Local
Pavilions charging residents for excrement in lift
By Samantha Viner on March 1, 2010
After charging Proctor Mews residents for the cleaning of a graffiti attack, Pavilions are now asking residents of Ellison House to pay up for human excrements found in a lift in the building.
Police appeal for information after serious assault – UPDATED
By Shane Croucher on March 1, 2010
Police are on the look out for witnesses or anyone with information after a woman was attacked near the Usher Gallery in Lincoln.
Claim university is “severely lacking” in tackling crime challenged
By Shane Croucher on February 27, 2010
Claims from a local councillor that the University of Lincoln should do more to tackle alcohol and violent crime are being criticised as ‘unfair and ill-informed’.
The demise of the local pub
By Stephanie Bolton on February 22, 2010
With over forty pubs closing down every week, Stephanie Bolton examines why the places that used to be the hub of the community are vanishing from the UK’s towns and cities.
One stop health shop opens on High Street
By Charlotte Reid on February 7, 2010
The Phoenix Health Shop, a place to get free advice regarding stopping smoking, weight management and Chlamydia testing, was inaugurated by Gillian Merron, the MP for Lincoln.
Revealed: Racism in Lincolnshire’s schools
By Shane Croucher on February 7, 2010
The number of racial incidents in Lincolnshire’s schools has been revealed by Lincolnshire County Council, with an overwhelming majority in secondary schools.
Large increase in penalties for anti-social behaviour in Lincoln
By Staff Reporter on February 7, 2010
Just how many penalties are being issued for anti-social behaviour in Lincoln and how signicant has this risen in the past five years?
Siren embraces the community in the new year
By Charlotte Reid on February 1, 2010
Lincoln’s only community radio station is excited to present its 2010 line-up, with new presenters and fresh faces, set to reunite university students with the local community.
Arek Hersh’s amazing survival story
By Shane Croucher on January 30, 2010
Starvation, brutality, murder, and desperation. A one man’s tale of survival in one of mankind’s worst atrocities, the holocaust, brought Lincoln audiences together.
Power cut leaves many Lincoln homes in the dark
By Shane Croucher on January 18, 2010
Widespread blackout: several power-cuts swept across Lincoln on Sunday night, January 17, following a fault in the Carholme Road area, as darkness engulfed parts of the city.
Studenthood »
General Election: who’s the most student friendly?
March 3, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
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.
