Lincolnshire farmers win at national awards
Comments Off on Lincolnshire farmers win at national awardsThere are two Lincolnshire winners have been named at this year’s British Farming Awards in a ceremony honouring pioneers in the industry.
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Tinie Tempah says he will finally visit Scunthorpe after campaign by fans
Comments Off on Tinie Tempah says he will finally visit Scunthorpe after campaign by fansRapper to visit Lincolnshire town 16 years after saying he had never been there in his hit Pass Out
The rapper Tinie Tempah has said he will finally visit Scunthorpe – 16 years after he announced to the world that he had never been to the town in his number one hit Pass Out.
His decision follows a campaign by fans, led by Ben Johns, a Scunthorpe resident, who carried a cardboard cutout of the artist around the Lincolnshire town and encouraged people to pre-save Tempah’s new album.
Endless fun with a legendary book of placenames | Letters
Comments Off on Endless fun with a legendary book of placenames | LettersIan A Anderson reminds readers of The Meaning of Liff. Plus letters from Peter Lewis, John Davies, Penelope Fletcher, Phil Ivens and Chris Skelcher
Neither Adrian Chiles, in his column about placenames (7 October), nor the writers of the follow-up letters (9 October) mentioned Douglas Adams and John Lloyd’s legendary 1983 dictionary of placenames, The Meaning of Liff, still in print.
Not so long ago, finding ourselves in Lincolnshire, we made a detour just to get a selfie with the village sign for Mavis Enderby (“the almost-completely-forgotten girlfriend from your distant past for whom your wife has a completely irrational jealousy and hatred”). The book is full of delightful definitions of placenames like Nempnett Thrubwell (“the feeling experienced when driving off for the first time on a brand new motorbike”) and Mellon Udrigle (“the ghastly sound made by traditional folk-singers”). Hours of endless pleasure.
Ian A Anderson
Cambridge
Owner of Gainsborough ‘eyesore’ without planning permission told to get rid of
Comments Off on Owner of Gainsborough ‘eyesore’ without planning permission told to get rid ofA Gainsborough ‘eyesore’ has lost a planning battle, but councillors warn it could take a long time to get rid of it.
Popstar tribute acts to perform ‘Battle of Divas’ in Skegness – including Beyonce, Madonna and Lady Gaga
Comments Off on Popstar tribute acts to perform ‘Battle of Divas’ in Skegness – including Beyonce, Madonna and Lady GagaA live vocal ‘drag spectacular’ is coming to Skegness next week – offering show-stopping tributes to iconic female singers.
When is the 2026 Illuminate lantern parade in Boston? What is the theme? How can residents get involved? Details of annual festive spectacle released
Comments Off on When is the 2026 Illuminate lantern parade in Boston? What is the theme? How can residents get involved? Details of annual festive spectacle releasedThe countdown is on in Boston to this year’s Illuminate lantern parade – an annual showcase of light, colour and creativity, held as part of the town’s Christmas celebrations.
CCTV appeal to trace woman following alleged theft of designer jacket from Skegness
Comments Off on CCTV appeal to trace woman following alleged theft of designer jacket from SkegnessPolice have shared a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to – following the alleged theft of a designer jacket in Skegness.
NHS must do more to address challenges accessing healthcare in rural areas, councillor warns
Comments Off on NHS must do more to address challenges accessing healthcare in rural areas, councillor warnsThe NHS must do more to address the challenges of accessing healthcare in rural areas, a councillor has warned.
Single mum who lured kidnap victim to Market Rasen property avoids jail
Comments Off on Single mum who lured kidnap victim to Market Rasen property avoids jailA single mother who lured a kidnap victim to her house in Market Rasen has been given a suspended jail sentence.
Changes to the planning system branded ‘detrimental’ step by local leaders
Comments Off on Changes to the planning system branded ‘detrimental’ step by local leadersRadical changes to the planning system have been branded a ‘detrimental step’ that risks the ‘erosion of democracy’ by leading voices.