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Special visit to memorial flight hanger brings back memories for veterans

Special visit to memorial flight hanger brings back memories for veterans

Special visit to memorial flight hanger brings back memories for veterans

01 November 2025

A charity has enabled four veterans to pay a special visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight — brining back powerful memories of their service.


Town shop was sold to ‘best bidder’

Town shop was sold to ‘best bidder’

Town shop was sold to ‘best bidder’

01 November 2025

In 1736 the Stamford Mercury reported ‘To be SOLD, To the best Bidder, writes Grantham Civic Society.


When the wheels fell off your sponsored bed push, why cubs were quiet, and worries about a railway crossing

When the wheels fell off your sponsored bed push, why cubs were quiet, and worries about a railway crossing

When the wheels fell off your sponsored bed push, why cubs were quiet, and worries about a railway crossing

01 November 2025

What was making the news this week in years gone by.


Community supports firefighters with fun-filled car wash event

Community supports firefighters with fun-filled car wash event

Community supports firefighters with fun-filled car wash event

31 October 2025

A fire station has collected hundreds for two charities with a fun-filled car wash event.


Parish council announces resignation of chair and vice chair

Parish council announces resignation of chair and vice chair

Parish council announces resignation of chair and vice chair

31 October 2025

The senior leaders of a parish council have resigned.


Hospital trust reintroduces face masks in high-risk hospital areas

Hospital trust reintroduces face masks in high-risk hospital areas

Hospital trust reintroduces face masks in high-risk hospital areas

31 October 2025

Visitors to Lincolnshire’s hospitals will be required to wear face masks in certain areas from next week, following a rise in respiratory illnesses.


‘They are safe and on the flight’ as mother and kids escape Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

‘They are safe and on the flight’ as mother and kids escape Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

‘They are safe and on the flight’ as mother and kids escape Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

31 October 2025

A mother and her three children are flying back from their nightmare holiday which saw them caught up in the Jamaica storms.


New chairman takes over the helm of community group

New chairman takes over the helm of community group

New chairman takes over the helm of community group

31 October 2025

A new chairman has taken over the helm of a community group.


Booking fees introduced for town tennis courts

Booking fees introduced for town tennis courts

Booking fees introduced for town tennis courts

31 October 2025

Booking fees are being introduced at revamped tennis courts.

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‘A whopper of a pumpkin!’ Gareth sets new personal best at village weigh-in

‘A whopper of a pumpkin!’ Gareth sets new personal best at village weigh-in

‘A whopper of a pumpkin!’ Gareth sets new personal best at village weigh-in

31 October 2025

A pumpkin grower has set a new personal best after taking top prize at a village show.


A pub of two halves where you must see the toilets, or so I’m told

A pub of two halves where you must see the toilets, or so I’m told

A pub of two halves where you must see the toilets, or so I’m told

31 October 2025

Sometimes my travels take me to a pub that is so staggeringly good I just have to go back to share it with friends.


‘A woman of integrity’ who served her community

‘A woman of integrity’ who served her community

‘A woman of integrity’ who served her community

31 October 2025

Tributes have been paid to a former teacher and town councillor who helped tackle healthcare issues on behalf of others.


Councillor fears dementia ward closure will increase pressure on families

Councillor fears dementia ward closure will increase pressure on families

Councillor fears dementia ward closure will increase pressure on families

31 October 2025

A health campaigner and councillor has warned that the permanent closure of a dementia ward will increase pressure on families and council services.


Halloween fly-in with spooky surprises

Halloween fly-in with spooky surprises

Halloween fly-in with spooky surprises

31 October 2025

A club’s spooktacular fly-in promises to entertain the whole family.


Pedal power to make a real difference for Ugandan pupils

Pedal power to make a real difference for Ugandan pupils

Pedal power to make a real difference for Ugandan pupils

31 October 2025

Pupils at a primary school are set to cycle for a cumulative 18 hours, to help ensure two children in Uganda can attend school.


The county war memorial that was the template for thousands of others as ‘somewhere to sit, pause and reflect’

The county war memorial that was the template for thousands of others as ‘somewhere to sit, pause and reflect’

The county war memorial that was the template for thousands of others as ‘somewhere to sit, pause and reflect’

31 October 2025

Spalding War Memorial has been the focus of the area’s grief for decades but there is an interesting story behind its creation.


‘Dream holiday turns into nightmare’ as mother and kids stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

‘Dream holiday turns into nightmare’ as mother and kids stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

‘Dream holiday turns into nightmare’ as mother and kids stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

30 October 2025

A mother and her three children are desperate to come home after being stranded in devastated Jamaica.


Port closed to vessels as boat runs aground

Port closed to vessels as boat runs aground

Port closed to vessels as boat runs aground

30 October 2025

A port is currently closed to vessels due to a stranded boat.


Strike action planned over threat to 80 jobs

Strike action planned over threat to 80 jobs

Strike action planned over threat to 80 jobs

30 October 2025

Strikes will take place over the threat of 80 staff losing their jobs at a Department of Work and Pensions centre in the city.


Annual scarecrow trail returns to village

Annual scarecrow trail returns to village

Annual scarecrow trail returns to village

30 October 2025

Handmade heroes and villains have lined a village’s streets for its annual scarecrow trail.


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