Heritage Archive
(July 2018)

1 July 2018

Sunnier prospects for steel town

In the north Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe, Melanie Burton finds there is much to look forward to, with ambitious plans in the pipeline to help the economy grow, support businesses and increase skills in the area. It will also benefit from a new up-to-date indoor market, housing developments, new jobs and a direct train service Read more…

Olympian faces toughest audience

One of Shona McCallin’s toughest assignments since winning gold with the Great Britain women’s hockey team has been to keep hundreds of children inspired about sport, she tells Rod Gilmour. When the GB women won the Olympic title for the first time on that glorious night at the Rio Games two summers ago, the squad Read more…

The splendours of Stamford

If Sir Walter Scott were alive to revisit the town today he could still justifiably proclaim it to be “the finest stone town in England.” Its independent businesses, historical places of interest and welcoming atmosphere make it a place to return to time and again, writes Julie Sayed. Back in Scott’s day Stamford, which is Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking

5th & 6th June 2018 – between night and dawn, by Maxim Griffin. East of the A1, just after sunset. Approaching midsummer, the nights are short, perhaps only five hours of darkness – enough to cover silent progress. I move quickly and quietly above the Witham and Brant valley, towards Lincoln – this is a Read more…

Double award for village’s volunteers

Community spirit plays a vital part in the success of any town, parish or district and the Lincolnshire village of Heckington proves that point to a tee, as Melanie Burton discovers. Though classified as a village because of its size and population, Heckington’s character, fabric and facilities make it seem more of a small town. Read more…