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Joseph Verney

Local News Reporter

Joseph joined the team as a news reporter in February 2018. He has a keen interest in sport and loves to write features about people and their experiences. He also likes to insert puns into stories where appropriate.

February 5, 2024 8.30 pm This story is over 16 months old

Reporter Joseph Verney (centre) played ‘Wetherspoons The Game!’ with his friends Dave Crabb (left) and Darren Warburton (right).

Lincoln’s nightlife just got more interesting with the city becoming a hotspot for the viral sensation ‘Wetherspoons The Game!’ So, on a lively Saturday night, February 3, I decided to dive into the fun with my Scunthorpe pals, Darren Warburton and Dave Crabb, at The Ritz on Lincoln High Street.

The game, a brainchild of Chris Illman, took off on Facebook in 2018, transforming a casual night out into a nationwide phenomenon. With a community now boasting over 560,000 members, it’s clear the game has struck a chord.

Read the full story on MyLocal, the new home of The Lincolnite

February 5, 2024 7.30 pm This story is over 16 months old

We hit the streets to gauge the reaction of local people, to find out what Lincolnshire Police should use the money and where they can improve, and if Lincoln is deemed to be a safe place to live. | Photo: The Lincolnite

Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones will push for a maximum increase in the policing element of council tax, just shy of a £13 hike — so what do the people of Lincoln think?

We hit the streets to gauge the reaction of local people, to find out what Lincolnshire Police should use the money for and where they can improve — and if Lincoln is deemed to be a safe place to live.

Read the full story on MyLocal, the new home of The Lincolnite

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