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Sir Jonathan Van-Tam donates iconic Covid-Era suit to Boston’s Guildhall Museum

The pinstriped suit worn by Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam during the Downing Street Covid-19 briefings has been donated to Boston Guildhall Museum, bringing a piece of modern national history back to the town where his story began. An unmistakable piece of Britain’s recent history has found a new home in Boston. Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam – known to millions simply as JVT – has donated the pinstriped suit he wore during a number of the Government’s Covid-19 press briefings to Boston Guildhall Museum. The donation also includes a tie worn during the televised briefings and one of his much-loved Boston United ties, bringing together the two sides of a man who became a national figure without ever losing sight of...

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A ROYAL SCANDAL AT BELTON HOUSE

Celebrated as one of England’s most perfectly proportioned country houses, Belton House has witnessed more than three centuries of family...

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A Taste of Lincolnshire: The County’s Food & Drink Heroes

From cereal fields and sugar beet to potatoes and brassicas, to meat, dairy and award-winning cheese melted into Plum Loaf,...

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On the Farm: Harvest Complete Across Lincolnshire with a Frustrating but Fast Season

Farming correspondent Andrew Ward MBE reports on a frustrating but remarkably fast harvest at Glebe Farm, a record-breaking John Deere...

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British Wildlife in August: What to Spot in Lincolnshire

From blackberrying hedgerows to kingfishers skimming quiet rivers, August is one of the richest months for wildlife-watching in the Lincolnshire...

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Real Wedding: Childhood Sweethearts Marry in Lincoln

Caitlin and Brad Zealand met as teenagers at a party in Lincoln in 2012. Thirteen years later, they chose the...

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The Cod Wars at 50: How They Changed Grimsby

Half a century after the last Cod War ended, we look at how a series of fishing disputes with Iceland...

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Northorpe Hall, Kirton Lindsey: Inside a £2.25m Country House

Few Lincolnshire country houses combine architectural drama, family history and practical family accommodation quite as successfully as Northorpe Hall —...

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August Garden Jobs: Mark Lane’s Expert Guide, 2026

BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Dr Mark Lane on the August tasks that keep borders blooming now — and quietly shape...

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Boston Stump & the Pilgrim Fathers: A 2026 Guide to Historic Boston

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, the story of a nation traces back to a Lincolnshire market...

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Celebrating 25 Years of Pride Magazines

The people, personalities and passion behind 25 years of the luxury lifestyle magazine Twenty-five years in business is a milestone...

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Ruby Wax… all in the mind

Laughter is supposed to be the best medicine, but when modern life drowns out the guffaws, replacing them with the...

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Lincolnshire’s High Sheriff

For more than 1,000 years, the role of High Sheriff has existed at the heart of county life. Once responsible...

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Friends in High Places: Lincolnshire’s tallest structures

If you’re not keen on heights, you might want to skip these next few pages, because this month we discover...

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The Red Arrows

A new era begins for the RAF’s world- famous Red Arrows as Wing Commander Sasha Nash takes command of the...

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Lincolnshire Gardens: NGS Open Gardens

Discover Lincolnshire’s most inspiring private gardens as the National Garden Scheme returns for 2026, offering visitors a chance to enjoy...

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Steam Railways in Lincolnshire

This month we’re adding coal to the fire and setting off on a heritage journey with the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway...

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T E Laurence of Arabia and Lincolnshire

In our March 2025 edition we paid a visit to Hobbsons on Steep Hill for our monthly Dining Out feature....

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Civic Lincoln

You’ve walked under the Stonebow a thousand times, but now it’s time to stop and admire the city’s rich history,...

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English Wine: From Belvoir to Bottle

Find out why English wine is changing the landscape of the countryside, as well as the drink in your glass....

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Who is Richard Tice?

As Rachel Reeves prepared to deliver the budget that will make or break the finances of individuals and small businesses...

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Lincolnshire Artist Jane Haigh

Jane Haigh is celebrating 10 years as a rural artist creating large, expressive canvases featuring local wildlife, livestock and beloved...