Arts and Entertainment
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...
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Heighington Road re-opens to motorists following bridge completion
Following 14 months of construction, the new Heighington Road bridge has opened to the public, improving transport links in and out of Lincoln. The bridge was constructed as part of the Lincoln Eastern Bypass project, part funded by a £50 million central government grant. Lincolnshire County Council are hoping the...
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Lincoln Vegan Festival teaches people how veganism is helping people’s health and the environment.
Veganism has been an upcoming trend for the past couple of years and with the recent concern of the environment, its popularity is only growing.
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Call for More Opportunities for Lincolnshire’s Disabled Dancers
Organisers of Lincoln Drill Hall's first inclusive dance festival are calling for disabled dancers in Lincolnshire to be given more opportunity to perform. The Unify Dance Festival was held in November. Photo: Alexandra Keene The Unify Dance Festival was founded by ArtsNK this November and offered...
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The annual Lincoln Christmas Vegan Festival celebrates in style at the County Assembly Rooms
Stallholders at the Lincoln Christmas Vegan Festival. The festive event which is now in its fourth year was organised by Pudz Animal Sanctuary, which is based in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire. The festival was held at the County Assembly Rooms and hosted a variety of exhibitors,...
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Etsy Made Local 2019
Lincolns finest artists are gathering once again for the national event, Etsy Made Local. Etsy is an online portal used by millions of people, buying and selling handmade items and craft supplies. The pop-up event is hosted by the Lincolnshire library on November, 29, for their first soft opening between...
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Lincoln goes vegan as plant-based Christmas market returns
The annual Vegan Christmas Market welcomed visitors this weekend in its fifth year on Bailgate. The County Assembly Halls are located on Bailgate, near Lincoln Cathedral. Photo Credit: Bethany Lee The event, which was hosted in the County Assembly Rooms, was dubbed as the ‘busiest yet’...
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The Eco Workshop hoping Lincoln residents will turn over a new leaf
A group of 18 students held an Eco-Workshop on Wednesday to help Lincoln become a more sustainable city.
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Travelling green in Lincoln
With recent climate emergency declarations across the globe - how can we start to consider swapping four wheels for two?
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Lincolnshire attractions join disability scheme
Heritage attractions in Lincolnshire are joining a scheme to support people who have hidden disabilities. Named the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme, it aims to help visitors with hidden disabilities including autism, Asperger syndrome, dementia and more. The idea is people can choose to wear a sunflower-patterned lanyard as a subtle indicator...
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2020 vision for Lincoln as bright lights see city into Christmas and New Year
Lincoln city centre started off its Christmas season with a triple celebration when the lights were switched on on Friday. The ceremony saw hundreds of people line the High Street and St Marks Shopping Centre to join in with officially starting the festive season in Lincoln. Lincs...
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High Street left surprisingly spotless after Christmas lights switch-on
Streets in the centre of Lincoln were left litter-free just hours after the annual Christmas light switch-on took place on the High Street. The first switch-on took place in St Marks before the crowds moved onto the High Street for the main light-up. The switch was pressed by the Mayor...
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