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Everything you need to know about the Lincolnshire Show on 17th and 18th June
Everything you need to know about the Lincolnshire Show in the run-up to the event.
Scouting For Girls coming to The Engine Shed
Multi-platinum selling British pop band Scouting For Girls are set to bring their biggest hits to Lincoln when they perform at The Engine Shed on Sunday 23 August 2026.
The Garden of Hope Arriving at Whisby Nature Park Soon
The Garden of Hope arrives at Whisby Nature Park this June, bringing a powerful and thought-provoking installation featuring 98 hand-painted steel butterflies, each representing a life lost to suicide in Lincolnshire. Created by Evelyn’s Butterfly Effect, the project aims to encourage open conversations around mental health, remembrance, and hope while highlighting the impact suicide has on families, friends, and communities. Visitors are invited to reflect, connect, and explore the moving display throughout its stay at the park.
Gemma's Magna Radio & Magna Mix Recap
Catch up with Gemma's latest shows on Magna Radio and Magna Mix, featuring celebrity wedding locations, Apple security technology, Wildflowering, mullets, voice notes, geography brain teasers and a noughties TV throwback.
Courtesy Car Chaos and a Frying Pan Mystery on John Marshall's Show
John shares the courtesy car chaos facing his parents, investigates a mysterious frying pan left on the stairs by daughter Eleanor, and reveals the latest Topical Tune winner on Magna Radio.
Mark Dennison Breakfast Show Recap
Catch up with Mark Dennison's Breakfast Show featuring The Beautiful South at The Six Thirty-Two, National Meal Prep Day, Kylie Minogue in First Words, Just a Sec, Mind the Gap and another tricky Lincs Link challenge.
Day of Lincolnshire Folk Returns for Its 16th Annual Celebration of Music, Dance, Poetry and Community
One of Lincolnshire's most loved cultural events is set to return this summer as the 16th Annual Day of Lincolnshire Folk takes place on Sunday 2 August 2026 in the beautiful grounds of Leadenham House.
Council and The Spalding United Youth Foundation kick off plans for Monkshouse playing fields
South Holland District Council and The Spalding United Youth Foundation have agreed a new long-term lease for Monkshouse playing fields, as they bid to improve community sports provision in the town.
Strawberry Pasta Sparks Debate on John Marshall's Show
John chats with Lincolnshire Showground CEO Charlotte Powell, battles a sore shoulder caused by too many pillows, and sparks a lively debate over Poland's surprising strawberry pasta dessert.
Gemma's Monday & Tuesday Show Recap
Catch up with Gemma's latest Magna Radio and Magna Mix shows featuring Love Island, Guinness World Records, summer drink trends, a bizarre Victorian robot festival, a shopping mishap and a tricky brain teaser.
Mark Dennison Breakfast Show Recap
Catch up with Mark Dennison's Breakfast Show featuring Kenny Loggins at The Six Thirty-Two, First Words, Just a Sec, Mind the Gap and today's National Best Friends Day-themed Lincs Link challenge.
NK Community Champion Awards 2026 – call for nominations
It is time to nominate and celebrate people who make a positive difference to lives and communities across North Kesteven through kind consideration and voluntary endeavour.
Community Power Fund continues to benefit local projects and remains open for new applications
Cranwell Community Choir and Heckington Windmill Trust are the latest to benefit from the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant Community Power Fund and the scheme is still open for applications.
E-Waste Action Week sees hundreds of items donated
More than 1,400 items were donated for refurbishment or recycling by environment-conscious residents through North Kesteven’s E-Waste Action Week. Through the initiative, donated items will be refurbished and distributed to good causes, both locally and more widely.
NK Community Champion Awards 2026 – call for nominations
It is time to nominate and celebrate people who make a positive difference to lives and communities across North Kesteven through kind consideration and voluntary endeavour.
Mark's Morning Show Recap
Catch up on everything from Mark's Morning Show, including Christina Aguilera on The Six Thirty-Two, Sam Ryder in First Words, Lily Allen in Just a Sec, Mind the Gap with Jill Scott, and today's French-themed Lincs Link. Find out who won and what's coming up tomorrow.
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