Lincoln’s warm rail, which provides donated clothing and supplies to rough sleepers in in the city, has been burnt down.
It’s understood that the fire happened at around 4.07am on Friday, January 5.
It is not yet clear how the fire started. Photo: Sarah Barker for The Lincolnite
Lincolnshire Police told The Lincolnite the blaze is being treated as arson.
No arrests have been made at the time of writing.
The clothing rail was constructed by community group Compassionate Lincoln.
The ‘warm rail’ was set up to provide clothing for people on the streets of Lincoln.
The aim was to help keep homeless people warm through the winter by providing an open place for people to leave coats, jumpers, scarves, gloves and other comforting items.
Anyone who would like to contact Compassionate Lincoln, to offer support or donations, can do so by visiting the Facebook page here.
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An accelerated misconduct hearing is to be held on 13 December 2021 for former Constable Grant Duller, who was based at Lincoln Police Station.
It is alleged that former Constable Duller breached the following standards of professional behaviour:
Honesty and integrity
Discreditable conduct
It is alleged that between 19 June 2018 and 11 February 2020 his conduct breached the standards of professional behaviour in respect of his completion and/or submission of job applications and/or vetting forms to the Police Service.
The particulars of misconduct are:
1. He failed to be open and honest in his completion and/or submission of the vetting form in that he failed to declare that:
a. He had been involved in disciplinary proceedings within HM Prison Service, and/or
b. He had been the subject of adverse findings and/or
c. He had received a final written warning / warning as a result of those findings.
2. He failed to be open and honest in his completion and/or submission of the application form in that he failed to declare his previous employment as nightclub door security.
The conduct, if proved, amounts to gross misconduct.
The Botanist in Lincoln is doing is ready for Christmas, launching a new festive menu with a unique twist on some classic favourites, and The Lincolnite went to check out the delights on offer.
The festive menu for the bar and restaurant on Lincoln’s Cornhill Quarter is mixing up some of their well-known dishes to add some Christmas flavour.
There is a new hanging kebab, with turkey, pigs in blankets and stuffing, with mixed vegetables such as sprouts, roast potatoes and kale — as well as gravy to be poured on top.
The turkey hanging kebab, which requires a gravy pour as it trickles down the meat. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Stacked with turkey, pigs in blankets and stuffing. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Also, there is the vegan board, which boasts an eclectic blend of foods, including cauliflower rings with bang bang sauce, sweet potato hummus, crispy gnocchi and a celeriac, cashew nut and mushroom pot pie.
The vegan board, offering wide variety for everyone. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Sweet potato hummus. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
For those with a sweet tooth, there are three new desserts to try out as well, each with their own Christmas twist.
There is chocolate orange cookie dough with vanilla ice cream, gingerbread cake with banana, rum, black pepper and date syrup, and last but not least, winter fruits cheesecake with candied pistachios.
Gingerbread cake is served with vanilla ice cream. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The winter berry cheesecake comes with candied pistachios. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The hanging turkey kebab costs £14.50, and the vegan board costs £14.95, while the new winter desserts cost between £5.95 and £6.95.
The festive menu will run until Christmas Eve. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
A spokesperson for The Botanist Lincoln told The Lincolnite: “The new menu has been really well received so far, we’re famous for our hanging kebabs so the turkey twist has proved a big hit.
“We just wanted to create a festive, homely feel for our customers this Christmas, and to provide ample selection for everyone who walks through our doors.”
Those of you with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss this. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
If that wasn’t enough, The Botanist has also introduced a new eco-friendly virtual Christmas cracker, which saves on waste by using a QR code to make an interactive game rather than pulling a regular cardboard cracker.
When you scan the code, you and a friend sign up on your phones and tap your screen until there is a winner, before registering your contact details to enter a draw to win some top prizes.
The QR code for the eCrackers can be found on the much that holds your cutlery, cutting down on waste from traditional Christmas crackers. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The eCrackers are in aid of homeless charity Shelter, raising thousands in donations for a good cause.
The Botanist’s Christmas menu will run until December 24, and the restaurant will close for two days before returning on December 27 to prepare for New Year’s celebrations!
Pop megastar Olivia Rodrigo has recruited Lincolnshire artist Holly Humberstone for her North American tour next year.
2021 was truly the year of Olivia Rodrigo, as the Disney Channel artist turned pop sensation broke countless streaming and chart records with her debut album Sour.
The 18-year-old’s smash hit Good 4 U reached the top of the charts in countless countries, and her huge year of fame resulted in seven Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
She will now hit the road for a worldwide tour in 2022, starting in April, and she has enlisted the help of Grantham artist Holly Humberstone as a support act for her North American dates.
Holly herself has had a stellar 2021, releasing her second EP The Walls Are Way Too Thin in November to critical acclaim, being nominated for the prestigious Rising Star award at the BRIT Awards, and finishing runner up in the BBC Sound of 2021 list.
The Walls Are Way Too Thin, Holly’s second EP release so far. | Photo: Chuff Media
Humberstone, 21, posted on her social media channels on Monday to confirm the news, saying she was “so gassed” to be going on tour with Rodrigo.
She said: “Think I’ll burst with excitement these shows are gonna be the best ever!”
Holly is no stranger to performing Stateside, having made a name for herself on James Corden’s Late Late Show earlier this year and playing multiple headline shows in America also.
The month-long run of the tour will see Holly play most of the North American shows as the opening act for Olivia Rodrigo, starting in New York on April 26, and finishing in Los Angeles on May 25.
The dates for Olivia Rodrigo’s world tour, titled Sour after her debut album of the same name. | Photo: Olivia Rodrigo
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