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Three-way temporary lights and pedestrian crossings will be in operation for six weeks of works to make a busy North Hykeham junction safer.

Work to improve the pedestrian crossing and traffic signals at the junction of Newark Road and Station Road will start on Thursday, July 22, 2021, but it will remain open.

However, Moor Lane will be closed at its junction with Newark Road, with traffic diverted via Lincoln Road, Hykeham Road and A1434 Newark Road, and vice versa.

The works are expected to be finished by Friday, September 3.

The traffic lights at the junction will be replaced with new, ultra-low voltage equipment to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of the crossing.

Work will also take place to make the junction safer for pedestrians. The traffic islands will be removed so people will be able to cross the road in one go. People will also be able to cross diagonally, saving some from needing to cross twice.

Councillor Richard Davies, executive member for highways on Lincolnshire County Council, said: “This is a very busy junction, and with three schools all in close proximity, it’s only right that we bring it up to the latest standards.

“Removing the islands means the crossings are no longer staggered, and there won’t be a temptation to dash to the middle when the light is red.

“By moving the pedestrian lights to the nearside – rather than across the road – it’ll also be immediately clear whether it’s safe to cross or not. And you’ll be able to cross in one fell swoop, either straight over or diagonally.”

Card Factory will open a new shop in Lincoln this weekend in the unit formerly occupied by Carphone Warehouse at Valentine Retail Park.

The specialist card and gifting retailer will open in Unit 2A in the retail park off Tritton Road on Saturday, June 26. This comes after a planning application was submitted to City of Lincoln Council in March this year.

The store, which sells a variety of party, gifts, stationary and confectionery items, will create around four to eight new jobs at various levels, both full and part-time.

Steve Lilley, Card Factory’s Retail Director, said: “Our team has been working incredibly hard to prepare for this new opening and we’re so excited to be launching a Card Factory store in Lincoln, especially due to the difficult economic environment retailers have experienced recently.

“We’ve put together a standout team, and we can’t wait to welcome new customers into our premises at Valentine Retail Park on Saturday 26th.

“As with all of our physical stores, safety is the number one priority as we welcome customers through our doors, so we would like to reassure everyone that we have a strict social distancing policy and regular cleaning regime to ensure the safety of both our customers and colleagues.”

Card Factory also has two other Lincoln stores located on the High Street and in the Cornhill area of the city.

COVID-19 uncertainties have lead to the cancellation of the highly anticipated Beyond the Woods Festival for the third year.

Organisers told music lovers, “with heavy hearts”, that the event in Horncastle would not be possible due to insurance doubts and undetermined government restrictions.

Beyond the Woods was lined up to take place on August 6-8 with thousands of attendees enjoying headliner Alfie Templeman among other celebrated artists like Baby Queen, Luz and Master Peace.

The festival was also continuing work with BBC Music Introducting and BBC Radio Lincolnshire to bring a mix of specially recorded and live performances by local artists.

Organisers posted a statement to attendees, assuring them tickets would remain valid for future events, and refunds would be available too.

They thanked all who had supported them during lockdown and promised to bring the event back in 2022.

Beyond The Woods Festival organisers confirmed the news they had been dreading

Beyond The Woods Festival organisers confirmed the news they had been dreading

In 2019, organisers were forced to cancel the event due to weather warnings. Then in 2020 the coronavirus pandemic put the breaks on the festival’s return.

The event started out in 2015 as JoeFest, an 18th birthday party for Festival Founder Joe Davies in a back garden in Lincoln, and turned into a big event in the surroundings of Stourton Woods near Horncastle where it has been held since 2017.