Business Reporter
Tom reports on hospitality, retail, and the high street economy. A lifelong Lincolnshire resident with deep connections to the local business community.
Award-winning chef Marcus Riley brings his modern British restaurant concept to Lincoln's iconic waterfront, with 80 covers and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Cathedral.
New figures show Lincoln city centre shop vacancy rates have fallen to 8.3%, well below the national average, driven by independent retailers and hospitality This is one of the most significant developments for the Lincoln business community this year.
Over 800 cyclists completed the Lincoln to Skegness charity ride last weekend, raising a record £180,000 for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice This is one of the most significant developments for the Lincoln business community this year.
Lincoln Castle welcomed 428,000 visitors in 2025, making it the most visited attraction in Lincolnshire and one of the top 30 historic sites in England This is one of the most significant developments for the Lincoln business community this year.
New paving, heritage lighting, and improved accessibility are transforming Steep Hill — while keeping the character that earned it the title of Britain's Great Street.
We bring together Lincoln BIG, an independent shop owner, and a retail analyst to discuss what's working on Lincoln's high street and what still needs to change.
Lincoln's iconic Steep Hill Christmas Market will run for four weekends from late November, with 60 independent stalls, live music, and late-night shopping This is one of the most significant developments for the Lincoln business community this year.
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