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Kaiser Chiefs return to Lincoln Castle Indie heroes Kaiser Chiefs are heading to Lincoln next summer with hits such as I Predict A Riot. The band from Leeds will headlineLive at Lincoln Castle on Saturday, June 12 and tickets go on sale at 9am this Friday viaticketmaster.co.uk and lincolncastle.com The castle date marks a triumphant return for the band who last headlined the iconic venue in 2024.

Delays possible in city’s traffic management scheme Drivers are being warned to expect changes at a busy Lincoln junction as major roadworks linked to the multi-million-pound Charterholme development get under way. Traffic lights are set to be installed at the junction of Doddington Road and Birchwood AvenuefromMonday, October 5, with the works expected to last around five months.

Bishop of Lincoln resigns The Bishop of Lincoln has resigned amid allegations of sexual assault. The Church of England has confirmed the resignation of Stephen Conway will take effect from October 1. He was suspended from the ministry in February and Lincolnshire Police reported that a 68-year-old man had been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into an allegation that a male was sexually assaulted between 2018 and 2025.

NATO fighters join county-based forces for international exercise The RAF’s biannual defence exercise is well underway with international teams working from two airbases near Lincoln. And the commander of the Royal Air Force says the objectives of Exercise Cobra Warrior are extremely relevant amid current international tensions.

Can you help identify man in picture? Can you help identify the man caught on camera in North Hykeham earlier this week? Police would like to talk to him about reports of cars being broken into on Maximus Road and Nero Way in North Hykeham overnight between Sunday – Monday, September 20-21”. “We believe the man in the image may have information that will assist our inquiries. We are appealing for information to identify him,” said a police spokesperson.

Alfie Boe joins castle gig roster Stage star Alfie Boe’s dulcet tones will be heard in Lincoln Castle next summer along with those of his special guests Gravity stars Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis and Rachel Tucker. The West End and Broadway legends will play Live at Lincoln Castle on Sunday June 27.

Next steps for Lincoln Loves Dogs The Lincoln Loves Dogs campaign was officially launched at The Lawn on Friday, with canines and their owners invited to celebrate the city’s growing reputation as a pooch-friendly destination. But while the event, organised by Visit Lincoln, was designed to showcase what the city already has to offer four-legged visitors – it also marked the start of efforts to make it one of the UK’s leading destinations for dog-loving visitors.

£53m airfield refurbishment at RAF Waddington RAF Waddington is set for a major infrastructure overhaul as millions of pounds of work gets under way at the airbase near Lincoln. Contracts totalling £53m have been awarded for a major programme to refurbish the station's airfield infrastructure, with specialist firms Ramboll UK and Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure Ltd brought in to support and deliver the work.

Pitch invasion could result in club sanctions Lincoln City have hit out at the supporter who invaded the pitch during Saturday’s clash with Swansea City – warning that further trouble could put thousands of fans at risk of stadium restrictions. The club has launched a full review after an individual entered the playing area at the ProAmpac Stadium. Pitch invasions are a criminal offence, and the club said it will fully support Lincolnshire Police if an investigation follows.

Can fiction help us understand climate change? Journalist and author Clive Simpson will explore how fiction can bring the human impact of climate change to life at a special event in Lincoln this Saturday. Climate action group EarthLincs has organised the author’s visit to its Mint Lane HQ at 2pm on September 26 to discuss whether stories can help bridge the gap between understanding the science of climate change and imagining living through it.