January 8, 2014 9.45 am
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Lincoln schoolboy sent home for ‘extreme haircut’
(Too) short back and sides? A 12-year-old Lincoln schoolboy was sent home on the first day back to lessons after the school deemed his haircut “too extreme”, the boy’s mum said.
Lincoln schoolboy Kian (12) was sent home after his new haircut was deemed "too extreme" by his school.
On his first day back from the Christmas break to Sir Robert Pattinson Academy in North Hykeham, 12-year-old pupil Kian Benton was sent home again for a haircut deemed “too extreme” by the school, his mum said.
The boy’s mother, Adele Jenkins, got in touch with The Lincolnite after she said she was asked by the school to take Kian to have his hair re-cut at a salon close by.
She said: “I was shocked when I received the phone call at 9am from the school. They said Kian’s haircut was too extreme and he had an ultimatum of going straight to seclusion for the day or being sent home.
“I honestly didn’t know where they were coming from. It’s just a fashion hairstyle, everyone has it, footballers have it,” the Lincoln mum said.
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy declined to comment on Tuesday.
Kian’s “short back and sides” style is a popular trend, but one which cost him his first day of term.
“I could understand if he had coloured it or had a big mohican, but it’s his natural hair. The only difference to usual is we cut it a little shorter at the sides because it grows quickly,” Adele Jenkins added.
“I feel we have been victimised and I am feeling bullied into having his hair re-cut. They said they feel it needs blending in,” she said.
After a day’s exclusion on Tuesday, Kian was allowed to return to lessons on Wednesday, January 8, but without being allowed out during breaks or lunchtime.
Mrs Jenkins said she was told that once the shaved sections of Kian’s hair have had another 24 hours to grow, he will be allowed his lunch and break times outside with other kids.
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy declined to comment on Wednesday as well.
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The westbound lane of Thorndike Way in Gainsborough is currently closed due to a police incident.
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We are currently on scene on Thorndike Way, Gainsborough dealing with an incident. Due to this the the westbound carriageway will be closed for the current time. Incident 73 05/07/2022 ^CD pic.twitter.com/3B8R3hhuiV
— Lincolnshire Police Control Room (@FCR_Lincs) July 5, 2022
Works to replace worn out carriageway on several Waddington roads will start in late July.
The improvement project will start on Monday 25 July and last up to twelve weeks (subject to weather).
The project will be carried out in five phases. Below is a list of roads where sections of carriageway will be rebuilt:
Brant Road
Hollywell Road
Hill Top / Tinkers Lane
Far Lane
Manor Lane
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “As many will have noticed, some of the roads in Waddington are nearing the end of their serviceable life. As a result, we’ll be rebuilding them starting in July.
“This will be a massive improvement project. In fact, we expect to lay over 9,000 tonnes of new tarmac over the twelve-week scheme.
“Although there will inevitably be some disruption, we’ll be doing everything we can to keep this to a minimum including maintaining access for residents throughout the entire scheme.”
Cllr Thomas Dyer, county councillor for Waddington and Hykeham East, said: “I’m thrilled that these essential works are set to start next month.
“With over 6,000 residents, Waddington is one of the county’s largest villages, and I think nearly everyone who lives in or travels through the area will be pleased to see us rebuilding sections of Brant Road, Hollywell Road and other key roads that are in desperate need of repair.
“Residents will no doubt experience some inconvenience over the planned twelve weeks of work, but it’s important that we get these improvements completed as quickly as possible.
“As your local councillor, should anyone have any problems, please do not hesitate to contact me.”
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