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Mark Dennison Breakfast Show Recap
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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.

9 Jun 2026 2 min
Day of Lincolnshire Folk Returns for Its 16th Annual Celebration of Music, Dance, Poetry and Community
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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.

9 Jun 2026 2 min
Council and The Spalding United Youth Foundation kick off plans for Monkshouse playing fields
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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.

9 Jun 2026 2 min
Strawberry Pasta Sparks Debate on John Marshall's Show
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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.

8 Jun 2026 1 min
Gemma's Monday & Tuesday Show Recap
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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.

8 Jun 2026 2 min
Mark Dennison Breakfast Show Recap
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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.

8 Jun 2026 2 min
NK Community Champion Awards 2026 – call for nominations
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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.

5 Jun 2026 3 min
Community Power Fund continues to benefit local projects and remains open for new applications
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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.

5 Jun 2026 3 min
E-Waste Action Week sees hundreds of items donated
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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.

5 Jun 2026 4 min
Mark's Morning Show Recap
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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.

4 Jun 2026 1 min
Fire up the forge: free blacksmithing sessions to bring Owston Ferry’s historic smithy back to life
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Fire up the forge: free blacksmithing sessions to bring Owston Ferry’s historic smithy back to life

Local people will get the chance to step inside a working forge, learn traditional blacksmithing skills and make their own souvenir as part of a new heritage project in Owston Ferry.

3 Jun 2026 4 min
Plaque unveiled to celebrate investment of more than £175,000 in the Len Medlock Voluntary Centre through the Boston Partnership Fund
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Plaque unveiled to celebrate investment of more than £175,000 in the Len Medlock Voluntary Centre through the Boston Partnership Fund

A plaque was unveiled at a celebratory event to mark an investment of more than £175,000 in a much-loved community building through the Boston Partnership Fund.

3 Jun 2026 3 min
John Marshall's Tuesday Show Recap
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John Marshall's Tuesday Show Recap

John Marshall defends Skegness after a national newspaper's harsh criticism, welcomes Co-Host Friday back and counts down a Topical Tune inspired by AI-powered police manhunts.

2 Jun 2026 2 min
Fresh Look for Future Community Hub in Market Rasen
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Fresh Look for Future Community Hub in Market Rasen

Fresh shopfronts signal major milestone for Market Rasen's new community space

2 Jun 2026 1 min
Next Phase Begins for Scawby Junction Upgrade
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Next Phase Begins for Scawby Junction Upgrade

Road widening and utility diversion part of next stage for Scawby junction upgrade

2 Jun 2026 1 min
Councillors Celebrate 50 Years of Service to South Holland
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Councillors Celebrate 50 Years of Service to South Holland

Celebrations as two longstanding South Holland District Councillors mark 50 years of service

2 Jun 2026 3 min

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