A book telling the dramatic story of a violent riot marks the literary debut of a Lincoln freelance journalist. Pat Nurse, 41, worked alongside local historian Tony Gadd to produce Devils Let Loose which describes the day back in 1911
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A run for your money
A day out in London later this month for sub editor David White will help him achieve a personal goal. The Lincolnshire Echo man will be travelling down to the capital to run the London marathon. The 53-year-old is doing
Echo schools project takes off
A village primary school is working with the Lincolnshire Echo to develop children’s numeracy skills using newspapers as part of the national Newspapers in Education project. As part of the exercise, pupils are using the Echo to answer questions and
Echo helps reunite old friends
Readers of the Lincolnshire Echo have helped to reunite two friends who haven’t seen each other for almost 50 years. Jean Booth wrote to the Echo’s new Looking For You service hoping to trace her old friend June Pike, who
Scarsdale details change
A publishing company run by award-winning journalist John Dean has changed its website address. John, (39), who worked for papers including Derby Evening Telegraph,Lincolnshire Echo, Hull Daily Mail, Gloucester Citizen and The NorthernEcho, is now a freelance journalist specialising in
Echo appeals for investment in Lincolnshire's rail network
The Lincolnshire Echo has published an open letter to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott appealing for him to ensure investment is made in Lincolnshire’s rail service. Passengers, local authorities and rail user groups have been hoping that a new franchise
Is there a Mr Brown around?
There could be a Mr Brown somewhere in Lincoln, waiting for a letter from an address in Derbyshire. It is possible that Peter Brown, the Lincolnshire Echo diary columnist may have it in his possession. Thanks to the Post Office
Gossip columnist plays it for laughs
Columnist plays it for laughs Columnist Peter Brown loves clowning around. Readers know him best as The Gossiper, who writes a daily page of news, views and nostalgia for the Lincolnshire Echo. But away from the office, he combines charity
Secret mission for ex-camp comic
Secret mission for ex-camp comic Long-serving reporter Simon Mander leaves the Lincolnshire Echo today (March 9). Mander (44) has been with the Lincolnshire Echo for seven years, during which time he has become well-known for his clean-cut and responsible attitude
Market website launched in Lincoln
Dedicated Christmas shoppers may already know about Lincoln’s famous festive market – which attracts coachloads of visitors from all over the UK. But to help spread the word – and fill in some detail – the New Media team at
Writers' websites take off
www.toowrite.com a website launched by the Derby Evening Telegraph in January 2000 has announced the £1,000 winner of its first non-fiction writing competition. More than 1,000 entries were received from people all over the UK and abroad writing about their
Adoption website launched
The Derby Evening Telegraph is taking a major role in a drive to find adoptive parents for children in care. The newspaper, in partnership with Derbyshire County Council, has launched a new website aimed at speeding up the adoption process.
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Why I don’t fear for the future of local newspapers By Keith Perch Fifteen years ago, when I was News Editor at the Derby Evening Telegraph, there was not a single computer in the editorial department. Today, there are more
Goodbye to a friendly face
Staff at the Lincolnshire Echo have been paying tribute to one of the company’s friendliest faces. Mark Barton, who worked in the machine room at the Echo, was well known for his generous nature and and willingness to help. Malcolm
A reporter in demand
Lincolnshire Echo reporter Sam McKay was puzzled when she began to get calls from other media about one of her stories. She had reported on a racist attack on two Greek brothers. But it seemed strange that she was being
Echo provides new Imps chairman
A football fan who got a seat on the board thanks to a Lincolnshire Echo campaign has been elected chairman in his first season on the board at Lincoln City. Rob Bradley, the fans’ representative, was put in temporary charge