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Imps auction League One winners medal to help fan Katie's cancer fight
Lincoln City are auctioning a Sky Bet League One-winning medal to support lifelong Imps fan Katie Brien, 30, who is battling cancer for the third time and raising £75,000 for treatment in Germany. More than £60,000 has already been raised, with the auction supported by Lincoln City Foundation, which helps people affected by cancer through its Fighting Fit programme.
A fun Friday story… From robot engineers and AI trainers to ‘human connection managers’ in a completely digitised AI world, new research has revealed what Brits think the jobs market could look like 80 years from now, as future skills specialists Lennie Higgs and Teresa Wilson can explain tomorrow.
Brits predict robot maintenance engineers and AI trainers (26% each), alongside tech-enabled doctors and nurses (25%), will be among the most common jobs by 2106, while human interaction (62%) and transferable skills (54%) will remain essential in the workplace. Brook Street recruitment experts predict emerging roles such as longevity specialists, human connection managers and care navigators, while many of today’s careers could become old-fashioned.
AI IMPERSONATION WARNING: COULD YOU RECOGNISE AI-GENERATED OR MANIPULATED COMMUNICATIONS?
The IET warns that AI can clone familiar voices and create convincing fake messages, making it harder to identify scams, so families should agree on a private safe word to verify their identities. People should pause before responding to urgent requests, call back using a trusted number, verify through another channel and discuss scam prevention with relatives.
Time Team comes to Lincoln to uncover more of South Common’s history
Time Team is heading to Lincoln this October for a three-day archaeological dig at the site of the medieval Hospital of the Holy Innocents, one of England’s earliest and largest leprosy hospitals. The excavation marks the start of the three-year Hidden Histories Unearthed project, funded by £248,139 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, bringing together archaeologists, Time Team and local volunteers to uncover the city’s medieval past.
Major resurfacing programme to improve route through Wrawby
Wrawby’s Brigg Road will be resurfaced under evening closures from 5 to 9 October, between 6pm and midnight, before work moves to Melton Road from 12 to 23 October using temporary traffic lights. The improvements include new road surfaces, ironwork upgrades, road markings and gully cleaning, with drivers advised to follow signed diversions and allow extra time for journeys.
From talking clocks to fall detectors: discover technology that makes life easier
Scunthorpe’s new equipment demonstration room opens every Wednesday at the Ironstone Centre, offering residents practical ways to improve safety, confidence and independence at home. Visitors can try daily living aids and assistive technology, with staff available to demonstrate equipment and answer questions. Sessions run from 10am to noon, with no appointment needed.
Check before you chuck: residents warned over £600 fly-tipping fines
West Lindsey District Council is urging residents to check that waste carriers are registered during Fly-Tipping Fortnight, running from 12 to 25 October. Residents who fail to meet their legal Duty of Care could face a £600 fine if their rubbish is illegally dumped.
Lee Mead brings 20th anniversary tour to Trinity Arts Centre
Lee Mead is bringing his 20th anniversary tour to Trinity Arts Centre. The show will celebrate two decades of his career in musical theatre.
Get involved in the Big Borough Autumn Clean with Boston Borough Council and Wyberton Wombles
Boston Borough Council and the Wyberton Wombles are joining forces for the Big Borough Autumn Clean on Sunday 25 October, from 9am to 12 noon. Volunteers are invited to litter pick at four locations across Boston, with PPE and equipment provided.
East Lindsey District Council launches new funding programme to support visitor economy businesses in the Wolds
East Lindsey District Council has launched the Discover the Wolds Business Growth Programme, offering capital grants of £20,000–£50,000 and revenue grants of £2,500–£5,000 to boost visitor‑economy projects in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The scheme aims to enhance authentic visitor experiences, support business growth, and strengthen the area’s tourism appeal.
Lincoln’s iconic Wonky House opens its doors to holidaymakers after major restoration
Lincoln’s famous 16th-century Wonky House on Michaelgate has reopened as holiday accommodation following a £570,000 restoration project that repaired its historic timber frame and added modern facilities. Managed by Heritage Lincolnshire, the property will generate income to support the charity’s work protecting historic buildings across the county.
Council agrees funding to build next stretch of Burringham Bypass
The next section of the Burringham Bypass will be built from Burringham Road to the southern M181 junction, with construction due to start in October and completion expected by February 2027. The new route will improve access to the motorway for surrounding villages and support the development of new communities at Trent Vale, including Ashmere.
Five parkruns, a 10k and one important cause
North Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Rob Waltham and Member of Youth Parliament Jamie Allen are taking on all five North Lincolnshire parkruns, followed by a 10k, to raise money for Scunthorpe Samaritans and support young people’s mental health. The challenge, led by North Lincolnshire Youth Council, aims to raise awareness, encourage conversations about mental health and ensure people know they are not alone.
National CIPD People Management Award
Lincoln College has won the national CIPD People Management Award for Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative – Public/Third Sector, recognising the success of its employee benefits platform, You Matter. Launched in 2024, You Matter supports staff wellbeing across Lincoln College Group through six key areas: Mind, Body, Soul, Money, Family and Recognition.
Accommodation pods in Skegness are helping people rebuild their lives and move away from rough sleeping
Skegness accommodation pods are providing safe, dignified emergency accommodation and tailored support to help vulnerable people move towards independent living. Since opening in January, the pods have supported several people, including one resident who moved into supported accommodation following a relationship breakdown and continues to receive help with longer-term housing.
More than £450,000 awarded to projects in Boston Borough through final round of the Pride in Place Impact Fund
More than £450,000 has been awarded to 14 projects across Boston through the final round of the Pride in Place Impact Fund, supporting improvements to community facilities, heritage sites, sports clubs, play areas and public spaces. With £334,114 in match funding, the latest round represents a total investment of £716,842, bringing the overall Pride in Place investment in Boston to more than £1.4 million.
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