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Home-schooling: A day in the life
Schools across Lincolnshire shut their doors for most children on Friday, with the exception of children of key workers in the fight on Coronavirus. Most schools sent home learning packs including worksheets, reading books and links to online resources to attempt to keep the children engaged. My child’s school, Ayscoughfee Hall...
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Local businesses are feeling the impact of coronavirus
After government instructions, the majority of non-essential businesses have closed and that includes your local cafe or restaurant and they are certainly feeling its effects. Charlotte Thompson, 24, is a trainee manager at The Imperial, a local tearoom in Retford. The Imperial tearoom in Retford. Credit:...
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Working students affected by Lincoln Student’s Union closure
Student staff are unable to work after Lincoln Student’s Union have closed all venues and events for the next 12 weeks. This comes after governmental advice last Tuesday encouraging social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak. Yvonne Thompson, Lincoln Student’s Union communications manager, said: “We understand that closing our venues would have...
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The green light has been given to four months of repairs on Lincoln’s Pelham Bridge
Nearly £800,000 worth of repairs have been given the go-ahead for Pelham Bridge. Officials from Lincolnshire County Council claim the re-waterproofing work that needs to be done has been delayed for several years because of the construction work on the Lincoln Eastern Bypass. The bridge will not be completely closed...
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Coffee Cats of Lincoln are not getting enough affection due to COVID-19
Coffee Cats Lincoln café on Sliver Street is affected due to coronavirus pandemic. Stephen Brown, owner of Coffee Cats Lincoln, says: “The cats are not getting enough fuss, play and affection. “You can tell they are waiting for humans to come and see them. “Usually we have people queuing outside...
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‘Black Widow’ among upcoming film releases postponed due to Coronavirus
Disney's upcoming Marvel film 'Black Widow' is the latest blockbuster release to be pushed back amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The film was due to hit cinemas on May 1 but has now been pulled, with a new release date yet to be announced. The decision comes after multiple...
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#LookCloser for Exploitation in Lincoln
Friday 13th is the last day of The Children's Society and the British Transport Police's campaign to make the public LOOK CLOSER for young people being exploited in the East Midlands. For the last week Lincoln had been running the campaign. Have you noticed? If you haven’t, you should #LookCloser....
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Pop-up Planetarium visiting Lincolnshire for British Science Week
Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire is celebrating British Science Week 2020 with a pop-up planetarium show running Saturday 14th-Sunday 15th March 2020.
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Lincoln student moves on in Chortle Student Comedy Award
A politics student from the University of Lincoln has won the Lincoln heat of the Chortle Student Comedy Award. Jessica Williams competed in the Chortle Student Comedy Award, a UK-wide stand-up comedy competition for university students. The heat rounds started on February 8 in Reading and finish at East London...
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A car and 26 bales of straw burn down between Lincoln and Sleaford
Firefighters from Metheringham, Sleaford and North Lincoln were called to extinguish a burning car and 26 bales of straw last night. The incident took place at Temple Bruer off the A 15, between Lincoln and Sleaford. The incident is being investigated today by the fire-crew and the Lincolnshire Police as...
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The therapeutic benefits of arts and crafts
Older people in Lincolnshire are turning to the arts to keep their minds and social lives active. Statistics produced by charity Age UK Mobility suggests by 2036, one in three people will be aged over 65, an average that is disproportionately high when compared to the rest of the country. But...
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Drumming classes
Indian drumming classes are happening every Monday evening at soundLincs on St Martins Lane. Sessions are two hours long starting at 6pm. Each lesson is six pounds and first class is free. Drums are provided. It is a work shop to experience a variety of drumming methods and genres. SoundLincs...
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