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Andrea Jenkyns: Who is Lincolnshire’s Mayor?
On the back of a very convincing recent victory in the mayoral elections for the new Greater Lincolnshire’s Combined County Authority, we find out what challenges will define Andrea Jenkyns’ new role The people have spoken, and it wasn’t sotto voce, but fortissimo; loud enough to leave nobody in any doubt. ‘We choose Andrea,’ they said, in Lincolnshire’s mayoral elections. Among the more interesting – if slightly less pertinent – facts about Lincolnshire’s new Combined County Authority Mayor, Andrea Jenkyns is a former soprano singer who released her own classical-crossover album, ILYIS (an acronym of I Love You In Secret) in 2006. Andrea was also a finalist in the 1992 Miss United Kingdom competition. She has three dogs, she was...
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The History of Lincoln – 100 Years of the City
The 1920s – Post-War Recovery and Civic Pride Following the trauma of the First World War, the 1920s marked a...
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The Lincolnshire Wolds
This month we celebrate the Lincolnshire Wolds with an A-Z of the best features of this areas of outstanding natural...
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Live music in Boston
This month we get so emotional speaking with Adenike Adewale who is embarking on a massive 80-day tour bringing the...
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Lincolnshire’s Air Ambulance
In the worst of times we meet the best people, like the heroic crew of the Lincs & Notts Air...
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Ideas for days out in Lincolnshire
If cabin fever has set in and you’re craving the chance to get out and about, our suggestions for unusual...
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Property in Lincolnshire – A Grand Designs House
When it comes to stories, you can’t beat a big plot twist, and few come bigger than a Grand Designs...
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Visit Lincoln Cathedral
The Very Revd Dr Simon Jones, Dean of Lincoln Cathedral, shares his journey, insights, and vision for welcoming all to...
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The Trusted Face of Regional News
One of the most popular and well-respected broadcasters in the region, Peter Levy was awarded with a Doctorate from Bishop...
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Pottery at Oxcombe
Ever looked at a potter working at their wheel? Permit us to let you into a secret. The skill may...
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Lincoln Artist’s Silk Scarves
Clare Haggas’s silk scarves, designed and made in England According to the saying, in business, if you stand still, you’re really...
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Farming in Lincolnshire
As the county that feeds the country, Lincolnshire is renowned for its cereals, vegetable production, livestock and horticulture. This month...
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A Summer of Discovery with Tim Peake
Tim Peake, a special friend of Grantham’s Woolsthorpe Manor – the childhood home of polymath Sir Isaac Newton – recently...
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On the Farm in August
Remember that line from Only Fools and Horses, when Trigger explains to Del and Rodney that road sweepers have an...
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Test Drive: Tesla Model 3
A seriously good car, that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Tesla’s updated Model 3 is quick, quiet and quirky. We enjoyed...
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Freya & Echo: A Girl’s Best Friend
This month we offer our congratulations and best wishes to Freya and Echo, who competed at this year’s Crufts and...
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A Celebration of Snowdrops
A sign that winter is nearly over and spring is just over the horizon, this month we celebrate the snowdrop, and...
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Winter in Lincolnshire
A Lincolnshire Winter A chill in the air and frost on the ground doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the very best that...
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Lincolnshire Saved My Life
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… and with the crackle of fireworks and a cascade of beats from Gilson Lavis, we’ll...
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The Lincolnshire Dialect
Exploring the Lincolnshire accent and its dialects: nostalgia for natives and fascinating for frim folk! Once upon a time you’d...
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The Land Girls of Lincolnshire
Keeping the country well-fed in the 1940s, the Women’s Land Army proved to be a resilient, hardy bunch with a...
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Famous Faces
This month we’re exploring the lives of some of Lincolnshire’s most well-known residents, from those in the media to politicians...