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Brigg Life: Life in the market town of Brigg, Lincolnshire, UK.

Welcome to the new format Brigg Life website. Brigg Life is now in its tenth year, and we here thought that it was time for a "spring clean" and a bit of a "freshen up". This update is not yet complete and will continue over the coming weeks. We hope that you like the new layout and content.

News headlines

Brigg Biomass power station Centrica PLC is in the process of developing its plans for the Brigg Biomass power station. The company is beginning a consultation process in and around Brigg. The first consultation events will include a public exhibition.

It's all going very well ... Despite the general economic gloom, wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth, some businesses in Brigg are ticking along nicely. One example spotted during recent rainy weather was Grimley Smith Associates who are weathering the current economic storms nicely.

Brigg Fair crosses Pond to go indie-rock Inspired by Brigg's own folk song "Brigg Fair", a group of indie-rockers in Brooklyn, USA have set up an "indie-rock, orchestral, power-pop band" also called Brigg Fair. On 17th April 2012, the US band released their un-folky, premiere album "Kill yourself for change".

Aviation history remembered as Heritage project launched The Northern Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage project will be launched on Wednesday 9 May 2012. The project celebrates the heritage of eight former airfields across Northern Lincolnshire, particularly their contribution to the war effort during WW2 when Lincolnshire became famous as a Bomber County.

Reverse Nigerian scam An intriguing new variant of the well-known "Nigerian email" scam is now doing the rounds. This time, you will receive an email claiming to be from the Nigerian Government / World Bank. The email claims that they are offering you ...

Grants available to communities to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee North Lincolnshire groups who want to host events in their communities to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee could receive a share of £25,000 to help towards the costs. The scheme - open specifically to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - is open to town and parish councils, voluntary community groups, village hall committees and Jubilee Groups in North Lincolnshire.

Lincs law firm expands East Midlands law firm, Andrew & Co LLP, recently appointed three new fee earners and one relocation to strengthen both its residential and commercial property divisions. Julia Lock has joined as an Associate and heads up the commercial property team at the firm's Newark office.

Tornado over Brigg People keep banging on about global warming - either fanatically for or against - but there are some odd things happening out there on Brigg streets ... or rather: above them. Pictured is a tornado sighted over Brigg on Friday evening just before a massive thundershower.

Breast cancer research News of cutting edge breast cancer research happening near Brigg.