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Taco Bell has confirmed its first restaurant in Lincoln will open on Wednesday, August 25.

The Mexican-inspired brand’s 67th UK restaurant opening will see Taco Bell take over the former Pizza Hut at 238 Nettleham Road. It will be open seven days a week from 10.30am until 11pm.

That will be followed by a dine-in restaurant on Lincoln High Street, at the former Everest Xpress Nepalese and Indian takeaway, around three weeks later, meaning the city will have two Taco Bell sites to choose from by the end of September at the latest.

Taco Bell’s famous chalupa supreme meal comes with a three cheese blend and sour cream, mixed in with seasoned beef and salad. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lucy Dee, head of marketing at Taco Bell UK, said: “We’re delighted to be able to bring Taco Bell to Lincoln. Lincoln has been crying out for a Taco Bell and we’re very pleased to be able to deliver; creating local jobs despite challenging circumstances.

“We look forward to feeding residents from August onwards whether it be via home delivery, click and collect, drive-thru or dine in”.

Nachos Bell Grande are a bit messy, but that’s the whole point! | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Sweet delights in the form of churros with caramel sauce. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Customers will be able to order in advance via the Taco Bell app, website or third-party delivery platforms, or use the digital kiosks in-store for dine in or the drive-thru. Local residents are invited to say ‘hola’ to Taco Bell with a free taco offer when downloading the firm’s UK app.

The excitement is rife as Taco Bell’s arrival in Lincoln edges nearer. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Lincolnite went to try out the Mexican-style fast food restaurant in Scunthorpe on Wednesday to see what all the fuss is about.

A gigantic house in North Lincolnshire with 17 bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, ornamental pond and even a trampoline inside has been put up for sale at a modest price of £700,000.

The detached property in North Ewster, near Scunthorpe, has been listed by Century 21 Doncaster, who say one side is being used as a family home, while the other has ‘huge potential for business use’.

Comprising of 17 bedrooms and bathrooms, two large living areas, a games area with a pool table and trampoline, as well as a sauna and indoor swimming pool, the £700,000 home seems a bargain considering the features that come with it.

Outside the property you can find a stunning fountain and ornamental pond. | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

Outside, there is a fountain and an ornamental pond, plus plenty of garden space for wildlife to freely roam around in.

The history of the property shows that it was originally built as the Tide Race Hotel and restaurant, before later being used as a nursing home and then a family house.

Let’s take a look inside:

A games room with a trampoline, it sounds like a dream come true! | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

What child wouldn’t want their bedroom astro-turfed? | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

The kitchen has been full refurbished to give it a modern look. | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

Plenty of room to sit down and eat in the kitchen. | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

One of the many stylish bathrooms in the property. | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

Each bedroom has its own unique character and style. | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

There are two large living spaces inside the house, offering ample room for guests. | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

It has been described as a “one of a kind” home by the agents selling it. | Photo: Century 21 Doncaster

Celebrated Lincolnshire actor, comedian and author Robert Webb will sashay onto the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 stage, producers have confirmed.

Boston-born Webb, best known for his double act with David Mitchell in TV show Peep Show is no stranger to the dance floor – he won Let’s Dance for Comic Relief in 2009.

The BAFTA award-winning star said: “I am ludicrously excited to be taking part in Strictly this year.

“It’s a big, generous, joyful show and I can’t wait to get packed into a spandex onesie and fired from a glitter cannon directly at Claudia Winkleman. At least I think that’s what happens.

The first celebrities have been confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing

“My goal is to try to survive from week to week without causing serious injury to myself or innocent bystanders. I know it’s going to be a challenge. To do well in this competition is a test of character, although mainly it’s a test of dancing.”

The show will kick off this autumn, and Webb will join the likes of McFly’s Tom Fletcher and TV presenter AJ Odudu.

2012 winner of the Great British Bake Off John Whaite will also be part of the first all-male couple on the show.

Robert Webb spent much of his childhood in Woodhall Spa and attended school in Horncastle.

He spoke to The Lincolnite in 2019 about growing up in the county, masculinity and lessons from his career.

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In 2018, Webb received an honorary degree from the University of Lincoln.

On collecting the honour at Lincoln Cathedral, he advised graduates to “find something you love and take every opportunity to practice it.”