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  Browsing Month August, 2010

University scraps free parking for residents

August 31, 2010

Free no more: The University of Lincoln started charging parking fees for residents at its Brayford Pool car park.

Police name woman who died after she was found on Portland Street [U3]

August 31, 2010

Developing: A local woman aged 43 woman died hours later after she was found lying on Portland Street.

30 Seconds to Mars to rock Engine Shed

August 31, 2010

Near orbit: 30 Seconds to Mars will perform at the Engine Shed this October, part of Radio 1's national tour.

Axe man trashes the wrong council

August 31, 2010

With a grudge: A man went on an axe rampage at the City Hall, but later found he targeted the wrong council.

New sofa store to open by Christmas

August 30, 2010

Sitting pretty: CSL announced plans to open a new store in Lincoln by Christmas, as part of its nation-wide expansion.

Harvester to create 40 jobs in September

August 27, 2010

New jobs: Quayside will be closed down to make way for restuarant chain Harvester, creating 40 jobs.

Youngsters’ bid to create Olympic films

August 27, 2010

Inspiring films: A film company in Lincoln will be helping young people across the city create four films for the 2012 Olympics.

Christmas Market stalls all booked up

August 27, 2010

Christmas spirit: With only three months to go, all stalls at the annual Christmas Market have now been booked by business.

Weekly extra: Beautiful castle pride

August 27, 2010

Extra, extra: This weeks's extra includes free Castle admission, Mr & Miss Lincs, and the Pride Awards.

City Council evicts West Common travellers

August 26, 2010

Evicted: The City Council is seeking legal action to remove a group of unauthorised travellers from the West Common.

Police searching for city centre bike thief

August 26, 2010

Pushed away: Police are appealing for witnesses after an expensive bicycle was stolen from the High Street.

New Aldi store coming to Wragby Road

August 26, 2010

Discount shopping: The City Council gave the go-ahead for a new Aldi store to be built on Wragby Road, meters away from Tesco.

Farcical act to visit Theatre Royal

August 26, 2010

Fake family: Lincoln Theatre Royal will be showing world renowned play Charley's Aunt this Autumn.

Demolition starts to build 3 new mental health wards

August 26, 2010

Mental health: Work started at the NHS buildings in Long Leys Court for a new multi-million pound mental health rehabilitation centre.

End of the road for Lincoln mosque

August 25, 2010

Appeal denied: The Planning Inspectorate decided that the proposed spot for a mosque in Lincoln is inappropriate.

1,000 Lincoln smokers kicked the habit

August 24, 2010

Nicotine patch: 1,000 Lincolnites have quit smoking using the Phoenix Stop Smoking service, but other measures are needed.

City Council sets Lincoln Drill Hall free

August 24, 2010

Independence: The Drill Hall will get a bigger grant from the City Council, while earning independent management.

A ‘good’ play coming to Lincoln Drill Hall

August 24, 2010

Historical drama: Lincoln Mystery Plays Company is coming to the Drill Hall to perform a special version of Australian history.

Lincoln County Hospital slammed by CQC

August 24, 2010

Four concerns: Lincoln County Hospital has come under fire after a report released by the CQC.

‘Busting out’ at the Theatre Royal

August 23, 2010

Mammary puppetry: Internationally acclaimed show Busting Out! will arrive at the Lincoln Theatre Royal this autumn.

Clothing chain to open new shop in Bailgate

August 23, 2010

New shop: A new women's clothing shop will be opening in Bailgate next month, appealing to all ages and sizes.

Lincoln to trial 111 non-emergency number

August 23, 2010

Care call: Lincoln is one of the areas where the new non-emergency call number will be introduced.

Hundreds caught by city’s 6 speed cameras

August 23, 2010

Candid cameras: Lincoln's six speed cameras caught over 800 motorists speeding in the city, but the numbers are going down.

Lincoln celebrates gay pride

August 23, 2010

Fun festival: Despite bad weather, Lincoln Pride 2010 powered on with great acts from X Factor, Lady Gaga and Britain's Got Talent.

Posterngate: Inside Lincoln’s Roman past

August 21, 2010

Unique: A multimedia tour of Posterngate, showing glimpses of Lincoln's roman past.