Two Lincolnshire businesses named and shamed for not paying minimum wage
The government has named and shamed two Lincolnshire businesses for not paying employees the minimum wage. One Lincoln company on the list has however hit back at the government’s public punishment...
View ArticleLincoln independent traders lose out due to roadworks
Independent Lincoln store owners on St Benedict’s Square have seen a drop in trade since work began to revitalise the area. With only three stores left open in the square, Diana Carchedi, Partner of...
View ArticleLincoln bar closes to make way for all-you-can-eat Brazilian restaurant
Late night Lincoln bar Brewhaus has now officially closed its doors to make way for a new all-you-can-eat Brazilian restaurant. Originally expected to open at the end of May, plans for the new...
View ArticleLincoln entrepreneurs leave Dragons’ Den empty handed, despite positive reaction
Two Lincoln entrepreneurs have failed to convince the multimillionaries on Dragons’ Den to invest in their product. Co-founders of Beauty Boulevard Rachel de Caux and Paula Short took their product...
View Article“We need more hotels in Lincoln”, says councillor in charge of tourism
The Lincolnshire county councillor in charge of economic development and tourism has said that three or four new hotels need to be built in Lincoln to cater for the anticipated influx of tourists over...
View ArticleLincolnshire farmers to have their say on Brexit strategies
Farmers and landowners will be able to share their views on Brexit at the Lincolnshire Showground next month as officials begin to draft new strategies. The CLA, which has around 32,000 members across...
View ArticleWildwood sets opening date for Lincoln restaurant
The new Wildwood restaurant will open on Lincoln High Street next week with a new private cinema room and children’s play area, creating around 30 jobs. The interior of the building is currently being...
View ArticleLincoln children’s play centre shuts down after only five months
A Lincoln children’s soft play centre has closed its doors for good after trading for just five months. Owners Luke and Katherine Austin originally set up the children’s activity centre Imagination...
View ArticleElaine Lilley: Believing in young people’s potential
Elaine Lilley is passionate about transforming the lives of young people and setting them on the road to a brighter future. As Chief Executive of The EBP (a social enterprise developing the skills of...
View ArticleLincolnshire’s flourishing tourism industry grows by £80m after surge in...
Lincoln has played a key part in an £80 million boost to Lincolnshire’s tourism economy. The value of the county’s tourism industry rose to £1.34 billion in 2015, according to the latest Scarborough...
View ArticleNew Lincoln bus website helps commuters get to their destination
A student at the University of Lincoln has created a new website to help commuters bypass the complications of the Lincoln bus timetable. Jacob Ellis, 20, is currently in his third year of a Computer...
View ArticleThree national traders lined up for Lincoln Cornhill revamp
Three national traders have been confirmed by Lincolnshire Co-operative for the first phase of the revitalised Lincoln Cornhill area — but they’re not ready to say who they’ll be just yet. Minor works...
View ArticleUphill Lincoln restaurant closes down for good
A Lincoln restaurant has closed down after nearly two years of trading. Tito’s Restaurant and Grill, located opposite The Lawn in uphill Lincoln, was opened in November 2014 by Amador Abruneiras, owner...
View ArticleNew fish and chip shop to open on Lincoln High Street
A new fish and chip takeaway will open in the former Yo Yo Noodle Bar on Lincoln High Street, creating five new jobs. Work has already started to create a new look for Hunters Fish and Chips, which is...
View ArticleLincolnshire Show generates over £4 million for local economy
The Lincolnshire Show has boosted the county’s economy by an estimated £4 million, according to a new survey undertaken by the University of Lincoln. The survey, which asked show visitors how much they...
View ArticleSneak peek: Inside the new Lincoln Wildwood restaurant
The new Wildwood restaurant is set to open its doors on August 26 after more than a year of planning and development on Lincoln High Street. The restaurant has had a complete refit to turn the former...
View ArticleLincoln Frankie & Benny’s saved from closure list
Lincoln’s Frankie & Benny’s will remain open, despite the company closing 14 sites across the country. Owners of the chain, The Restaurant Group Plc, operates over 500 restaurants across the UK,...
View ArticleMalcolm Barham: Making a real difference
When you’re in the business of supporting people through their most testing life challenges and bringing solutions to communities in need, there’s a very real gravity in your ability to attain growth,...
View ArticleLincoln university steering UK’s role in €3.7m European business development...
The University of Lincoln has been tasked with delivering the UK’s strand of a €3.7 million research project to support business development across the continent. Only 7% of applications were...
View ArticleLincolnshire Chamber of Commerce moving to new Lincoln HQ
Business support organisation Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce will be moving to a bigger premises after nearly 20 years to help grow its business hub. The Chamber will be selling its current building...
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