Politics
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...
Lincoln councillor calls for equality following International Women’s Day
Lucinda Preston, City of Lincoln councillor International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, cultural and political achievements of women, saw hundreds of thousands of females take to social media this Sunday to share their experiences and support. The 8th of March has been celebrated...
Will Brexit affect the fate of local businesses?
John Silver-wood Local craft businesses in Lincolnshire are likely to be affected by Brexit. The UK left the European Union on January 31, and a trading deal is still being agreed. Sunbeam Fairs and Events are a family-run business that hold craft fairs every month in...
Everything you need to know about the 2019 General Election
With today heralding the deadline for candidates to put themselves forward for the General Election in December, LSJ News has compiled a list of everything you need to know about this crucial vote. On December 12, voters across the UK will head to the ballot box and here you can...
Location for General Election Count Revealed
With the general election just under a month away, the City of Lincoln Council have announced where the count will be held on December 12th.
Keeping Lincoln’s homeless safe as temperatures fall
Homeless people in Lincoln could get emergency accommodation to help them deal with icy temperatures this winter.
Brexit and the effect on the UK fishing industry
Paul Lines has been a long-time advocate for leaving the EU. People had many different reasons for voting for Brexit but it seems that none have felt the effects of the UK being a member of the European Union more than those in the fishing industry. Paul Lines has been...
Brexit Update: Flextension, European Elections and Legal Complications
On this political update, host Douglas M. Worth and Wesley Manta, review the latest Brexit news.
Upskirting criminals now face two years in prison
The Ministry of Justice announced on Twitter that up-skirting is now a criminal offence from April 12.
Racism: does it run deeper than the professional game?
Last night, Chelsea's supporters were allegedly heard singing a chant about Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
A planned protest in Belfast against the decision to prosecute Soldier F has been cancelled this week.
Plans for a hundred motorcycles to travel through east Belfast in support of Soldier F have now been withdrawn, the Parades Commission has confirmed. Soldier F is the name given to the British Paratrooper facing historic charges from the Bloody Sunday riot in Derry back in January 1972. His identity...
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