Politics
Lincolnshire PCC outlines plans to tackle fly-tipping
Fly-tipping was high on the agenda before Marc Jones was re-elected as Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner. It's described on the government's website as 'illegal dumping of liquid or solid waste on land or in water.' Marc Jones has made it clear to LSJ News that this is an issue...
What happened after the boycott of Xinjiang cotton?
The statement on the website of Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), a Switzerland-based cotton organisation, about forced labour in Xinjiang disappeared, whilst H&M’s remains unchanged. The China Office of the organisation said in March they have conducted second-party credibility investigation and third-party verification since its registration in 2012, but found no case...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations march across the UK
On the 22nd of May, organisers of a pro-palestinian protest in London announced a turnout of 180,000 people in support of Palestinian Liberation. Organisers and Activists described it as the ‘largest protest in support of Palestine in UK history’ Photo Credit: Peter Needham Photo Credit: Palestinian Deep Dive This mass...
UK’s representation problem in local politics could have big consequences for young people
Young people have stood up for issues like climate change in recent years, but is more of an interest needed in local politics?
F2F meetings to return for all councils
From May 7, all council meetings across England will be required to hold meetings face to face rather than virtually, thanks to a decision made by High Court. Council meetings will take place in City Hall committee rooms and inside Lincoln Cathedrals Chapter House. Credit: David Iliff. Councils will need...
“I’m too scared to walk in Lincoln by myself”
An LSJ news poll shows only 1.6% of women feel safe everywhere in Lincoln, while 49% don’t feel safe anywhere. This follows a report that showed 97% of young women have experienced sexual harassment of some kind in the UK. Women have been showing solidarity in the wake of the...
The “prison-like” fencing erected at the University of Manchester has been torn down by students
Residents of Fallowfields halls, at the University of Manchester, woke to see that their accommodation had been surrounded with 7ft high metal fencing with one student describing it as “prison-like”. Officials say the fencing was put in place to address security concerns, "particularly about access by people who are not...
Mudslinging, misinformation, apathetic voters: Talking political trends from national to local with a stateside journalist
Amid election hype in the United States, we caught up with local news journalist Kevin Flores, editor and co-creator of grassroots multi-media publication FORTHE, to check in on this cycle’s most urgent policies as well as a compare-contrast national versus civic political engagement. In addition to hyperlocal news coverage, the...
LSJ News US Election 2020 Special
In a year like no other, America is voting for its next President. Will Donald Trump remain in The White House or will Joe Biden's polling lead become reality? How have big talking points like the Black Lives Matter protests and climate change affected the election? And, of course, how...
How have independent businesses been affected by Coronavirus?
When the nationwide lockdown was imposed, the 62 independent shops on Steep Hill and Bailgate in Lincoln were put in a tough situation of not knowing when they would reopen. In March the City of Lincoln Council offered £10,000 small businesses grants to help them survive the lockdown. Nicole Lockwood,...
Prague – a gorgeous experience with a sinister twist
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic which is a landlocked state in the centre of Europe surrounded by Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. The Czech Republic absorbed much of Bohemia which was at one time a state within the Holy Roman Empire. Prague was the epicentre of...
What does your Police and Crime Commissioner do?
Who is your Police and Crime Commissioner? Marc Jones is the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Lincolnshire and was elected to the post in 2016. What does your PCC do and what are his responsibilities? Mr Jones sets the policing budget for Lincolnshire and spends the money to fulfil...
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