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Daniel Jaines

Local Democracy Reporter

Daniel Jaines has been working as a journalist in Lincolnshire for over a decade. He joined Stonebow Media in 2018 as a Local Democracy Reporter, covering local authorities across Greater Lincolnshire for the BBC Local News Partnerships scheme.


City of Lincoln Council leaders have again refused to revisit their decision to cancel the popular, traditional 40-year-old Christmas market, following pleas from opposition members.

Conservative Councillor Tom Dyer led a motion to the authority’s Full Council on Tuesday night, hoping the council might investigate possible alternatives to restore the event’s prestige.

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With the festive season fast approaching, online shopping becomes a bustling hub for gift hunters.

However, this convenience also opens doors to potential cyber threats. Vicky Salmon, the anti-fraud community safety coordinator at Lincolnshire County Council, highlights the surge in cybercrime during this period

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