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Articles by Melissa Rudd


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Women’s equality is key

By Melissa Rudd on March 9, 2010

Women’s sport in the UK has always had to play second-fiddle to the more popular, most would say “higher standard”, male equivalent. Melissa Rudd looks at the bigger picture.


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No grass plans for “lucky” Lincoln students

By Melissa Rudd on March 9, 2010

Students’ Union Sports and Teams VP Chris Farrell has admitted there are no definite plans in the pipeline to enhance sporting facilities at the University.


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Match report: Lincoln City 1-1 Crewe Alexandra

By Melissa Rudd on February 27, 2010

Crewe Alexandra snatched a late leveller to deny Lincoln City their first league win in four outings. Melissa Rudd reviews and analyses the match.


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“Shackled” Sutton hopes Imps can halt high-flying Rotherham

By Melissa Rudd on February 12, 2010

Lincoln City took on Rotherham at Sincil Bank in a bid to move further away from the League Two drop-zone, looking to clinch their first victory in four matches.


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Fixture pile-up set to worsen for the Imps

By Melissa Rudd on January 31, 2010

Lincoln City face yet another re-arranged fixture after their League Two clash against Dagenham and Redbridge was postponed on Saturday due to a frozen pitch at Sincil Bank.


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Lincoln City v Dagenham match preview

By Melissa Rudd on January 29, 2010

The Imps look to regain their impressive form with victory over Dagenham & Redbridge at Sincil Bank tomorrow.


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New signing ‘Flash’ Gordon in contention for Cheltenham clash

By Melissa Rudd on November 12, 2009

Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton will be able to include new winger Michael Gordon in his squad for the clash with Cheltenham Town on Saturday.


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Clarke pays tribute to former Chief Schofield

By Melissa Rudd on November 12, 2009

Lincoln City midfielder Shane Clarke has paid tribute to his former youth team manager John Schofield, who returns to Sincil Bank with his Cheltenham Town side.


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Imps boss Sutton still on the look out for new players

By Melissa Rudd on November 1, 2009

Lincoln City boss Chris Sutton has insisted that competition for places is key in turning the Imps season around.


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Oakes a class above, says City manager Sutton

By Melissa Rudd on October 8, 2009

Imps boss Chris Sutton has reserved special praise for midfielder Stefan Oakes ahead of their League Two trip to Macclesfield Town on Saturday.


Studenthood »

General Election: who’s the most student friendly?

March 3, 2010

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As the General Election looms, The Linc’s Jessica Brown looks at the main parties and how each of them can affect you.


Film »

Oscars 2010: Our predictions and the winners

March 7, 2010

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UPDATE: The winners the 82nd Oscars are in. Were The Linc’s predicitions right? Find out inside!


Guest Columns »

The super injunction

March 10, 2010

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The media has in recent weeks complained of a use of injunctions to not only to prevent publication of controversial stories but to stifle the very discussion of the injunction itself.

Health »

Would you risk a tan?

March 2, 2010

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A tan for the summer may seem appealing, but the search for the perfect sun-kissed skin could be at a massive cost to your health.


Sport »

10K winner Bowser aims for the Olympics

March 9, 2010

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Last year’s Lincoln 10k winner is hoping to achieve his dream of reaching an Olympic final. Matthew Bowser opts for 5,000 metres to be his favourite is currently in training for the World Championships.


Gaming »

The diary of a virtual farmer

March 9, 2010

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The allure of having virtual farm “Farmville” on Facebook is baffling to many. Jonathan Cresswell spent two weeks playing the game loved by millions to find out what makes it so addictive.



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