Jack Dobson
Articles by Jack Dobson
City ‘gateways’ to get facelift
By Jack Dobson on May 20, 2010
The Cornhill and Sincil Street areas are set to get a £110,000 revamp courtesy of Lincoln Business Improvement Group and the City of Lincoln Council.
Hilton hotel coming to the Wharf
By Jack Dobson on May 20, 2010
Hilton are to begin developing a new hotel on the Brayford Waterfront, contributing to the Brayford Wharf’s ‘continuing regeneration’.
Top universities call for higher interest rates
By Jack Dobson on May 14, 2010
Students may have to pay higher interest rates to avert a funding crisis according to a new report from the Russell Group of universities.
Why did Walkabout cancel on Rock Against Racism?
By Jack Dobson on May 13, 2010
Walkabout pulled out of hosting a LoveUnity anti-racism event at the last minute. There has since been disputes about why. The Linc asked both parties for a statement.
Lincoln council hung in Labour surprise
By Jack Dobson on May 7, 2010
In a bizarre turn of events, the Conservative Party lost two seats to Labour in the City of Lincoln Council elections, resulting in a hung council. Jack Dobson and Ashleigh Gray report.
Residents worried about return of racecourse
By Jack Dobson on May 6, 2010
Residents in Lincoln’s West End have expressed fear about new Tory MP Karl McCartney’s attempts to force through plans for redevelopment of Lincoln’s racecourse.
‘I don’t do magic. I’ll leave that to Harry Potter.’
By Jack Dobson on May 5, 2010
Thirty-four-year-old Richard Banks is a student at the University of Lincoln and is a candidate in Abbey Ward for the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) in the local elections.
Students and workers on May Day march
By Jack Dobson on May 4, 2010
Over a hundred people marched through Lincoln against public sector and jobs cuts on International Workers Day, Saturday, May 1st.
Conservative chairman comes to the city
By Jack Dobson on May 3, 2010
Eric Pickles, chairman of the Conservative party, came to Lincoln in a bid to promote Karl McCartney’s election campaign on Monday, May 3rd.
Student Council: chair reform, railway bridge and accommodation
By Jack Dobson on April 23, 2010
A motion to reform the chair, plus updates on the railway bridge and accommodation were the main topics of the final Student Council of the year.
Studenthood »
iPhone 4-ever?
June 21, 2010
With the launch of the new iPhone just around the corner, will the new smartphone do its three years of design justice?
Music »
30 Seconds To Mars to rock the Engine Shed
August 31, 2010
One of the biggest rock bands touring today are set to make a trip to Lincoln as part of BBC Radio 1’s Student Tour this October alongside DJs Zane Lowe and Fearne Cotton.
Campus Voices »
Drink driving – a cautionary tale
August 31, 2010
Darren Moss has a stark warning for motorists, as he describes being on the receiving end of an accident caused by drink driving.
Lincoln City »
Big Match Report: Rotherham 1 Imps 0
August 31, 2010
The Imps were sent crashing out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy at the hands of Rotherham in a tedious affair at Don Valley Stadium.
University »
Lincoln 2010 Freshers’ Week revealed
August 13, 2010
This year’s Freshers’ Week sees the likes of Radio 1 stars Zane Lowe and Greg James returning to the university, alongside a host of regular events.
Fashion »
Sex and The City: Find the film-inspired designs
June 6, 2010
With the new Sex and The City film inspiring fashonistas everywhere, The Linc narrows down the High Street’s best items inspired by the film.
