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Donate unwanted clothing to help two worthy causes

Instead of packing them, students are being asked to donate their unwanted clothing. Photo: Jeremy Yoder

Students are being asked to donate their unwanted clothing to help people living in poverty around the world as well as fund a life changing operation for a local school boy. Instead of packing them up to take home over the summer, students are being encouraged to drop off clothes they no longer wear outside [...]

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Students to cycle from spire to spire

Jack Ojari, Ashley Tunbridge and Phil Dyer will take on the cycling challenge in May.

Three Lincoln students are taking part in a two day ‘Tour De England’ cycling challenge to raise money for charity.

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In pictures: Lincoln Christmas Market opens

The Christmas Market is one of the biggest events in the city each year. Photo: Rachel Sloper

The Lincoln Christmas market kicked off the festive season on Thursday evening, spreading the Christmas cheer to locals and visitors.

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Matt Baker’s rickshaw tour cycles in to Lincoln

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After the toughest day of his Children in Need challenge yet, BBC presenter Matt Baker arrived at the Engine Shed on his rickshaw on Tuesday night to a large crowd.

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Lincoln’s Veggie Fayre returns for another year

Visitors can learn all about leading a healthy lifestyle at the fayre next month. Photo: Nikki Hunt

Lincolnshire residents are being encouraged to explore different lifestyle options as the Lincoln Veggie Fayre returns to the city next month.

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Female volunteers needed for new Rape Crisis service

After volunteering at the Peterborough Rape Crisis centre, Sally Rate is looking to set one up in Lincoln. Photo: Suzy Aldridge

Should more be done to help victims of sexual assault? A Lincoln graduate is looking for volunteers to help set up a Lincoln Rape Crisis centre to help victims.

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Students ‘make a difference’ to homeless shelter

Students and staff volunteered their time to repaint the walls of the Nomad Trust

Students and staff from the University of Lincoln have given up their time to give the Nomad Trust homeless shelter a fresh coat of paint.

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Purple Flag award – how safe is Lincoln?

Street Pastors ensure a good night out ends safely, often handing out free flip-flops to women. Photo: Ben Webb

Lincoln is applying to be recognised as a safe place on a night out, but how do students feel about night time policing and personal safety in the city?

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Clarkson and May talk Top Gear’s electric-powered Lincoln visit

Jeremy Clarkson and James May were filming for a new series of Top Gear in Lincoln. Photo: David Wriglesworth

When Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson and James May stopped in Lincoln back in May, they took some time out from ‘rubbing the black prince’ to talk with The Linc about their time in the city.

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Top Gear make surprise stop in Lincoln

Jeremy Clarkson and James May were filming for a new series of Top Gear in Lincoln. Photo: David Wriglesworth

Jeremy Clarkson and James May made a scene in Lincoln when their electric cars broke down when filming for an upcoming series of the BBC Two show “Top Gear”.

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