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Volunteer on Ukraine front line: ‘It’s like I’ve been training my whole life for this job’

Volunteer on Ukraine front line: ‘It’s like I’ve been training my whole life for this job’

Volunteer on Ukraine front line: ‘It’s like I’ve been training my whole life for this job’

08 April 2025

A Stamford aid volunteer describes 21 months spent supplying the Ukraine front lines - and his plans for what comes next.


‘Disruptor’ mayor candidate wants to take inspiration from Elon Musk and launch a ‘Lincolnshire DOGE’

‘Disruptor’ mayor candidate wants to take inspiration from Elon Musk and launch a ‘Lincolnshire DOGE’

‘Disruptor’ mayor candidate wants to take inspiration from Elon Musk and launch a ‘Lincolnshire DOGE’

24 March 2025

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has been selected as the Reform UK candidate for the forthcoming Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election — but why is she standing?

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Popular author blown away by ‘overwhelmingly generous’ reviews as critics hail new book

Popular author blown away by ‘overwhelmingly generous’ reviews as critics hail new book

Popular author blown away by ‘overwhelmingly generous’ reviews as critics hail new book

15 March 2025

Author Russell Dumper’s second novel has been received with ‘overwhelmingly generous’ praise by reviewers and influencers.


Traders unite to fight as mandatory bills for new business group land

Traders unite to fight as mandatory bills for new business group land

Traders unite to fight as mandatory bills for new business group land

13 March 2025

Angry traders have questioned the validity of a vote that established a business group they must now pay for — and some say they never had a ballot.

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‘I can’t pretend to be a 14-year-old wizard forever’ says official Ron Weasley lookalike who hopes to become social media influencer

‘I can’t pretend to be a 14-year-old wizard forever’ says official Ron Weasley lookalike who hopes to become social media influencer

‘I can’t pretend to be a 14-year-old wizard forever’ says official Ron Weasley lookalike who hopes to become social media influencer

03 March 2025

A man who makes a living out of looking like a famous wizard is now turning his hand at becoming a social media influencer.


The story of town’s once-thriving brewery

The story of town’s once-thriving brewery

The story of town’s once-thriving brewery

02 March 2025

In the latest ‘What’s The Story?’ column, Spalding Gentlemen’s Society explores the fascinating story of a former town brewery…


Hero’s return boosts village thanks to increase in Australian tourists

Hero’s return boosts village thanks to increase in Australian tourists

Hero’s return boosts village thanks to increase in Australian tourists

19 February 2025

A village church is seeing an increase in visitors from Australia who have travelled to pay homage to their hero.


Looking back at when eels were currency

Looking back at when eels were currency

Looking back at when eels were currency

02 February 2025

Welcome to a new Spalding Gentlemen’s Society series exploring the stories of its collection. Today we look at Lincolnshire’s slimiest currency, eels!


Traders raise fears that the high street is ‘dying’

Traders raise fears that the high street is ‘dying’

Traders raise fears that the high street is ‘dying’

31 January 2025

Town traders are fearing what the future holds for a ‘dying high street’ — and lifted the lid on the challenges facing retailers.

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Farmer raised animal welfare concerns over slaughter-free ethical farm

Farmer raised animal welfare concerns over slaughter-free ethical farm

Farmer raised animal welfare concerns over slaughter-free ethical farm

17 January 2025

A farmer who raised animal welfare standards concerns over an ethical farming company using his land says his family feel ‘bruised’.


The Lincolnshire lad who changed the face of fashion

The Lincolnshire lad who changed the face of fashion

The Lincolnshire lad who changed the face of fashion

02 January 2025

A designer who revolutionised fashion was born in a Lincolnshire town 200 years ago - we look at his roots and his spectacular rise to fame.


‘Sit-down meals like a Christmas dinner can be really challenging when you have an eating disorder - preparation is key’

‘Sit-down meals like a Christmas dinner can be really challenging when you have an eating disorder - preparation is key’

‘Sit-down meals like a Christmas dinner can be really challenging when you have an eating disorder - preparation is key’

23 December 2024

The holiday season brings joy for many, but for those with eating disorders, Christmas can heighten pressure and struggles with food.


Director bids for another Christmas smash with first Hollywood feature film

Director bids for another Christmas smash with first Hollywood feature film

Director bids for another Christmas smash with first Hollywood feature film

20 December 2024

An Oscar-winning animator has helped create another Christmas television hit after directing his first Hollywood feature film.


‘These are just kids who have had a really bad start in life’

‘These are just kids who have had a really bad start in life’

‘These are just kids who have had a really bad start in life’

22 November 2024

A children’s home provider is trying to combat misconceptions and myths about its homes as it faces opposition from some local villagers.

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Traders face ‘constant battle’ to survive – as figures reveal a significant decline in town footfall

Traders face ‘constant battle’ to survive – as figures reveal a significant decline in town footfall

Traders face ‘constant battle’ to survive – as figures reveal a significant decline in town footfall

15 November 2024

How do traders survive in the modern day? Bridie Short explores the challenges facing our high streets in a special report…


‘We are ready to help, not just ask for help’

‘We are ready to help, not just ask for help’

‘We are ready to help, not just ask for help’

06 November 2024

Families who sought sanctuary from war have been inspired to help those back in Ukraine by the welcome they received here.


Murderer still at large after 15 years

Murderer still at large after 15 years

Murderer still at large after 15 years

24 October 2024

It is 15 years today since a man was found brutally murdered at his home.


Squeeze drummer swaps the chart for art with portraits of his famous friends

Squeeze drummer swaps the chart for art with portraits of his famous friends

Squeeze drummer swaps the chart for art with portraits of his famous friends

03 October 2024

From touring to drawing, skilled drummer Gilson Lavis has an artistic talent for sketching black and white portraits of famous friends.


Mum to mark five years of beating cancer with event to raise funds and awareness

Mum to mark five years of beating cancer with event to raise funds and awareness

Mum to mark five years of beating cancer with event to raise funds and awareness

30 September 2024

A mum-of-two who came through major cancer surgery is marking a milestone in her recovery with an event to give back to the charity that helped her.


Windsurfer left fearing for his life after accident: ‘Something serious is waiting to happen - this is deadly’

Windsurfer left fearing for his life after accident: ‘Something serious is waiting to happen - this is deadly’

Windsurfer left fearing for his life after accident: ‘Something serious is waiting to happen - this is deadly’

27 September 2024

An experienced windsurfer has called for tighter safety measures at a popular watersports venue after an incident which left him fearing for his life.


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