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Prison welfare checks ruled ‘inadequate’ after murderer refused treatment and died

Prison welfare checks ruled ‘inadequate’ after murderer refused treatment and died

Welfare checks at a Rutland prison have been ruled “inadequate” after a convicted murderer died when he refused treatment.
Plan for 60 homes rejected amid fears of harm to ancient woodland

Plan for 60 homes rejected amid fears of harm to ancient woodland

Plans for 60 homes have been refused amid concerns that the development could harm ancient woodland.

Declining birthrates could bring bleak future for village schools

Declining birthrates could bring bleak future for village schools

Serious real-world consequences lie ahead for schools.
Flying Scotsman’s rival to spend Christmas at Nene Valley

Flying Scotsman’s rival to spend Christmas at Nene Valley

An iconic steam locomotive and former ‘rival’ of Flying Scotsman is set to take up a winter residency as guest at a heritage railway line.
Impressed councillors pass 'well thought-out' 80-home development

Impressed councillors pass 'well thought-out' 80-home development

Impressed councillors supported a 'well thought-out' 80-home scheme after a developer vowed it is 'committed' to carrying out its promises.

A giant rodent, a car park on the Rec, and Forces in the Gulf

A giant rodent, a car park on the Rec, and Forces in the Gulf

A giant rodent, a car park on the Rec, and Forces in the Gulf

Take a look at who and what made the news headlines this week in years gone by.

Asbestos prompts recall of Sophie Allport products

Asbestos prompts recall of Sophie Allport products

Asbestos prompts recall of Sophie Allport products

Doorstops and draught excluders should be double-wrapped and returned to a local retailer.

Pool to undergo £190,000 upgrade with new play features

Pool to undergo £190,000 upgrade with new play features

Pool to undergo £190,000 upgrade with new play features

A new interactive water feature will be installed at a swimming pool to replace its broken slide.

Improvement works on 1km stretch of major route finish

Improvement works on 1km stretch of major route finish

Improvement works on 1km stretch of major route finish

Improvement works along a 1km stretch of a major road have been completed.

Motorcyclist dies after crash

Motorcyclist dies after crash

Motorcyclist dies after crash

A motorcyclist has died after crash on a busy road last night.

Mayor eyes up Lincoln as new base for authority

Mayor eyes up Lincoln as new base for authority
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Mayor eyes up Lincoln as new base for authority

Lincoln could be the home of the mayoral authority.
Stumped for dinner? Cricketer’s ‘Hoggy’s Grill’ finds a permanent home

Stumped for dinner? Cricketer’s ‘Hoggy’s Grill’ finds a permanent home

Hoggy’s Grill run by former England cricketer Matthew Hoggard has opened at a town pub.
‘The reason we haven’t had so much growth as we probably should do is transport’

‘The reason we haven’t had so much growth as we probably should do is transport’

Local leaders say poor transport issues could be holding back Lincolnshire's growth.
Air Cadets launch recruitment drive

Air Cadets launch recruitment drive

Air Cadets are on the lookout for fresh talent, throwing open their doors to welcome a new generation.
New fitness classes for over 55s

New fitness classes for over 55s

New fitness classes will help older people to boost their confidence, flexibility and wellbeing.
Busy road closed after serious crash involving motorcycle

Busy road closed after serious crash involving motorcycle

A busy road was closed after a serious crash involving a motorcycle.
Fancy some fun? Get your entries in!

Fancy some fun? Get your entries in!

Places at a popular charity event can be secured now.
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Sennett scores four second half goals as Blackstones battle back for impressive win

Sennett scores four second half goals as Blackstones battle back for impressive win

Bourne continue to defy the odds after overcoming setbacks to defeat high-flying hosts.
Four first half goals sentence Stamford to their ninth successive league loss

Four first half goals sentence Stamford to their ninth successive league loss

Grantham Town saw a first-half lead overturned as they lost 2-1 at Bedworth United in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division.
Deepings deliver an impressive start to new swimming season

Deepings deliver an impressive start to new swimming season

Club produced 65 personal bests, 34 county qualifying times and 13 medals at the Derby Excel and Repton Back to the Blocks Meet.
Stamford suffer late double blow to lose first league game of the season

Stamford suffer late double blow to lose first league game of the season

The purple, black and whites had been leading 34-25 in the closing stages of the contest of the first league game of the season.
Academy’s anniversary marks a decade of player development and youth progression

Academy’s anniversary marks a decade of player development and youth progression

What began as a modest setup has now expanded into three thriving men’s squads competing across regional youth divisions.
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Flying Scotsman’s rival to spend Christmas at Nene Valley

Flying Scotsman’s rival to spend Christmas at Nene Valley

An iconic steam locomotive and former ‘rival’ of Flying Scotsman is set to take up a winter residency as guest at a heritage railway line.
Secret reveal planned at popular model tractor show

Secret reveal planned at popular model tractor show

Model tractor enthusiasts will be in their element at an event that attracts hundreds of visitors.
Spines will tingle as theatre director turns to horror favourite

Spines will tingle as theatre director turns to horror favourite

A director is tapping into her love of the horror genre for a theatre group’s upcoming production.
Too late for the barbecue, too early for an orgasm

Too late for the barbecue, too early for an orgasm

It was a good job we weren’t hungry.
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Business

Co-op and 17 homes passed despite road safety concerns

Co-op and 17 homes passed despite road safety concerns

Plans to build a Co-op store and 17 homes have been approved despite road safety concerns.

‘Goodbye from us’: Imagination Town shuts after seven years

‘Goodbye from us’: Imagination Town shuts after seven years

A children’s role-play centre has closed after seven years, just under a year after a teenage baker stepped in to give the business another chance.
Asbestos prompts recall of Sophie Allport products

Asbestos prompts recall of Sophie Allport products

Doorstops and draught excluders should be double-wrapped and returned to a local retailer.
Secret reveal planned at popular model tractor show

Secret reveal planned at popular model tractor show

Model tractor enthusiasts will be in their element at an event that attracts hundreds of visitors.
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A giant rodent, a car park on the Rec, and Forces in the Gulf

A giant rodent, a car park on the Rec, and Forces in the Gulf

Take a look at who and what made the news headlines this week in years gone by.
Too late for the barbecue, too early for an orgasm

Too late for the barbecue, too early for an orgasm

It was a good job we weren’t hungry.
Sadly, it’s style over substance at this restaurant

Sadly, it’s style over substance at this restaurant

The first thing that strikes you about BEAR is just how fresh the place looks.
‘It is home’: Restaurant team rallies to help Nepal

‘It is home’: Restaurant team rallies to help Nepal

A restaurant team with loved ones affected by flooding in Nepal hopes diners will help raise money for communities facing hardship.
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