Chelsea Abbott

Hello! My name is Chelsea Abbott and this is my portfolio of some of my work throughout 2018 until 2026. This includes documentaries, articles and any editorial work I have done across The Tab, The Linc, Siren Radio, Brayford Radio, The Scoop, Unpublished Magazine and Go Inspire Magazine. No Yeovil College work will be included in this portfolio.

The Scoop @ Queen's Radio •

Only one candidate stands in QUBSU postgraduate officer by-election — Queen's Radio

If Wilson is voted in, it will see the end to the all-female student officer team – which was a notable part of the 2021 SU elections. Wilson is studying an MSC in Data and Analytics and is an international student.He said his campaign aims to help close the disconnect between the University and its postgraduate students.Students will also be given the option to reopen nominations (RON) – which is offered on all voting forms.The role itself is paid full-time work at the SU, with a salary of £18,...
The Linc •

Anti-lockdown protests: Lincoln residents among those involved

A number of Lincoln residents were among those who gathered in London on Saturday to protest against COVID-19 restrictions.

Many of them were members of a local anti-lockdown group, which The Linc recently uncovered, and shared cars or travelled on public transport to get to the capital.

The protest had been planned for weeks and thousands of people from across the country turned out. One Telegram chat for the event had nearly 15,000 members at original time of publication.

The Metropolitan P...
The Linc •

“I’m worried about everything you have nightmares about”: Lincoln women chalk it out on the High Street

Women across Lincoln have taken to the streets today to write down their experiences of sexual harassment in chalk on the pavement, hoping to demonstrate the scale of the problem.

The event, ‘I am part of the 97%’, was organised by tattoo artist Jessica Beecham, after a statistic was published by UN Women UK, showing 97% of young women have been sexually harassed.

She said: “That statistic was a really shocking one. But I think if it was actually ingrained into people’s mind, a lot more people...
The Linc •

EXCLUSIVE: Uncovering the group behind recent anti-lockdown protests

A group comprised of hundreds of local residents – including two students at the University of Lincoln – is behind recent lockdown protests in the city, The Linc can reveal.

The group, which will not be named in this article, has more than 250 members on Facebook and nearly 70 members in a Telegram chat, many of whom believe that the pandemic is a hoax and the vaccines are deadly.

One of the students in the Telegram chat said they will refuse to test or wear a mask while accessing facilities o...
The Tab Lincoln •

The Tab’s guide to the best veggie and vegan eateries in Lincoln

Ah yes what we all want to hear, ‘Lincoln Tab recommended’

Lincoln has some pretty amazing places to eat, from a nice lunch at Pasty Republic to dinner at YoYo. But sometimes this can be a complete nightmare for vegans and vegetarians, who can never seem to find the right place for them. Sure, lots of places offer food suitable for vegetarians and vegans but are they actually that good? Unlikely.
The Linc •

Pet food bank opened in Lincolnshire to feed animals

A food bank for furry friends has been set up in Lincolnshire to help local families feed their pets.

Animal lovers Gemma and Daniel Colson set up Happy Paws Pet Food Bank to provide short-term support to Lincoln, Bardney, Wragby, Horncastle, Woodhall Spa and surrounding villages.

The service hopes to provide free food in response to financial struggles causing pets to be rehomed.

“We knew that lots of human food banks were struggling, so we thought if there are people who can’t afford to fee...
The Linc •

All eligible Lincolnshire care residents to be offered COVID-19 vaccine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hit a crucial moment in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, as over 10,000 care homes have been offered a jab already, with more expected in the coming weeks.

The Lincolnshire Care Association has expressed delight at the milestone.

“We’re incredibly grateful to all of the NHS and social care staff who made this ambitious rollout – the largest in NHS history – a reality, and we look forward to further priority groups receiving their own vaccines in the near...
The Linc •

Council to find beds for rough sleepers in coldest start to the year since 2011

The City of Lincoln Council will increase efforts to support rough sleepers through what’s shaping up to be a particularly icy year.

Assistance will be financed by a £10 million increase in Government funding, split across U.K. councils, that aims to accommodate rough sleepers and ensure they receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

John Kettley, a local BBC weatherman, warned that 2021 has seen “the coldest start to a new year since 2011,” with Storm Christoff causing snow, red flood warnings and icy te...
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