Stamford

More than 100 dogs competed against each other in a range of categories including waggiest tale and prettiest bitch at the Deepings Dog Show.

The driver of a tanker which overturned on the A1 at Stoke Rochford yesterday (Sunday) was flown to hospital by air ambulance for treatment to his injuries, which were described as not serious.

Viking re-enactors, a Spitfire flypast and lots of stalls and rides attracted thousands of people to the third Bourne Lions Family Fun Day at the weekend.

Plans have been unveiled for the first luxury boat to be created by Fairline Yachts in the wake of a new design collaboration.

Organisers of the annual Morton Street Fair kept bright smiles on their faces despite a wet day - the first in their 17-year history.

Mothercare has recalled one of its baby bouncers over fears that a flaw could pose a safety risk to children using it.

School pupils have climbed the height of Mount Everest in a single day to support the vital work of the air ambulance.

Electricity workers in Stamford have flown to the rescue of some local wildlife by helping to install an artificial nest.

A feedstock-to-gas plant proposed for two-and-a-half acres of land in Tongue End is “too close” to people’s homes, according to the area’s MP.

Health bosses have reacted angrily to the proposed closure of the children’s heart unit at Leicester’s Glenfield Hospital.

Two little girls who lost their daddy to cancer were among dozens of youngsters who ran a school Race for Life event organised by their mum.

The three most senior church leaders in Lincolnshire have called for people across the county to work for the “common good” after the EU (European Union) referendum.

A university student has raised £2,376 for Alzheimer’s Research UK by taking part in a skydive.

Accident and Emergency departments in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham are under pressure from demand which is ‘higher than capacity’, according to the report.

Prospective students took part in a two-day induction programme at Harington School in Oakham last week.

A number of patients have raised concerns that Maternity and Children’s Services could be consolidated into one site – and the Case For Change admits it ‘is important to consider it’.

Organic farm Riverford is holding a series of farm walks at its Sacrewell site throughout the summer.

Young people were the focus of a special award ceremony at Rutland County Council, celebrating outstanding achievement and services to the local community.

Campaigners fighting revised plans for homes on greenfield land say they are dismayed that the developer has refused to hold a new public consultation exercise.

Health authorities last week laid out their ‘Case for Change’ in a public document set to prepare the public for a consultation later this year. Here we look a little deeper at that document.