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...
White Collar Boxing has surged in popularity with thousands of would-be fighters stepping into the ring for the first time - and Lincoln is part of this revolution. However, experts say safety concerns cannot be overlooked. It is documented that up to 23.6 per cent of fighters incur an injury...
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...
*UPDATE- WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024* Lincolnshire’s spud king award winner David Armstrong has claimed one of the top gongs in farming. David Armstrong of Abbey Farm in Bardney (affectionally known as ‘The Spud Barn’) was crowned Potato Grower of the year at the 2024 National Arable and Grassland awards. And...
Planning permission has been submitted for a new fast-food outlet on West Parade which residents claim will blight the area. The plans come from Skegness-based business The Sweet Slice Group, who want to turn a disused veterinary centre into a new Lincoln-based restaurant. Currently, the proposal is under consideration by...
The nightlife economy has declined over the past few years since the pandemic. Alongside this, the country has experienced a high inflation rate, causing a cost-of-living crisis. This has impacted people all across the country, meaning the public have stopped spending money. The main contributors to the nightlife economy are...
Thousands of residents say they will fight to the end to stop a £2 billion network of overhead electricity lines between Grimsby and Walpole. Pylons will be 50m high, to provide increased access to cheaper, more renewable electricity around the country. Residents along the proposed route say the National Grid’s...
Lincoln Indoor Bowls Club, one of the UK's largest, want to entice new members and have a positive influence on the community. Lincoln and District Indoor Bowling Club regularly boasts over a thousand active members, making them not only one of the biggest bowls club in Lincolnshire, but in the...