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The county council’s executive has approved plans to outsource Lincolnshire’s library services – a move it says will save hundreds of thousands of pounds.

The trust that runs Grantham hospital will host its annual carol service in Lincoln Cathedral next month.

People in Bourne have at least three chances to have their say on the future of its Grade-II listed town hall before the end of 2015.

Youngsters from primary schools throughout South Holland and Bourne put their interest in Rugby World Cup 2015 to good use at Spalding Grammar School on Tuesday.

Halloween is fast approaching and it can be a genuinely scary time for parents as highlighted last year when TV presenter Claudia Winkleman’s daughter was badly burned.

Bourne will become a French market town on Friday when up to 14 traders will be promoting and selling food, fashion and other goods.The market with goods from across the English Channel takes place outside Bourne Corn Exchange from 8am until 2pm on Friday, October 16 when there will also be vintage music and for family entertainment for shoppers.Coun Linda Wootton, portfolio holder for arts, leisure and culture at South Kesteven District Council, said: “The aim is to give shoppers something different in Bourne where retailers will be selling a flavour of French goods that we hope will attract increased visitors from in and around the district.”“Whatever the weather, we want people to head to the market in Bourne on October 16 and sample something new, whilst also taking in what our regular and visiting traders have to offer.”

A Grantham school will host a Morning with Jacqueline Wilson, known for her Tracy Beaker books.

The British Horological Institute is holding an open day giving the public a rare chance to view some timeless collections.

A TV sports presenter who has become the face of this year’s Rugby World Cup has lent his support to encouraging Bourne and Market Deeping to visitors.

A Halloween Dance at Grantham College will raise funds for Grantham Mencap.

A line dance in Great Ponton will help raise funds for charity.

George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 has beaten Harry Potter to the top of a list of books that every student should read before leaving primary and secondary school.

An exhibition of paintings and drawings exploring the Lincolnshire countryside will be held at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham from November 10 to 21.

A henpecked husband who has “survived” 50 years of married life has produced the ultimate guide telling men how to avoid marital misery.

Talented dancer Grace Gigner, 13, from Bourne will be performing with the English Youth Ballet this weekend at The Regent Theatre in Stoke-On-Trent.

Ellys Manor House is located adjacent to the church of the Holy Cross in Great Ponton, just off the A1, four miles south of Grantham.

Blue Owl Art, based at Grantham Tennis Club, invites you to the Preview Night of their exciting next exhibition, ‘Animal’, on September 17 from 7pm to 9pm.

John Still was born in Grantham in about 1543. He attended Grantham Grammar School before becoming a student at Christ’s College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a BA in 1562, MA in 1565, and DD degree in 1575.

A new exhibition on embroidery will start next week at Grantham Museum.

Fears over the future of Grantham Library have been raised after it was revealed the building may be sold.