We have taken on more than our share of food challenges, supported charitable causes and shown off the best of what Lincoln has to offer — here are some of the most watched videos of 2018.
A Lincoln family kicked off the festivities this year when they put up thousands of lights for charity.
Starting off with just two lights, Peter Clare has now bought so many lights that he needs to spend five weekends in the run up to Christmas making the house look festive.
He works with his sister, who lives next door, to make the display look bigger and brighter every year. This year they’re raising money for Great Ormond Street and the Smile Train.
A new escape room experience opened at an old prison at Lincoln College on Monks Road, so we went for a sneak peek.
The rooms are built for two to six people to enjoy. It is based on team-building exercises where players are locked up in a themed room and must work together to solve a series of challenges in an hour.
Each of the rooms are open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm and cost £20 for adults and £15 for under 16s.
Last but certainly not least was our taste of a new Yorkshire pudding wraps which was being served up in Lincoln.
The Street Food Roasts team parked up their trailer at City Square for the first time in August.
All of their wraps are filled to the brim with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrots, stuffing, root veg and topped with gravy. You can find them in the square Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Police have released CCTV images of men they’re searching for in connection with the persistent and violent robbery of a 13-year-old boy in Long Sutton.
An iPhone and £20 was stolen from the boy, who was viciously attacked by a large group on Bull Lane on September 30 at around 8pm.
He was beaten by several young men and was punched and kicked while on the floor, before he managed to flee to a nearby takeaway on the High Street.
The group chased after him and attacked him inside the shop.
A passer-by managed to get the victim’s iPhone back for him, but it was snapped in half.
One of the men involved has been described as white, of small build and pale complexion.
He had short brown wavy hair with shaved sides and was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.
Another man, also white, also of small build with pale complexion, is thought to be involved.
He has short to medium ginger hair, slicked back, and no facial hair.
He was wearing a grey two-toned long sleeve jumper with black Nike branding on the front. He was wearing blue jeans.
Lincolnshire Police said they believe those pictured can help with their investigation.
Anyone who thinks they can help is being asked to contact the force:
By calling 101 quoting incident 352 of 30th September
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 352 of 30th September in the subject line
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online
A shop in Spalding with a long history of licensing problems is again incurring the wrath of Lincolnshire Police next week.
The force’s licensing team have submitted evidence to South Holland District Council either objecting to applications, or calling for a review of businesses at 34 Westlode Street – formerly Delicja, but now operating as A2Z Food Express – a total of 15 times since 2018.
On Tuesday, they will again argue that Saglar Ahmat’s application to Vary a Premises Licence by taking off two conditions limiting the number and strength of beers, lagers and ciders sold, should not be approved.
The force said the conditions “assist the operator in limiting their impact on an existing problem area” which is covered by a Public Space Protection Order for street drinking, littering, spitting, urination and defecation.
There are currently two licenses associated with the premises, one which has been revoked and has been taken to appeal and a new licence. Both are currently under Mr Ahmat’s name.
Licensing Officer Gina McConville, in a 30 page report to councillors, outlined the history of the premises’ licence holders and its connections to smuggled goods and laundering – including alcohol and cigarettes.
She said a recent check continued to find failures to comply with licensing conditions – including failure to price mark single cans of foreign beer, which she said was “an indicator of smuggled goods”.
“In total for this one premises Lincolnshire Police have submitted 15 separate pieces of work since 2018 in an effort to stop individuals with proven links to criminality obtaining the licence or remaining in a position of control on the licence.
“There is still great concern remaining as to who’s behind the premises and… little confidence that issues with licence compliance and objectives will ever be taken seriously and resolved.”
The premises previously operated as Delicja. Photo: Google Maps
She told councillors the applicant needed to “understand their place and impact in the community” and “put licensing objectives before profit”.
“The applicant has offered no other conditions that would assist in limiting his premises effect.
“Without these conditions the premises will be adding to the issues which created the need for the PSPO in the first place and that need remains as the PSPO has been reviewed and remains in place.
“Lincolnshire Police has concerns in the applicant’s ability due to the previous failure to price mark and non‐compliance with conditions on a revoked premise licence. These very conditions will assist him all the more.”
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