The Lincolnite

Retail giant Wilko will be closing down all its 400 stores by early October.

The decision comes after a failed rescue deal involving the owner of HMV, leading to the “likely” loss of all 12,500 jobs at the chain, according to the GMB union.

The closure will have a significant impact on Lincolnshire, where Wilko has been a familiar name for years. The stores set to close in the region are…. Continue reading the full story on MyLocal Lincolnshire, the new home of The Lincolnite.

Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire businessman and investor Steff Wright, the inaugural Chairperson of the Climate Party, has announced his decision to step down. 

Steff Wright initially took on the role to assist party leader Ed Gemmell and his team in running for two by-elections in July. The move was instrumental in raising awareness of the Climate Party, extending the media conversation around climate issues, and securing a spot for the party on the ballot paper.

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