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Courtesy Car Chaos and a Frying Pan Mystery on John Marshall's Show
John shares the courtesy car chaos facing his parents, investigates a mysterious frying pan left on the stairs by daughter Eleanor, and reveals the latest Topical Tune winner on Magna Radio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fresh Look for Future Community Hub in Market Rasen
Fresh shopfronts signal major milestone for Market Rasen's new community space
Next Phase Begins for Scawby Junction Upgrade
Road widening and utility diversion part of next stage for Scawby junction upgrade
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