In Lincoln, the festive spirit is blooming early this year, with some residents already showcasing their Christmas trees and decorations, including a striking 10-foot tall inflatable Santa. This early onset of holiday cheer is more than just a love for the season; it’s a way for the community to lift spirits and spread joy.
The city itself is gradually donning its festive attire, with shop windows beginning to display Christmas themes and the buzz of excitement for upcoming events like the Christmas light switch-ons growing.
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A man who denies raping a drunk woman in a Skegness park had been in the UK for just 40 days, a jury heard on Thursday.
Saad Gomaa, 34, denies raping the woman in the resort’s Tower Gardens on 9 June this year, telling jurors it was consensual sex which lasted around two minutes.
Lincoln MP Karl McCartney has launched a campaign to revive the city’s beloved Christmas Market, as traders continue to struggle with the economic impact of its absence.
The Conservative MP has called on local people and businesses to share their views after the Labour-run City of Lincoln Council cancelled the 40-year-old event following concerns about overcrowding in 2022, when around 350,000 people attended over four days.