L-R: Professor Paul Stewart (Chair of Control Engineering), Dave Harrigan and Tim Downing (Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire), Mayor of Lincoln Councillor Kath Brothwell, Carl Hockley and Phil Bonner (Aviation Development Officer)
A “talented and creative” engineering student has received a bursary in honour of one of the world’s most famous inventors, Sir Frank Whittle.
University of Lincoln student Carl Hockley is getting a £3000 bursary in recognition for his outstanding academic achievement and the contribution he has made to the university’s new School of Engineering over the past year.
Dr Jill Stewart, Acting Head of the University of Lincoln’s School of Engineering, said: “We’re incredibly proud of Carl – he is a talented and creative engineer and it seemed appropriate that he should receive the first award made in the memory of the exceptional engineer, Sir Frank Whittle.”
The award was set up this year by Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire in memory of Sir Frank Whittle and will be made annual.
It celebrates 70 years since the first jet powered flight was made in the UK by a plane using Sir Whittle’s turbojet engine at RAF Cranwell.
Phil Bonner, Aviation Development Officer for Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire, said: “Although Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire looks to raise the profile of the county’s rich aviation heritage we are very much involved with young people through our outreach and learning programme.
“The Sir Frank Whittle Bursary not only celebrates the past but looks to invest in the future.
“We are delighted that the City of Lincoln Council is sponsoring the first award of the bursary and we wish Carl all the best in his future studies.”
Hockley, who is going into his second year of a Mechanical Engineering course in September, was presented with his certificate and bursary at the Guildhall on Wednesday July 27by the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Kath Brothwell.
The first ever Sir Frank Whittle bursary is sponsored by the City of Lincoln Council.
Councillor Neil Murray, Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Economic Regeneration at the City of Lincoln Council, said: “We are incredibly proud to sponsor the first Sir Frank Whittle Bursary and would like to congratulate Carl, who has shown great academic ability and commitment to the School of Engineering in his first year.
“I wish him well for his studies, and future career.
“We see engineering as one of Lincoln’s most important industries, so we’re keen to support the School of Engineering, as well as local businesses.”
Source: City of Lincoln Council | Photo: Samantha Fisher for The Lincolnite
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From 4am on Tuesday, December 7, anyone wishing to travel to the UK must show proof of a negative PCR or LFD pre-departure test, taken no earlier than 48 hours before departure. This applies to vaccinated passengers and children aged 12 and above.
Nigeria will slo be added to the travel red list from 4am Monday, December 6, following 21 cases of Omicron reported in England which are linked to travel from this country, with 134 UK cases now reported in total.
New Government analysis indicates the window between infection and infectiousness may be shorter for the Omicron COVID variant, which increases the efficacy of pre-departure testing as it is more likely to identify positive cases before travel.
Airlines will be required to check for pre-departure tests alongside completed Passenger Locator Form, and passengers will not be allowed to board a flight without providing evidence of a negative test result.
Given the reduced incubation period of the Omicron variant, passengers are advised to take the pre-departure test as close as possible to their scheduled departure to the UK and no earlier than 48 hours before travelling.
The Government said these additional measures are vital to delay the import of additional cases and slow the rise in cases within the UK.
All temporary measures will be reviewed after three weeks to ensure that they remain necessary and proportionate, and this will take place on December 20.
Animal Protection Services is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of people involved in badger baiting following an incident in Lincolnshire.
A badger was rescued by Lincolnshire Badger Group from a warehouse in Market Rasen, which had suffered injuries that were consistent with badger baiting.
Badger baiting is a form of blood sport that involves a dog being forced to fight with a badger.
Unfortunately, due the serious injuries sustained, the vet was forced to euthanise the badger.
Jacob Lloyd, a trustee of Animal Protection Services, said: “Badger baiting is a horrific cruel blood sport that affects the welfare of dogs and badgers.
“These wild animals will suffer immensely in the moments’ leading up to their deaths.
“This is a despicable crime that was made illegal in 1835. Despite it being illegal, we are hearing of more badger baiting cases than ever before.”
“We are offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to a conviction of badger baiting.
“All of the information that is provided to us will be treated in the strictest confidence and any source may wish to remain anonymous.”
Anyone with information should call Animal Protection Services on 020 4534 2786 or send information by email to [email protected].
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