University student displays his artistic “territory”
Terrific tees: A university student has started his own clothing label, thanks to the help of friends and his job.
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Josh Francis
Josh is currently studying Journalism at the University of Lincoln. He reports on a variety of subjects related to the Lincoln community.
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Scottish artist sets up studio in Lincoln
April 17, 2012
Art, online and offline: Retired engineer David Crawford, originally from Scotland, has set up a studio in The Terrace.
Lincolnite on lost city search for charity
March 13, 2012
Such great heights: Heather Upton will be scaling mountains to find a lost Inca city for a charity close to her heart.
In pictures: Lincoln’s exotic pets
March 9, 2012
Funky pets: We take a look at some of the special exotic pets that you can buy in Lincoln.
Lincoln busker makes his own quirky instruments
January 30, 2012
Making music: A city gardener and busker tells The Lincolnite how he creates all his musical instruments.
Fewer gift pets abandoned in Lincoln
January 20, 2012
Gift pets: Around 15 cats, dogs and rabbits were abandoned after Christmas, the Lincoln RSPCA branch said.
Santa Fun Run lit up by 2008 Olympic torch
December 12, 2011
Santa run: Hundreds of people donning Santa costumes ran for charity on December 11.
Top 10 stalls at Lincoln Christmas Market
December 2, 2011
Greatest stalls: Lincolnite reporter picks out ten of the best stalls for spending your money on.
New Bishop of Lincoln enthroned
November 14, 2011
New Bishop: Now officially welcomed into his role, Christopher Lowson talks women bishops, metal thefts and new faith.
Businesses put on fun day for Lincoln shoppers
November 7, 2011
Fete on The Strait: Traders are hoping to raise money for an archway on The Strait to signpost their businesses.
Top 10 Lincoln shops for student discounts
November 4, 2011
Delightful discount: New to the city and wondering where's the best places to get student discount? Check out this concise list.
University bunk cabins still house 75 students
October 12, 2011
One month in: The university managed to get almost 100 students out of its bunk cabins, but some 75 still remain there, possibly up to Christmas.
Comic shop makes move to market stall
September 30, 2011
Moving on: A popular city comic book shop was forced to move to a market stall.
Blue Fire Burning for local author
June 6, 2011
Riveting read: Local author Hobb Whitton has just released another book as part of his fictional series.
Top 5 local ales at Lincoln Beer Festival
May 26, 2011
LocAle: We went to the Drill Hall to test the local ales on offer at the Beer Festival and find out what’s worth a sip.
County poets meet for book festival
May 15, 2011
Local poetry: Lincolnshire-based poets meet in Lincoln for Book Festival and talk about their inspiration.
Street artist brings Indian art to Lincoln
April 16, 2011
Street art: Janak Chauhan re-creates the Indian folk art Rangoli on the pavements outside the Lincoln Cathedral.
Pilot recalls World War 2 experiences
March 25, 2011
Stories: World War 2 veteran speaks to The Lincolnite about his new book and his captivity as a Prisoner of War.
Seven-day comic shows off his wares
March 17, 2011
Comic Relief: A student had just seven days to prepare for a stand-up gig in front of a live audience, all for charity.
Creative busker turns to pavement art
March 11, 2011
Creative busking: Street painter Mark creates artwork on the street maintaining what he believes to be a dying art.
Students struggle for jobs in Lincoln
March 7, 2011
Struggle: City employers receive up to 250 applications for one job, as students in Lincoln are struggling to find a job.
Lincoln teens’ frenzy card-swapping hobby
December 12, 2010
Teenage hobby: City teenagers are indulging themselves into new card-swapping hobby games popular around the world.
Desa is ‘silver centurion’ at 38
November 26, 2010
Champion at 38: Lincolnite Andy Desa has won a silver medal at an international championship, after a strict training routine.
10 Top tips from employers to job seekers
November 17, 2010
Get a job: Employers shared tips with job seekers on how to get a job with them at the Lincoln Careers Fair.
Street Pastors aid Lincolnites for three years
November 15, 2010
Helping hand: For the past three years the Lincoln Street Pastors have been helping people in the city.
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