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Reservoir is a ‘generational opportunity to secure the water supply’
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Reservoir is a ‘generational opportunity to secure the water supply’

Water bosses say a planned reservoir is a “generational opportunity” to keep the county’s taps running.
Bistro backs council’s bid to shine a light on hidden business gems

Bistro backs council’s bid to shine a light on hidden business gems

A new campaign helping to shed a light on hidden business gems has been endorsed by a bistro.
Developers invest in nature restoration site

Developers invest in nature restoration site

Housebuilders are investing in a large-scale ecological project as part of a planning agreement for a new town housing development.
Police called after children break into boarded-up substation
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Police called after children break into boarded-up substation

Police have attended a boarded-up electricity substation near a former Pizza Hut after reports that children had broken into the building.
Man arrested in major drugs crackdown refuses to leave prison cell for court hearing

Man arrested in major drugs crackdown refuses to leave prison cell for court hearing

A man arrested after a major crackdown on drugs lines has refused to attend court from his prison cell.

Former sword swallower, 87, who taught himself extraordinary trick from a book honoured with surprise fire-eating performance

Former sword swallower, 87, who taught himself extraordinary trick from a book honoured with surprise fire-eating performance

Former sword swallower, 87, who taught himself extraordinary trick from a book honoured with surprise fire-eating performance

An 87-year-old former sword swallower and fire eater relived an extraordinary chapter of his life when a surprise show was staged in his honour.

More chance of seeing ‘remarkable insect’ thanks to heatwave

More chance of seeing ‘remarkable insect’ thanks to heatwave

More chance of seeing ‘remarkable insect’ thanks to heatwave

More sightings of an unusual moth are being reported this summer.

‘Busiest day ever’ as vintage treasures and garden charm draw summer crowds

‘Busiest day ever’ as vintage treasures and garden charm draw summer crowds

‘Busiest day ever’ as vintage treasures and garden charm draw summer crowds

An historic venue had its busiest day ever as visitors enjoyed a day of artisan shopping and vintage finds when a summer fair returned.

Two men accused of flying packages into prison using drone are handed trial date

Two men accused of flying packages into prison using drone are handed trial date

Two men accused of flying packages into prison using drone are handed trial date

A trial has been set after two men were charged in connection with the use of drones to fly packages into a prison.

Unlimited train rides on offer at family event

Unlimited train rides on offer at family event

Unlimited train rides on offer at family event

Families can enjoy unlimited train rides at an afternoon of family railway fun.

Woman urges men to put health first after friend’s diagnosis

Woman urges men to put health first after friend’s diagnosis

Woman urges men to put health first after friend’s diagnosis

A woman has set up a series of cancer screening tests in a bid to persuade men to put their health first after a friend’s diagnosis.
Free travel for under-16s across Lincolnshire and Rutland: Which bus companies are taking part?

Free travel for under-16s across Lincolnshire and Rutland: Which bus companies are taking part?

Bus services across the county are offering free travel for under-16s this summer — but which companies are taking part in your area?
Ten arrests after a major police crackdown on the supply of drugs
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Ten arrests after a major police crackdown on the supply of drugs

Ten arrests have been made after a major crackdown on the supply of drugs in Lincolnshire.
Councillors fear funding cuts ‘undermine’ A1 investment plans
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Councillors fear funding cuts ‘undermine’ A1 investment plans

Councillors fear cuts to the county council’s own £20m economic investment programme may have “undermined” plans to attract investment beside the A1.
Meet dancing dogs Dexter and Skyla who are set to represent GB this year

Meet dancing dogs Dexter and Skyla who are set to represent GB this year

The area is bustling with prancing pups as two are set to represent GB at international level.
Dog grooming business which operated without permission can stay — despite parking concerns

Dog grooming business which operated without permission can stay — despite parking concerns

A dog grooming business which has been operating without permission has been given the green light to stay — despite concerns from neighbours.
Fire that damaged caravan and cars was started deliberately as police investigations continue

Fire that damaged caravan and cars was started deliberately as police investigations continue

Officials have confirmed that a fire which damaged a caravan, cars and fencing was started deliberately as a police investigation continues.

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Harrowby suffer first league loss of the season after long midweek trip

Harrowby suffer first league loss of the season after long midweek trip

Four-goal scoreline was harsh on Arrows after dominant second half display.
Major series success in career-defining month for Mair

Major series success in career-defining month for Mair

Alfie has won one championship title while simultaneously mounting a serious challenge for honours in another.
Sun and wind prove a real challenge as quintet give road race a bash

Sun and wind prove a real challenge as quintet give road race a bash

Bassingham event is renowned for producing fast times and is one of the Grantham club's Grand Prix races.
Second successive win as Arrows overcome one of the promotion favourites

Second successive win as Arrows overcome one of the promotion favourites

It was a great three points for the young Arrows who were rightly clapped off by their fans at the end of the game.
Hunt storms to silver after defying terrible Commonwealth weather conditions

Hunt storms to silver after defying terrible Commonwealth weather conditions

The former Kesteven and Grantham Girls School pupil was just one hundredth of a second outside her personal best.
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What's On

Air base’s colourful wartime story to be retold at summer event

Air base’s colourful wartime story to be retold at summer event

The story of a rural air base’s important role in the war effort will be brought to life this weekend.
Murder most foul heading to ‘Shakespeare’ country house

Murder most foul heading to ‘Shakespeare’ country house

A new kind of drama is heading to a country house best known for Shakespeare.
Painter and town figure to be celebrated with art events

Painter and town figure to be celebrated with art events

A series of events are being planned to mark 100 years since the death of a prominent artist and town figure.
The perfect roadside stop-off for all the family… two legs or four

The perfect roadside stop-off for all the family… two legs or four

Through modern eyes, the lay-by picnic seems to be the single most monumentally miserable idea created by mankind.
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Business

Bistro backs council’s bid to shine a light on hidden business gems

Bistro backs council’s bid to shine a light on hidden business gems

A new campaign helping to shed a light on hidden business gems has been endorsed by a bistro.
Developers invest in nature restoration site

Developers invest in nature restoration site

Housebuilders are investing in a large-scale ecological project as part of a planning agreement for a new town housing development.
Mum expands baby classes business

Mum expands baby classes business

A baby class business is expanding its service into a new venue from next month.
‘Anglian Water’s leak was enough to fill a swimming pool and adding £6,400 a year to my bill’

‘Anglian Water’s leak was enough to fill a swimming pool and adding £6,400 a year to my bill’

A householder was told by her water company to fix a leak that was not on her property.
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Lifestyle

Air base’s colourful wartime story to be retold at summer event

Air base’s colourful wartime story to be retold at summer event

The story of a rural air base’s important role in the war effort will be brought to life this weekend.
The perfect roadside stop-off for all the family… two legs or four

The perfect roadside stop-off for all the family… two legs or four

Through modern eyes, the lay-by picnic seems to be the single most monumentally miserable idea created by mankind.
‘Perfect storm’ forces closure of town coffee shop

‘Perfect storm’ forces closure of town coffee shop

A town coffee shop has closed its doors for the last time following a “perfect storm” of challenges.
Is this the best pub in the country?

Is this the best pub in the country?

The East Midlands ‘Pub of the Year’ is named - and goes through to the national final.
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