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Elizabeth Fish

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Final day of strike action train disruptions

May 17, 2012

No more strikes: As ASLEF finish their last day of strike action, East Midlands Trains work out new proposals.

Siemens Lincoln lands multi-million contract

May 17, 2012

Largest-ever order: Siemens in Lincoln awarded multi-million pound contract with Australian company.

Co-op awards £2k to 39 Lincoln Jubilee parties

May 17, 2012

Celebrations: A number of groups will benefit some of the Co-op's £10k funding from it's Jubilee party scheme.

Lincolnshire sausage protection bid butchered

May 16, 2012

Out with a bang(er): DEFRA declined an application to have Lincolnshire sausages produced only in the county.

Charity organises bike ride along historic river route

May 16, 2012

On your bike: A Lincolnshire charity hopes residents will join in cycling 18 miles along a river route.

Lincoln’s iconic windmill needs volunteers

May 16, 2012

Working the mill: Lincoln's last operating mill needs volunteers to demonstrate its work to the public.

New salon gets Lincoln residents glowing

May 16, 2012

New tan: A new tanning business will be opening in the city centre this week.

More fallout over East Midland Trains pensions as second union ballots over strikes

May 15, 2012

More strikes? Local members of another union are debating whether to take action over EMT's pension proposals.

Lincoln’s 806th Mayor sworn in

May 15, 2012

New Mayor: Councillor Karen Lee has been officially sworn in as the 806th Mayor of Lincoln.

East Midlands Trains challenges union on fifth strike day

May 15, 2012

Accusations: East Midlands Trains accuses ASLEF of keeping drivers in the dark as a fifth day of strikes ensues.

All dogs allowed at the Lincolnshire Show

May 15, 2012

Canine days: Dogs will once again be allowed on site at the show and doggie events are already confirmed.

Lincoln lead to tackle binge and underage drinking

May 15, 2012

Drinking measures: The city has been awarded funding to tackle drinking problems with grassroots projects.

Lincoln tweeters meet for social conference

May 14, 2012

Tweet meet: Lincoln Twitter fans have a conference to attend, all about their preferred networking site.

Third Starbucks opens in Lincoln

May 11, 2012

More coffee A new Starbucks has launched in Lincoln today, meaning there are now three in the city.

East Midlands Trains ‘frustrated’ as drivers set to strike again

May 11, 2012

More strikes: More train services next week will be disrupted due to strike action over pensions.

Flashmob pushes bookings of first 2,000 Lincoln Olympic Torch party tickets

May 10, 2012

Flashmob takeover: While tickets were selling, a flashmob in the city centre guided shoppers to claim their own.

CQC: Lincoln hospital still needs to improve

May 10, 2012

Better, but not perfect: While Lincoln County hospital has improved, the CQC found a few issues.

Construction group goes green with a Leaf

May 10, 2012

Easy being green: Lindum has added a number of eco-friendly cars to its fleet, including a 100% electric car for staff.

Lincoln company has record-breaking year due to Diamond Jubilee

May 9, 2012

Big sales: A local company is getting extremely good trade, thanks to the Queen's Jubilee.

University staff to strike over pensions

May 9, 2012

Strike mayhem: Members of the local UCU will be on strike tomorrow due to changes in their pension scheme.

Lincoln jobs at risk as Clinton Cards goes into administration

May 9, 2012

Administration: Dozens of jobs are at risk in Lincolnshire as card retailer Clinton Cards announced it is going into administration.

Free Lincoln Castle event celebrates Diamond Jubilee

May 8, 2012

Celebration: Lincoln Castle will host a number of activities in preparation of the Queen's Jubilee.

Businesses help St Hugh restoration project

May 8, 2012

Fundraising: Businesses and schools are beginning to help the cathedral raise money for a turret repair.

Burglars hinge off door at West Parade house

May 4, 2012

Burglaries: while one burglary lead to a front door being removed, another in the city left with a large number of cigarettes.

Police look for man on CCTV after assault

May 4, 2012

Assault: Police are looking for a man found on CCTV after a woman was assaulted walking home.