treatment on the BBC's Question Time programme last night.  Mr. Griffin was given a hostile reception by both the audience and fellow panellists and he believes the BBC was biased in its handling...

On this day, 8 years ago, Apple created their first generation iPod. It was an instant success and spawned numerous other devices in the range. With over 55 million units sold worldwide last year, the brand has become hugely successful and has dominated the electronic...

    Chlamydia has becomse the most common sexually transmitted disease amongst young people in Britain. As a result the government has launched a new campaign to try and raise awareness and encourage testing. Hasina Sacranie has been looking in to this for...