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Lincoln bucking national trend with rise in church-goers
The number of people attending their local parish church in Lincolnshire has grown by almost 8% according to latest statistics published by the Church of England – in contrast to a drastic drop...
View Article‘Sad and shocked’ colleagues announce death of well-known Lincoln GP
Health colleagues have paid tribute to a well-known executive Lincoln GP who has sadly died. Doctor Shahid Ansari, who worked as a senior partner at Cliff House Medical Practice on Burton Road, passed...
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Ghosts, ghouls and Victorian prisoners descend on Lincoln this Halloween
Daring horror hunters immersed themselves in a Victorian underworld this Halloween in Lincoln. Under a cloak of darkness this weekend, Lincoln Castle was filled with vengeful ghosts, recounting tales...
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Family’s tribute after death of much-loved former Lincoln City player
The family of ‘true character’ and former Lincoln City footballer Don Dykes have paid tribute to him and his career highlights after sadly announcing his death. Donald William “Don” Dykes, who played...
View ArticleAll Lincolnshire hospital operations cancelled after IT system hit by virus
Operation appointments across Lincolnshire hospitals for tomorrow, including Lincoln County Hospital, have been cancelled after a virus struck the IT system of a neighbouring trust. As stated earlier...
View ArticleFirefighters called to house fire in Lincoln village
Firefighters have been called to a house fire in Metheringham this morning. The fire, which began at 6.47am on High Street, was attended by four Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue crews. Officers confirmed...
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More than half of Lincolnshire nursery children without qualified teachers
A national charity is calling for more investment in nursery teacher training after a report found more than half of children in Lincolnshire attend a nursery without a qualified early years teacher....
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Powerlifting Lincoln ladies complete 1,000,000kg deadlift for rape charity
A team of Lincoln women lifted a combined total of 1,000,000 kilograms in order to raise money for a local rape crisis charity – a feat believed to be a world first. The 65 women who took part in the...
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First designs revealed for new-look Lincoln St Marks
Proposals that would see the current St Marks shopping precinct demolished to make way for new shops, a hotel and flats will go up for public consultation this week. The major £150 million plans would...
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Delays still expected at Lincolnshire hospitals after cyber attack
Services are beginning to resume at Lincoln, Grantham and Boston hospitals after a cyber attack lead to the cancellation of hundreds of operations. As reported previously, all operations in the county...
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Lincoln landlord fined for ‘extremely dangerous’ rental property
A Lincoln man has been slapped with a fine after his rental property was found with dangerous electrics, no heating, chronic damp and a leaking roof. Lincoln Magistrates’ Court heard that landlord Joe...
View ArticleLincolnshire MP calls for government to back down over elected mayor
Member of Parliament for Gainsborough Edward Leigh has called for the government to reconsider a devolution deal for Lincolnshire without a directly elected mayor. All 10 councils in the Greater...
View ArticleExtra police patrols set for North Hykeham park after anti-social behaviour...
Police officers will be putting on extra patrols in the Mill Park area of North Hykeham following a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour. Mobile CCTV will also be in operation in the area over the...
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Inquest held today into death of Lincoln teenager after tragic fire
An inquest will be held today into the death of 17-year-old Tom Taylor from Lincoln, who was sadly killed in a house fire just days before Christmas. As reported at the time, Tom died in the fire which...
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Could this house have the best views in Lincoln?
Lincoln is famous for its picturesque cityscape, but few could argue they have a more pleasing window seat than from this house on the market… could they? Rolling boundary hills overlooked by the...
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Extra sparkle for this year’s Lincoln Lantern Parade
The annual Lincoln Lantern Parade will be returning this Christmas with a special starry night theme thanks to a popular visiting business. The Lincoln BIG Lantern Parade will take place on December 15...
View ArticleLincoln church hall reopens after £100k refurbishment
Community groups and residents in the Saxilby area are celebrating the completion of a £100,000 refurbishment of their church hall facility. The hall on Church Lane in Saxilby will officially be opened...
View ArticlePolice warning after surge of burglaries on Lincoln Ermine estate
Police are appealing for information after a series of burglaries on the Ermine estate in Lincoln. Officers are asking for help from residents after a spike in break-ins, with two further incidents...
View ArticleSleaford and North Hykeham MP quits over policy differences with government
Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham Stephen Phillips has announced he is standing down with immediate effect due to “irreconcilable policy differences with the current government”. He...
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Your views: Lincoln St Marks retail park masterplan goes on show
The vision has been unveiled for major £150 million plans that would see the west section of St Marks retail park in Lincoln demolished and redeveloped. Proposals including new shops, flats, a hotel...
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