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Quarry can open longer despite fears of ‘anti-social’ hours

Quarry can open longer despite fears of ‘anti-social’ hours

A quarry has been granted permission for longer working hours, despite some councillors labelling the move ‘anti-social’.
Can you help find missing Charles?

Can you help find missing Charles?

Police are searching for a man who has been reported as missing.
Event bows out in style as families enjoy charity’s final fun day

Event bows out in style as families enjoy charity’s final fun day

A long-running charity event bowed out in style — giving families one final day out together after more than 40 years of supporting children.
Dads in for high-flying Father’s Day treat at castle

Dads in for high-flying Father’s Day treat at castle

Supercars and skydivers will take centre stage at a Father’s Day event at a historic venue.
Officials insist town ‘is still safe’ after alarm sparked by stabbing and separate teenager rape case

Officials insist town ‘is still safe’ after alarm sparked by stabbing and separate teenager rape case

Officials insist a town ‘is still safe’ — after a weekend in which residents were shocked by a stabbing and the separate rape of a teenage girl.

Find the independent breweries you can support this World Cup

Find the independent breweries you can support this World Cup

Find the independent breweries you can support this World Cup

Beers from our area have been tipped to form the perfect World Cup line-up.

Serious crash closes A1

Serious crash closes A1

Serious crash closes A1

A serious crash has closed the A1 in both directions during the Tuesday rush hour, according to reports.

‘Clear link’ between crime, unemployment and domestic abuse

‘Clear link’ between crime, unemployment and domestic abuse

‘Clear link’ between crime, unemployment and domestic abuse

Work is going to start to tackle 'clear link' between crime, domestic abuse and unemployment, say county bosses.

‘We want all parts of Lincolnshire to feel that the police are there for them’

‘We want all parts of Lincolnshire to feel that the police are there for them’
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‘We want all parts of Lincolnshire to feel that the police are there for them’

The political figurehead for Lincolnshire's police force is out to prove that all parts of the county are served equally.

Contractors to inspect electricity ‘cut-outs’ in town homes

Contractors to inspect electricity ‘cut-outs’ in town homes

Contractors to inspect electricity ‘cut-outs’ in town homes

Town residents will be getting a visit from electricity engineers as part of a safety inspection programme.

Pool facilities to reopen for summer

Pool facilities to reopen for summer

Pool facilities to reopen for summer

Changing facilities at Stamford Leisure Pool should reopen in time for the school summer holidays.
Lead stolen from pub roof in brazen late night theft

Lead stolen from pub roof in brazen late night theft

Staff at a town pub are seeking “justice” after thieves stole lead from its roof and damaged signs at the venue.
Bricklayer who spat at police officer and threatened to masturbate in cell escapes driving ban after refusing to give breath sample

Bricklayer who spat at police officer and threatened to masturbate in cell escapes driving ban after refusing to give breath sample

A bricklayer spat at a police volunteer after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
Music, market and 5k run planned for village festival

Music, market and 5k run planned for village festival

A village festival is set to return with a weekend of live music, food, drink and community entertainment.
Wildlife increases by 108% in just three years at restorative nature site

Wildlife increases by 108% in just three years at restorative nature site

Biodiversity has more than doubled at a nature restoration site in just three years, according to new data.
Family-run gelato business scoops success with unique coffee flavours

Family-run gelato business scoops success with unique coffee flavours

A couple have turned a passion project inspired by family, holidays and a love of coffee into a successful artisan gelato business.
Thousands of children enjoy three-day Mini Olympics

Thousands of children enjoy three-day Mini Olympics

Thousands of primary school pupils enjoyed three days of sport, teamwork and celebration at the 19th annual inspire+ Mini Olympics.

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Event bows out in style as families enjoy charity’s final fun day

Event bows out in style as families enjoy charity’s final fun day

A long-running charity event bowed out in style — giving families one final day out together after more than 40 years of supporting children.
Dads in for high-flying Father’s Day treat at castle

Dads in for high-flying Father’s Day treat at castle

Supercars and skydivers will take centre stage at a Father’s Day event at a historic venue.
‘Everyone can take home a wall-worthy work of art!’

‘Everyone can take home a wall-worthy work of art!’

If you haven’t used a paintbrush - in an artistic sense - since school, stand by for some fun.
‘I’m happy to do it if it benefits people’ – Artist puts name forward to represent town’s art and culture scene

‘I’m happy to do it if it benefits people’ – Artist puts name forward to represent town’s art and culture scene

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‘It’s not often I’m speechless!’ Landlord says cheers after scooping Lincolnshire Pub of the Year title

‘It’s not often I’m speechless!’ Landlord says cheers after scooping Lincolnshire Pub of the Year title

A landlord has toasted his customers after his boozer was named the Lincolnshire Pub of the Year.
‘Everyone can take home a wall-worthy work of art!’

‘Everyone can take home a wall-worthy work of art!’

If you haven’t used a paintbrush - in an artistic sense - since school, stand by for some fun.
Pub for sale after business is dissolved

Pub for sale after business is dissolved

A village pub is for sale after the business was dissolved by Companies House.
‘We are not the enemy here’ Developers speak out about asylum seeker row after suffering threats over ‘damaging’ hotel ‘misinformation’

‘We are not the enemy here’ Developers speak out about asylum seeker row after suffering threats over ‘damaging’ hotel ‘misinformation’

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Council-led community care service on the lookout for carers

Council-led community care service on the lookout for carers

People are being encouraged to get involved in a new community-based care project.
Who has the best banger? ‘Exceptional’ standard of sausages praised at annual competition

Who has the best banger? ‘Exceptional’ standard of sausages praised at annual competition

The area’s brilliant bangers were declared to be better than ever after stunning the judges at this year’s annual sausage celebration.
New child-friendly play-cafe aims to bring ‘life and fun’ back into town

New child-friendly play-cafe aims to bring ‘life and fun’ back into town

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Making it difficult for foreign forces to find their way around

Making it difficult for foreign forces to find their way around

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