National
Ouch, VAT hurts! Students will suffer from tax rise
By Shane Croucher on June 22, 2010
As George Osborne’s emergency budget was announced, little was given away about higher education – but there was still reason for students to sulk.
Free Gaza Movement speaks out against ‘deadly’ Israel
By Shane Croucher on May 31, 2010
A flotilla carrying Free Gaza activists and aid has been attacked by Israeli forces. The Linc spoke to a leading figure of the Free Gaza Movement.
Parliament playing games with taxpayers’ cash
By Jessica Brown on April 30, 2010
This week Parliament has advertised to companies to help develop a video game to educate children on politics.
Meow Meow’s ninth life is up
By Sam Long on April 21, 2010
Following its connection with the deaths of two Lincolnshire teenagers, the legal high mephedrone, otherwise known as Meow Meow, has been banned since Monday, April 19th.
Student loans could rise with inflation
By Jack Dobson on April 21, 2010
Almost three million students and graduates are facing higher interest rates to their loans due to sharp inflation increases this year, says an Independent report.
The Digital Economy Bill and you
By Daniel Ionescu on April 8, 2010
The controversial Digital Economy Bill didn’t create torrents of debate in Parliament on Wednesday night, but will have repercussions for many students who use P2P sites and software to fill their iPods cheaply.
Increase in young English people attending university
By Shane Croucher on March 31, 2010
More students are attending university each year — with most young English girls going to university — according to the Government.
Accommodation price hikes raise concern for students
By Charlotte Reid on March 25, 2010
It has been revealed that the price of student accommodation has rocketed, raising concerns that students will be in further debt as a result of going to university.
Businesses should pay for students’ fees, says UCU report
By Jack Dobson on March 24, 2010
The University and College Union and Compass are calling for the removal of tuition fees in exchange for a new “business education tax”, which could cover the cost of tuition fees for every UK student.
Martin Bell on Afghanistan and a Lincolnshire uprising
By Shane Croucher on March 16, 2010
Martin Bell talks to Shane Croucher on why Afghanistan is unwinnable, and what affect the expenses scandal may have on the voting public.
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.
